Safety margins

Question 1

what would suggest youre driving in an icy road?

Answer 1

less tyre noise

Question 2

youre driving on an open road in dry weather. what distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

Answer 2

two second gap

Question 3

on what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

Answer 3

loose

Question 4

in which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Answer 4

in the rain

Question 5

what can result when you travel for long distance in neutral? (coasting)

Answer 5

reduction in control

Question 6

what lights should you turn on when youre driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?

Answer 6

dipped headlights

Question 7

travelling on a motorway, how can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

Answer 7

increase your distance from the vehicle in front

Question 8

main cause of skidding?

Answer 8

the driver

Question 9

how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Answer 9

ten times

Question 10

how can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road?

Answer 10

drive at a slow speed in highest gear possible

Question 11

what will help you to move off on a snowy surface?

Answer 11

using a higher gear than normal

Question 12

at what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest during CPR?

Answer 12

120 times a minute

Question 13

youre on a motorway. when can you use hazard warning lights?

Answer 13

when you slow down quickly because of danger ahead