Street Survival - Advanced Defensive Driving

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To drive safely, it helps to understand more than just traffic laws. Knowing how a car physically responds to your actions can make you a more skilled and responsible driver. This page takes a practical look at the technical side of driving, showing how physics plays a vital role in everyday situations. Why is it more difficult to stop on a wet surface? How does your speed influence your ability to turn? What does tire grip have to do with avoiding a skid?

Here, we break down complex concepts like traction, momentum, and weight transfer into clear and useful guidance for real-world driving. You will learn how these physical forces affect your vehicle and how your awareness of them can help prevent accidents and improve reaction time.

Although this section takes a more technical approach, it is designed to be easy to follow. There is no need to worry about complex formulas. Each idea is explained with the goal of helping you apply it directly to your own driving decisions.

By understanding the physics behind your car’s movement, you will be better prepared to stay in control, respond to changing road conditions, and protect yourself and others on the road.

This section also serves as a reference to clarify any of the terms that are used throughout the course.

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Street Survival - Advanced Defensive Driving