Multiple Choice
Identify
the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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1.
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How
do you know which type of fuel to buy for your vehicle?
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a.
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Check
in the owner's manual.
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b.
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Look at the serial number located near the
windshield.
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c.
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Buy the fuel with the highest octane.
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d.
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Buy
the fuel with the lowest octane.
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2.
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Most
newer vehicles are designed to
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provide inefficient use of fuel.
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b.
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produce
larger usable space and lower fuel mileage.
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c.
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increase fuel economy without reducing
comfort, handling, or usable space.
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d.
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increase fuel economy at the expense of
usable space.
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3.
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Engine cooling fluid is
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a.
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distilled water.
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b.
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tap
water from a faucet.
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c.
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a mixture of alcohol and water.
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d.
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a
mixture of antifreeze and water.
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4.
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Antifreeze is used in the
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a.
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brake system.
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b.
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windshield
washer tank.
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c.
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cooling system.
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d.
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transmission
and differential.
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5.
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If
the brake warning light comes on as you are driving, you should
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a.
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slow
down and drive the vehicle home.
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b.
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have the brake system inspected
immediately and repaired as needed.
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c.
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shut off the warning light.
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d.
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ignore
it the first time it happens.
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6.
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Low
inflation of your tires
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a.
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makes vehicle control easier.
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b.
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increases
tire mileage.
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c.
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makes the vehicle harder to handle.
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d.
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increases
fuel mileage.
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7.
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Battery fluid is a
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a.
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strong base.
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b.
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weak
acid.
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c.
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neutral material.
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d.
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strong
acid.
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8.
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If
you notice your engine sounds louder and louder over time, you may
have a hole in your
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a.
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bumper.
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b.
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muffler.
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c.
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cooling
system.
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d.
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oil pan.
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9.
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The
type of tire that generally gives the best fuel mileage is the
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remanufactured
tire.
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b.
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radial tire.
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c.
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bias-ply
tire.
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d.
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belted tire.
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10.
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A
fuel-injection system delivers
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more fuel to the cylinders than a
carburetor.
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b.
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twice the fuel mileage as a carburetor.
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c.
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the exact amount of fuel to each of the
engine's cylinders at the proper time.
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d.
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half the fuel mileage as a carburetor.
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11.
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Engine oil helps the engine operate efficiently by
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a.
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increasing
heat in engine parts.
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b.
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increasing friction between engine parts.
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c.
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lubricating the transmission parts.
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d.
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reducing
friction between engine parts.
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12.
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The
mechanism that generates electrical current used to recharge the
battery is the
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a.
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alternator.
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b.
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battery vent caps.
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c.
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fuel
pump.
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d.
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fan belt.
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13.
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Do
not use radial tires with any other type of tire on the same vehicle
because they
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are
the only tires rated for traction.
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b.
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require special wheels.
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c.
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are
less reliable than other tire types.
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d.
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do not react in the same manner.
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14.
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Periodic safety vehicle inspections are
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a.
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only
required in Eastern and Midwestern states because of the bad
winters.
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b.
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never
required.
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c.
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required by some states.
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d.
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required
by all states.
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15.
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When
the tread is worn down on a tire, the wear bar will appear
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a.
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smooth.
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b.
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circularly around the tire.
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c.
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jagged.
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d.
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red in color.
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16.
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The
thermostat controls the flow of
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a.
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coolant to cool the engine.
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b.
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air
through the radiator.
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c.
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oil through the engine.
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d.
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fluid
through the automatic transmission.
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17.
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When
most vehicles are driven at a speed higher than 55 mph,
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fuel
mileage is unaffected.
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b.
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fuel mileage is increased.
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c.
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fuel
mileage is cut in half.
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d.
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fuel mileage is decreased.
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18.
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What
engine is more efficient?
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a.
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large engine
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b.
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engine
that needs a tune-up
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c.
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warm engine
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d.
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cold
engine
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19.
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To
adjust disk and drum brakes,
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a.
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press the brake pedal hard enough to lock
up the brakes.
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b.
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you must take the vehicle to a mechanic.
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c.
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stop, back up, and brake firmly.
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d.
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moderately
press the brakes while driving ahead.
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20.
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If
the oil pressure warning light or gauge indicates low oil pressure
while you are driving,
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a.
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pull
over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.
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b.
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pull over to the side of the road and idle
the engine.
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c.
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continue on for a few miles at a reduced
speed.
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d.
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slow down and drive to a mechanic.
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21.
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What
does "preventive maintenance" mean?
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a.
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care given a vehicle to prevent trouble
later
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b.
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maintenance given on a daily basis
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c.
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overhauling
the engine
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d.
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care given a vehicle after trouble begins
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22.
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"Mileage-Based-Maintenance" means
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a.
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certain
maintenance tasks should be done after a certain number of miles
regardless of time intervals.
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b.
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the same as time-based maintenance.
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c.
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certain
maintenance tasks should be done on a regular schedule.
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d.
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driving
conditions are as important as maintenance scheduling.
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23.
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A
low automatic transmission fluid level might
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a.
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cause high transmission fluid pressure.
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b.
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produce jerky shifting.
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c.
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shift
in a normal manner at all times.
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d.
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increase fuel mileage.
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24.
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To
jump-start a battery, clamp the positive jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the good battery. Then clamp the other end to the
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engine block of the vehicle with the good
battery.
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b.
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engine block of the "dead"
vehicle.
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c.
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positive terminal of the "dead"
battery.
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d.
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negative terminal of the "dead"
battery.
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25.
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Your
vehicle usually delivers 24 mpg in highway driving. How many miles can
you expect to travel on 12 gallons?
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a.
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386
miles
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b.
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288 miles
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c.
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325
miles
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d.
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240 miles
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26.
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The
powerplant also is known as the
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a.
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transmission.
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b.
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drive
shaft.
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c.
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engine.
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d.
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differential.
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27.
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Ignoring a defect in the exhaust system increases the risk of
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a.
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damaging
spark plugs.
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b.
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creating harmful exhaust gases.
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c.
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carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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d.
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production of acid in exhaust gases.
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28.
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If
your vehicle has power steering, you should
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a.
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avoid turning the steering wheel when the
vehicle is not moving.
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b.
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have a lot of play in the steering.
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c.
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use
radial tires.
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d.
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never have to have it checked.
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29.
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When
working with, or around, a battery, always wear
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a.
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an apron.
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b.
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a
hat.
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c.
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heavy,
steel-toed shoes.
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d.
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eye protection and gloves.
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30.
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If
you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is
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20.
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b.
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25.
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c.
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32.
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d.
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16.
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31.
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A
vehicle's electrical energy is stored in the
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a.
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ignition system.
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b.
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battery.
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c.
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spark plug.
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d.
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alternator.
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32.
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Engine oil reduces friction
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a.
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between moving parts of the engine.
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b.
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in
the water pump.
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c.
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in the chassis and suspension system.
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d.
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between
transmission parts.
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33.
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If
you turn the ignition key while in neutral or park and there is no
sound, it usually indicates
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a.
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the
starter is bad.
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b.
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you're
out of gas.
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c.
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you
need to shift to first gear.
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d.
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a "dead" battery.
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34.
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A
tire's traction is measured by
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a.
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its ability to stop a vehicle in a
straight line on wet pavement.
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b.
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its ability to stop a vehicle in a
straight line on dry pavement.
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c.
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the number of belts it has.
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d.
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its
size.
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35.
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If
the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you are driving, it
means that
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oil
pressure is adequate.
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b.
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the oil and oil filter should be replaced.
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c.
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oil pressure is inadequate.
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d.
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you
have too much oil in the engine.
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36.
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If
you drive mostly on short, local trips, or on dirt roads, you may need
to
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change
the type of fuel used.
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b.
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change the oil and oil filter more often
than recommended.
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c.
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change radiator coolant twice each year.
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d.
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change spark plugs often.
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37.
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A
disk brake works as fluid pressure
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a.
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forces brake shoes against the inside of
the brake drum.
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b.
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causes the master cylinder to press
against the brake pedal.
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c.
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squeezes pads against the turning disk.
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d.
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forces pads away from the turning disk.
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38.
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The
best guideline for your vehicle's preventive maintenance is
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the
owner's manual.
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b.
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automobile magazine articles.
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c.
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information
in automobile advertising.
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d.
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advice of friends and family members.
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39.
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Each
layer of material under the tread on a tire is called a
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a.
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belt.
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b.
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radial.
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c.
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ply.
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d.
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bar.
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40.
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The
transmission enables the engine to deliver power to the drive wheels
by the
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a.
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power
steering system.
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b.
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pistons.
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c.
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gears.
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d.
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spark plugs.
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41.
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An
automobile diagnostic center or clinic gives the vehicle owner
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a
report listing all parts or systems that fail to work or meet
acceptable standards.
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b.
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a
schedule for routine maintenance.
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c.
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a box of needed replacement parts.
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d.
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a
printout of preventive maintenance tasks.
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42.
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The
higher the treadwear rating of a tire, the
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more often you will have to replace it.
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b.
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bigger
the vehicle must be that uses it.
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c.
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more miles the tire is expected to last.
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d.
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cheaper the tire.
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43.
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The
differential has gears that
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a.
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allow one drive wheel to turn faster than
the other drive wheel in a turn.
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b.
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are controlled by the gear-shift lever.
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c.
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make it easier to start a vehicle moving.
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d.
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multiply the power produced by the wheels.
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44.
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The
catalytic converter
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a.
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draws fuel from the fuel tank.
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b.
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cools
exhaust gases.
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c.
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reduces pollution from the exhaust gas.
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d.
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pumps
fuel to the engine.
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45.
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Wind
resistance can be reduced by
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a.
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running the heater or air conditioner
above 45 mph.
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b.
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keeping
all windows closed above 45 mph.
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c.
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keeping all windows open above 45 mph.
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d.
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keeping
the vehicle waxed with a low-resistance polish.
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46.
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The
springs in the suspension system
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a.
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support the vehicle to allow gentle
up-and-down motion.
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b.
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transmit steering input force to the front
wheels.
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c.
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control hard bouncing.
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d.
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adjust
to roadway conditions.
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47.
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The
master cylinder is part of the
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a.
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brake system.
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b.
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fuel
system.
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c.
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suspension.
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d.
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cooling
system.
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48.
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To
jump-start a "dead" battery, connect the negative cable to
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a.
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the
negative terminal of the "dead" battery.
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b.
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negative ground on the "dead"
vehicle.
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c.
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the positive terminal of the good battery.
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d.
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the engine block of the vehicle with a
good battery.
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49.
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If
a vehicle has a frozen battery
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a.
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hold a flame near the battery.
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b.
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immediately
jump start the vehicle.
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c.
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pour cold water over the battery.
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d.
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do
not jump start the vehicle.
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50.
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The
parking brake
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a.
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is
used to slow the vehicle.
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b.
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is a separate brake system.
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c.
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works
on front wheels only.
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d.
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is controlled by the master cylinder.
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