safety margins

Question 1

how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Answer 1

ten times

Question 2

what requires extra care when you’re driving or riding in windy conditions?

Answer 2

passing pedal cyclists

Question 3

why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend?

Answer 3

to improve your view of the road

Question 4

you’ve just gone through flood water - what should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Answer 4

go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Question 5

what will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

Answer 5

the tyre grip

Question 6

where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?

Answer 6

on an open stretch of road

Question 7

you’re following a vehicle on a wet road; you stay a safe distance behind it - what should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you’ve left?

Answer 7

drop back to regain a safe distance

Question 8

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

Answer 8

increase your distance from the vehicle in front

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 10

what should you do when you’re using a contraflow system?

Answer 10

choose an appropriate lane in good time

Question 11

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

Answer 11

drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

Question 12

what’s the main cause of skidding?

Answer 12

the driver

Question 13

you’re driving in freezing conditions - what should you do as you approach a sharp bend?

Answer 13

slow down gently

Question 14

you’re about to start a journey in freezing weather - what part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?

Answer 14

the windows

Question 15

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

Answer 15

using a higher gear than normal

Question 16

what should you do when you’re driving in snowy conditions?

Answer 16

brake gently in plenty of time

Question 17

what’s the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Answer 17

improved grip on the road

Question 18

you’re about to go down a steep hill - what should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Answer 18

select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Question 19

what should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

Answer 19

turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

Question 20

you’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures - what should you do when you approach a road hump?

Answer 20

check your mirror and slow down

Question 21

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

Answer 21

loose

Question 22

you’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes - how should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

Answer 22

rapidly and firmly

Question 23

what would suggest you’re driving on an icy road?

Answer 23

there’s less tyre noise

Question 24

you’re driving along a wet road - how can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

Answer 24

the steering will feel very light

Question 25

in which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Answer 25

in the rain

Question 26

you’re driving on an open road in dry weather - what distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

Answer 26

a two-second time gap

Question 27

how can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

Answer 27

by changing to a lower gear

Question 28

how should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Answer 28

brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped

Question 29

what lights should you use when you’re driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?

Answer 29

dipped headlights

Question 30

what can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?

Answer 30

reduction in control

Question 31

what should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

Answer 31

allow more time

Question 32

what should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Answer 32

pass widely

Question 33

what does it mean if the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?

Answer 33

the ESC system has activated