The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Modern Vehicle Technology

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Locations –Driver Information and Accessories –Crash Prevention and Investigation –Stability and Handling Technology –Brake and Traction Control –Tire Technology Modern Vehicle Technology

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Studebaker Commander

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Lincoln 124B Sports Touring

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Chevrolet Fleetmaster

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Ford Custom

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Chevrolet Styleline

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Volkswagen Beetle

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Chevrolet Camaro SS 968 Pontiac LeMans

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Chevrolet Blazer

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Lincoln Town Car Limousine

The Road to Skilled Driving M April Ford Explorer

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Ford Taurus 2003

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Next Generation Driver Education Car? STUDENT DRIVER Montana

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 IS ELECTRONIC STEERING IN YOUR FUTURE?

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Different Looks for the Future NO STEERING WHEELS ?

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 The Future Holds New Concepts

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Trucks and SUV Adaptions

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 New Power Concepts

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 New Options Available 2007 GM Hy-Wire Hybrid

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Future Driver Education Terms ETS ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEMS INTELLIGENT STABILITY SYSTEMS INTELLIGENT HANDLING SYSTEMS ABS TCS THIRD GENERATION SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS STABILITRAC SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST esp GPS TRAXXAR ESS APAI

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems Dynamic Stability Control Advance Trac Vehicle Dynamic Control Active Handling System Precision Control System Stabilitrak Stability Management System Vehicle Skid Control Electronic Stability Program

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 New Approach to Crash Reduction APIA: Active Passive Integration ApproachAPIA: Active Passive Integration Approach –vehicle that avoids crashes and prevents injuries. –networking active and passive safety systems and integrating environmental sensors. –danger control module detects traffic hazards and determines the probability of an accident for the current traffic situation –if necessary, initiates a staged hazard response to protect the occupants and other road users.

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 APAI Approach

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Driver Information and Accessories Alert and Warning LightsAlert and Warning Lights

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Driver Information and Accessories Digital Displays Digital Displays Active/Passive Restraint Systems Active/Passive Restraint Systems Information Systems Information Systems Visibility Enhancements Visibility Enhancements Communication Communication Alert and Warning Lights Alert and Warning Lights Oil Temp 120 o Tire Pressure Low

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Stability & Handling Technology Strut Suspension Strut Suspension Electronic Suspension Adjustments Electronic Suspension Adjustments Constant Velocity Joints Constant Velocity Joints Rack and Pinion Steering Rack and Pinion Steering Limited Assist Power Steer Limited Assist Power Steer Electronic Steering Assist Electronic Steering Assist Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems Roll and Yaw Sensors Roll and Yaw Sensors

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Electronic Air Suspension Systems

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Stability and Handling Systems Training Efforts for Understeer and Oversteer Become Critical for Vehicle Control Vision Control Vision Control Motion Control Motion Control Understeer…. Deceleration Understeer…. Deceleration Oversteer…. Acceleration Oversteer…. Acceleration Steering Control Steering Control

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Stability and Handling Systems Cadence Braking or ABS Braking Would Correct the Understeer

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Brake and Traction Control Full Disc-caliper Full Disc-caliper Weight transfer sensors Weight transfer sensors Anti-lock sensor systems Anti-lock sensor systems Anti-slip sensor systems Anti-slip sensor systems Pressure adjustment sensors Pressure adjustment sensors Electro-hydraulic systems Electro-hydraulic systems Electro-mechanical brakes Electro-mechanical brakes

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Electronic Braking Systems EMB Technology

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Oversteer Control Vision Control Motion Control Steering Control

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Tire Technology Tire Patch StabilityTire Patch Stability –Size of hand –Dynamic adjustments –Water displacement Sidewall MovementSidewall Movement –Steering movements move traction to the sidewall –Stiffer sidewall needed for higher speeds –Taller tire configurations for stability –Wider tires may cause patch division (lift) Inflation Pressure CriticalInflation Pressure Critical

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Crash Investigation Technology Black Box Technology Black Box Technology GPS Location GPS Location Data Recovery Data Recovery

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Driver Control Actions Steering Control Steering Control –Limited inputs –Directed to path of travel Vehicle Balancing Actions Vehicle Balancing Actions –Front wheel traction loss –Rear wheel traction loss –Four wheel traction loss

The Road to Skilled Driving M April 2006 Summary Driver Information and Accessories Driver Information and Accessories Engine and System Electronics Engine and System Electronics Stability and Handling Technology Stability and Handling Technology Brake and Traction Control Brake and Traction Control Tire Technology Tire Technology Crash Prevention and Investigation Crash Prevention and Investigation