Drum brake

As was mentioned in the previous topic of crumple zones inertia plays a great part in car crashes. When a car comes to an abrupt stop the driver continues to move in the car’s direction, this is because of inertia the resistance to a change in speed or direction of travel. Newton’s first law states an object at rest will stay at rest also unless acted upon by an external force conversely an object that is moving will keep moving in the same direction and speed unless acted upon by a external force

Today's world has many new technological enhancements that cause many vehicle accidents on the roads. Due to the high demand of improved security in a vehicles braking system, the invention of the ARM's Cortex R52 chip will take charge of the braking system within milliseconds. This chip automatically sends signals to the braking system in a very short amount of time. Autonomous cars operate on these chips that crunch sensor data and algorithms at lightning speed. These autonomous cars have the

steps keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, do not slam on the brakes, let your car slow down gradually, Pull to the side of the road once you have slowed to a safe speed and activate your emergency flashers. When dealing total brake failure the brake light will warn you and you should proceed to the nearest stopping point. When total brake failure occurs pump the brake pedal, downshift to a lower gear, pull and hold the parking brake and search for an open zone safety. When the accelerator gets stuck

Caring for your car goes beyond scheduled maintenance and the occasional repairs to include a plan for emergency care, specifically roadside assistance. If your car breaks down, you need to do what it takes to avoid becoming stranded. Beyond a motor club membership, a roadside assistance kit can get you back on the road when a call for help is out of cell phone range. Roadside Assistance Kit Essentials Every car should come with a flashlight and an extra set of batteries. Keep the flashlight in

Not everyone can drive a truck for a living. This isn't because the skill is hard to learn. Instead, many people can't handle the job itself. Driving a commercial or owner operator truck is often called a lifestyle rather than a job. Why is this? Because it places unusual demands on you that you won't find at ordinary jobs. The truck driver spends a lot of his time on the road away from his home and family. If you find that driving a few hours is rough, driving a big rig isn't for you. Not only

Have you ever wondered what’s safer big cars or small cars? IIHS performed a test that included mini cars and midsized cars they ran collision test and the results came back that the midsized always took damage better than the mini car. Heavier vehicles are better protected than lighter vehicles .the longer the car the more advantage it has in frontal collisions. “When an expert evaluates safety, a car's size and weight go into the testing criteria in addition to the structural strength and

The rise of the Viking ship Viking ships were an incredible invention that are known for their great speed and for their heavy use in battle. They were extremely maneuverability, even in the shallowest of water. Today’s ships inherit some of the attributes of the viking ships. Without these ships and their designs, the speed of travel and handling of ships wouldn’t be the same today. The Viking longship could reach speeds up to fifteen knots about seventeen mph. This was like the sports car of

If the vehicle shows low mileage, especially for its age, look at the wear on the brake pedals and under the floor mats. A vehicle with 60,000 miles on it most likely won't have a severely worn brake pedal. If you see a severely worn brake pedal on a car with purported low mileage, be very suspicious. Likewise with worn carpet under the floor mats. The seller or another person could have tampered with the odometer

hard to determine and identify the culprits but you should never ignore any of the signs below. Your bearing’s consists of inner and outer bearings. It allows the wheels of your car to turn right or left. Even though bearings are covered by a disc, drum, and hub, dirt can still creep up to it. You can check your bearings and make sure you clean it with the KevianClean Wheel Cleaner. Here are some signs that indicate if your wheel bearings need replacement. • Noise – Whether it’s a humming, rumbling

As my car was strapped down in the chassis, my heartbeat began beating faster. As each second ticks by nervosity fills me. Questions filled me. Would my car survive the car crash test? Bam! The car crashed into the wall, and the egg didn’t crack. (#13) Because of the weight of the car, reaction force, and the Newton’s law of motions, my car was able to survive the car crash test. To begin, even though my car wasn’t that heavy, the chassis made it heavier. The chassis made my car heavier, which made