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