#1
Which organization sets vehicle safety regulations in the United States?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
ExplanationNHTSA sets safety regulations in the US.
#2
Which organization sets vehicle safety standards in the United States?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
ExplanationNHTSA sets vehicle safety standards.
#3
What does ABS stand for in terms of vehicle safety?
Antilock Braking System
ExplanationABS stands for Antilock Braking System.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)?
To set requirements for vehicle performance
ExplanationFMVSS sets vehicle performance requirements.
#5
What is the primary goal of the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)?
To conduct research on vehicle safety and reduce motor vehicle crashes
ExplanationIIHS researches and reduces vehicle crashes.
#6
What is the purpose of the 'check engine' light on a vehicle's dashboard?
To alert the driver to potential engine problems
Explanation'Check engine' light alerts to engine issues.
#7
What is the minimum age requirement for a child to ride in a front-facing car seat in most U.S. states?
2 years old
ExplanationChildren should be 2 years old for front-facing seats.
#8
Which safety feature in vehicles is designed to prevent the wheels from locking up during braking?
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ExplanationABS prevents wheel lock-up during braking.
#9
What does the term 'NCAP' stand for in the context of vehicle safety?
New Car Assessment Program
ExplanationNCAP stands for New Car Assessment Program.
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a vehicle's safety features?
Cruise control
ExplanationCruise control is not a safety feature.
#11
What is the purpose of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)?
To provide consumers with safety ratings of vehicles
ExplanationNCAP provides safety ratings for consumers.
#12
What is the purpose of the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)?
To assess the safety of new vehicles
ExplanationEuro NCAP evaluates new vehicle safety.
#13
Which of the following is NOT typically included in crash tests conducted by safety organizations?
Fuel Efficiency Test
ExplanationFuel Efficiency Test is not part of crash tests.
#14
Which safety feature helps protect occupants by preventing them from being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash?
Side curtain airbags
ExplanationSide curtain airbags prevent ejection.
#15
What is the purpose of the Child Occupant Protection Programme (COPP)?
To evaluate the safety of vehicles for child passengers
ExplanationCOPP assesses vehicle safety for children.
#16
Which of the following factors influences vehicle rollover risk?
Vehicle weight and height
ExplanationRollover risk is affected by weight and height.
#17
What does the term 'crumple zone' refer to in vehicle safety engineering?
A region of the vehicle designed to absorb energy in a collision
ExplanationCrumple zones absorb energy in collisions.
#18
Which safety technology utilizes sensors to detect and prevent collisions with other vehicles or objects?
Forward collision warning
ExplanationForward collision warning detects and prevents collisions.