Driver's Ed Chapter 18 Quiz & Flashcards on RV Handling

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Questions and Answers

To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should?

plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.

Each time you fill your gas tank, make a routine check of?

tires, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid.

When selecting a route, what should you keep in mind?

reducing hazards is more important than saving time.

Air conditioners in older vehicles use CFC-12, or Freon, which?

can damage the ozone layer if not contained and disposed of properly. Signup and view all the answers

The legend on a map indicates?

the meaning of symbols and markings. Signup and view all the answers

The index for most road maps helps you to locate cities and towns by?

letters and numbers. Signup and view all the answers

You can determine the distance between towns on a map by using the?

mileage chart. Signup and view all the answers

Mileage markers on a road map indicate?

distances between cities, towns, and points of interest. Signup and view all the answers

You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from?

an auto or travel club. Signup and view all the answers

For long-distance travel, you should plan to take a break every how many hours?

2 hours. Signup and view all the answers

When planning for a long trip, you should have your vehicle serviced?

one week prior to the trip. Signup and view all the answers

Emergency equipment carried in your vehicle should include?

basic tools and a fire extinguisher. Signup and view all the answers

For winter trips, carry extra equipment including?

a snow shovel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should you not do in preparation for a long trip?

Load heaviest items in the back of your car's trunk (C) Signup and view all the answers

The best place to load heavy objects is?

in the front of the trunk. Signup and view all the answers

When navigating, the driver should?

never read the map while driving. Signup and view all the answers

To stay alert on a long trip, you should?

take a break every two hours. Signup and view all the answers

When driving a special vehicle, you must?

be prepared to react to emergency situations. Signup and view all the answers

If you must drive with a heavy load,?

increase your following distance. Signup and view all the answers

A large recreational vehicle handles?

differently than cars. Signup and view all the answers

Transportation is?

the largest single source of air pollution in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Towing a trailer behind a vehicle?

doubles the time you need to brake. Signup and view all the answers

When loading a trailer, you should?

make sure 10 percent of the loaded weight is on the trailer's hitch; place heavy items low over the axle; secure the load with ropes. Signup and view all the answers

If a trailer starts to sway or 'fishtail,' what should you do?

steer straight toward your target. Signup and view all the answers

When backing a trailer left, you move the wheel?

to the left with your left hand turning the wheel. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Combine short trips

Conserving fuel and prolonging vehicle life by combining multiple short trips into one longer trip.

Tire checks

Routine checks of tires, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid are performed each time you fill up your tank.