safety margins Flashcards
what is the correct order of the following words?
signal position mirrors speed look manoeuvre
mirrors signal manoeuvre position speed look
why may a skid occur?
the driver isn’t taking enough care for the weather conditions
what should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?
turn wheels to the kerb
what’s the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?
improved grip on the road
what is the typical braking distance from 50 mph?
38 metres
you’re turning left on a slippery road. what should you do if the back of your vehicle slides to the right?
steer carefully to the right
what is the main cause of skidding?
the driver
in good conditions, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
96 metres
what should you do when you’re driving in snowy conditions?
brake gently in plenty of times
what will help when you’re trying to move off on snow?
use a higher gear than normal
by how much can the stopping distance increase in icy conditions?
10 times
when are anti-lock breaks of most use to you?
when you’re braking harshly
when are anti-lock breaks most effective?
when you brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped
when will anti-lock breaks take effect?
when the wheels are about to lock
you’re driving on an icy road. how can you avoid wheelspin?
drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible
