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Chapter 5 - Natural Laws

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safety beltkeeps you in place during a collision
total stopping distanceperception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
kinetic energyenergy of motion
force of impactthe force with which a moving vehicle hits another objects
tractionfriction between a tire and the road
How do you slow a car using engine braking?Take your foot off the accelerator.
Banked Curvehigher on the outside of the curve than the inside of the curve
What 3 circumstances might cause a skid to occur?1. You didn't have enough traction. 2. You tried to change speed too quickly. 3. You changed direction too quickly
What should you do if you start to skid?1. Ease off the gas pedal - DON'T BRAKE! 2. Steer the car in the direction you want to go.
What should you do if your wheels lock?Ease up on the brake pedal, and then squeeze down again, but not as firmly.
Having good tires that are properly inflated and have a good tread is important. How will good tires react to rain?The water will be forced into the grooves between the treads of the tires. The treads themselves will come in contact with less water and more road surface.
Braking SkidYou apply the brakes so hard that the brakes lock.
Power SkidYou step on the accelerator too hard and the car begins to skid.
Blowout Skidtire suddenly loses air pressure, and the car begins to skid.
List the four different types of skids.Braking, Power, Cornering and Blowout


New Providence High School
New Providence, NJ

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