7/8 Flashcards
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
What is ABS
Allows you to brake and steer at the same time
BAC
Blood alcohol content
0.08 takes 6 hours
Rain
Causes loss of traction and hydroplaning
Hydroplaning
Happens when tires lose contact with the road surface and float on a film of water
What vehicles are more likely to hydroplane?
Vehicles with low tire pressure or worn tread
Black ice
Caused by moisture freezing on the road, looks shiny black
Shaded areas
May be icy even after sun has melted ice on other parts of road
Bridges and overpasses
Tend to form ice on their surfaces before other roads do
Intersections
Ice up quickly
Braking on ice
Can take u up to 10x normal braking distance
Low beam
Up to 30 m away
High beam
100 m of light
When to use headlights
From 30 min after sunset - 30 min before sunrise
Overdrive
Happens if you go too fast and you are unable to stop within the distance covered by your headlights