4.8 and 4.9 Vocab Flashcard

Front

What is the distance a car travels during a reaction time?

Back

Reaction distance

Front

What is the sum of the reaction distance and the braking distance called?

Back

Total stopping distance

Front

What is a mark that a tire leaves on the road when it is in locked mode?

Back

Skid mark

Front

What term describes the pull of the road on the tires, representing the amount of friction contributed by the road surface?

Back

Drag factor

Front

What is the term for a number determined by an examination of the front and rear wheel brakes, ranging from 0% to 100%?

Back

Braking efficiency

Front

What is the term for the distance a vehicle travels before the driver reacts to a hazard?

Back

Reaction distance

Front

What is the distance a vehicle travels while braking to a complete stop?

Back

Braking distance

Front

What is the total distance a vehicle travels from the moment a driver perceives a hazard until it comes to a stop?

Back

Total stopping distance

Front

What is the effect of road conditions on the drag factor?

Back

Road conditions can increase or decrease the drag factor, affecting vehicle traction.

Front

How does braking efficiency impact vehicle safety?

Back

Higher braking efficiency means better stopping power, reducing stopping distance and enhancing safety.