Mars Driving Academy: GDL Class - Chapter 9 Quiz

The law of physics that states that objects in motion tend to stay in motion, and objects at rest tend to stay at rest, is

• gravity

• inertia

• momentum

• kinetic energy

Another name for energy of motion is

• gravity

• inertia

• momentum

• kinetic energy

Which of the following pulls all things down to earth?

• gravity

• inertia

• momentum

• the force

If the weight of your vehicle doubles, what happens to your stopping distance?

• It gets cut in half.

• It doubles.

• It quadruples.

• It multiplies by ten.

If your tires are overinflated

• they will grip the road better.

• only the outer edges will grip the road.

• only the inside will grip the road.

• your traction will be excellent.

Which of the following is the most important factor for good traction?

• Good safety features.

• Good vehicle condition.

• Good road features.

• Safe driver actions.

A banked curve is

• where traction is ideal.

• designed to allow water to drain quickly.

• one where the outside is higher than the inside.

• a good way to make money while driving.

If you double your speed, what happens to your stopping distance?

• It gets cut in half.

• It doubles.

• It quadruples.

• It multiplies by ten.

Which of the following is not part of the total stopping distance?

• Safety distance.

• Perception distance.

• Reaction distance.

• Braking distance.

What is the grooved surface of a tire called?

• Traction

• Friction

• Tread

• Foot print