Great acceleration means when you start going really fast really quickly! Imagine you are sitting in a racecar and it can go from 0 to 100 miles per hour in just a few seconds. That's what we mean by great acceleration. It's like when you are riding a bicycle and you start pedaling really hard and suddenly feel like you are going super fast. It happens because the car or bike is able to use its engine or pedals to make the wheels move faster and faster, which makes you go faster too! Just like when you push a swing really hard to make it swing higher and faster. Great acceleration is important for cars and other vehicles because it helps them to get up to speed quickly and reach their destination faster.