1. wheels
   antenna
2. headlight
   roof

Check to see if your 4 wheels don’t have a flat. Check if your spare tire is also in good shape.

1. car shooter
   car dash cam
2. car rear view
   car alarm

A car alarm is standard now for any vehicle. The siren blares and lights flash when the alarm goes off.

1. the ignition system
   the air conditioning system
2. the rotor system
   the fuel system

It’s important to keep the windshield clear and clean. It’s hard to see the road if it’s very dirty.

1. internal combustion
   explosive device
2. detonation
   precipitation

You need to put the key in the starter to get the ignition going. But some starters also have a lock, so you need to know which way your key turns to unlock the steering wheel and ignition system.

1. tail light
   dashboard
2. side light
   sunroof

Your dashboard shows you all the gauges and meters you need to check prior to moving. Make sure they’re all working properly.

1. call for a car wash emergency
   ready your pail and bucket
2. wish for rain
   turn the windshield wipers on

You merely need to turn the windshield wipers on if you want to give your windshield a quick wash. Make sure you spritz it with water or wiper fluid first, though.

1. sand
   water
2. air
   lightning

Any kind of internal combustion engine gets powered up due to a simple chemical process. The gasoline or the diesel needs to combine with air, so the combustion would happen.

1. upper
   neutral
2. lower
   front

A gear stick is usually put in the neutral position whenever the car stops. So of course it has to go to first gear prior to moving again.

1. gear
   ankle
2. piston
   rubber plating

An engine has several cylinders which contain the piston. The up-and-down motion of the pistons is what makes motion possible inside the engine, which then powers up your car to move.

1. clutch pedal
   accelerator pedal
2. brake pedal
   flight pedal

The clutch pedal helps a lot when shifting gears. But make you you’re stepping on it very well, like against the floor.

1. plasma
   oil
2. mud
   freon

The engine oil is the most important fuel needed within the engine system. The engine's moving parts need to be oiled for them to work properly.

1. your cap
   seatbelt
2. the headrest
   the stowaway tray

The seatbelt has proven to save many lives. That’s why it’s important to strap it on.

1. popsicle stick
   rod stick
2. gear stick
   meter stick

A gear stick is the lever that makes you shift from one gear to another. But of course this system works in unison with another system.

1. first gear
   park gear
2. boost gear
   big gear

The first gear is marked with a numerical number 1 on the head or the side of the gear shift. But drivers eventually memorize where to pull it towards, from memory and experience.

1. petrol
   nitrogen
2. molecules
   coolant

Liquid coolant is what usually keeps the temperature at bay inside a car engine. The water pump is the device that distributes the coolant within the engine's cylinders.

1. knots
   decibel
2. speed
   miles

A basic shift pattern has 5 speed indicators on it. They’re technically numbered 1 to 5, with the highest being the fastest.

1. parachute
   handbrake
2. sunroof
   hook attachments

The handbrake should be located to the right of the driver if it’s a left hand drive. Or better yet, it’s in the middle of the car seats in front.

1. the accelerator system
   the braking system
2. the cooling system
   the manual transmission system

The braking system should be another important system to check before departing. Terms under this system would mention the the master cylinder, the disk, the drum brake, the anti-lock brake and the power booster.

1. steering wheel
   axle
2. roof
   bumper

The steering wheel controls the tires system of the car. Wherever direction the wheel is steered to, the car should follow.

1. rock the car
   feel the trunk with your palm
2. check the fuel gauge needle
   knock on the tank

The fuel gauge needle should point towards Empty or Full, or somewhere, depending on your fuel. If it’s in the middle, it’s still safe to move.

1. cooling system
   braking system
2. charging system
   ignition system

The charging system of a car provides the much needed charge of the car battery. This makes the engine work well, and makes your car run smoothly without a glitch.

1. your hands
   telepathy
2. smoke from the exhaust
   turn signals

Turn signals indicate which direction your car will be turning next. It’s important to signal first before turning.

1. put on glasses
   turn on the headlights
2. drink coffee
   open your eyes

The headlights are designed to cast a long line of light in front of your car. There’s an option to put it on high beam or low beam.

1. check the speedometer
   put one finger outside the window
2. roll down the windows
   see your gas consumption

The speedometer should tell you how fast you’re going. Make sure you don’t speed beyond the limit.

1. the water shooter, oil pump, gas chamber
   the axle, rod, and wheel
2. the left, right, and overhead light
   the alternator, the regulator, and the wiring

The charging system of a car is pretty much universal when it comes to its parts. It usually has an alternator, a regulator, plus an interconnecting wiring that makes things work inside the engine.

1. flashlights
   fog lights
2. siren lights
   flood lights

Fog lights are usually installed very near the headlights. People who drive through foggy weather certainly need this.

1. call 911
   park on the curb
2. use the spare tire
   step on it more

You need to learn how to use the spare tire in case you get a flat. You should therefore learn how to change tires.

1. the emission system
   the gear system
2. the window system
   the sound system

A car's emission system is also important to understand since this involves the end products of the chemistry that happens inside the engine. You should know that this entails understanding what the catalytic converter, the air pump, and the oxygen sensor does.

1. water down the engine
   jump start to second gear
2. install a system lock down
   check the tire pressure

You can buy a simple tire pressure gauge to check if your tires are properly aired before moving your car. Or you can go to a gas station and maybe they can help with that.

1. the tires
   the fuel level
2. the oil
   its battery

The battery might already be spent if your car electricity falters. Make sure it’s also working well prior to going on long trips.

1. the color
   the wheel alignment
2. the brand
   the shiny mags

It's important to check the wheel alignment of your car. If each wheel is not properly aligned, it will be hard to maneuver at all.

1. compact mirror
   side view mirror
2. rearview mirror
   sunroof mirror

The rear view mirror should be wide enough to see the back of your car, and even beyond it a bit. Some people have camera playback systems installed here to monitor from the camera installed at the back of the car.

1. the air conditioning system
   the braking system
2. the gear system
   the honking system

A car's air conditioning system will involve parts such as the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. Depending on which type of car you have, other parts may vary,

1. antenna
   GPS navigation device
2. spoilers
   fender

A GPS navigation device is an electronic mapping system that can track your exact location and help you to navigate your next move. It talks, too!

1. call a filmmaker friend
   install a dash cam
2. buy a bluetooth for your smartphone
   it's not advisable to record while driving

These days, even an ordinary motorist can buy a dash cam and install it inside their cars. It’s an added safety feature for when there are accidents on the road.