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Vehicle Controls — FTT Practice Questions

Q: How to operate on the windscreen wiper?

Move the lever downwards to a particular speed position.. Know the vehicle’s wiper control before driving so rain does not interrupt visibility or attention.

Q: ______ results in the loss of steering control and braking efficiency

Aquaplaning. Aquaplaning occurs when tyres ride on water and lose contact with the road, reducing steering and braking control.

Q: When the accelerator pedal is insufficiently depressed (or) the clutch pedal is released too suddenly, will cause

Engine Stops Suddenly. Coordinate clutch release with enough accelerator when moving off so the engine has sufficient power to keep running.

Q: While stopping, what will happen if the clutch pedal is depressed too late?

The engine will stall.. As a manual vehicle slows to a stop, depress the clutch before engine speed becomes too low to prevent a stall.

Q: Adjust ______ when you are properly seated with the seat belt secured

Mirrors. Adjust the seat and secure the belt first, then set the mirrors from your final driving position.

Q: Proper control of ______ is fundamental to the balance and stability of the vehicle

Steering Wheel. Smooth, correct steering-wheel control is fundamental to maintaining direction, balance and stability.

Q: Always depress the _________ pedal first followed by the __________ pedal when the vehicle is close to a complete stop

Brake; Clutch. When stopping a manual vehicle, brake first and depress the clutch only when the vehicle is close to stopping.

Q: When the pointer of temperature gauge is at the red section, it means

Engine is overheated. A temperature gauge in the red warns that the engine is overheating; stop safely and investigate before serious damage occurs.

Gears, clutch, brakes, steering, mirrors, instruments, and pre-drive checks.

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Steering Wheel Control 4 min read Manual Gears 4 min read Pedal Control 4 min read Handbrake Use 4 min read Automatic Transmission 4 min read Essential Switches 4 min read Meters And Gauges 4 min read Warning Indicators 4 min read Seats And Seat Belts 4 min read Mirrors And Blind Spots 4 min read Before Driving Checks 4 min read Moving Off And Stopping 4 min read Changing Gears On The Move 4 min read Negotiating Bends 4 min read Changing Lanes 4 min read

Vehicle Controls questions

How to operate on the windscreen wiper?

Move the lever downwards to a particular speed position. Correct answer

Pull the lever right to a particular speed position.

Pull the lever left to a particular speed position.

Know the vehicle’s wiper control before driving so rain does not interrupt visibility or attention.

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______ results in the loss of steering control and braking efficiency

Intermittent braking

Aquaplaning Correct answer

Adverse road condition

Aquaplaning occurs when tyres ride on water and lose contact with the road, reducing steering and braking control.

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When the accelerator pedal is insufficiently depressed (or) the clutch pedal is released too suddenly, will cause

Vehicle jumps & Jerks

Engine vibrating violently

Engine Stops Suddenly Correct answer

Coordinate clutch release with enough accelerator when moving off so the engine has sufficient power to keep running.

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While stopping, what will happen if the clutch pedal is depressed too late?

The engine will vibrates violently.

The engine will run faster.

The engine will stall. Correct answer

As a manual vehicle slows to a stop, depress the clutch before engine speed becomes too low to prevent a stall.

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Adjust ______ when you are properly seated with the seat belt secured

Mirrors Correct answer

Demister

Direction indicator lever

Adjust the seat and secure the belt first, then set the mirrors from your final driving position.

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What should you do if the front tyre of your vehicle suddenly puntures while driving?

Signal and apply the emergency brake, sound the horn and approach nearby motorists for help.

Holding the steering wheel firmly and drive to the roadside before calling for help. Correct answer

Signal and stop your vehicle immediately at where you are and call for help if you do not know how to change the tyre.

With a front-tyre puncture, keep a firm grip, slow down smoothly and move to a safe roadside location before seeking help.

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Proper control of ______ is fundamental to the balance and stability of the vehicle

Steering Wheel Correct answer

Accelerator pedal

Gear lever

Smooth, correct steering-wheel control is fundamental to maintaining direction, balance and stability.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?

Adjust your seat so that your left leg is almost straightened when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Adjust the headrest so that it forms a straight line with your ear and eyes.

Sit upright and lean against the backrest with both hands comfortably holding the steering wheel. arms should be completely straight. Correct answer

Sit upright with a supported back and relaxed, slightly bent arms; fully straight arms reduce steering control and increase strain.

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Always depress the _ pedal first followed by the __ pedal when the vehicle is close to a complete stop

Accelerator; Clutch

Brake; Clutch Correct answer

Brake: Accelerator

When stopping a manual vehicle, brake first and depress the clutch only when the vehicle is close to stopping.

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When the pointer of temperature gauge is at the red section, it means

Engine oil is burnt out

Engine oil is overheated

Engine is overheated Correct answer

A temperature gauge in the red warns that the engine is overheating; stop safely and investigate before serious damage occurs.

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When approaching a gradual bend, which of the following is an appropriate gear to be used?

2nd gear or 3rd gear Correct answer

4th gear

1st gear

Select a gear that gives controlled speed and engine response before entering a gradual bend; second or third is normally suitable.

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What is a Trip Odometer used for?

Recording the total mileage travelled

Recording mileage travelled per trip Correct answer

Indicating the number of engine revolutions per minute

A trip odometer can be reset to record the distance of a particular journey.

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