4. Safety Margins Flashcards
How much a stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
A) two times
B) three times
C) five times
D) ten times
ten times
What requires extra care when you’re driving or riding in windy conditions?
A) using the brakes
B) moving Off on a hill
C) turning into a narrow road
D) passing pedal cyclists
passing pedal cyclists
Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right- hand bend?
A) to improve your view of the road
B) to over come the effect of the roads slope
C) to let faster traffic from behind overtake
D) to be positioned safely if you skid
to improve your view of the road
You’ve just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?
A) accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time
B) go slowly while gently applying the brakes
C) avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles
D) stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry
go slowly while gently applying the brakes
What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?
A) the suspension
B) the exhaust emissions
C) the fuel consumption
D) the tyre grip
the tyre grip
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
A) on a narrow country lane
B) on an open stretch of road
C) on a busy stretch of road
D) on a long, straight road
on an open stretch of road
you’re following a vehicle on a wet road. Yo stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into a gap you’ve left?
A) flash your headlights as a warning
B) try to overtake safely as soon as you can
C) drop back to regain a safe distance
D) stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on
drop back to regain a safe distance
You’re travelling on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?
A) increase your distance from the vehicle in front
B) brake sharply
C) switch on your hazard warning lights
D) move onto the hard shoulder and stop
increase your distance from the vehicle in front
You’re following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
A) keep close to the vehicle in front
B) use main beam instead of dipped headlights
C) keep up with the faster vehicles
D) keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
What should you do when you’re using a contra flow system?
A) choose an appropriate lane in good time
B) switch lanes to make better progress
C) increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly
D) follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues
choose an appropriate lane in good time
How can you avoid wheel spin when you’re driving on an icy road?
A) drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible
B) use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip
C) brake gently and reapetedly
D) drive in a low gear at all times
drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible
What the main cause of skidding?
A) the weather
B) the driver
C) the vehicle
D) the road
the driver
You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?
A) coast into the bend
B) apply your parking brake
C) firmly use your foot brake
D) slow down gently
slow down gently
You’re about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ie and snow?
A) the aerial
B) the windows
C) the bumper
D) the boot
the windows
What will help you to move off a snowy surface?
A) using the cars lowest gear
B) using a higher gear than normal
C) using a high engine speed
D) using the parking brake and foot brake together
using a higher gear than normal