Lesson 5

Question 1

Center of gravity

Answer 1

the point around which an object’s weight is balanced (the larger the vehicle the lower the center of gravity)

Question 2

Kinetic Energy

Answer 2

energy of motion as weight doubles energy of motion doubles

Question 3

Traction

Answer 3

is the friction that allows tires to grip the roadway

Question 4

Friction

Answer 4

the gripping action that keeps the tired from slipping

Question 5

Banked curve

Answer 5

higher on the outside that on the inside

Question 6

Gravity

Answer 6

the force that pulls a vehicle towards the earth

Question 7

How do you properly curve?

Answer 7

Brake into the curve, accelerate out of the curve

Question 8

How to hill drive

Answer 8

Accelerate over the hill so no one runs into your from behind

Question 9

Blind curve

Answer 9

you can not see what is around the corner therefore you must accelerate when leaving the curve

Question 10

Total stopping distance

Answer 10

The distance a vehicle travels while stopping

Question 11

Perception Time and Perception Distance

Answer 11

Time to identify, predict, and decide to slow for a hazard

Distance you travel while identifying a situation

Question 12

Reaction Time and Reaction Distance

Answer 12

Time it takes you to execute your action (3/4 seconds)

Distance that you travel while you are reacting

Question 13

Braking Distance

Answer 13

Distance a vehicle travels from when you apply the brake until you stop

Question 14

ABS

Answer 14

Anti-lock braking system

Question 15

Road Surface

Answer 15

is the road wet, icy, uneven, gravel etc

Question 16

Speed

Answer 16

The faster you go the more space you need to stop

Question 17

As speed doubles your stopping distance will be…

Answer 17

4 times greater

Question 18

Active restraint

Answer 18

for it to work properly you must physically do something (Example - Seat belt)

Question 19

Passive restraint

Answer 19

this should work automatically (Example: Air Bag, Head Rest)