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2. Skid mark - Wikipedia

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   Skid marks from aircraft tires on a runway. A skid mark is the visible mark left by any solid which moves against another, and is an important aspect of trace evidence analysis in forensic science and forensic engineering. Skid marks caused by tires on roads occur when a vehicle wheel stops rolling and slides or spins on the surface of the road.

3. Tire maintenance - Wikipedia

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   There are several factors that may cause quicker tire wear, among them there are heavy braking and fast cornering, constant heavy cargo transportation and rough roads, improper pressure (under- or overinflation) as the tire with low pressure cause the tire wear from the tires edges while the tire with high pressure cause the tire wear from the ...

4. Burnout (vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   A burnout (also known as a peel out, power brake, or brakestand) is the practice of keeping a vehicle stationary and spinning its wheels, the resultant friction causing the tires to heat up and smoke. While the burnout gained widespread popularity in California, it was first created by Buddy Houston, his brother Melson and David Tatum II at Ted ...

5. Road debris - Wikipedia

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   Road debris is a hazard [5] that can cause loss of vehicle control with damages ranging from a flat tire, vehicular rollover, penetration of the passenger compartment by the debris, [1] [7] to a serious collision, with accompanying injuries or deaths.

6. Anti-lock braking system - Wikipedia

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   CBS helps to reduce the danger of wheel locks and fall downs but in certain situations, it is possible that CBS causes a fall down. If brake pressure is distributed from the rear wheel to the front wheel and the friction of the surfaces changes suddenly (puddle, ice on the street) the front wheel might lock even if only the rear brake has been ...

7. General Motors Recall Impacts 210,000 Chevys and Buicks for ...

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   General Motors Recall Impacts 210,000 Chevys and Buicks for Bad Brakes. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...