Bumper (car) - Quiz
Bumper car
  • 1. What is the primary legal requirement for bumpers in most jurisdictions?
A) They are banned in rural environments.
B) They are only required on cars manufactured after 2000.
C) They are optional for commercial trucks.
D) They are required on all vehicles.
  • 2. What is one of the two main reasons for implementing bumper regulations?
A) To reduce the overall weight of the automobile.
B) To sustain low-speed impacts without damaging safety systems.
C) To increase the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle.
D) To improve the fuel efficiency of the car.
  • 3. What conflict exists in current bumper design?
A) Legal requirements versus manufacturing costs.
B) Aesthetic design versus fuel efficiency.
C) Material durability versus vehicle weight.
D) Impact resistance versus pedestrian safety.
  • 4. What is a characteristic of pedestrian-friendly bumpers regarding costs?
A) They tend to have higher repair costs.
B) They are cheaper to manufacture.
C) They are designed to be replaced every year.
D) They never require repair.
  • 5. How are most bumpers designed in relation to regulatory standards?
A) They only meet standards in North America.
B) They are designed without any regard for standards.
C) They meet only the minimum standards.
D) They far exceed all safety requirements.
  • 6. Where were the international safety regulations for bumpers initially devised?
A) Asia.
B) Europe.
C) North America.
D) South America.
  • 7. What is the required impact speed for front and rear straight-on bumper tests?
A) 8 km/h (5.0 mph).
B) 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
C) 4 km/h (2.5 mph).
D) 2 km/h (1.2 mph).
  • 8. At what height above the ground are corner impact tests conducted?
A) 45.5 cm (18 in).
B) 20 cm (7.8 in).
C) 30 cm (11.8 in).
D) 60 cm (23.6 in).
  • 9. How many pedestrian deaths occur annually in worldwide auto accidents?
A) 500,000.
B) 270,000.
C) 1,000,000.
D) 100,000.
  • 10. What is the common purpose of 'bull bars' or 'roo bars'?
A) To enhance the vehicle's braking capability.
B) To protect vehicles from large animals in rural environments.
C) To improve aerodynamics at high speeds.
D) To assist in parking in urban environments.
  • 11. Why do bull bars increase the risk of injury to pedestrians in urban settings?
A) They block the driver's view of the road.
B) They are rigid and transmit all collision force.
C) They are designed to be too sharp.
D) They are made of toxic materials.
  • 12. What is the status of rigid metal bull bars in the European Union?
A) They are mandatory on all new vehicles.
B) They are encouraged for better vehicle protection.
C) They are banned if they do not comply with safety standards.
D) They are only allowed during the winter months.
  • 13. What is the impact speed for front and rear corner bumper tests?
A) 1 km/h (0.6 mph).
B) 4 km/h (2.5 mph).
C) 5 km/h (3.1 mph).
D) 2.5 km/h (1.6 mph).
  • 14. Which entity devised the international safety regulations for bumpers?
A) The European Automobile Association.
B) The United Nations.
C) The World Health Organization.
D) The North American Safety Council.
  • 15. How many people are killed in the United States annually due to underride collisions?
A) Around 500
B) Around 1,000
C) Around 5,000
D) Around 100
  • 16. Who died in an auto/truck accident in June 1967?
A) Marilyn Monroe
B) James Dean
C) Jayne Mansfield
D) Grace Kelly
  • 17. What is another name for a rear underride guard?
A) Impact cushion
B) Safety rail
C) Mansfield bar
D) Trailer plate
  • 18. What is the maximum allowed height from the road for a U.S. rear underride guard?
A) 22 inches
B) 30 inches
C) 25 inches
D) 18 inches
  • 19. Which organization upgraded the requirements for rear underride prevention in 1996?
A) FBI
B) Department of Commerce
C) Local police
D) NHTSA
  • 20. Are side underride guards required in the United States?
A) Only for commercial vehicles
B) Yes
C) No
D) Only for new vehicles
  • 21. Which UN regulation sets requirements for rear underrun protective devices?
A) UN Regulation 10
B) UN Regulation 99
C) UN Regulation 5
D) UN Regulation 58
  • 22. What causes the high repair costs in SUV vs. car collisions?
A) Weight mismatch
B) Paint quality
C) Height mismatch
D) Engine size difference
  • 23. When did Transport Canada implement stringent energy-absorbing rear underride guard requirements?
A) In 1950
B) In 2015
C) In 1967
D) After 1996
  • 24. What is an 'ICC bar'?
A) A steering component
B) A seatbelt attachment
C) A rear underride guard
D) An engine part
  • 25. Why is the tractor-trailer platform bed dangerous for car passengers?
A) It vibrates excessively
B) It is at the head height of seated adults
C) It is too slippery
D) It is not reflective
  • 26. What material is commonly used in modern bumper covers to mitigate pedestrian injury?
A) Tempered steel
B) Flexible materials
C) Carbon fiber
D) Reinforced concrete
  • 27. Which vehicle part has been lowered and softened to reduce leg injury severity?
A) Rear fenders
B) Side mirrors
C) Front bumpers
D) Roof pillars
  • 28. What is a primary solution for keeping a vehicle level to ensure bumper alignment?
A) Active suspension
B) Increased tire pressure
C) Electronic steering
D) Hydraulic jacks
  • 29. What occurs when the platform of a tractor-trailer misses a car's bumper?
A) The car flips over
B) The bumper absorbs the energy
C) The rig hits the windshield
D) The engine shuts down
  • 30. Which modification raises a vehicle's body higher above the axles?
A) Lowering springs
B) Lift kits
C) Aerodynamic spoilers
D) Performance exhausts
  • 31. Which state makes it illegal to have a front bumper four or more inches higher than the rear?
A) Georgia
B) Virginia
C) New Hampshire
D) South Carolina
  • 32. Which of the following states has banned modifications that raise the front of a vehicle higher than the rear?
A) Texas
B) California
C) South Carolina
D) New York
  • 33. What material is explicitly mentioned as being used in bumpers to reduce impact severity?
A) Cast iron
B) Hardened rubber
C) Foams
D) Ceramic
  • 34. In what year did the first bumper appear on a vehicle?
A) 1910
B) 1897
C) 1904
D) 1920
  • 35. Who invented the earliest car bumper?
A) Frederick Simms
B) G.D. Fisher
C) George Albert Lyon
D) John DeLorean
  • 36. What material was used for the first bumper designed specifically to absorb impacts in 1901?
A) Steel
B) Plastic
C) Chrome
D) Rubber
  • 37. What material is commonly used in modern car bumpers?
A) Lead
B) Pure iron
C) Solid wood
D) PC/ABS
  • 38. What was the main function of the stiff metal bumpers that appeared in 1904?
A) Ornamental
B) Structural support
C) Occupant protection
D) Aerodynamic efficiency
  • 39. Which company introduced a plastic bumper on the Renault 5 in 1971?
A) Renault
B) General Motors
C) Plymouth
D) Pontiac
  • 40. Which car model featured an 'Endura' body-colored plastic front bumper in 1968?
A) Renault 5
B) Nesselsdorfer
C) Plymouth Barracuda
D) Pontiac GTO
  • 41. Before 1959, what did automotive engineers believe was beneficial for occupant safety?
A) Soft materials
B) Crumple zones
C) Lightweight construction
D) Rigidity
  • 42. Who patented a bumper bracket to simplify the attachment of the accessory?
A) Frederick Simms
B) John DeLorean
C) George Albert Lyon
D) G.D. Fisher
  • 43. What is the primary material used in aftermarket off-road bumpers?
A) Fiberglass composite
B) Heavy-gauge metal
C) Reinforced rubber
D) Flexible plastic
  • 44. What is a main purpose of installing off-road bumpers?
A) Improving ground clearance
B) Increasing top speed
C) Reducing vehicle weight
D) Improving fuel efficiency
  • 45. What did the U.S. bumper regulations specify?
A) A particular bumper design
B) Specific bumper materials
C) Bumper performance
D) The color of the bumpers
  • 46. What aesthetic characteristic did filler panels give to many passenger cars?
A) A massive, blockish look
B) A sleek, aerodynamic look
C) A lightweight, thin look
D) A vintage, rounded look
  • 47. Which car model used free-standing bumpers with rubber gaiters?
A) 1973 AMC Matador coupe
B) Volvo 240
C) Pontiac Grand Am
D) Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 48. Compared to chromed-steel bumpers, how did Endura bumpers compare in mass?
A) Significantly higher
B) Exactly the same
C) Significantly lower
D) Slightly higher
  • 49. Which vehicle model was ineligible for U.S. importation due to height requirements?
A) Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
B) Porsche 911
C) Volvo 240
D) Citroën SM
  • 50. Which of these cars was an exception to the rule of using different bumpers for North American markets?
A) AMC Matador
B) Chevrolet Monte Carlo
C) Volvo 240
D) Pontiac Grand Am
  • 51. In what year were the requirements under MVICS consolidated with FMVSS 215?
A) 1979
B) 1982
C) 1976
D) 1980
  • 52. Under which section of the United States Code of Federal Regulations is 49 CFR 581 codified?
A) 49 CFR 1976
B) 49 CFR 215
C) 49 CFR 581
D) 49 CFR 571
  • 53. Which model year passenger cars were the 'Phase I' standards applicable to?
A) 1976
B) 1979
C) 1980
D) 1982
  • 54. What was the name given to the zero-damage bumper requirement enacted for 1980 and newer cars?
A) FMVSS 215
B) Phase II
C) Phase I
D) MVICS
  • 55. Which standard is also known as 'Exterior Protection of Vehicles'?
A) FMVSS 215
B) Phase I
C) 49 CFR 581
D) Phase II
  • 56. What did the Reagan administration use to reduce regulatory burdens on the automotive industry?
A) Mandatory safety training.
B) Increased insurance subsidies.
C) Public opinion polls.
D) Cost-benefit analysis.
  • 57. Before 1959, what was the common belief regarding car structure and safety?
A) Stronger structures were safer.
B) Plastic materials were superior to steel.
C) Crumple zones were the safest design.
D) Lighter structures offered better protection.
  • 58. What is the primary material used in modern bumper fascias?
A) Steel.
B) Aluminum.
C) Plastic.
D) Rubber.
  • 59. What do modern bumpers use to absorb impact inside the fascia?
A) Rubber springs.
B) Hydraulic pistons.
C) Solid steel beams.
D) Polystyrene foam core.
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