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On very hot days why do some dry roads appear wet and seem to reflect images?
On very hot days why do some dry roads appear wet and seem to reflect images due to a mirage. This is caused by light rays being bent and then produces a displaced image of the sky or distant objects.
Why might cars skid on wet roads?
Cars might skid on wet roads because the water gets under the tires of the car. Then the cars don't have enough traction.
What happens if paper gets wet?
What kind of paper, how wet, for how long. What is your question?
Why does a wet road appears blacker to a driver than a dry road does considering that a dry road is more of a diffuse reflector than a wet road?
The water is shiny, your head lights reflect as if it were a mirror so absence of light is black. Day time has the same answer with the exception that driving into the sun is like driving into a laser beam.
Why are stopping distances for breaking cars increased on wet roads?
The wet road surface has less friction as the water interacts with the rubber and acts somewhat like a lubricant
What happens when you put a single direction tire on the wrong side?
It will hydroplane on wet roads.
Why roads are slippery when wet?
some times because there is oil on the road from cars driving on them and when it gets wet it becomes slippery.
How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?
If you are driving on wet roads there is no way to avoid those effects. Most brakes dry out very quickly when applied.
Why is driving on wet roads so difficult?
The amount of friction is reduced. That is one thing that keeps the tires on the road.
What does the orange light on the dashboard of a Vauxhall Astra mean with a car and a slippery road?
its your abs brake light coming on it stops car skidding on wet roads
What is the difference between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions?
Unsafe acts refer to behaviors or actions performed by individuals that can lead to accidents or injuries, while unsafe conditions refer to environmental factors or situations that could cause harm or accidents. Unsafe acts are typically within the control of individuals, while unsafe conditions may require intervention from management or the organization to correct. Both can contribute to accidents and injuries in the workplace if not addressed.
How long can you keep tires before they become unsafe?
Your vehicle owner's manual has tire inspection or replacement recommendations but your tires should be replaced if they are over 5 years old or the remaining tread is 5/32" for driving in snow, 4/32" for driving on wet roads and 2/32" for driving on dry roads.
What happens to the tyres after the tread has worn off?
They are no longer safe to use- danger of a blowout, and loss of traction when driving on wet roads. They may be recapped- covered with a layer of rubber- and returned to service. They may also be recycled- shredded and used for other purposes.
Why smooth tires are not used in passenger cars though they provide more traction?
They won't provide more traction when the roads are wet, it would be like driving on ice.
When driving the 2003 expedition should have the truck in 2h or a4wd when driving?
On a 2003 Ford Expedition : If you are driving on paved roads that are dry , for the best gas mileage , 2H But , you can also use A4WD ( Automatic four wheel drive ) on dry pavement A4WD is best for wet roads , snow , gravel because if the back wheels " slip " then some of the power is transferred to the front wheels
What does trac off light mean on a buick century?
When the trac light is off, on a Buick Century, the traction control monitoring system is disengaged. It is recommended to have the trac system engaged on wet roads.
What happens if you turn it on and it is wet?
what happens if you tuen on the phone and it is wet
