Module 9

Highway Safety Design may include guardrails, crash attenuators, and breakaway sign posts. (T/F)

True

____ create noise and alert drivers if they cross the center or edge line?

Rumble strips

An example of a traffic design that is meant to slow vehicles down is a ____?

roundabout

_____ alert drivers to weather conditions and traffic problems?

Variable-message signs

_____ is one of the most common contributing factors to traffic crashes?

Speeding

____ control devices are designed to keep the tires in contact with the road surface as much as possible.

Suspension

____ glass fractures into small, relatively harmless pieces

Tempered

____ increases traction and allows the driver to better manage the vehicle in bad weather?

All wheel drive

____ monitors the speed of each wheel to prevent lock-up?

Anti-lock brake

This function automatically switches from low to high beam and back again for improved nighttime visibility as conditions warrant?

Automatic high beams

Vehicle Stability Control is designed to prevent wheels from slipping sideways when cornering or steering suddenly. (T/F)

True

Tire pressure rating indicates the expected life of a tire. (T/F)

False

A tire with a tread wear rating of 150 is expected to last ___ percent longer than one graded 100.

50

____ is the grip of a tire on a road.

Traction

Air pressure for tires should be checked when the tire is ____.

cool

All new vehicles are required to have ______ monitoring system?

tire pressure

_____ technology automatically takes action without driver input?

Mitigating

______ maintains a speed set by the driver when there is no lead vehicle.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

______ vehicles are a self-driving car that is capable of sensing its environment and moving with little or no human input.

Automated

Lane departure warning uses a camera to monitor lane markings and will take control of the vehicle to keep the driver from operating it. (T/F)

False

_____ allows vehicles and traffic signals to communicate with one another alerting drivers of an upcoming red light.

Intersection Assistance

U.S.DOT stands for the _____.

U.S. Department of Transportation

Technology that provides 360 degree view within range of similarly equipped vehicles is known as _____.

V2V

_____ speed warning alerts driver of upcoming sharp turns.

Curve

It may be possible for a hacker to remotely access a vehicle’s technology systems; but it may not always result in a hacker being able to access all parts of the vehicle system is known as _____.

vehicle cybersecurity

What is the electronic stability program designed to do?

Prevent the vehicle from skidding and sliding.

What is the purpose of median/edge barriers?

To provide a warning to stay awake while driving/prevent vehicles from crossing median.

The Forward Collision Warning System monitors the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to warn you of an impending crash. (T/F)

True

Under-inflated tires can increase your chances of losing control of your vehicle (T/F)

True

What are traffic calming devices designed to do?

to slow vehicles

During an over-steering or skidding situation (i.e., rear-wheel lock-up), to which wheel does the electronic stability program apply the brake?

outer front wheel

Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) Communication includes notifying drivers about pedestrians and bicyclists. (T/F)

True

The Rear view Video System is a replacement for mirrors and turning your head to look. (T/F)

False

It may be possible for a hacker to remotely access a vehicle’s technology systems; but it may not always result in a hacker being able to access all parts of the vehicle systems. (T/F)

True

What crash-causing condition does electronic stability control prevent?

loss of traction

To prevent crashes, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication can take control of the vehicle from the driver. (T/F)

False

Mitigating technology automatically acts without input to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash. (T/F)

True

Warning technology informs the driver of the need to act to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash. (T/F)

True

All vehicles come equipped with the same vehicle technology systems. (T/F)

False

In addition to the GPS system, what other system in the vehicle do vehicle telematics use to provide location and vehicle functions?

on-board diagnostics

Collector/distributor lanes on high-speed, high-density highways separate slower moving traffic and entering/exiting traffic from what?

higher-speed, through traffic

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication enables vehicles to inform a driver of roadway hazards and dangerous situations that they cannot see. (T/F)

True

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Communication do not have the potential to reduce or eliminate crashes through driver advisories, driver warnings, and vehicle and/or infrastructure controls. (T/F)

False

Blind Spot Warning technology recognizes when another vehicle is traveling diagonally behind the driver and signals the presence of the approaching car using indicators in the vehicle. (T/F)

True

What is the technology that helps a vehicle remain on it's intended path by preventing it from sliding sideways in a turn.

Electronic Stability Control

If the car refuses to turn with your steering input (____________) the ESC will take control and steer towards the ____________ curve.

Understeering, inner

The cost of a tire indicates the expected life of a tire. (T/F)

False

Curve speed warning technology alerts driver of upcoming sharp turns. (T/F)

True

This feature of Highway Safety Design helps drivers from blocking traffic. What is the feature?

Protected turn lanes