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Record 1 2025-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protection of Life
  • Ballistics
CONT

The helmet's core components include an external hard shell, an internal liner and suspension system to achieve a customized fit and minimize acceleration and deceleration of the head while providing comfort and a retention device such as a chin strap to secure the system to the wearer's head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Balistique
CONT

Le système de suspension d'un casque de sécurité absorbe la force de l'impact. Le nombre de points de suspension répartit la force de l'impact pour protéger le porteur du casque, dispersant ainsi le choc initial.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Driving (Road Vehicles)
CONT

Front-wheel skids are caused by hard braking or acceleration and by entering a curve too fast. When the front wheels lose traction, you lose steering ability.

Key term(s)
  • front wheel skid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite automobile
CONT

Le dérapage des roues avant est causé par des freinages et des accélérations brusques, ou par une vitesse trop élevée en entrée de virage. Lorsque les roues avant n'ont plus aucune traction, il est impossible de diriger votre voiture.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

This controls lifting during quick acceleration, diving during sudden, hard braking, and body roll during cornering.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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