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accelerator pump

Small carburettor pump to squirt extra fuel into the mixing chamber when accelerating.

accelerator pedal

Foot-operated control of engine speed.

acceleration

Rate of increase of velocity per time unit, usually measured from zero (start position of a car).

active head restraint

One designed that minimises whiplash injury during a rear-end collision.

active restraint

Seat belt or other safety device that becomes operational when the driver or passenger has taken an appropriate action.

active safety

Those vehicle qualities that help a driver avoid a potential accident, such as braking, steering and cornering stability.

active torque split

System in which the transmission distributes engine torque in controlled proportions between all wheels, varying the proportion front and rear to suit the conditions.

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