Quiz Ch.5 3/4/15

Question 0

When a vehicle goes downhill its speed does what?

Answer 0

Increases

Question 1

What is the force that pulls things to earth?

Answer 1

Center of Gravity

Question 2

What does energy of motion express?

Answer 2

Kinetic energy

Question 3

What is the gripping action that stops the tires from slipping?

Answer 3

Friction

Question 4

When tires are under inflated, what is the part that touches the surface of the road?

Answer 4

Outside edges

Question 5

What do shock absorbers do?

Answer 5

They stop bouncing and help create traction.

Question 6

In wet weather near freezing temperatures what freezes first bridge or highway?

Answer 6

Bridge

Question 7

A vehicle driven into a curve does what?

Answer 7

Stores energy of motion.

Question 8

Banked curves are what?

Answer 8

Higher on the outside than on the inside.

Question 9

What does large vehicles have?

Answer 9

Slow stopping ability.

Question 10

What is the distance a vehicle travels when the driver applies the brake to the time the vehicle stops?

Answer 10

Braking distance

Question 11

What are 3 factors that effect stopping?

Answer 11

Speed, weight, and distance.

Question 12

What is a restraint that doesn’t need to be handled?

Answer 12

Passive restraint

Question 13

A properly adjusted seatbelt should do what?

Answer 13

Fit comfortably and snug.

Question 14

What are airbags supposed to do?

Answer 14

supposed to be used w/ seatbelts.

Question 15

How are airbags activated and what do they protect?

Answer 15

Activate automatically and protect passengers.

Question 16

A properly installed child car seat is what?

Answer 16

A required safety restraint.