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WorksheetsCar Safety Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a crash test dummy used for?
To drive the car
To test the car's speed
To simulate human injury in crashes
To clean the car
Engineers and car manufacturers have learned that making crumple zones _____ is best for most collisions.
good for one crash speed
super rigid
really weak
for speeds between 0 and 60 mph
What is the purpose of a crumple zone?
To transfer crash energy to the passengers.
To absorb crash energy and transfer it to the passengers
To absorb crash energy and take it away from the passengers
To transfer crash energy to the engine.
Airbags _______ go off if you do not wear a seatbelt.
Will
Will not
An airbag alone is enough to survive most crashes.
True
False
When the CAS (crash avoidance system) is on, the car will automatically brake when an object gets too close too fast.
True
False
If there's an 85% chance of survival at 45 mph, what would the chance of survival be at 60 mph?
Greater than 85%
Less than 85%
Greater than 90%
100%
What parts of the car will absorb energy in a crash?
airbag
safety cell
What is the effect of seatbelts when they move out slightly during a collision?
They increase the force on the passenger
They decrease the time over which the force is applied
They increase the time over which the force is applied, reducing the force experienced by the passenger
They break more easily
How do airbags help to protect passengers during a collision?
By increasing the force of impact
By decreasing the time over which the impact occurs, spreading out the force
By making the car heavier
By ejecting the passenger to avoid collision
How do padded, foam-filled bumpers contribute to vehicle safety?
By absorbing impact energy during a collision
By making the car more stylish
By increasing the car's speed
By reducing the car's weight
What causes an airbag to deploy (go off)?
The airbag deploys when the crumple zone is more than 50% crumpled.
The airbag inflates automatically when the car hits a pothole.
The airbag goes off when the ABS locks up the wheels.
ABS stands for
When the brakes lock up
How can you test if a seatbelt is working?
Check for damage, ensure it clicks securely, and test the locking mechanism by pulling quickly on the belt.
What are the contributing factors to Hydroplaning?
Excessive speed, worn tires, water depth, how rough or smooth the road surfaces are.
The grooves in the tire
The grooves in the tire help to provide better traction by forcing water out and away.
What is true about bald tires?
How does ABS braking work?
ABS braking works by preventing wheel lock-up through rapid modulation (on/off) of brake pressure.
Which of these statements is true of Newton's Law of Inertia?
Objects will accelerate without any external force.
