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
