A) They are optional for commercial trucks. B) They are banned in rural environments. C) They are only required on cars manufactured after 2000. D) They are required on all vehicles.
A) To increase the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle. B) To improve the fuel efficiency of the car. C) To sustain low-speed impacts without damaging safety systems. D) To reduce the overall weight of the automobile.
A) Impact resistance versus pedestrian safety. B) Legal requirements versus manufacturing costs. C) Material durability versus vehicle weight. D) Aesthetic design versus fuel efficiency.
A) They are cheaper to manufacture. B) They are designed to be replaced every year. C) They never require repair. D) They tend to have higher repair costs.
A) They are designed without any regard for standards. B) They only meet standards in North America. C) They far exceed all safety requirements. D) They meet only the minimum standards.
A) North America. B) South America. C) Asia. D) Europe.
A) 4 km/h (2.5 mph). B) 10 km/h (6.2 mph). C) 2 km/h (1.2 mph). D) 8 km/h (5.0 mph).
A) 60 cm (23.6 in). B) 20 cm (7.8 in). C) 30 cm (11.8 in). D) 45.5 cm (18 in).
A) 100,000. B) 270,000. C) 500,000. D) 1,000,000.
A) To improve aerodynamics at high speeds. B) To protect vehicles from large animals in rural environments. C) To assist in parking in urban environments. D) To enhance the vehicle's braking capability.
A) They are designed to be too sharp. B) They are rigid and transmit all collision force. C) They block the driver's view of the road. D) They are made of toxic materials.
A) They are banned if they do not comply with safety standards. B) They are encouraged for better vehicle protection. C) They are only allowed during the winter months. D) They are mandatory on all new vehicles.
A) 2.5 km/h (1.6 mph). B) 1 km/h (0.6 mph). C) 4 km/h (2.5 mph). D) 5 km/h (3.1 mph).
A) The European Automobile Association. B) The World Health Organization. C) The North American Safety Council. D) The United Nations.
A) Around 500 B) Around 1,000 C) Around 5,000 D) Around 100
A) Jayne Mansfield B) James Dean C) Marilyn Monroe D) Grace Kelly
A) Impact cushion B) Safety rail C) Mansfield bar D) Trailer plate
A) 18 inches B) 25 inches C) 22 inches D) 30 inches
A) Department of Commerce B) FBI C) Local police D) NHTSA
A) Only for commercial vehicles B) Yes C) Only for new vehicles D) No
A) UN Regulation 99 B) UN Regulation 58 C) UN Regulation 10 D) UN Regulation 5
A) Paint quality B) Height mismatch C) Engine size difference D) Weight mismatch
A) In 1967 B) In 1950 C) In 2015 D) After 1996
A) A seatbelt attachment B) A rear underride guard C) An engine part D) A steering component
A) It is too slippery B) It is at the head height of seated adults C) It vibrates excessively D) It is not reflective
A) Reinforced concrete B) Tempered steel C) Carbon fiber D) Flexible materials
A) Side mirrors B) Rear fenders C) Roof pillars D) Front bumpers
A) Electronic steering B) Increased tire pressure C) Active suspension D) Hydraulic jacks
A) The bumper absorbs the energy B) The car flips over C) The engine shuts down D) The rig hits the windshield
A) Performance exhausts B) Aerodynamic spoilers C) Lowering springs D) Lift kits
A) South Carolina B) Georgia C) New Hampshire D) Virginia
A) Texas B) South Carolina C) New York D) California
A) Hardened rubber B) Cast iron C) Ceramic D) Foams
A) 1910 B) 1904 C) 1920 D) 1897
A) John DeLorean B) Frederick Simms C) G.D. Fisher D) George Albert Lyon
A) Rubber B) Chrome C) Steel D) Plastic
A) PC/ABS B) Pure iron C) Lead D) Solid wood
A) Ornamental B) Occupant protection C) Structural support D) Aerodynamic efficiency
A) Renault B) Plymouth C) General Motors D) Pontiac
A) Renault 5 B) Nesselsdorfer C) Plymouth Barracuda D) Pontiac GTO
A) Rigidity B) Lightweight construction C) Soft materials D) Crumple zones
A) G.D. Fisher B) George Albert Lyon C) John DeLorean D) Frederick Simms
A) Reinforced rubber B) Heavy-gauge metal C) Fiberglass composite D) Flexible plastic
A) Improving fuel efficiency B) Reducing vehicle weight C) Improving ground clearance D) Increasing top speed
A) The color of the bumpers B) Bumper performance C) Specific bumper materials D) A particular bumper design
A) A vintage, rounded look B) A massive, blockish look C) A sleek, aerodynamic look D) A lightweight, thin look
A) Chevrolet Monte Carlo B) Pontiac Grand Am C) Volvo 240 D) 1973 AMC Matador coupe
A) Exactly the same B) Significantly higher C) Slightly higher D) Significantly lower
A) Porsche 911 B) Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow C) Volvo 240 D) Citroën SM
A) Chevrolet Monte Carlo B) AMC Matador C) Pontiac Grand Am D) Volvo 240
A) 1980 B) 1976 C) 1982 D) 1979
A) 49 CFR 1976 B) 49 CFR 571 C) 49 CFR 581 D) 49 CFR 215
A) 1980 B) 1976 C) 1982 D) 1979
A) Phase II B) MVICS C) FMVSS 215 D) Phase I
A) 49 CFR 581 B) FMVSS 215 C) Phase I D) Phase II
A) Mandatory safety training. B) Public opinion polls. C) Increased insurance subsidies. D) Cost-benefit analysis.
A) Crumple zones were the safest design. B) Plastic materials were superior to steel. C) Stronger structures were safer. D) Lighter structures offered better protection.
A) Steel. B) Rubber. C) Aluminum. D) Plastic.
A) Rubber springs. B) Solid steel beams. C) Hydraulic pistons. D) Polystyrene foam core. |