Unit 10 Lesson 3 - Changing Traction and Emergency Recovery

returning to the road from the shoulder

off road recovery

If hydroplaning occurs: A - Steer no more than necessary, continue to look and steer where you want to go B - Ease off the accelerator gradually, decrease speed until your tires regain traction C - Do not brake until traction has been restored D - All of the above

D - All of the above

electronic stability program

ESP

T or F: The first indication of traction loss should be sensory stimulus generated by sight.

False

to turn the steering wheel back in the opposite direction

counter steer

a quick change in speed or direction to avoid a collision

evasive action

termed "understeer," a type of skid where the vehicle moves straight ahead in spite of steering input

frontwheel skid

when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road and ride on top of a film of water

hydroplaning

A simple item that can be used to detect tire tread depth is a:

penny

when the vehicle loses power steering, requires much more effort from the driver's

power steering failure

Properly inflated tires can increase gas mileage by as much as _____ %.

3

Causes of skids are: A - Accelerating too hard B - Braking too hard C - Slippery surfaces D - Steering too much or too quickly E - Entering a curve with too much speed

A - Accelerating too hard B - Braking too hard C - Slippery surfaces D - Steering too much or too quickly E - Entering a curve with too much speed

T or F: Traction or adhesion is the grip between the tires and the road surface that allows a vehicle to start, stop and/or change direction.

True

T or F: When drivers realize they are skidding, they should look for an open path of travel and release the accelerator or brake pedal to regain vehicle balance.

True