IM- Lesson One: Curves and Hills (7.1)

To-Do

Content/Student Playbook Page: 83 (30 Minute Lesson)

Introduce Lesson One and motivate students

Define Inertia and Momentum,

Factors to consider on curves

Curves and Hills PPT

Slide 8:

Positive Camber- What will happen to the car as you travel the curve to the right?

Negative Camber- What will happen to the car as you travel the curve to the right? Why should you drive more slowly on this curve?

Weight will go the left of the car making it harder to navigate the curve. Drive more slowly because your car will be more out of balance

Slide 11: Steering Wheel Activity- See 7.1 Curves and Hills Activity Direction

Discuss the factors that can affect how a vehicle is able to handle a curve

Navigating Curves- Lane positioning and use of different vision

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