1. Put the safety features into the correct column. Which of these safety features does your or your parents’ car have?

ABS, adaptive cruise control, crumple zone, highly rigid roof, automatic emergency braking, seat belt, airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), retractable steering wheel, shatterproof windscreen, lane departure warning system, xenon headlights.

active safety	passive safety

2. Use the words in the box to complete the flow chart.

identified, re-launched, reliability, modified, durability, tested, failed, recalled.

1. The product was launched two years ago.

2. Shortly after that, complaints were received about its ________ and ________.

3. Because of market feedbacks, it was ________ so that any faults could be investigated. At the same time, it was withdrawn from sale.

4. After extensive tests, a fault was ________ by engineers.

5. As a result, they were able to correct the fault and the product was ________.

6. It was then ________ under controlled conditions.

7. Finally, the redesigned product was ________ in the market.

8. Unfortunately, it ________ due to lack of consumer confidence caused by bad publicity.

3. Complete the text about car recalls with words from the box below. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

charge, dealer, fail, fault, fitted, handbrake, injuries, recall.

A leading car manufacturer is recalling 70,000 models in the UK to check for a potentially life-threatening ________. The brake pedal on the top-selling small MPV can ________ suddenly. The problem affects all UK cars sold since the launch in July 2000 except those delivered in recent weeks. A small clip – if incorrectly ________ – can allow the pedal to detach from the rest of the braking system. If this happens on the move, the driver is reduced to using the ________ and gears to bring the car to a halt. The car manufacturer says a small number of owners have experienced the problem but no ________ have been reported. The manufacturer says it has written to every owner asking them to take the car to their ________. Any work needed will be carried out free of ________. Since only 85% of owners respond to ________ notices, 10,000 potentially dangerous models could still be left on UK roads.

4. Match the questions (1 – 7) with their answers (a – g):

Where is the windscreen washer container?	You look at the level at the reservoir.
Do I have to wear protective clothing when I work on the battery?	The cooling system is filled once at the factory and never has to be changed.
Do I have to change the coolant in the cooling system?	It is good to check the oil level every time you put fuel in the car.
How do I check how much brake fluid I have?	You needn’t go to a service station for a brake fluid change. This can do any competent person with the help of necessary tools.
Do I have to go to a service station to change my brake fluid?	Under normal conditions it’s not necessary to anything with the battery, but check the electrolyte level occasionally.
How often do I need to check the oil level?	It is the plastic rectangular container next to the power steering reservoir.
Do I have to do anything with the battery?	You mustn’t work on the battery without wearing eye protection and gloves.