Math Travel Problems

Front

What is the formula to calculate braking distance?

Back

Braking Distance = (Speed^2) / (2 * Deceleration) + Reaction Time * Speed

Front

Define reaction time in the context of driving.

Back

Reaction time is the time taken for a driver to respond to a stimulus, such as seeing an obstacle, before applying the brakes.

Front

How do you calculate fuel cost for a trip?

Back

Fuel Cost = (Total Distance / Miles per Gallon) * Cost per Gallon

Front

What is the average miles per gallon (MPG) if you drove 800 miles using 22.85 gallons of gas?

Back

MPG = Total Miles / Total Gallons = 800 / 22.85 = 35.01

Front

If a vehicle travels 1682 miles and gets 29 MPG, how do you calculate the total fuel cost if gas costs $2.98 per gallon?

Back

Total Fuel Cost = (1682 / 29) * 2.98 = 172.84

Front

What is the significance of knowing your vehicle's MPG?

Back

Knowing your vehicle's MPG helps in estimating fuel costs and planning trips efficiently.

Front

How do you determine the price per gallon of gas if you spent $142.20 for 36 gallons?

Back

Price per Gallon = Total Cost / Total Gallons = 142.20 / 36 = 3.95

Front

What factors affect a vehicle's fuel efficiency?

Back

Factors include driving habits, vehicle maintenance, load weight, and road conditions.

Front

Explain the concept of stopping distance.

Back

Stopping distance is the total distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver perceives a need to stop until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Front

What is the relationship between speed and stopping distance?

Back

Stopping distance increases with the square of the speed; as speed doubles, stopping distance increases by four times.