Car Quiz

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This quiz covers automotive knowledge with questions that include:

  • Essential car components and their functions
  • Car maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Modern automotive technology
  • Car safety features and systems

From the invention of the first practical automobile by Karl Benz in 1885 to modern electric vehicles, cars have revolutionised human transportation. Did you know that the first car to break the sound barrier was the Thrust SSC in 1997, reaching an astonishing 763.035 mph? Cars have come a long way since Henry Ford’s Model T, which was available in any colour – as long as it was black!

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Today’s vehicles pack more computing power than the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon. Challenge yourself with questions about everything from basic maintenance to advanced automotive systems. You might discover that the humble windscreen wiper was invented by Mary Anderson after she observed trolley drivers struggling with snow in 1902. Curious about what lies under the bonnet? Want to test your knowledge about the machines that changed the course of human history? Start the quiz and see how much you really know about these extraordinary machines. Take a peek under the quiz bonnet by clicking Preview Quiz Content below – just mind the fan belt!

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This section contains all of the questions that could be a part of this quiz. The quiz will choose 15 random questions from the pool below. If you've found this section feel free to take a look but to start the quiz you should press "Start Quiz". You may also be thinking that what happens if you ask a car mechanic what they had for breakfast and they say 'Oil and toast'? Well, similarly to that joke, some information might be missing from the answers below! The answers listed only contain correct responses that appear in the quiz. We hope you found the quiz to be enlightening and perhaps inspired you to learn more about these remarkable machines.

Q1: Which component in a car is responsible for converting fuel into mechanical energy?

A1: Engine

Q2: What is the primary function of a car's catalytic converter?

A2: Reduce harmful emissions

Q3: Which of the following are essential fluids that need regular checking in a car?

A3: Engine oil, Brake fluid, Coolant

Q4: Match each car component to its primary function.

A4: Radiator - Cools the engine, Battery - Stores electrical power, Alternator - Charges the battery

Q5: Which of these is NOT a common type of car transmission?

A5: Rotational

Q6: What does ABS stand for in car safety features?

A6: Anti-lock Braking System

Q7: Arrange these car maintenance tasks in order of frequency, from most frequent to least frequent.

A7: Checking tyre pressure, Oil change, Timing belt replacement

Q8: Which dashboard warning light typically appears as a red battery symbol?

A8: Charging system warning

Q9: What is the recommended tyre pressure typically measured in?

A9: PSI

Q10: What type of engine oil viscosity rating would you typically use in winter?

A10: 5W-30

Q11: Which part of a car's braking system needs regular replacement due to wear?

A11: Brake pads

Q12: What is the purpose of a car's serpentine belt?

A12: Drive multiple engine components

Q13: Which system in a car is responsible for reducing harmful exhaust emissions?

A13: Catalytic converter

Q14: What does MPG stand for in car specifications?

A14: Miles Per Gallon

Q15: Which component helps maintain the car's direction when driving straight?

A15: Wheel alignment

Q16: What type of headlight bulb produces the whitest light?

A16: Xenon

Q17: What is the primary function of a car's differential?

A17: Allow wheels to rotate at different speeds

Q18: Which safety feature automatically tightens during sudden braking?

A18: Seatbelt pretensioner

Q19: What does TPMS stand for in modern cars?

A19: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Q20: What is the primary function of a car's thermostat?

A20: Regulate coolant flow

Q21: What type of suspension system uses pressurized gas instead of traditional springs?

A21: Pneumatic suspension

Q22: Which dashboard symbol typically indicates a problem with the engine management system?

A22: Check Engine light

Q23: What does the term 'understeer' mean in car handling?

A23: Car turns less than expected

Q24: Which component prevents wheel spin during acceleration?

A24: Traction control

Q25: What is the purpose of a car's timing belt?

A25: Synchronize engine valves and pistons

Q26: What is the function of a car's mass airflow sensor?

A26: Measure incoming air volume

Q27: Which of these is a common cause of a car pulling to one side?

A27: Uneven tyre pressure

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