Drivers ED module 1 & 2
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Module 3: Natural Forces Affecting the Driver
Vocabulary: Please define six (6) of the following terms in your own words. Please do not just copy and paste the definition.
1. Gravity- The stuff that pulls you down to Earth, it’s basically just something that pulls objects towards other objects that have a gravitational pull.
2. Inertia- The reason you have to use some sort of effort to stop or move something. (body in motion stays in motion, etc.)
3. Potential Energy- Energy stored in something because of gravity, or tension.
4. Kinetic Energy- The energy of motion.
5. Friction- When two objects make contact or a connection.
6. Traction- adhesive friction/force
7. Centrifugal Force-
8. Centripetal Force-
9. Deceleration-
10. Force of impact-
Module 4: Signs, Signals & Pavement Markings
1. Explain the purpose of the following
A. The difference between solid and broken lines is:
B. Yellow lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow:
C. White lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow:
2. Observe and describe the different signs in YOUR city. Give specific examples of each (include color, shape, what the sign is for, etc.).
A. A regulatory sign:
B. A motorist services sign:
C. A recreational sign:
D. A sign that you know what it means because of its shape:
*If each of the above signs do not appear in your town then describe any 3 different types you see in your community.
3. Explain 3 interesting or important facts from Module 3 and 4.
A.
B.
C.
Module 3: Natural Forces Affecting the Driver
Vocabulary: Please define six (6) of the following terms in your own words. Please do not just copy and paste the definition.
1. Gravity- The stuff that pulls you down to Earth, it’s basically just something that pulls objects towards other objects that have a gravitational pull.
2. Inertia- The reason you have to use some sort of effort to stop or move something. (body in motion stays in motion, etc.)
3. Potential Energy- Energy stored in something because of gravity, or tension.
4. Kinetic Energy- The energy of motion.
5. Friction- When two objects make contact or a connection.
6. Traction- adhesive friction/force
7. Centrifugal Force-
8. Centripetal Force-
9. Deceleration-
10. Force of impact-
Module 4: Signs, Signals & Pavement Markings
1. Explain the purpose of the following
A. The difference between solid and broken lines is:
B. Yellow lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow:
C. White lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow:
2. Observe and describe the different signs in YOUR city. Give specific examples of each (include color, shape, what the sign is for, etc.).
A. A regulatory sign:
B. A motorist services sign:
C. A recreational sign:
D. A sign that you know what it means because of its shape:
*If each of the above signs do not appear in your town then describe any 3 different types you see in your community.
3. Explain 3 interesting or important facts from Module 3 and 4.
A.
B.
C.