Monday, October 8, 2007

Reading Assignment

PDE-pages 66-68

YCIAM- pages 40-46

DR- Chapter 5 pages 90-101

Chapter 12 pages 246-263

Chapter 18 pages 380-383

PDE- pages 74-76 and page 78

YCIAM-pages 47-49

Essential Questions:
1)Explain in detail what is meant by "Total Stopping Distance".Make sure you explain each of the three parts.
2)List and explain five factors that will affect your braking distance.
3)Explain what to do when meeting another vehicle with their high beam headlights on.
4)Explain what is meant by the term "Hydroplaning" ,what causes this to occur, and what you should do if your vehicle does hydroplane.
5)Describe the 5 types of skids listed in your readings and explain how to avoid putting your vehicle into each type of skid and what to do if you're involved in each of the 5 skids.
This assignment should be posted in your homework section of your blog by Thursday, 10/11, with a proper heading to show the date of this assignment.
Do not forget your current events that need to be posted by Sunday, 10/14.

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