Transportation and Design Briefing 4

What is a trade-off in the context of cars?

• Getting something good without any bad effects

• Getting something good by accepting something bad

• Avoiding all bad effects

• Only experiencing bad effects

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What is one negative effect of burning fuel in automobiles?

• It makes cars faster

• It causes health problems

• It improves air quality

• It reduces noise pollution

What is the purpose of transportation systems according to the text?

• To make cars faster

• To protect cargo and people

• To reduce traffic

• To increase fuel efficiency

Who invented the three-point seat belt?

• Henry Ford

• Nils Bohlin

• Karl Benz

• Thomas Edison

When was the first patent for a seat belt granted?

• 1959

• 1984

• 1885

• 1968

What happens to an object in motion according to the text?

• It stops immediately

• It stays in motion

• It changes direction

• It disappears

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What are seat belts designed to do during a wreck?

• Increase speed

• Stop the forward motion of the passenger

• Make the car lighter

• Reduce fuel consumption

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What is the purpose of crumple zones in cars?

• To make cars look stylish

• To absorb impact energy

• To increase speed

• To reduce noise

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What material is used in the car's frame to protect passengers?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Steel

• Glass

What is installed in cars to protect passengers during a crash?

• Sunroof

• Air bags

• Spoilers

• Alloy wheels