vehicle handeling

Question 1

when there is a flood, and you want to continue, how should you do so?

Answer 1

-use a low gear
-drive through slowly
-then test brakes afterwards( more wetter, less effective)

Question 2

why shouldnt you use fog lights when there not needed?

Answer 2

-might break the law
-can dazzle other drivers
-drivers behind cant see brake lights as clearly

Question 3

what do red studs on the road mean?

Answer 3

mark left hand edge of carriageway

Question 4

what do amber studs on the road mean?

Answer 4

mark central reservation

Question 5

should you reduce speed and increase distance from vehicle infront? in fog

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

what should you check before you travel in extreme conditions?

Answer 6

• the lights are working
• windows are clean

Question 7

what should you do to your wheels in deep snow

Answer 7

fit snow chains to your wheels to help grip and prevent skidding

Question 8

what happens to the stopping distance in icy conditions?

Answer 8

it becomes 10 x further than it was in dry coditions

Question 9

when may a sudden gust of wind catch your vehicle?

Answer 9

when passing a high sided vehicle on the motorway

when driving on an exposed stretch of road

Question 10

where do your headlights dazzle?

Answer 10

-vehicle your following
-any oncoming traffic
-other road users

Question 11

what should you do if your dazzled by a car light?

Answer 11

driver must slow down or stop to remain in full control

Question 12

why should be careful when overtaking at night?

Answer 12

-you canot see far ahead and there may be bends in road

Question 13

when driving at night on the motorway, what should you do?

Answer 13

-use dipped headlights
-use sidelights if broken down and parked on the hard shoulder

Question 14

how do you lose control your vehicle?

Answer 14

driving with clutch down/ in neutral for any length of time. affects breaking

Question 15

why is it dangerous to lose control of the car when moving down hill?

Answer 15

car will pick up speed and there is no engine breaking

Question 16

how can you control your vehicle?

Answer 16

using vehicle engine to reduce speed. such as selecting lower gear when driving down a steep hill. otherwise breakes may become less effective due to overheating

Question 17

what happens when driving up a steep hill?

Answer 17

the engine will work harder and you will slow down

Question 18

why should you be extra carefull on a single track road?

Answer 18

as vehicle may be coming towards you, causing you to pull into a passing place

Question 19

what will your stopping distance be affected by?

Answer 19

-speed
-conditions of tyres
- weather

Question 20

why should you try to avoid skidding?

Answer 20

it can be hard to regain control

Question 21

what should you do if you dont have anti-lock brakes and your vehicle skids when braking on wet road?

Answer 21

release the foot break
-steer into skid by turning your wheel in same direction
-avoid breaking harshly

Question 22

what is traffic calming?

Answer 22

used to slow down traffic and make roads safer for vulerable road users(pedestrains)

Question 23

what is an measure in place to create road calming?

Answer 23

road bumps

Question 24

what should you do in traffic calming?

Answer 24

stay within speed limit and avoid overtaking

Question 25

how can you identify a tram operation area?

Answer 25

-they have different surface textures/ colours. edged with white line marking

Question 26

what is a rumble device used for?

Answer 26

alert you to a hazard (roundabout)

encourage you to reduce speed