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2.7 4 Wheeling Test
Here's a simple test to check your 4 wheel knowledge. Some questions have more than one answer, but they
don't require a doctorate in "4-wheelology!"
Answers are available via the link at the end of the test. Good luck and have fun!
1. 4-wheel drive means:
2. The transfer case is engaged by:
3. When shifting the transfer case from high range to low range (or vice-versa) you should:
4. If a vehicle is equipped with automatic hubs:
5. A pre-trip inspection is important because:
6. When doing the pre-trip inspection, why should you look at the tires if they are not flat?
7. All tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles must be matched to within:
8. Gear train wind-up is caused by:
9. To relieve gear train wind-up:
10. 4-wheel drive vehicles have a higher center of gravity than most 2-wheel drive vehicles, and are more likely to tip over when cornering or traversing a hill.
11. When using a winch, never:
12. Using a pulley block will:
13. Why worry about the engine air intake position? (Keep your answer to 1-3 sentences.)
14. A 4-wheel drive vehicle will stop more quickly than a conventional vehicle.
15. Sharing back country experiences with other recreationists is a good idea because:
16. What does T.R.E.A.D. Lightly! mean?
Answers are available via the link at the end of the test. Good luck and have fun!
1. 4-wheel drive means:
a) all four wheels "pull" in loose traction
b) you can drive anywhere you want
c) use caution when off-highway
d) all of the above
b) you can drive anywhere you want
c) use caution when off-highway
d) all of the above
2. The transfer case is engaged by:
a) pushing a button
b) moving a lever
c) turning a knob
d) depends on type of vehicle
e) all of the above
b) moving a lever
c) turning a knob
d) depends on type of vehicle
e) all of the above
3. When shifting the transfer case from high range to low range (or vice-versa) you should:
a) shift at present speed
b) decelerate and shift
c) bring vehicle to a stop before shifting
d) none of the above
b) decelerate and shift
c) bring vehicle to a stop before shifting
d) none of the above
4. If a vehicle is equipped with automatic hubs:
a) you don't need to worry about 4-wheel drive; it is all automatic
b) the front tires need to be changed before engaging 4-wheel drive
c) you might have to back up a few yards to disengage them
d) you will need to use your hands to turn them in
e) all of the above
b) the front tires need to be changed before engaging 4-wheel drive
c) you might have to back up a few yards to disengage them
d) you will need to use your hands to turn them in
e) all of the above
5. A pre-trip inspection is important because:
a) it familiarizes you with the controls
b) something may have been missed by your busy mechanic
c) you accept responsibility for your part as a vehicle operator
d) you'll learn how to open the hood
e) all of the above
b) something may have been missed by your busy mechanic
c) you accept responsibility for your part as a vehicle operator
d) you'll learn how to open the hood
e) all of the above
6. When doing the pre-trip inspection, why should you look at the tires if they are not flat?
a) the lug nuts may be loose or missing
b) sidewall damage like cuts and bruises are not readily evident
c) worn tread may compromise off-highway traction
d) all of the above
b) sidewall damage like cuts and bruises are not readily evident
c) worn tread may compromise off-highway traction
d) all of the above
7. All tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles must be matched to within:
a) 1/2"
b) 1/8"
c) 1/4"
d) none of the above
b) 1/8"
c) 1/4"
d) none of the above
8. Gear train wind-up is caused by:
a) driving on hard, dry surfaces in 4-wheel drive
b) mismatched tires
c) driving with chains on
d) all of the above
b) mismatched tires
c) driving with chains on
d) all of the above
9. To relieve gear train wind-up:
a) accelerate hard, then push in the clutch or place the transmission in neutral
b) drive the vehicle a few yards in the opposite direction from which you have been traveling
c) change your tires so that they all match
d) disengage the front hubs
e) drive the vehicle in a tight circle for a short distance
b) drive the vehicle a few yards in the opposite direction from which you have been traveling
c) change your tires so that they all match
d) disengage the front hubs
e) drive the vehicle in a tight circle for a short distance
10. 4-wheel drive vehicles have a higher center of gravity than most 2-wheel drive vehicles, and are more likely to tip over when cornering or traversing a hill.
True or False
11. When using a winch, never:
a) use mashed or frayed winch cable
b) handle a cable without heavy leather gloves
c) run a winch cable over rock or wrap around a sharp object that could cause it to kink
d) wrap a winch cable around a tree
e) all of the above
b) handle a cable without heavy leather gloves
c) run a winch cable over rock or wrap around a sharp object that could cause it to kink
d) wrap a winch cable around a tree
e) all of the above
12. Using a pulley block will:
a) double the capacity of the winch
b) reduce the work effort by one-half
c) require more cable to rig
d) slow down the winching operation
e) all of the above
b) reduce the work effort by one-half
c) require more cable to rig
d) slow down the winching operation
e) all of the above
13. Why worry about the engine air intake position? (Keep your answer to 1-3 sentences.)
14. A 4-wheel drive vehicle will stop more quickly than a conventional vehicle.
True or False
15. Sharing back country experiences with other recreationists is a good idea because:
a) it builds camaraderie and trust
b) it makes one aware of back woods' dangers
c) they probably know something you don't, or vice-versa
d) all of the above
b) it makes one aware of back woods' dangers
c) they probably know something you don't, or vice-versa
d) all of the above
16. What does T.R.E.A.D. Lightly! mean?
Frame last updated: January 11, 2009