CAADE Vehicle Safety Systems and Technology Questions and Answers Flashcards

When appraising a vehicle with a deployed airbag, which cost factor must be included in the damage estimate?

Answer: Airbag module, clock spring, seat belt pretensioners, and sensor replacement

A full airbag deployment typically requires replacing the airbag module, clock spring, seat belt pretensioners, and all triggered sensors.

Which system must be recalibrated after a windshield replacement on a modern vehicle equipped with ADAS?

Answer: Forward-facing camera used for lane departure and collision warning

ADAS cameras mounted to or behind the windshield require recalibration after windshield replacement to ensure accurate safety system operation.

What does OBD-II stand for in the context of collision-related vehicle diagnostics?

Answer: On-Board Diagnostics second generation

OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics second generation) is the standardized system used to retrieve fault codes after a collision event.

A vehicle's structural airbag sensor is located in the B-pillar and shows a fault code after a side impact. What is the correct estimating action?

Answer: Include sensor replacement and post-repair scan in the estimate

Any fault-code-triggering sensor must be replaced and a post-repair scan performed to confirm all safety systems are fully operational.

Which ADAS feature relies on radar sensors typically located in the front bumper fascia?

Answer: Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning

Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning systems commonly use radar sensors embedded in the front bumper fascia.

When estimating repairs to a vehicle with a damaged seat belt pretensioner, why must a new pretensioner be included regardless of visible damage?

Answer: Because a triggered pretensioner is a single-use device that cannot be reset

Seat belt pretensioners are pyrotechnic single-use devices that fire during a collision and cannot be reused or reset once triggered.