Module 9

What is the electronic stability program designed to do?

prevent the vehicle from skidding and sliding

What is the technology that helps a vehicle remain on it's intended path by preventing it from sliding sideways in a turn.

Electronic stability control

All vehicles come equipped with the same vehicle technology systems.

False

The Rear view Video System is a replacement for mirrors and turning your head to look.

False

To prevent crashes, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication can take control of the vehicle from the driver.

False

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication do not have the potential to reduce or eliminate crashes through driver advisories, driver warnings, and vehicle and/or infrastructure controls.

False

During an over-steering or skidding situation (i.e., rear-wheel lock-up), to which wheel does the electronic stability program apply the brake?

Outer front wheel

This feature of Highway Safety Design helps drivers from blocking traffic. What is the feature?

Protected turning lanes

What is the purpose of median/edge barriers?

To provide a warning to stay awake while driving/ prevent vehicles from crossing medians

In addition to the GPS system, what other system in the vehicle do vehicle telematics use to provide location and vehicle functions?

Tool kit

If the car refuses to turn with your steering input (_________________________) the ESC will take control and steer towards the ____________ curve.

Understeering, inner

Blind Spot Warning technology recognizes when another vehicle is traveling diagonally behind the driver and signals the presence of the approaching car using indicators in the vehicle.

True

Curve speed warning technology alerts driver of upcoming sharp turns.

True

It may be possible for a hacker to remotely access a vehicle's technology systems; but it may not always result in a hacker being able to access all parts of the vehicle systems.

True

Mitigating technology automatically acts without input to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash.

True

The Forward Collision Warning System monitors the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to warn you of an impending crash.

True

Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) Communication includes notifying drivers about pedestrians and bicyclists.

True

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication enables vehicles to inform a driver of roadway hazards and dangerous situations that they cannot see.

True

Warning technology informs the driver of the need to act to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash.

True

The cost of a tire indicates the expected life of a tire.

false

Collector/distributor lanes on high-speed, high-density highways separate slower moving traffic and entering/exiting traffic from what?

higher speed, through traffic

What crash-causing condition does electronic stability control prevent?

loss of traction

What are traffic calming devices designed to do?

to slow vehicles

Under-inflated tires can increase your chances of losing control of your vehicle.

true