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Join Jaime as she navigates the aftermath of a car crash. Learn about the factors influencing stopping distance and driver responsibility. Explore the role of drivers in accidents and the importance of vehicle safety measures. Reflect on school-bus crash factors to improve road safety awareness.
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The story continues… • Shortly after the collision, two police officers arrived on the scene. Once they decided that there were no serious injuries, they started to investigate the crash. First, the officers needed to gather information about the circumstances before and during the accident. Use your experiences as a passenger in various types of vehicles to answer the questions below. If this is homework, ask several drivers at home each of the following questions.
Question 1: What factors influence how quickly a vehicle (car or bus) can be brought to a stop? (list at least 5 factors)
Question 2: Which of the above factors can be influenced by the driver?
Question 3: Which of the above factors cannot be influenced by the driver?
Question 4: Reread your school-bus crash article. Determine the factors that caused the crash