Auto Electrical Works Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2016

Question 5

  • (a) Draw a simple diagram of a headlamp showing the vertical and horizontal adjustments.
  • (b) State the function of the following lights in a motor vehicle:
  •    (i)brake light;

       (ii)trafficator;

       (iii)reverse light.

  • (c)List three locations of interior light in a motor vehicle.

 

Observation

 

  1. (a) Simple diagram of headlamp showing the vertical and horizontal adjustments
  2.  

  1. (b)Function of lights in a motor vehicle
  2.     (i)Brake light: a stop light informing the oncoming driver that the vehicle is slowing down or coming to a stop.                                                             
  3.     (ii)Trafficator: an indicator/blinking light informing road users of the intending direction of the vehicle.                                                                                 
  4.    (iii) Reverse light;  a warning light informing other road users that the vehicle is on backward movement.                                                                       

 

  • (c)Locations of interior light in a motor vehicle
  • Ceiling
  • Boot/Luggage compartment
  • Dash board
  • Door
  • Bonnet/Engine component
  • Many candidates drew simple diagram of headlamps without showing the horizontal and vertical adjustments. Technical terminologies were not used in stating the functions of light; however, many candidates were able to give the locations of interior lights in a motor vehicle.