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:
- (c)List three locations of interior light in a motor vehicle.
(i)brake light;
(ii)trafficator;
(iii)reverse light.
Observation
- (a) Simple diagram of headlamp showing the vertical and horizontal adjustments
- (b)Function of lights in a motor vehicle
- (i)Brake light: a stop light informing the oncoming driver that the vehicle is slowing down or coming to a stop.
- (ii)Trafficator: an indicator/blinking light informing road users of the intending direction of the vehicle.
- (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
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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.