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What is the purpose of runaway lanes or emergency escape ramps on downhill roads?
What is the purpose of runaway lanes or emergency escape ramps on downhill roads?
- To enable drivers to avoid traffic congestion
- To create a scenic route for tourists
- To allow 18-wheelers to slow down safely in icy weather (correct)
- To provide a shortcut for small vehicles
Why do 18-wheelers have trouble stopping on icy roads?
Why do 18-wheelers have trouble stopping on icy roads?
- Because their brakes are faulty
- Due to lack of traction with the road (correct)
- Because of their large size
- Because they are too heavy
What happens to the driver's body in a crash if they hit a barrier?
What happens to the driver's body in a crash if they hit a barrier?
- It continues to move forward
- It is ejected from the vehicle (correct)
- It comes to a complete stop
- It stays in motion
What is the effect of exceeding the structural integrity of an oscillating object's components?
What is the effect of exceeding the structural integrity of an oscillating object's components?
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What is the relationship between an object's mass and its resistance to change in motion?
What is the relationship between an object's mass and its resistance to change in motion?
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Why are runaway lanes more effective than barriers?
Why are runaway lanes more effective than barriers?
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What is an example of an oscillating object?
What is an example of an oscillating object?
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What can happen if an oscillating object exceeds its structural integrity?
What can happen if an oscillating object exceeds its structural integrity?
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Why are runaway lanes particularly important in icy weather?
Why are runaway lanes particularly important in icy weather?
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What is the relationship between the speed of an oscillating object and its structural integrity?
What is the relationship between the speed of an oscillating object and its structural integrity?
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