CERAD EXAM 3 - Maintaining control and stability

Question 1

3 stages to mimimising skids

Answer 1

Check the vehicle
Observe the road and weather
Anticipate and Plan

Question 2

Causes of understeer in a FWD car

Answer 2

Enter the bedn too fast
Apply too much power in the bend
Steer to sharply

Question 3

how to deal with understeer

Answer 3

Reduce power and steering
do this gradually to prevent oversteer

Question 4

AquaPlaning Definition and when is it more likley?

Answer 4

wedge of water between the front 2 wheels and the road

More likley in wide tyres or tyres with worn tread

Question 5

how to deal with aquaplaning? (2)

Answer 5

Release accelerator
Keeping steering straight

Question 6

Minimising skids - Observe road and weather (5)

Answer 6

Slippery surfaces
Cold spots
Loose gravel
Rain after a long dry patch
Poor road surface or concrete

Question 7

Minimising skids - Check your vehicle (2)

Answer 7

Tyres and treads
Brakes

Question 8

Minimising skids - Anticipate and Plan (4)

Answer 8

Leave good stopping distance
Lower Revs in slippy conditions
brake, steer and gear as smooth as possible
Use principles of cornering