Defensive Driving - Hazardous Weather: How Friction Works
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This course delves into the critical role of friction in controlling a vehicle's speed and velocity, particularly when applying brakes. Emphasizing the significance of quality tires, the course highlights the importance of visual inspections to identify potential issues such as bald spots or bubbles that could compromise safety. Additionally, it addresses the impact of hazardous weather conditions on friction, advocating for adjustments in driving behavior to maintain optimal tire-road interaction and prevent accidents. Gain insights into how friction, facilitated by brake application and tire-road interaction, is essential for controlling speed and ensuring vehicle safety. Develop the ability to conduct visual inspections of tires, recognizing indicators like bald spots and bubbles, and understanding the importance of proper inflation for safe driving. Learn strategies for adapting driving behavior in hazardous weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fog, to optimize friction and prevent accidents.
Course Objectives:
Gain insights into how friction, facilitated by brake application and tire-road interaction, is essential for controlling speed and ensuring vehicle safety.;Develop the ability to conduct visual inspections of tires, recognizing indicators like bald spots and bubbles, and understanding the importance of proper inflation for safe driving.;Learn strategies for adapting driving behavior in hazardous weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fog, to optimize friction and prevent accidents.;;
Duration: 7 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Defensive Driving - Hazardous Weather: How Friction Works
This course delves into the critical role of friction in controlling a vehicle's speed and velocity, particularly when applying brakes. Emphasizing the significance of quality tires, the course highlights the importance of visual inspections to identify potential issues such as bald spots or bubbles that could compromise safety. Additionally, it addresses the impact of hazardous weather conditions on friction, advocating for adjustments in driving behavior to maintain optimal tire-road interaction and prevent accidents. Gain insights into how friction, facilitated by brake application and tire-road interaction, is essential for controlling speed and ensuring vehicle safety. Develop the ability to conduct visual inspections of tires, recognizing indicators like bald spots and bubbles, and understanding the importance of proper inflation for safe driving. Learn strategies for adapting driving behavior in hazardous weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fog, to optimize friction and prevent accidents.
Course Objectives:
Gain insights into how friction, facilitated by brake application and tire-road interaction, is essential for controlling speed and ensuring vehicle safety.;Develop the ability to conduct visual inspections of tires, recognizing indicators like bald spots and bubbles, and understanding the importance of proper inflation for safe driving.;Learn strategies for adapting driving behavior in hazardous weather conditions, including rain, snow, and fog, to optimize friction and prevent accidents.;;
Duration: 7 min.