Module 9

Air bags deploy at speeds up to __________.

• 200 mph

• 50 mph

• 100 mph

• 25 mph

When driving an airbag-equipped vehicle, ________________.

• you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel

• the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest

• your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel

• all of these

Most human injuries in motor vehicle crashes result from __________.

• the initial impact of the vehicle against another object

• a second impact of the occupants against the vehicle

If your vehicle has air bags, you do not need to use safety belts.

• true

• false

Which of the following will affect traction?

• surface materials

• surface conditions

• weather conditions

• all of these

Loss of front wheel traction is called __________.

• understeer

• oversteer

In skid control, it is critical that the driver __________.

• look where he/she wants the vehicle to go

• steer towards the intended path of travel

• All

Hydroplaning occurs when ______________________.

• a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle’s tires

• the water level comes up to the bottom of your vehicle

• wind causes the vehicle to not respond to steering input

• wind and rain cause you to lose control

To dry wet brakes, you should ____________________.

• engage the parking brake slightly several times

• hit the brakes hard to engage ABS

• brake gently using your left foot while accelerating with your right foot

• allow brakes to dry themselves out naturally while driving

When a driver encounters a strong gust of wind, the driver should __________________.

• grip steering wheel and prepare to counter steer

• reduce speed

• stay off brake

• all of the above