Car Problems Module 9

Front 1

What happens if a front tire blows out?

Back 1

the vehicle will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout

Front 2

What happens if a rear tire blows out?

Back 2

the vehicle will wobble, shake, and pull slightly in the direction of the flat tire

Front 3

What should you do if a blowout occurs?

Back 3

-Grip the steering wheel firmly.
-Take your foot off the accelerator.
-DO NOT BRAKE. Braking may cause the vehicle to swerve.
-Allow the vehicle to slow down on its own, or brake gently.
-Check the traffic around you and turn on emergency flashers
-Drive to a protected location and pull off the roadway.
-Have the tire replaced.

Front 4

What should you do if an accelerator failure occurs?

Back 4

-shift to neutral (engine may race but no harm done)
-search for an escape path
-steer smoothly and brake
-pull off the parkway and park
-turn off the vehicle. CAUTION-DO NOT turn the ignition off while the vehicle is moving--this may lock the steering wheel.
-Have the pedal repaired at a service center before driving again.

Front 5

What should you do if the engine stalls?

Back 5

-shift to neutral
-look for an escape path
-slow down and try to restart
-if unsuccessful,pull off the roadway (apply more pressure on the pedal)
-stop;try to restart the engine
-if unsuccessful, raise the hood and turn on your emergency flashers
-call for assistance

Front 6

What should you do if there is a steering failure?

Back 6

-communicate to others by using the horn and emergency flashers
-stop as quickly as possible. DO NOT lock the brakes as the vehicle could swerve sharply.
-Shift to a lower gear
Call for assistance

Front 7

What causes power steering failure?

Back 7

When the engine stops, if the power steering fluid level is too low in the pump, and/or if the drive belt slips or breaks

Front 8

Can you steer a vehicle when power steering fails?

Back 8

yes, but will require much more effort to change direction

Front 9

What can you do if you have total brake failure?

Back 9

-Pump the brake pedal.
-This action may build up enough brake pressure to stop.
-After three or four pumps you will know if the brakes are going to hold.
-Downshift to a lower gear. This allows the braking power of the engine to slow the vehicle down. Look for an escape route.
-activate the parking brake gradually. Hold the release button. Release the parking brake if the vehicle begins to skid, and reapply as needed. Select a safe path of travel while the vehicle slows down.

Front 10

What is power brake failure?

Back 10

the loss of power when the booster unit assisting the brakes no longer functions

Front 11

What should you do if your power brake fails?

Back 11

-apply the brakes-they may function normally for one more application of the pedal
-modulate pressure without releasing the brake
-you will have to press harder on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle

Front 12

What should people do if the car that they are riding in catches fire?

Back 12

Get everyone out of the vehicle and have them move at least 100 feet away.

Front 13

Should you use water to put out an engine fire?

Back 13

NO

Front 14

When should you leave the hood closed?

Back 14

-if the engine is on fire and after you close the hood call the fire department