Automotive Basics
Ten-chapter textbook on vehicle systems, maintenance, safety, buying and financing, insurance, and electric/autonomous technology.
Complete each chapter's 5-question quiz (instant feedback), then pass the 10-question course review, then the 20-question final exam (score at the end) to earn course completion on your profile.
ForgEd courses are for general education and logical foundations. They do not replace professional certification, licensure, or cert-level competence.
Skills you will gain
- Powertrain
- Vehicle Safety
- EV & Hybrid
- Buying & Finance
Chapters
- 1
Chapter 1: Vehicle systems overview: How a car is organized
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 2
Chapter 2: Powertrain, fuels, and energy conversion
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 3
Chapter 3: Chassis, steering, suspension, and brakes
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 4
Chapter 4: Electrical systems, electronics, and diagnostics
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 5
Chapter 5: Maintenance, ownership, and total cost of care
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 6
Chapter 6: Safety engineering, crash dynamics, and occupant protection
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 7
Chapter 7: Buying, leasing, financing, and ownership economics
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 8
Chapter 8: Insurance, registration, and legal obligations
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 9
Chapter 9: Electric vehicles, hybrids, and alternative powertrains
5 sections · scroll in textbook
- 10
Chapter 10: Autonomy, connectivity, and industry trends
5 sections · scroll in textbook