Control Of The Vehicle Flashcards
What is the safest way to come to a stop in normal conditions?
Brake early and lightly.
How can you avoid a jerky stop while driving?
Ease the pressure off just before the vehicle comes to rest.
Why should you avoid braking harshly?
Braking harshly may cause wheels to lock, which can lead to loss of control.
What causes a car to skid?
Braking, accelerating, or steering too harshly, or driving too fast for road conditions.
What should you do if the car starts to skid?
Remove foot off brake or accelerator, and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
What is ABS?
Anti lock braking systems
Can you push Down fully on the brake if ABS is installed?
Yes
Are brakes more or less effective if you’ve driven through water?
Brakes may be less effective.
How can you test your brakes to make sure they haven’t been impacted by water?
Push down slightly at the first safe opportunity to make sure they are working?
What should you do if you test your brakes and they have been effected by water?
Slowly press down on your brakes with a light pressure as you are driving slowly as this should dry the brakes out.
What is coasting?
When a vehicle is travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down.
How can roasting reduce driver vehicle control?
- It eliminates engine braking
- speed will increase quickly when travelling downhill.
- increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness
- steering response will be affected, particularly on bends and corners.
Can you leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running?
No
What should you do if you are likely to remain stationary for more than a couple of minutes?
Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine to reduce emissions and noise pollution.
Can you exceed maximum speed limits?
No
What is the speed limit for built up areas?
30 miles per hour
What is the speed limit on single carriageways?
60 miles per hour
What is the speed limit on dual carriageways?
70 miles per hour
What is the speed limit on motorways?
70 miles per hour
When should you reduce your speed?
- when the road layout presents hazards
- when sharing the road with children or pedestrians, or horses.
- when weather conditions make it safer to do so.
- when driving at night.
What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 20mph?
12 mètres (3 car lengths.)
What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 30mph?
23 mph (six car lengths.)
What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 40mph?
36 mètres (9 car lengths)
What is the stopping distance when travelling 50mph?
53 mètres (13 car lengths)
What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 60 mph?
73 mètres (18 car lengths.)
What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 70 mph?
96 mètres (24 car lengths.)
How can you work out the thinking distance for each speed when stopping?
Thé digit at the start of the speed number x 3 . Eg. 20 mph = 6m thinking distance
How long of a gap should you leave on a high speed road or dark tunnels?
2 second gap
How long of a gap should you leave when on wet roads?
At least 4 seconds
How long should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front on an icy road?
20 second gap.
How big should the gap be when stopping in a tunnel?
5 metre gap minimum.
What is tailgating?
Where the gap between you and the car in front is too small to be able to stop safely if the vehicle suddenly stops.
What does a broken white line road marking represent?
It shows the centre of the road.
What happens when the broken white line starts to lengthen and the gaps shorten?
It means there is a hazard ahead. You shouldn’t cross it.
What does it plenary if there is a double white line but the line nearest to you is broken?
It means that you can overtake if you think it’s safe as long as you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line.
What does it mean if there are white lines where the line nearest to you is solid?
You must not cross the line unless you need to enter a side road. You can cross it to overtake as long as they are travelling 10mph or less.
What are ares of diagonal white stripes road markings for?
To separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.
What are lane dividers?
Short broken white lines which are used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes.
What colour reflective studs mark the middle of the road?
White
What colour reflective studs mark the left edge of the road?
Red
What colour reflective studs mark the central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway?
Amber
What colour reflective studs mark the edge of the main carrriageway at lay bys and slip roads?
Green
What colour reflective studs indicate ´temporary adjustments to lane layouts
Green/yellow
