Roadcraft / System Of Car Control

Question 1

Four Point Check

Answer 1

1) Lock door
2) Adjust seat and steering wheel
3) Adjust mirrors
4) Put on seatbelt

Question 2

Starting Procedure

Answer 2

• check vehicle is in park and park brake applied
• right foot on brake
• start engine
• select gear
• check park brake by reducing pressure on foot brake
• reapply foot brake, indicate your intention, release park brake and move off

Question 3

Stopping Procedure

Answer 3

• stop vehicle with right foot on brake
• apply park brake
• select neutral
• check handbrake by reducing pressure on foot brake
• reapply pressure to foot brake, select park, turn off engine

Question 4

Roadcraft is the preferred line because:

Answer 4

• it is a defensive position
• you are not committed to a particular line and can alter your position according to hazards (sacrificing)
• it allows greater vision through the corner by seeing further around the curve earlier
• lessens the severity of the curve and therefore less steering is required
• follows the greater radius of the curve
• steering is applied for minimal time in the corner
• creates longer distance to apply brakes
• enables earlier application of the accelerator

Question 5

Sacrificing

Answer 5

The space you give between yourself and any other hazard on the roadway.

E.g. oncoming traffic, parked cars, blind crest.

Question 6

Push/Pull Steering - Why use it?

Answer 6

• both hands are on the wheel
• safe and consistent method of steering
• appropriate at all speeds
• allows for smooth steering control
• allows for use of the radio whilst steering
• prevents cross over in case of air bag deployment

Question 7

Hazards

Answer 7

• intersections
• roundabouts
• bend in a road
• crest of a hill
• overtaking manoeuvre
• changing lanes
• road conditions
• obstructions
• pedestrian

Question 8

Seven Features of the System of Car Control

Answer 8

1) Course
2) Mirrors
3) Signals
4) Brake
5) Gears
6) Mirrors
7) Evasive Action

Question 9

Reaction Time

Answer 9

The time that passes between the moment a driver observes the need for an action and the moment he/she begins that action.

Question 10

Braking Distance

Answer 10

The time it takes once the brakes are applied for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.

Question 11

Total stopping distance

Answer 11

Reaction time + braking distance

Question 12

Causes of Skids

Answer 12

Four Wheel
Harsh sudden braking (wheels lock up).

Rear Wheel
Late or heavy braking when entering a corner.

Front Wheel
Harsh steering and too much speed for the conditions.