Students Should Know Students Should Be Able to Understand the natural forces that affect driving. Model the effects of gravity upon a vehicle when driving on hills and Analyze the effects of gravity upon a vehicle when driving on through curves. hills. Uphill parking Define kinetic energy and explain how it affects the handling of Downhill parking the vehicle. Driving through curves. Define friction and explain how it affects the vehicle’s ability to Analyze the natural forces that affect driving and make the appropriate stay in control. judgment to maintain control of the vehicle. Explain the effects of increasing speed upon friction, stopping Demonstrate the difference between controlled and uncontrolled braking distance, and force of impact. in an effect to maintain control of the car while role playing Define and explain the components of force of impact and how they affect the vehicle and its occupants. Determine how to start, stop, and steer during inclement weather. Cite the advantages of using occupant restraints. Assess an inclement weather situation and justify the driver’s response. Explain the effects of inertia force upon the vehicle and its occupants. Recognize the factors that influence traction as well as control and cornering. Describe the effects of improperly inflated tires upon traction with varying road surfaces. Describe appropriate actions in right and left skid situations. Analyze and explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled braking in an effort to maintain control of the car. Know the demands that atmospheric and environmental conditions make on driving patters. Decide when headlights and parking lights should be turned on and which should be used in various situations. Be able to explain how to compensate for headlight Decide how to adjust to various night driving conditions. Explain how to drive at the beginning of a rain storm as well as heavy downpour. Explain how to dry out brakes when they become wet going through deep water.
Students Should Know Students Should Be Able to Understand the natural forces that affect driving. Analyze the effects of gravity upon a vehicle when driving on hills. Define kinetic energy and explain how it affects the handling of the vehicle. Define friction and explain how it affects the vehicle’s ability to stay in control. Explain the effects of increasing speed upon friction, stopping distance, and force of impact. Define and explain the components of force of impact and how they affect the vehicle and its occupants. Cite the advantages of using occupant restraints. Explain the effects of inertia force upon the vehicle and its occupants. Recognize the factors that influence traction as well as control and cornering. Describe the effects of improperly inflated tires upon traction with varying road surfaces. Describe appropriate actions in right and left skid situations. Analyze and explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled braking in an effort to maintain control of the car. Know the demands that atmospheric and environmental conditions make on driving patters. Decide when headlights and parking lights should be turned on and which should be used in various situations. Be able to explain how to compensate for headlight Decide how to adjust to various night driving conditions. Explain how to drive at the beginning of a rain storm as well as heavy downpour. Explain how to dry out brakes when they become wet going through deep water. Model the effects of gravity upon a vehicle when driving on hills and through curves. Uphill parking Downhill parking Driving through curves. Analyze the natural forces that affect driving and make the appropriate judgment to maintain control of the vehicle. Demonstrate the difference between controlled and uncontrolled braking in an effect to maintain control of the car while role playing Determine how to start, stop, and steer during inclement weather. Assess an inclement weather situation and justify the driver’s response.
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