Chapter 5

When driving uphill, what happens to the car?

• Speed up

• Slow down

• Reduced traction

• Increased traction

When driving downhill, what happens to the car?

• Speed Up

• Slow Down

• Increased Traction

• Reduced Traction

What is Center Of Gravity?

• The Center of the Earth

• When gravity is pulling on the wheels of the car increasing traction

• Point at which an objects weight is evenly distributed

• The outside of the vehicle

A vehicle with a low center of gravity is going to...

• Go slower

• Make turns more dangerous

• Perform better

• Make braking more difficult

When a vehicle is moving, it is in motion, and what is this called?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Force of Impact

• Kinetic Energy

How many collisions are there when a vehicle hits a solid object?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None

What is it called when only the outside portions of the tire are in contact with the road?

• Under inflation

• Over inflation

• Tread

• Split Traction

Which of the following is NOT an affect of braking distance?

• Speed

• Roadway Surface

• ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

• Weight

• Perception Time

Which of the following is NOT a passive restraint device?

• Airbag

• Seat Belt

• ABS

• Soft steering wheel

Which of the following is NOT a factor of Force of Impact?

• Speed

• Weight

• Distance between impact and stopping

• Reaction Time