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Drive Right Companion - Delsea

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NameDateChapter 5<strong>Companion</strong>Factors that Reduce TractionCar Condition Roadway Surface WeatherBald tires wet RainWorn shock absorbers muddy SnowsandygraveloilyicyThink About ItBelow are pictures of six different road surface conditions. Circle the letters of theones that provide less traction for your vehicle.Road surface conditionsA. Curved road B. Icy road C. Wet roadD. Snowy roadE. Smooth, dry, straight road F. Gravel roadcurve: A road that does not run in astraight line will have bends orcurves it.CurvesIbanked curve: A curve that is higher onthe outside than it is on the inside iscalled a banked curve. This type ofcurve helps your vehicle's tendencyto move to the outside of the curve./ /I Straight road Road with curveIRoad with sharp curveRoad with banked curve38 Chapter 5 Natural Laws and Car ControlUnit 2 Controlling Your Vehicle

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