Braking - Theory Review

A vehicle driven into a curve tends to

• go in a straight line.

• store energy of motion.

• increase speed.

• increase traction.

Braking distance

• increases as speed decreases.

• decreases as speed increases.

• doubles if speed doubles.

• increases as speed increases.

A vehicle's speed when going downhill tends to

• decrease.

• stabilize.

• increase.

• inhibit.

The best place to adjust speed to steer through a curve is

• before entering the curve.

• at the center of the curve.

• about halfway through the curve.

• just before you leave the curve.

What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?

• 4-second rule

• 2-second following-distance rule

• 12-second visual lead rule

• 3-second travel rule

The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver applies the brakes until the vehicle stops is

• perception distance.

• total stopping distance.

• reaction distance.

• braking distance.