EVOC

Question 1

OVERSTEER

Answer 1

The characteristics of a vehicle to tighten its turning radius as the rear end slips or skids toward the outside of the curve.

Question 2

UNDERSTEER

Answer 2

The tendency of a vehicle to continue in a straight line and resist turning from a direct course of travel.

Question 3

COUNTER STEER

Answer 3

Turning from the front wheels in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is sliding.

Question 4

WEIGHT TRANSFER, LONGITUDINAL

Answer 4

Acceleration causes weight to go to the rear axle. Braking or deceleration causes weight to transfer to the front axle.

Question 5

WEIGHT TRANSFER, LATERAL

Answer 5

Turning right transfers weight to the left and turning left transfer’s weight to the right.

Question 6

APEX

Answer 6

The lowest portion of the vehicles path through a curve.

Question 7

CLOSURE RATE JUDGEMENT

Answer 7

Being able to judge the proper rate or deceleration necessary to negotiate a curve or avoid a hazard.

Question 8

REAR END CHEAT

Answer 8

While driving forward and turning left, the rear tires will track to the left of the front tires.

Question 9

FRONT END SWING

Answer 9

When backing to the left, the front end will swing to the right. When backing to the right, the front end will swing to the left.

Question 10

BRAKE FADE

Answer 10

The loss of braking efficiency normally due to heat buildup resulting from excessive use.

Question 11

Rolling friction

Answer 11

The fact the front wheels of the vehicle must be rolling in order to steer the vehicle.