Chaper 7 - Maintain Vehicle Stability

Question 1

When is vehicle stability reduced?

Answer 1

A vehicles stability is reduced when you brake, accelerate, or steer because the vehicles weight, distribution, and balance is altered; reducing tyre grip.

Question 2

What does ABS prevent…

Answer 2

If you brake too hard, ABS prevents the wheel from locking up.

Question 3

What does traction control prevent?

Answer 3

If you accelerate too harshly, traction control prevents the wheel from spinning excessively.

Question 4

What does Electronic Stability Programmes prevent…

Answer 4

If you steer too sharply, ESP can help prevent the resulting oversteer or understeer from developing into a skid.

Question 5

What can you minimise the risk of skidding?

Answer 5

1) Check the vehicle - tyre, tyre tread and brakes.

2) Observe Weather Conditions - Skidding is more likely in bad weather conditions.

3) Anticipate and Plan - Adjust your driving to the weather conditions.

Question 6

What are the four factors that can cause skidding?

Answer 6

1) Driving too fast for the circumstances.

2) Harsh Acceleration.

3) Excessive and Sudden Braking.

4) Coarse Steering.