Drive Right Chapter 5
The gripping ability of a tire will __________ as the amount of tread touching the road increases.
Decrease
The __________ your speed, the longer your braking distance.
Faster
Force that keeps each tire from sliding on the road
Friction
The force that pulls all things to earth is called _________.
Gravity
The length of time you take to execute an action is called your ___________ time. a) total stopping b) perception c) braking d) reaction
d
When an object moves, it acquires a) friction. b) traction. c) energy of motion. d) speed.
d
Point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed
Center of Gravity
Restraint device that you have to engage
Active Device
A vehicle's energy of motion will change in proportion to the ________ of its change in speed.
Amount
Distance your vehicle travels while you make a stop
Total Stopping Distance
Grooved surface of a tire that grips the road
Tread
Which of the following is an example of a supplemental restraint system? a) air bag b) safety belt c) lap and shoulder belt d) anti-lock brakes
a
In a _________ situation, you must divide the amount of available traction between stopping or starting and steering. a) reduced traction b) split traction c) sharp curve d) banked curve
b
