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Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems —brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do ...

Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. ...

Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). Accessory Weight: ...