Before you start your engine, make sure the gear is in
Park or Neutral
Before you start your engine, make sure you adjust the seat because
So you can reach all the controls
Before you start your engine, make sure to adjust all rear-view mirrors because
You can use them without having to lean forward or backward
Before you start your engine, what do you need to move away?
Anything that blocks your view of mirrors or roadway
Before you start your engine, do you need to lock all doors?
Yes
Before you start your engine, who should fasten seatbelts?
The driver and all passengers
How do you hold a car on any hill?
By using a parking gear or emergency brake
Low beam headlights show objects from how many feet ahead?
150 feet
Low beam headlights are visible from how many feet away?
1,000 feet
High beams show objects from how many feet away?
450 feet
High beams are visible from how feet away?
1,000 feet
How many break lights does a car have?
2
Break lights are visible from how many feet
300 feet
What does a license plate light do?
Makes the license plate visible
How many feet away can we see the license plate when the license plate light is on?
50 feet
Where are directional signals on a vehicle?
White (front) red (back/rear)
Directional signals are visible from how many feet
500 feet
How many feet away can you hear a horn?
200 feet
With mirrors, at least one rear-view with view of how many feet to the rear
200 feet
What are windshield wipers for?
To clear the driver's view
Windshields must have
safety glass
Tires should have a minimum tread should have at least
3/32 of an inch or greater, and no worn spots showing the ply
What equipment is NOT permitted?
All of the above
What are the bumper height requirements for cars?
Cars 2,500-3,499 lbs front: 24 in. rear: 26 in
What are the bumper height requirements for trucks?
Trucks 2,000 - 3,000 lbs front: 27 in. rear: 29 in.
Trucks 3,000 - 5,000 lbs front: 28 in. rear: 30 in.
For brakes, how do you keep your car in good condition?
Check to see that the pedal stays well above the floor when you step on it
For lights, how do you keep your car in good condition?
Check often, replace burned out light bulbs and keep lenses clean