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Updated Q&A – Graded A+ Submission
When may ESC not work? - ✔✔If the car is travelling at inappropriate speeds
ESC can override the laws of physics... True or False? - ✔✔False
State 3 benefits of cruise control - ✔✔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 - ✔✔1. In-built safety
features (i.e. ESP/ ESC)
2. Drive assist features (i.e. cruise control)
State 2 benefits of ABS - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1.6mm
What is the tread depth of an ambulance as per SWAST policy? - ✔✔3mm
, Why is tread depth important? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔When
there's a genuine emergency and you're unable to stop
Examples of physiological human factors that may affect driving (TRIDAL) - ✔✔Tiredness
Residual blood alcohol
Illness
Drowsiness [Due to meds]
Alertness
Life stress
Examples of psychological human factors (TIIIPA) - ✔✔Tiredness
Intolerance
Impatience
Impulsiveness
Personalisation
Anger
Which two groups are most likely to be involved in a road traffic collision? - ✔✔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 asleep at the wheel? - ✔✔1 in 4
how many accidents are caused by tiredness on major roads? - ✔✔1 in 5
Which 4 human factor risks increase because of the nature of motorway driving? - ✔✔1. Tiredness/
boredom