Safety margins

Question 1

Driving in icy weather?

Answer 1

Use the highest gear possible
Brake gently
Be prepared to stop and clean windshield by hand

Question 2

When it’s foggy?

Answer 2

Use dipped headlights even in daylight. If visibility falls below 100m, use fog lights.

Question 3

What is aquaplaning? What should you do?

Answer 3

When it’s heavily raining, the tyres lift off the road and skate on the water. The steering becomes light. If this happens

• Ease off the accelerator
• Dont brake until steering feels normal

Question 4

What should you do before a right hand bend?

Answer 4

Keep well to the left.

Question 5

What are the benefits of a four wheel drive vehicle?

Answer 5

It has improved road holding - extra grip

Question 6

What are rumble devices (raised markings across the road) used for>

Answer 6

• Alerting you to a hazard

- Encouraging you to reduce speed

Question 7

When should you inflate your tyres to a higher pressure?

Answer 7

When driving a heavy load

If you’re driving fast for a long ditance