Tire Impressions Activity: Calculating Speed with Skid Marks

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on tire impressions and calculating speeds based on conditions during accidents.

Skid Marks

Marks left on a road surface by tires that have lost traction during braking.

Drag of the road

The force that opposes the motion of a vehicle due to surface conditions, measured in this context.

Speed Limit

The legally established maximum speed a vehicle may travel on a road.

Braking Distance

The distance a vehicle travels while coming to a stop after the brakes are applied.

Initial Speed

The speed of a vehicle just before braking is initiated.

Collision Impact

The force resulting from a vehicle hitting another object, often assessed during accident investigations.

Negligence

Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or injury.

Lawsuit

A legal case brought before a court.