Highway safety design
Protected turn lanes _______ the number of crashes between vehicles turning left, turning right or crossing the road.
reduces
An active passive integrated approach system (APIA) help drivers maintain control and avoid crashes by combining ___________________.
active and passive safety equipment
Electronic stability control (ESC) is a technology that prevents the vehicle from _____.
Sliding sideways
__________ technology informs the driver of the need to take action.
Warning
With this technology, vehicles and traffic signals can communicate with one another, alerting drivers of an upcoming red light.
Intersection assistance
Rumble strips create a noise and vibration inside the vehicle that alert a driver as they cross the center or edge line. This safety feature is effective for ___________.
Drowsy or distracted drivers
Occupants are safer in crashes because of the development of ________________.
crumple zones and side impact panels
There are multiple types of airbags. Some of these include ______________.
Knee
Thorax
Curtain
_______ technology automatically takes action without driver input.
Mitigating
This technology will enable cars, buses, trucks, trains, roads, and other infrastructure smartphones, and other devices to “talk” to one another.
Inter-Vehicle Hazard Warning
An example of a traffic calming device is a ______ _____.
speed bump
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) alert drivers if tires are _____________.
Overinflated
Underinflated
High-Friction surface treatments ________ traction on roads where vehicles brake heavily/excessively.
Increase
This technology helps assist the driver with parking.
Parking Assist
This technology warns the driver of a pedestrian in a signalized crosswalk.
Vehicle-2-Pedestrian communication
Variable-message signs are used to let drivers know about ______________.
road conditions
weather
construction
The main safety feature of an Anti-Lock Brake System is that ___________________.
drivers can steer and brake at the same time to avoid hazards
The traction control system is designed to _______________.
help ensure proper contact of tires
slows down the engine to regulate spinning
This technology uses the driver’s voice to activate safety measures
Voice-Activated Vehicle Controls
One concern about all this new technology is ________________
the technology could be hacked remotely
Highway safety has been improved for drivers by the addition of _____________.
Rumble strips
Breakaway sign posts
Guardrails
Adaptive headlights make driving at night safer because _________________.
they increase visibility to the sides, especially around curves and over hills
A passive safety feature is a system that does not engage until ______________.
activates during a crash
Safety technology for avoiding hazards in the front of your vehicle.
Forward collision warning
One big benefit to self-driving cars, is that it could provide access to those who were unable to drive due to a medical ________ or ________.
Medical condition or disability