Chapter 13: Vehicle Malfunctions

Chapter 13: Vehicle Malfunctions

Vehicle stuck in snow- what not to do1Tire Blow Out

Which way will your car tend to pull when a tire blows? 2. When changing a tire, which tire should you block off? What are the devices called that hold the wheel to the vehicle?

Flat Tire Video

Brake FailurePump the brake -------------- to the lowest gearApply ---------------- Search for an open zone

ABS BrakesWhat are they How do they work?Accelerator Pedal SticksBefore driving, make sure floor mats are flatFirst, ------------------------------------------Find an open zone and pull off the road

Loss of Forward VisionList some ways that you could lose forward vision while driving. --------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------What would you do in these emergencies?Look through the crack in the windshield Roll down window and stick your head out of the window.Headlight failure, try hazards, parking lights, move off the roadUse wipers

Deep Water EscapeOpen a window and try to escapeFind the ----------------in the rear of the vehicleIf totally submersed, take a deep breath, try to open the door because the pressure should be equalizedTurn ---------------------- on so your rescuers can see your car

Standing WaterWhat happens when you drive through standing water?

How can you tell the depth of the water?

How many feet of water does it take for your car to possibly be swept away?

How can you dry your brakes?

Engine FailureOverheated EngineFlooded EngineShift to ---------------and try to restart your engineDo not ----------------the accelerator when trying to start your car if your car has FUEL INJECTIONTurn ---------- Air and turn ------------ the heater

Car Stalls on Railroad TracksIf the train IS APPROACHING get all passengers out of the car-which way do you run?Run ---------------the train but away from the tracks

If there is NO TRAIN APPROACHING get everyone out of the car, then try -------------- - ------------ and pushing the vehicle off of the tracks

Skidding/HydroplaningHow do you regain control when you begin to skid?

Steer ----------------the path of travel you want to followDont PanicTake foot off of acceleratorApply the brake-ABS What does it mean to Fishtail?

When driving on slippery roads, you should not use what vehicle device? -------------------------------

Total Steering FailurePower Steering FailureCan you still steer your car when you lose power steering?Yes you can, but it will be much more difficult

Use -------- and -----------------------------Slow down but do not brake hard to cause a skid

Off-road RecoveryDONT PANIC!

-----------------------------and slow down

Regain control by straddling the edge of the roadway

Check blind spot, signal and return to road

How to Minimize CollisionsHead OnThe worst collision with the most impact --------------- -------------- --------------!

Side Impact Accelerate or brake to avoid hitting or getting hit in the passenger areaWhat part of the vehicle should you aim for?Rear End If you are stopped- ----------------------- brake just before the collision and re-applyIf you are moving, flash brake lightsMove to an open zone

Roadway HazardsPotholesAvoid if possibleDrive around or straddle a potholeIf you must drive through a pothole- go very slowly to keep better controlObjects in the RoadwayAvoid if possibleDrive over if it is the last resort

Wet LeavesGo around if possibleCan be very slippery

1. Turn off both cars and accessories2. Attach POS clamp to the (+) battery on the good car3. Attach POS clamp to (+) of the bad battery4. Attach NEG clamp to (-) of good battery5. Attach NEG clamp to engine block of bad car (ground)6. Start GOOD car first, then start the BAD car7. Remove cables in opposite order Show me how its donered clamp (pos)black clamp (neg)

Engine BlockDead BatteryGood Battery--- ++ ---