Term
| What is thinking distance? |
|
Definition
| The distance travelled by the vehicle from the point the driver realizes he needs to brake to when he applies the brakes. |
|
|
Term
| What is braking distance? |
|
Definition
| The distance it takes the vehicle to stop once the driver applies the brakes. |
|
|
Term
| Factors that affect thinking distance? |
|
Definition
Vehicle speed.
Driver ill, or driving under the influence.
The driver is distracted or not concentrating |
|
|
Term
| Factors that affect braking distance? |
|
Definition
Vehicle speed.
Poor weather/bad road conditions eg. icy or wet.
Worn brakes and tires or under inflated tires. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Work is done whenever a force moves an object. It's measured in joules. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Power is a measure of how quickly work is done. It's measured in watts. |
|
|
Term
| Car fuel consumption depends on...? |
|
Definition
Energy required to increase the kinetic energy.
Energy required to work against friction.
Driving style, speed and road conditions. |
|
|
Term
| Safety features on a car that absorb energy? |
|
Definition
Seatbelts
Airbags
Crumple zone
Collapsible steering column. |
|
|
Term
| Safety features on a car that prevent accidents? |
|
Definition
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)- prevents tires from skidding
Traction control - prevents the car from skidding when accelerating.
Electric windows prevent distractions.
Paddle shift controls (flappy paddle) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Pump the brakes on and off automatically which increases the friction between the road and tire. |
|
|
Term
| How to reduce stopping forces experienced in a collision? |
|
Definition
Increasing the stopping or collision time
Increasing the stopping or collision distance. |
|
|
