Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
How much of tyre makes contact with road
A
Size of palm
2
Q
What alters vehicles balance and tyre grip
A
Braking, steering and accelerating
3
Q
Vehicle control technology
A
ABS (Anti-lock braking)
TCS (Traction control system)
EPS (Electronic stability programme
4
Q
Safe stopping distance
A
Thinking distance + braking distance = stopping distance
5
Q
What is thinking distance
A
Distance travelled in time between first observing the need for action and acting
6
Q
Stopping rules for dry, wet, and icy conditions
A
2 sec
4 sec
16 sec
