Questions and Answers
Never place the lap part of the seatbelt around your abdomen.
False
If you are driving a car and passengers under the age of _____ are not wearing a seatbelt, _____ gets the citation.
18, you as the driver
Out of those killed in a car accident in 2014, how many were not wearing a seatbelt?
49%
Which of the following groups must use a child safety seat?
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Airbags deploy at a speed of ____?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of rumble strips at the edges of lanes?
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Which of the following prevent spinning and reduce engine speed if braking is insufficient?
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Which of the following systems will automatically apply the brakes and adjust the rotational movement of the car to keep it on a stable path?
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Your steering input is ____ of a second faster than the amount of time it takes you to brake.
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If you are driving on an icy road, it can take how much longer to come to a complete stop?
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Study Notes
Seatbelt Safety
- The lap portion of a seatbelt should never be positioned around the abdomen.
- Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under the age of 18 wear seatbelts; if not, the driver receives the citation.
Seatbelt Statistics
- In 2014, 49% of fatalities from car accidents involved individuals who were not wearing seatbelts.
Child Safety Seat Regulations
- Children younger than 8 years old must be in a child safety seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches.
Airbag Deployment
- Airbags deploy at a rapid speed of 200 miles per hour to protect occupants in a collision.
Rumble Strips
- Rumble strips are installed along lane edges to alert and awaken drowsy drivers, promoting safer driving conditions.
Traction Control System (TCS)
- TCS prevents vehicle spinning and reduces engine speed when braking is not enough to maintain control.
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- ABS automatically applies brakes and modifies the car's rotational movement to help maintain stability on the road.
Steering and Braking Response
- The time it takes for steering input to occur is a quarter of a second faster than the reaction time required for braking.
Stopping Distance on Icy Roads
- It can take up to 16 times longer to bring a vehicle to a complete stop on icy surfaces compared to dry roads.
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