what has the biggest effect on a drivers ability to drive/in-
attitude
struct
How much of your ability should you drive up to? 90-95; leave room for errors
object moves outwards from the center of rotation
what is centrifugal force?
(straight when turning corner)
Pushes toward the center (goes around corner when go-
What is centripetal force?
ing in corner)
What is inertia? resistance to motion, action or change (weight transfer)
What type of friction do we always want? rolling
over technique;speed
What 3 things should always be done smoothly? steering, acclerating and braking
braking must be done in a straight line
what is the most important tool in our vehicle speedometer
what is understeering also known as plowing/fugal, front less traction than rear
what is over steering rear has less traction than front
total distance traveled during reaction and braking dis-
what is the stopping distance
tance (complete stop)
s+ (1st number) distance car travels from the time the
what is the reaction distance?
driver recognizes the need to stop until the braking begins
what is the stopping distance formula? speed x (first number of speed) =breaking time
how much space do you need to park? up to 25% longer than your vehicle
explain u turns easiest, wide roadway and good visibility
you are when operating with lights and sirens requesting
in terms of a pursuit, what car is the most dangerous second car
what should you do in order to avoid the hypnotic effect? vary the pitch of the sirens