Tire Knowledge Quiz

What is the process of heating rubber with other chemicals to make it stronger called?

• Polymerization

• Vulcanization

• Crystallization

• Oxidation

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Which of the following is a characteristic of vulcanized rubber?

• It is less durable

• It is more resilient

• It is more brittle

• It is less elastic

What aspect of a tire's design affects its grip on the road?

• Tire tread design

• Tire color

• Tire size

• Tire brand

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Which of the following is a factor that affects tire grip?

• Tire wear

• Tire color

• Tire size

• Tire brand

What is one of the functions of good tire treads?

• To increase speed

• To prevent hydroplaning

• To reduce noise

• To enhance appearance

What can happen to a vehicle's tires when traveling at speeds greater than 45 MPH on a wet surface?

• They maintain full contact with the road.

• They begin to hydroplane.

• They increase traction.

• They decrease in temperature.

What initially balances the air pressure pushing down on the can?

• The weight of the can

• The air pressure inside the can

• The temperature of the can

• The volume of the can

True or False? Tires are made of a non pliable material to achieve more grip.

• True

• False

Water on the road causes the coefficient of friction to

• go up

• go down

• stay the same

Heat has _______ kinetic energy and causes the air to expand. Cold air has ______ kinetic energy and the air contracts.

• more, less

• less, more

• more, more

• less, less

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