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Inertia
• 2 rules of inertia– 1. objects move in a straight line unless some
force is put upon them– 2. objects at rest stay at rest.
The force that pulls objects to the center of the earth.
Uphill
Must increase speed because gravity works against you.
Going Up HillGravityHave to hit gas to get uphill
Downhill
Must decrease speed because gravity works with you.
Going Downhill
Gravity working with you; have to slow down or risk losing control
The point around which an object’s weight is evenly balanced.
--The energy an object has as a result of motion.-- It is the actual force created by movement.
Two factors that affect energy of motion.
SPEED WEIGHT
The higher the SPEED andWEIGHT the more energyof motion.
Which has the greatesteffect?
SPEED
• Force between 2 surfaces that resists the movement of one surface against the other.
• Examples---– Socks on carpet versus socks on waxed floor.
The friction, or grippingaction, between the roadway and tire.
Tread
The grooved surface of a tire that grips the roadway.
Factors that Affect Tire Condition
• There are 4 factors that affect tire condition and, more importantly, its ability.
• 1. Condition
• 2. Rain
• Snow/Ice
• Road Conditions—potholes, construction, etc.
Purpose
To remove water from in front of the tire.
Over inflation
Only center of the tire will grip the road properly.
Under inflation
Only the edges of the tire will grip the road properly.
Proper inflation
The tire grips the road evenly and causes even tread wear.
Proper Tire Inflation
Straight line
All traction is used to slowdown or speed up the vehicle.
Slowing/Turning
Some traction is used to slow.
Most traction is used to turn.
Turning/AcceleratingMost traction is used to turn.
Some traction is used to accelerate.
Two forces that work on a vehicle in a curve.
Energy of motionTraction
Energy of motionThe energy of motion in your vehicle will try to make it go in a straight line.
Traction
If traction limit is exceeded in curve, vehicle will begin to skid.
4 factors to negotiate curvesSpeed
SharpnessLoad
Banked curves
Speed
Slow for turnsbefore the turn.
The sharper the turn, the slower the car. Right turns are sharper than lefts.
Sharpness
The heavier the vehicle the slower it must travel.
Load
Banked Curves
Curves that are higher onthe outside than on theinside.
The time/distance it takes a driver to identify a hazardand come to a complete stop.________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PerceptionReaction
Braking
The time and distance it takesa driver to identify, predict, and decide to slow for a hazard.
The time/distance it takes adriver to react to a hazard.
Average reaction time=
¾ of a second
The time/distance your vehicletravels from the time the brakesare applied until you stop.
Stopping Distance
The force at which a movingobject hits another object.
Momentum
• A vehicle’s momentum(how fast/slow an object is moving) is determined by its’ weight and speed.
• Higher Momentum = More Damage
SpeedWeight
Distance between impactand stop
The faster the speed, the greater the force
of impact.
Adjusting speed to Highway Conditions
• 3 situations in which you should change your speed(SLOWER):– 1. Visibility decreases– 2. Traction decreases– 3. Loss of space around your car.
When you should adjust
• Location of other vehicles—if you lose space around any part of your car, you may need to speed up or slow down.
• If you break the safe following distance(which is 2 car lengths or 2-4 seconds)
• Always SPEED UP when changing lanes.
The heavier the vehicle, thegreater the force of impact.
The shorter the distance, the greater the
force of impact.
1. Vehicle hitting an object.2. Occupants hitting something inside the vehicle.
* Object inside vehicle hitting occupants.
3. Organs hitting body cavity.
Hold occupants in place during collision.
A restraint device the occupant must put on themselves.
Ex.- Seatbelt
Active Restraint
A restraint device that works automatically.
Ex.- Air bags
Passive Restraint
Seatbelt Law
Click it orTicket