Session 2: Tips to Extend the Life of a Vehicle
Unit 6: Introduction to Vehicle Maintenanceand Servicing
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Fill in the blanks
1. Clean dash gauges …………………
Ans: Clean dash gauges regularly.
2. It is important to maintain proper ………………… inflation.
Ans: It is important to maintain proper tyre inflation.
B. Multiple choice questions
1. During the breakdown of a vehicle we may call, ……………….
(a) police
(b) hospital
(c) helpline of service centre
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c) helpline of service centre
2. Wax is used to protect the car’s …………………..
(a) life
(b) paint job
(c) engine
(d) battery
Ans: (b) paint job
C. Short answer questions
1. Why is it necessary to service a vehicle?
Ans: It is necessary to service a vehicle to ensure safe operation, maintain performance, prevent breakdowns, increase vehicle life, and reduce repaircosts.
2. List some tips for maintaining a tyre.
Ans: Tyre maintenance tips include maintaining proper tyre pressure, checking tread depth regularly, avoiding overloading, rotating tyresperiodically, and inspecting tyres for cuts or damage.
