Solutions
How does ESC work? - ANSWER It predicts when vehicles may
over/ understeer, and brakes individual wheels to allow the
vehicle to regain control
When may ESC not work? - ANSWER If the car is travelling at
inappropriate speeds
ESC can override the laws of physics... True or False? -
ANSWER False
State 3 benefits of cruise control - ANSWER 1. can reduce driver
fatigue
2. improves fuel economy
3. helps drivers to maintain legal speed limits
State the 2 types of active safety features which can increase vehicle
stability - ANSWER 1. In-built safety features (i.e. ESP/
ESC)
2. Drive assist features (i.e. cruise control)
State 2 benefits of ABS - ANSWER 1. enables driver to retain
steering control
2. allows the driver to potentially achieve a shorter stopping
distance
Can ESC/ ESP systems override the laws of physics?
How may you know that ESC/ ESP systems have been activated?
- ANSWER 1. they will not override the laws of physics 2. Their
activation may illuminate a warning light on the dashboard
, What is the normal tyre tread depth? - ANSWER 1.6mm
What is the tread depth of an ambulance as per SWAST policy? -
ANSWER 3mm
Why is tread depth important? - ANSWER Tread depth helps to
displace water on the road through the tyres
When does the Highway Code say you can use a handheld mobile phone
whilst driving? - ANSWER When there's a genuine emergency and you're
unable to stop
Examples of physiological human factors that may affect driving
(TRIDAL) - ANSWER Tiredness
Residual blood alcohol
Illness
Drowsiness [Due to meds]
Alertness
Life stress
Examples of psychological human factors (TIIIPA) - ANSWER
Tiredness
Intolerance
Impatience
Impulsiveness
Personalisation
Anger
Which two groups are most likely to be involved in a road traffic
collision? - ANSWER 1. Young people aged 16-24
(predominantly male)
2. Those who drive for work
how many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who have fallen