Driving Segment 1 Chapter 3 (quiz)
When practical, it is best to have a space of at least ____________ feet on both sides of your vehicle.
8
The instant you observe a conflict ahead, you should check the mirrors.
true
The adhesion, or grip, between the tires and the road surface is called:
traction
To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel _______________ seconds ahead.
12-15
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___________ miles per hour
35
If a vehicle's speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle:
Increases by four (quadruples)
How does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill?
It lengthens braking distance
"A body at rest tends to remain at rest" is defined as:
inertia
The ________________ a tire's contact patch, the ________________ traction the tire has with the road surface
larger, more or smaller, less
When approaching loose gravel on the road, you should:
slow down