17-18

factors that affect hydroplaning

speed (35mph+)

how much water (minimum 1/12 of an inch)

tire condition

What is ABS

anti lock braking system

what does it do

helps maintain steering control, reduce skidding, allows breyer steer when braking

how to use it

press brake rapidly, don’t pump brake, keep steering where u want to go

how to recover from skid step 1

off gas’s

how to recover from skid step 2

away from brake

how to recover from skid step 3

look and steer where u want to go

how to free stuck vehicle

call someone, clear what they stuck in, place sand/kittylutter

total engine failure

1. turn on hazards 2. keep steering 3. move of road 4 stop 5 call for help

what to do in collision

stop, look for injury’s, call help if needed, life to safe loco, exchange info, document, report crash id needed

when to file an accident report - 3 instances

injury/ death

property damage of 1000

an unattended vehicle of other proper that is damaged

underplayed and how to tell and what problems

underinflaged don’t look it so check

it causes decrease fuel and has a 30% affect on cease of speed

over inflated

too big, too hard, may pop

how to check tire pressure

use accurate gauge or check in driver manual

how to find tread depth

place coin between grooves, make sure head isn’t exposed

when to replace tires

i’d head is exposed or less rhwn 432 of tread depth is remaining

where to find inflation pressure for ur vehicle

drivers manual, door jab, glove box, trunk lid/fuel filler door