Question 1287 · Truck theory test
How does acceleration and braking affect people sitting in a vehicle?
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Correct answer
Acceleration pushes passengers back while braking moves them forward.
Official explanation
Acceleration will push passengers back, while braking will push them forward. A persons inertia must be overcome in much the same way as the vehicle’s inertia.
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- Managing risk · Forces Acting on the Vehicle
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