Safety Margins

Question 1

Braking distances on ice can be

Answer 1

10x the normal distance

Question 2

I’m good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70mph?

Answer 2

96m ~ 315ft

Question 3

What is the shortest overall stoping distance on a dry road at 60mph?

Answer 3

73m ~ 240ft

Question 4

What is the most common cause of skidding?

Answer 4

The driver

Question 5

How can you avoid wheel spin on an icy road?

Answer 5

Drive at slow speeds in as high a gear as possible

Question 6

What should you do when approaching a bend in freezing conditions?

Answer 6

Slow down and avoid sudden steering

Question 7

You are trying to move off on snow. You should use

Answer 7

The highest gear you can

Question 8

You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should

Answer 8

Select a low gear and use the handbrakes carefully

Question 9

You wish to park facing downhill what should you do?

Answer 9

Turn the wheel towards the curb and put the handbrake on firmly

Question 10

What should you do to stop quickly in an emergency when your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes?

Answer 10

Brake rapidly and firmly without releasing the brake pedal

Question 11

Anti lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to

Answer 11

Skid especially when braking in an emergency

Question 12

Vehicles fitted with anti lock brakes

Answer 12

Can be steered while you are breaking

Question 13

Anti lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is

Answer 13

Wet or loose

Question 14

When driving in fog

Answer 14

Use dipped headlights, allow more time for the journey and slow down

Question 15

You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should

Answer 15

Ease off the accelerator

Question 16

How can you tell when you are driving over black ice

Answer 16

The steering feels light

Question 17

How can you tell if your vehicle is aquaplaning?

Answer 17

The steering will feel light

Question 18

What is the typical stopping distance driving on a dry road at 50mph?

Answer 18

53m ~ 175ft

Question 19

Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. On a good dry road what is the typical braking distance from 50mph?

Answer 19

38m ~ 125ft

Question 20

On a good dry road surface what is the typical stopping distance at 40mph?

Answer 20

36m ~ 120ft

Question 21

On a wet motorway with surface spray you should use

Answer 21

Dipped headlights