Drivers Ed Reflection Module 3 and 4

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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- a force that which pulls two objects toward each other. 2. Inertia- any object at rest stays at rest and object in motion stays in motion. 3. Potential Energy- is the stored energy of position possessed by an object. 4. Kinetic Energy- is an energy in motion. 5. Friction- the action of one surface or object rubbing against one another. 6. Traction- a action of pulling things over a surface. 7. Centrifugal Force- is a force that acts outward on a body moving around on center, arising from the body's inertia 8. Centripetal Force- a force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed toward center around which the body is moving. 9. Deceleration- the decrease in rate of change. 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: It indicate the other traffic flows the opposite direction. B. Yellow lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow: It indicates opposite traffic flows. C. White lines (broken or solid) indicate what type of traffic flow: It indicate that traffic flows the same way and drivers are aloud to cross. 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: A yield sign; the sign is read and triangular shape. It means to prepare to slow down and stop if necessary so allo a driver from a different diection approach a junction or proceed. B. A motorist services sign: A hospital sign; the sign is blue and square.The hospital is around the area. C. A recreational sign:

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