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List three factors that affect the way a car performs on a curve.
List three factors that affect the way a car performs on a curve.
Speed, Load of car, Sharpness of curve
Describe how you should drive when approaching and going through a curve.
Describe how you should drive when approaching and going through a curve.
Slow down
Define traction.
Define traction.
Friction that allows tire to grip road
How does gravity affect a car going into a curve?
How does gravity affect a car going into a curve?
Name three factors that determine force of impact.
Name three factors that determine force of impact.
What should your first response be if you are driving down a two-lane highway and the approaching car begins to drift into your lane?
What should your first response be if you are driving down a two-lane highway and the approaching car begins to drift into your lane?
Which way should you usually swerve to avoid a head-on collision?
Which way should you usually swerve to avoid a head-on collision?
Explain hydroplaning.
Explain hydroplaning.
Define total stopping distance.
Define total stopping distance.
What type of vehicle insurance protects you against the greatest possible financial loss?
What type of vehicle insurance protects you against the greatest possible financial loss?
When you apply your brakes, the rear of your car begins to skid. What should your first reaction be? After that?
When you apply your brakes, the rear of your car begins to skid. What should your first reaction be? After that?
What should your first response be when you depress the brake pedal and it goes all the way down to the floor with no braking action? If that does not work?
What should your first response be when you depress the brake pedal and it goes all the way down to the floor with no braking action? If that does not work?
What should your first response be if your car stalls just as you pull onto a heavily traveled four-lane road?
What should your first response be if your car stalls just as you pull onto a heavily traveled four-lane road?
Explain 100/300 bodily injury coverage.
Explain 100/300 bodily injury coverage.
Name two places where frost or ice forms first on the road surface.
Name two places where frost or ice forms first on the road surface.
Which weather condition contributes most significantly to vehicle collisions in Iowa?
Which weather condition contributes most significantly to vehicle collisions in Iowa?
Why should you not use your high beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow?
Why should you not use your high beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow?
Explain anti-lock brakes.
Explain anti-lock brakes.
What happens to your stopping distance when traction is reduced?
What happens to your stopping distance when traction is reduced?
What does wear on one side of a tire indicate?
What does wear on one side of a tire indicate?
What does wear on both outer edges of a tire indicate?
What does wear on both outer edges of a tire indicate?
In Iowa, when is your tire considered bald?
In Iowa, when is your tire considered bald?
What should your first response be if your vehicle's front left tire blows while you are driving on the highway?
What should your first response be if your vehicle's front left tire blows while you are driving on the highway?
What type of tire is best for all types of weather conditions?
What type of tire is best for all types of weather conditions?
How many spark plugs does a four-cylinder engine have?
How many spark plugs does a four-cylinder engine have?
Which way should you turn your steering wheel when your vehicle begins to skid?
Which way should you turn your steering wheel when your vehicle begins to skid?
Define engine knock or ping. How can you eliminate it?
Define engine knock or ping. How can you eliminate it?
What should your first response be if the temperature light comes on?
What should your first response be if the temperature light comes on?
How can you prevent gas line freeze-up?
How can you prevent gas line freeze-up?
How can you become an organ donor?
How can you become an organ donor?
What kind of fluid should be in your windshield washer container?
What kind of fluid should be in your windshield washer container?
Name three things liability insurance covers.
Name three things liability insurance covers.
What type of insurance covers slashed tires?
What type of insurance covers slashed tires?
Explain financial responsibility laws.
Explain financial responsibility laws.
Explain comprehensive insurance, bodily injury insurance, and uninsured motorist insurance.
Explain comprehensive insurance, bodily injury insurance, and uninsured motorist insurance.
How can you qualify for a good student discount?
How can you qualify for a good student discount?
Explain a deductible insurance clause.
Explain a deductible insurance clause.
What factors affect your insurance rates?
What factors affect your insurance rates?
Are you admitting to guilt when signing a traffic ticket?
Are you admitting to guilt when signing a traffic ticket?
What should you do as a police officer approaches your car after stopping you?
What should you do as a police officer approaches your car after stopping you?
Explain Iowa's open container law.
Explain Iowa's open container law.
Driver under the age of 21 can be convicted of OWI if their BAC measures as little as?
Driver under the age of 21 can be convicted of OWI if their BAC measures as little as?
How does deep water on the road affect hydroplaning?
How does deep water on the road affect hydroplaning?
When does rainfall most affect braking?
When does rainfall most affect braking?
Name three things that can cause hydroplaning.
Name three things that can cause hydroplaning.
What is the minimum BAC limit for convicting Iowa drivers over the age of 21 of OWI?
What is the minimum BAC limit for convicting Iowa drivers over the age of 21 of OWI?
What part of the brain is affected first by alcohol?
What part of the brain is affected first by alcohol?
How can body weight affect alcohol tolerance?
How can body weight affect alcohol tolerance?
What is the best way to overcome the effects of alcohol?
What is the best way to overcome the effects of alcohol?
What driver skill is most affected after a few drinks?
What driver skill is most affected after a few drinks?
Explain Iowa's implied consent law.
Explain Iowa's implied consent law.
How does the alcoholic content of beer, wine, and mixed drinks compare?
How does the alcoholic content of beer, wine, and mixed drinks compare?
What is the effect of mixing alcohol and drugs?
What is the effect of mixing alcohol and drugs?
What percentage of fatal collisions involve alcohol?
What percentage of fatal collisions involve alcohol?
How can alcohol affect an inexperienced drinker compared to an experienced driver?
How can alcohol affect an inexperienced drinker compared to an experienced driver?
How does alcohol affect your ability to analyze your condition?
How does alcohol affect your ability to analyze your condition?
Explain automobile depreciation.
Explain automobile depreciation.
How does a new car's depreciation compare to a used car?
How does a new car's depreciation compare to a used car?
What is a blue book?
What is a blue book?
What is a major disadvantage of buying a used car from a private car owner?
What is a major disadvantage of buying a used car from a private car owner?
How can a map scale help you?
How can a map scale help you?
What is probably most important in tire maintenance?
What is probably most important in tire maintenance?
How do you calculate miles per gallon?
How do you calculate miles per gallon?
Why is preventive maintenance important?
Why is preventive maintenance important?
Study Notes
Car Performance on Curves
- Factors affecting car performance on curves: speed, load of the car, sharpness of the curve, and steepness of the bend.
- Slow down when approaching and going through a curve to enhance control.
Traction and Gravity
- Traction refers to the friction that allows tires to grip the road.
- Gravity affects cars in curves, pulling them into adjacent lanes during turns.
Impact and Emergency Responses
- Three factors determining the force of impact: speed, weight, and distance from impact to stopping.
- Flash lights and honk horn while slowing down if another vehicle drifts into your lane.
Collision Avoidance and Hydroplaning
- Generally, swerve right to avoid head-on collisions.
- Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride over water, losing contact with the road.
Braking and Stopping Distance
- Total stopping distance is the distance required to come to a complete stop.
- When traction is reduced, stopping distance increases significantly.
Insurance and Financial Responsibility
- Liability insurance provides financial protection against losses caused by accidents.
- 100/300 bodily injury coverage pays up to $100,000 per victim and a total of $300,000 per accident.
Tire Maintenance and Weather Conditions
- Tire wear on one side indicates misalignment; wear on both outer edges suggests under-inflation.
- In Iowa, a tire is considered bald when tread is less than 1/8 inch.
Vehicle Operation and Emergency Situations
- For a tire blowout, steer right to maintain control.
- If brake pedal goes to the floor, pump the brakes and shift to park.
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol significantly impacts judgment and decision-making, especially in inexperienced drinkers.
- The minimum BAC for OWI conviction in Iowa is .08; for those under 21, it's .02.
Vehicle Depreciation and Buying Considerations
- Automobile depreciation is the annual loss in a car's value; new cars typically depreciate faster than used ones.
- Major disadvantage of buying used cars from private owners is the lack of warranty.
Preventive Maintenance and Safety
- Proper tire inflation is crucial for maintenance and safety.
- Preventive maintenance helps avert serious and costly vehicle issues.
General Knowledge and Driving Regulations
- Iowa's implied consent law indicates agreement to testing when obtaining a license.
- A blue book provides guidance on pricing for used cars, aiding buyers in making informed decisions.
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Test your knowledge of vehicle dynamics and safety with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential factors such as speed, traction, and the effects of gravity on vehicle performance while navigating curves. Perfect for anyone studying for their driver's license.
