Car Quiz
We all drive around in our motor vehicles pretty much every day. Even if we aren't the ones driving we'll take public transport and still be in the vehicle. But how much about motor cars do we actually know?
What is the device called that keeps the engine from overheating?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Converter","correct":false},{"answer":"Radiator","correct":false},{"answer":"Cooler","correct":false},{"answer":"Water Pump","correct":true}],"answerText":" Water pumps move coolant liquid around the engine and other vehicle components. This prevents the engine from overheating and cracking, which can lead to costly and sometimes permanent damage. ","answerImage":""}
This device is designed to make a car’s exhaust less toxic. What is it called?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Muffler","correct":false},{"answer":"Fuel Filler","correct":false},{"answer":"Catalytic converter","correct":true},{"answer":"Emissions reducer","correct":false}],"answerText":" The catalytic converter uses chemical reactions to turn car exhaust pollutants into emissions that are far less harmful. Some converters can reduce pollution by as much as 40%. ","answerImage":""}
Name this cylindrical object...
{"answers":[{"answer":"Spark plug","correct":true},{"answer":"Fuel cell","correct":false},{"answer":"Lithium","correct":false},{"answer":"Battery","correct":false}],"answerText":" Every vehicle has one of these per cylinder and it is used to ignite the gas in the combustion chamber, which is why we can’t get our cars started if these babies start to fail. ","answerImage":""}
Shift into different speeds using this joystick:
{"answers":[{"answer":"Driving stick","correct":false},{"answer":"Gearshift","correct":true},{"answer":"Lever","correct":false},{"answer":"Mover","correct":false}],"answerText":" The gearshift is a vital component of cars with manual transmission because it helps the driver shift into different speed gears. However, this component isn’t necessary in vehicles with automatic transmission. ","answerImage":""}
Drivers might need to get a replacement for this every 3,000 miles or so.
{"answers":[{"answer":"Carburetor","correct":false},{"answer":"Oil filter","correct":true},{"answer":"Stem bolt","correct":false},{"answer":"Spark plug","correct":false}],"answerText":" Engine oil is required to lubricate engine parts and the oil filter ensures that contaminants are strained so that it won’t damage the engine. But after 3,000 miles, mechanics suggest replacing the filter. ","answerImage":""}
What are the lower headlights on a vehicle called?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Extra lighting","correct":false},{"answer":"Energy beams","correct":false},{"answer":"Lighting enhancers","correct":false},{"answer":"Fog lights","correct":true}],"answerText":" These types of lights are placed lower on a vehicle and are a real lifesaver during foggy weather because they keep the fog from reflecting light back into the driver’s eyes. ","answerImage":""}
These devices are vital when a driver needs to come to a complete stop. What are they?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Friction cushions","correct":false},{"answer":"Stoppers","correct":false},{"answer":"Decelerators","correct":false},{"answer":"Brake pads","correct":true}],"answerText":" When a driver hits the brakes, these brake pads put pressure on the rotor in order to slow the car down. It’s important to replace the pads when they start to wear out to avoid slipping and sliding when someone pulls the brakes. ","answerImage":""}
What is the car part used to check fluid levels called?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Inserter","correct":false},{"answer":"Probe","correct":false},{"answer":"Dipstick","correct":true},{"answer":"Oil Indicator","correct":false}],"answerText":" A dipstick is used to check the fluid levels of a vehicle. To do this, a driver will pull the dipstick out, clean it and then stick it into the tank. When it’s pulled out again, the driver will be able to see if the engine has sufficient lubricant or not. ","answerImage":""}
These components move up and down when the car is running. What are they?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Pistons","correct":true},{"answer":"Coils","correct":false},{"answer":"Undulators","correct":false},{"answer":"Carburetor","correct":false}],"answerText":" The pistons are part of the engine’s cylinders and cause the crankshaft to spin by moving up and down. But when the pistons aren’t working properly, a driver will hear the engine rattling and may even experience difficulty getting the car to start. ","answerImage":""}
What is the system that connects the wheels to the engine?
{"answers":[{"answer":"System's core","correct":false},{"answer":"Transmission","correct":true},{"answer":"Fuel drive","correct":false},{"answer":"Engine core","correct":false}],"answerText":" The transmission processes the power created by a vehicle’s engine and then releases it through gears that keep the energy in check as it flows through the mechanism that turns the wheels. ","answerImage":""}
Which of these devices stores rotational energy?
{"answers":[{"answer":"The storage grid","correct":false},{"answer":"The power receptacle","correct":false},{"answer":"The flywheel","correct":true},{"answer":"The power coupling","correct":false}],"answerText":" This device stores rotational energy. Basically, it’s a heavy wheel that uses a large amount of force to spin and is attached to a rotating shaft that delivers energy from the engine to the rest of the vehicle. ","answerImage":""}
What is the part of the wheel that’s there just for show?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Tire logo","correct":false},{"answer":"tire cover","correct":false},{"answer":"tire shield","correct":false},{"answer":"hubcap","correct":true}],"answerText":" Hubcaps come in different shapes, sizes and color. Some even rotate, but they serve another purpose beyond decking a car’s wheel out. They also prevent a tire’s lug nuts from corroding or getting rusty. ","answerImage":""}
The British call this part the silencer:
{"answers":[{"answer":"Muffler","correct":true},{"answer":"Brakes","correct":false},{"answer":"Axle","correct":false},{"answer":"Quieter","correct":false}],"answerText":" This device was designed to muffle the noise caused by an engine’s exhaust and is recognizable for its twin pipes sticking out of the back of the car. And when cars get really noisy, there’s something wrong with the muffler. ","answerImage":""}
What is the skirt guard that some cars and trucks place behind their wheels?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Wheel shield","correct":false},{"answer":"Mudflap","correct":true},{"answer":"Mudguard","correct":false},{"answer":"Wheel protector","correct":false}],"answerText":" Mudflaps are highly flexible and, in some cases, made of metal. As far as their purpose, drivers add them to protect their wheels, people, and other vehicles from mud flying in their direction. ","answerImage":""}
This item is practically invisible inside a car until it is needed.
{"answers":[{"answer":"Turbo boost","correct":false},{"answer":"Joystick","correct":false},{"answer":"Flame thrower","correct":false},{"answer":"Emergency handbrake","correct":true}],"answerText":" Some drivers might call it a parking brake because they usually lift it up after their car is parked on a slope. This device causes a corkscrew mechanism to push a piston into the brake pads to ensure the car won’t roll back. ","answerImage":""}
It’s a panel full of multi-colored fuses, but what is it called?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Fuse panel","correct":true},{"answer":"Connector","correct":false},{"answer":"Junction case","correct":false},{"answer":"Circuit breaker","correct":false}],"answerText":" The fuses in the panel protect the electrical and wiring components of the vehicle, and while some cars have more than one panel in different locations, the most common location is under the steering wheel. ","answerImage":""}
Which is not a fluid your car needs?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Headlight fluid","correct":true},{"answer":"Oil","correct":false},{"answer":"Brake fluid","correct":false},{"answer":"Gas","correct":false}],"answerText":" While a vehicle needs many different fluids, headlight fluid isn't a real thing. These lights use electricity, like the other lights in your vehicle. ","answerImage":""}
You should always have a spare of this in your trunk.
{"answers":[{"answer":"Radio","correct":false},{"answer":"Tire","correct":true},{"answer":"Steering Wheel","correct":false},{"answer":"seatbelt","correct":false}],"answerText":" While you may never need to use it, having a spare tire in your trunk is always a good idea. A car cannot drive very well on three tires, so a spare will ensure you can always keep going. ","answerImage":""}
What is something you don't need to do when changing lanes?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Signal","correct":false},{"answer":"Honk your horn","correct":true},{"answer":"Shoulder check","correct":false},{"answer":"check mirrors","correct":false}],"answerText":" When changing lanes, it is important to make sure no one is driving where you want to go. This can be checked by looking over your shoulder, using mirrors, and utilizing a turn signal to make your intentions known. ","answerImage":""}
Which vehicle is the best-selling of all time?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Corolla","correct":true},{"answer":"Sierra","correct":false},{"answer":"Corvette","correct":false},{"answer":"F-series","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
When shouldn't you use your horn?
{"answers":[{"answer":"To make your presence clear","correct":false},{"answer":"To scare people","correct":true},{"answer":"To show your intent","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
What is the best selling car manufacturer
{"answers":[{"answer":"Nissan","correct":false},{"answer":"Ford","correct":false},{"answer":"Volkswagen","correct":false},{"answer":"Toyota","correct":true}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
What's the difference between a V8 and a V6?
{"answers":[{"answer":"V8 is more powerful","correct":false},{"answer":"Marketing","correct":false},{"answer":"V8 is more powerful while V6 is more fuel-efficient","correct":true}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
What helps lubricate windscreen wipers?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Wiper fluid","correct":true},{"answer":"Brake fluid","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
Who should you call when your engine gives you trouble?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Your spouse","correct":false},{"answer":"A mechanic","correct":true},{"answer":"No one","correct":false},{"answer":"911","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
What shouldn't be in your glove box?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Gloves","correct":false},{"answer":"Car manual","correct":true},{"answer":"Spare keys","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
If your cars slides on a wet road what do you do?
{"answers":[{"answer":"turn into the slide","correct":true},{"answer":"turn away from the slide","correct":false},{"answer":"Brake hard","correct":false},{"answer":"accelerate","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
How do you replace your windshield wipers?
{"answers":[{"answer":"Every five years","correct":false},{"answer":"when they show wear","correct":true}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}
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When should you read your car's manual?
{"answers":[{"answer":"As soon as you get the car","correct":true},{"answer":"When something goes wrong","correct":false},{"answer":"Never","correct":false}],"answerText":"","answerImage":""}