vehicle handeling Flashcards
when there is a flood, and you want to continue, how should you do so?
-use a low gear
-drive through slowly
-then test brakes afterwards( more wetter, less effective)
why shouldnt you use fog lights when there not needed?
-might break the law
-can dazzle other drivers
-drivers behind cant see brake lights as clearly
what do red studs on the road mean?
mark left hand edge of carriageway
what do amber studs on the road mean?
mark central reservation
should you reduce speed and increase distance from vehicle infront? in fog
yes
what should you check before you travel in extreme conditions?
- the lights are working
- windows are clean
what should you do to your wheels in deep snow
fit snow chains to your wheels to help grip and prevent skidding
what happens to the stopping distance in icy conditions?
it becomes 10 x further than it was in dry coditions
when may a sudden gust of wind catch your vehicle?
when passing a high sided vehicle on the motorway
when driving on an exposed stretch of road
where do your headlights dazzle?
-vehicle your following
-any oncoming traffic
-other road users
what should you do if your dazzled by a car light?
driver must slow down or stop to remain in full control
why should be careful when overtaking at night?
-you canot see far ahead and there may be bends in road
when driving at night on the motorway, what should you do?
-use dipped headlights
-use sidelights if broken down and parked on the hard shoulder
how do you lose control your vehicle?
driving with clutch down/ in neutral for any length of time. affects breaking
why is it dangerous to lose control of the car when moving down hill?
car will pick up speed and there is no engine breaking
how can you control your vehicle?
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
what happens when driving up a steep hill?
the engine will work harder and you will slow down
why should you be extra carefull on a single track road?
as vehicle may be coming towards you, causing you to pull into a passing place
what will your stopping distance be affected by?
-speed
-conditions of tyres
- weather
why should you try to avoid skidding?
it can be hard to regain control
what should you do if you dont have anti-lock brakes and your vehicle skids when braking on wet road?
release the foot break
-steer into skid by turning your wheel in same direction
-avoid breaking harshly
what is traffic calming?
used to slow down traffic and make roads safer for vulerable road users(pedestrains)
what is an measure in place to create road calming?
road bumps
what should you do in traffic calming?
stay within speed limit and avoid overtaking
how can you identify a tram operation area?
-they have different surface textures/ colours. edged with white line marking
what is a rumble device used for?
alert you to a hazard (roundabout)
encourage you to reduce speed
