Module 5 Lesson 1

To stop your vehicle, how many things must occur?

3

A greater braking distance will increase the force of impact of an accident.

False

Heavier vehicles will always have a greater force of impact than lighter ones.

False

If a small car and a large truck are traveling at the same speed, they will both have the same momentum.

False

If you double your speed while driving, your braking distance becomes twice as long.

False

Stopping suddenly will decrease the force of impact of an accident.

False

When driving down a steep hill, you must push the accelerator pedal harder to avoid losing speed.

False

Your stopping distance depends upon many factors

The type and weight of the vehicle you are driving, your speed, your reaction time, how alert or how tired you are, the condition of the tires and brakes

Which of the following would NOT effect braking distance?

They all effect braking distance - Weather, the driver's ability, the distance between your starting point and destination, weight of the vehicle

A vehicle at rest stays at rest until an unbalanced force acts upon it according to the law of inertia.

True

If you were traveling at 40 mph and you braked suddenly, you would feel your body move forward.

True

In heavy rain, most cars will begin to lose traction between 35 and 55 mph.

True

Which of the following is something you should NOT do before a sudden stop?

Turn your steering wheel without control in an attempt to avoid an accident

The two factors that affect momentum are...

mass and velocity.

When approaching a turn, you should...

slow down to avoid losing traction.