How to change a tire
Brandy Hamlet How to change a tire
This worksheet is for auto mechanics class and helps to show that the student knows how to properly change a tire on a vehicle.
What is the first step in changing a tire?
Loosen the lug nuts
Jack up the car
Remove the hubcap
Remove the flat tire
What should you use to loosen the lug nuts?
A hammer
A wrench
A screwdriver
A pair of pliers
How many lug nuts are typically on a tire?
3
4
5
6
What should you do before jacking up the car?
Put on the spare tire
Loosen the lug nuts
Remove the flat tire
Remove the hubcap
Where should you place the jack when jacking up the car?
On the bumper
On the axle
On the steering wheel
On the frame
What should you do before removing the flat tire?
Loosen the lug nuts
Put on the spare tire
Remove the hubcap
Check the tire pressure
What should you do after putting on the spare tire?
Lower the car
Drive to a mechanic
Remove the hubcap
Check the tire pressure
What is the recommended tire pressure for most cars?
25-30 PSI
35-40 PSI
45-50 PSI
55-60 PSI
What should you do with the flat tire?
Throw it away
Put it in the trunk
Leave it on the side of the road
Take it to a tire shop
What should you do if you don't have a spare tire?
Call a tow truck
Drive on the flat tire
Ask a friend for a spare tire
Take the bus
What is the first step in changing a tire?
Loosen the lug nuts
Jack up the car
Remove the hubcap
Remove the flat tire
What should you use to loosen the lug nuts?
A hammer
A wrench
A screwdriver
A pair of pliers
How many lug nuts are typically on a tire?
3
4
5
6
What should you do before jacking up the car?
Put on the spare tire
Loosen the lug nuts
Remove the flat tire
Remove the hubcap
Where should you place the jack when jacking up the car?
On the bumper
On the axle
On the steering wheel
On the frame
What should you do before removing the flat tire?
Loosen the lug nuts
Put on the spare tire
Remove the hubcap
Check the tire pressure
What should you do after putting on the spare tire?
Lower the car
Drive to a mechanic
Remove the hubcap
Check the tire pressure
What is the recommended tire pressure for most cars?
25-30 PSI
35-40 PSI
45-50 PSI
55-60 PSI
What should you do with the flat tire?
Throw it away
Put it in the trunk
Leave it on the side of the road
Take it to a tire shop
What should you do if you don't have a spare tire?
Call a tow truck
Drive on the flat tire
Ask a friend for a spare tire
Take the bus
