An automotive quiz that I conducted in one of the sessions of Qutopia, the quizzing society of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Have tried to keep the questions as general as possible so as to make it interesting for non-automobile enthusiasts as well.

1. The Auto Quiz
Session 22| 26th January,
2017
Prakhar Saini
3rd Year

2. ROUND 1

3. Rules
• 10 questions, clockwise order.
• Infinite pounce.
• +10 for correct direct/pass question.
• +10/-10 on pounce.

4. Q.1
Vaydor is a Florida-based company that offers
complete fiberglass rebody kits, interiors and
performance parts for the 2003 to 2007 Infiniti G35
Coupe.
It was shot into prominence last year because it was
featured in a “superhero” movie as well as a song
which incorrectly referred it to as another
sports car.
Where have we seen this car?

6. In Denver, Colorado it’s illegal to
drive a black car on a Sunday.

7. “Purple Lamborghini” from
Suicide Squad

8. Q.2
For a long time Bob Marley drove a BMW– not
because he had a particular fondness for the brand,
but because for Marley, BMW stood for
something else.
The Rastafari later explained, it was “not because I
need an expensive car”, stating that it had nothing
to do with prestige.
What was the reason for him owning a BMW?

9. In Spain, drivers who wear
glasses must keep an extra pair
in their vehicles all the time.

10. According to him, BMW stood for
Bob Marley and the Wailers

11. Q.3
This accessory was first made mandatory in
Scandinavian countries in the 1970s owing to poor
ambient lighting conditions even during the day
time in winters. Now, all passenger cars and small
delivery vehicles in the EU are mandated to come
equipped with this accessory.
In India, in the past few years, the trend has caught up
and now many manufacturers are offering this accessory
on their cars. But it does not serve any purpose here and
is more of a cosmetic gimmick.
Name the accessory.

12. In France, you must have a
breath analyzer in your car all
the time.

13. Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

14. Q.4
Some say he was driving the meteor which wiped out the
dinosaurs.
Some say he’s the first in line to the throne to the People’s
Republic of Oversteeria.
Some say he’s the result of a shaving foam explosion in Nigel
Mansell’s caravan.
The Scotsman described him as a "real-life James Bond able to
tame the most powerful cars, while possessing all the mystique
of Zorro.”
The Sunday Times described him as "not a man but an idea,
possibly an extraterrestrial,"
Which “mysterious” personality am I talking about?

15. In Finland, not reporting an
accident involving a large animal
is illegal.

16. The Stig

17. Q.5
Like Top Gear, The Grand Tour has a dedicated test track
located at the former RAF Wroughton near Swindon. It is
designed to "trip cars up," according to Jeremy Clarkson.
Section names include the "Isn't Straight", "Your Name
Here", "Old Lady's House", "Substation" and "Field of
Sheep". In the first episode, the track was said to have
been modified following the discovery of an unexploded
Second World War bomb.
This technical track is named X, because it resembles the
_____ virus, which caused thousands of deaths
three years ago.
Name the track.

19. In Ontario, Canada you are not
allowed to enter a cab with bad
breath.

20. Eboladrome

21. Q.6
Google was awarded a patent which would help to
reduce pedestrian injuries in case of a crash.
Pedestrians or cyclists who happen to find themselves
being struck by a car would be protected from what’s
called “secondary impact”, the part of a crash when a
person is thrown back off the moving vehicle, usually
hitting the roof of the car, the hard surface of the street,
or another car.
From the images that follow, explain how this system
works.

24. In Costa Rica, it is OK to drink
behind the wheel as long as you
stop before getting drunk.

25. The hood is coated with an adhesive that
traps pedestrians like flies on a flypaper.

26. Q.7
X is a trance-like mental state brought on by the
monotony of the road. It commonly occurs when
driving on open highways for an extended period of
time. In this condition, the driver operates the
vehicle in a dulled, drowsy, trance-like state.
In other words, the driver is zoning out, and while
one part of the brain is still able to operate the car,
the other half is in la la land. The driver has no
memory of the stretch of highway. It’s nearly as
dangerous as nodding off at the wheel.
Identify X, which is also known as white line fever.

27. In Alabama, it is illegal to drive a
car blindfolded.

28. Highway Hypnosis

29. Q.8
The word X was originally used to describe the
wooden board carriage makers attached to the
front of carriages to prevent mud and rocks from
being splashed onto drivers and their passengers by
the horses that pulled them about. In essence, X
served as mud flaps for horses’ hooves.
It wasn’t until the early 1900’s, when carriages
became dependent on motors instead of horses,
that X were repurposed to house vehicle
instruments, like speedometers and gas gauges.
Identify X, which also protects vehicle occupants
from the heat and oil of the engine.

30. Drivers in Denmark must check
for sleeping children underneath
their vehicles before setting off.

31. Dashboard

32. Q.9
The Kortezh is a presidential limousine that is in its
final phases of development and deliveries of the
first 200 of these cars will happen in 2017, with up
to 5,000 being delivered by 2020.
Porsche has been brought in to help develop the
Kortezh's powertrain. The engine is rumoured to be
a turbocharged V12.
Like any car built for VVIPs, the Kortezh will be
heavily armoured. But it’s use won’t be limited to
government officials. Any rich tycoon can buy the
car.
Which country will the Kortezh serve?

34. In Australia, police officers can
use their eyes to judge if
someone is speeding in zones of
30 km/h or less.

35. Russia

36. Q.10
Starring in the Dukes of Hazzard, X is a 1969 Dodge
Challanger driven by the Duke cousins, Bo and Luke. It
is known for its signature horn, its police chases, stunts-
especially its long jumps- and for having its doors
welded shut, leaving the Dukes to climb in and out
through the windows. It bears a Confederate flag on its
roof, and also has a horn which plays the first twelve
notes of the song "Dixie".
What was the car called? Shares its name with a
character whom we saw on Pogo in the mid 2000s.

38. In Germany, it is illegal to stop
on the autobahn even if you run
out of fuel.

39. General Lee (from Takeshi’s
Castle)

40. ROUND 2

41. Rules
• Written Round.
• Q1-Q5: Identify the characters the cars are
portraying.
• Q6-Q10: Identify the cars made to look like
transformers.
• +5 for correct answer.
• Additional +10 if all correct.

42. Q.1

43. Q.2

44. Q.3

45. Q.4

46. Q.5

47. Q.6

48. Q.7

49. Q.8

50. Q.9

51. Q.10

52. ANSWERS

53. 1. Pacman

54. 2. Zelda

55. 3. Tetris

56. 4. Space Invaders

57. 5. Donkey Kong

58. 6. Hindustan Ambassador

59. 7. Tata Truck

60. 8. Mahindra Scorpio

61. 9. Premier Padmini

62. 10. Maruti Omni

63. ROUND 3

64. Rules
• 10 questions, anticlockwise order.
• Infinite pounce.
• +10 for correct direct/pass question.
• +10/-10 on pounce.

65. Q.11
In response to the events that unfolded
in autumn 2016, this is a cheeky ad by
which team?

67. In Cyprus, eating or drinking
(even water) while driving is
illegal.

68. Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

69. Q.12
The ___ or _____ are common wild animals in the
Scandinavian countries. The drivers often face dangerous
situations when driving across forests or wild territories where
these animals are a common presence on the roads.
Swedish people came up with a test in the 70s to evaluate the
ability of cars to avoid these animals suddenly showing up
on the road. It involves suddenly swerving into the
oncoming lane to avoid the object and then immediately
swerving back to avoid oncoming traffic.
The name ___ or _____ Test coined in 1997 by the German
newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung after the Swedish motor
magazine Teknikens Värld flipped a Mercedes A-Class in a test.
Since then, this test has become one of the most important
safety tests and the main reason that lead to ESP becoming an
extremely popular safety option
What test?

70. In San Francisco, it is against law
to wipe the car in a car wash with
a used underwear.

71. Elk or Moose Test

72. Q.13
_____ is a word used to describe a highly flawed item, It’s use
can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century as a
British and American slang. In automotive terminology,
a _____ is a vehicle that is found to have several
manufacturing defects which may affect the safety, value or
use of the vehicle.
In the 60s, Volkswagen came up with a series of revolutionary
advertisements for the Beetle that launched the brand in
America. One of them was the _____ ad, which emphasized on
the painstaking quality control methods of the company. The
campaign introduced a famous tagline “We pluck the _____,
you get the plums.”
What made the ad even more appealing than the shock value,
was that the Beetle was in fact shaped like a _____.
What is the term for these faulty vehicles?

73. In Manila, you cannot drive your
car on Monday if the number
plate ends with 1 or 2.

74. Lemon

75. Q.14
A vital component of today's modern transportation system,
the _______ _____ (7,5) lubricates electrons emitting from
a vehicle's signal lamps. It is suitable for both front and rear
_______, despite some disreputable retailers that market two
identically formulated versions for each end.
This lubricant is processed from light oils found
in animals such as the Nauga, Dodo bird, and from skin
shed from the Loch Ness Monster. Once used primarily to
refill Pontiac Firefly radiators, producers have adapted this
versatile chemical to facilitate efficient light transmission for
all domestic cars and trucks. The recommended service
interval for _______ _____ is every 20,000 clicks or February
29th, whichever occurs first.
What “vital” item? (As you might have figured out, this term is
used as a sarcastic remark toward someone who knows
absolutely nothing about cars.)

76. In Thailand, it's mandatory to
wear a shirt while driving.

77. Blinker Fluid

78. Q.15
Officially known as school crossing patrols, the job of a
________ ___ (8,3) is to walk to the middle of the road, at a
suitable time, holding up their sign (which resembles a
________); it is a legal requirement for traffic to stop at this
command. Once it is safe to do so, the ________ ___ will
signal that it is alright to cross. Traffic may only move once
the sign has been lowered and it is safe to do so.
In Formula One, cars would previously be guided into their pit
box by a ________ ___, who would be in charge of telling the
driver when it was safe to go. He would have a ________
instructing a driver to brake on one side, select first gear on
the other and go when it was lifted up. However, this job died
in 2008 when Ferrari started using a traffic light system.
FITB.

80. In Beijing, it is illegal to stop for
pedestrians.

81. Lollipop Man

82. Q.16
X is a famous Bangladeshi car designer known for his
maverick car designs and imitation supercars built out of old
models. He visualizes the designs in his head and does
not sketch it on paper.
In 2006, Discovery Channel requested him to build two cars
in eight weeks for them with the help of English car
mechanic, Bernie Fineman. The show was called Bangla
Bangers and was telecast on Discovery Turbo in India.
The program was later followed by sequel-series Chop
Shop: London Garage, in which X and Fineman created a
range of modified cars commissioned by celebrities.
Identify X. We recently saw him on another car
customization show on History Channel.

83. In Alaska it’s illegal to tie a dog
to the roof of your vehicle.

84. Leepu

85. Q.17
X was the name of a number of women of the high nobility
in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, originally
from a Provençal name Aliénor.
X is also a customized 1971 Ford Mustang that features in
H.B. "Toby" Halicki's 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds. The
name is reused for a Shelby Mustang GT500 in the
2000 Gone in 60 Seconds remake.
LoTR fans know X (with slightly different spelling) as a
golden, star-shaped flower that grew in abundance in
the forest of Lórien. The word X means “sun-star"
in Sindarin.
X?

87. In Montana, it’s illegal to have
sheep in the cab of a truck unless
there is a chaperone.

88. Eleanor

89. Q.18
An integral part of the motorcycling culture of the
1960s, a X is a s a lightweight, lightly powered
motorcycle optimized for speed and handling
rather than comfort and for quick rides over short
distances. X bikes are noted for their visual
minimalism, featuring low-mounted handlebars,
prominent seat cowling and elongated fuel tank.
The term X derives its name from the short, quick
rides between _____ that rides used to take.
Identify the two word term X. Royal Enfield and
(surprisingly) Hero have bikes currently on sale in
India that can be classified as X.

90. In New Jersey, residents are
required by law to honk prior to
passing.

91. Café Racer

92. Q.19
Apart from manufacturing cars, Volkswagen also
markets its own brand of X, a snack comprising of
sausage and spicy ketchup, often accompanied
with french fries. It is one of Germany’s most
popular snacks.
Latest figures show that the automaker sold more
than 7.2 million sausages in 2015, compared to
worldwide sales of 5.82 million cars.
It is served to factory workers, new owners as well as
at Volkswagen Arena, the home of VfL Wolfsburg.
Identify the snack.

93. In Russia, it is illegal to clean
your car anywhere outside of
your home or a car wash.

94. Currywurst

95. Q.20
Top Gear has a segment called Star in a Reasonably Priced
Car in which celebrities try to set a lap time across the
Tope Gear test track.
After their split, BBC prevented Clarkson, Hammond and
May to have such a segment in their new show. In
response, The Grand Tour came up with the Celebrity Brain
Crash, basically to parody Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
“Victims” include Simon Pegg, Kimi Raikkonen, Charlize
Theron, Dutch band Golden Earring among others.
What happens to these celebrities in Celebrity Brain Crash?
(Rather humourous to watch.)

96. Splashing a pedestrian with
water while driving is illegal in
Japan.

97. The celebrities are killed

98. And on this terrible disappointment, it’s time to end
today’s quiz