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The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers > Vehicle Handling > Flashcards

Vehicle Handling Flashcards

1
Q

What are the various conditions that can affect the handling of your vehicle?

A

Weather and light conditions

Control and speed

Road surfaces

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How should you approach stopping distances if it’s wet weather?

A

Leave at least double the normal stopping distance

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3
Q

What should you do if another vehicle pulls in front of you in wet weather?

A

Drop back to regain a safe distance

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4
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What should you watch out for on wet roads?

A

Motorcyclists who may suddenly change direction to avoid slippery drain covers

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5
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What should you do as a driver when visibility is poor but not seriously reduced in the day?

A

Use dipped headlights

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6
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What should you think about when trying to approach a ford in winter?

A

It’s more likely to flood in winters, so more harder to cross.

Check for depth gauges to decide whether to go through or not

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7
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What should you do if deciding to go through a ford in winter?

A

Use a low gear

Drive through slowly

Test your brakes immediately after, wet brakes are less effective

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8
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What should you do as a driver if visibility is seriously reducedd?

A

Use headlights, plus fog lights if you have them

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9
Q

What is meant by ‘seriously reduced’ visibility?

A

You can’t see for more than 100m (328 feet) in front of you

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10
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When should you use front and rear fog lights?

A

If visibility is seriously reduced

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11
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Why should you not use fog lights when they’re not needed?

A

you can be breaking the law

may dazzle other drivers

drivers behind you won’t be able to see your bright lights as clearly, or they might think you’re braking when you’re not

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What should you think about in foggy weather?

A

keep speed down, as it’s harder to see what’s going on

increase your distance from the vehicle in front incase it suddenly slows/stops

allow plenty of time for your journey

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13
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What should you think about when driving on the motorway in foggy weather?

A

be careful

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14
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How can you find the left-hand edge of the carriageway on the motorway?

A

red studs mark it

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How can you find the central reservation on the motorway?

A

Amber studs mark the central reservation

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16
Q

Should you travel in very bad weather?

A

If it’s snowing heavily/very foggy, don’t travel unless it’s essential

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17
Q

What should you do if you’re travelling in the bad weather?

A

Make sure your lights are working & your windows are clean before setting out

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18
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What should you do if you’re planning to travel in heavy snow?

A

Consider fitting chains to your wheels to help grip and prevent skidding

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19
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What should you do on the road when travelling in bad weather?

A

Keep well back: Increase the gap between vehicles incase of sudden stops

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20
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What should your stopping distance be in icy conditions?

A

it can be 10 times what it would be on a dry road

21
Q

How can wind affect your vehicles?

A

Sudden gusts may catch your vehicle when passing a high-sided vehicle on the motorway or when driving on a exposed stretch of road

22
Q

Who may your headlights dazzle?

A

The vehicle you’re following

any oncoming traffic

other road users

23
Q

What should you do if you’re being dazzled?

A

Slow down or stop to remain in control

24
Q

Why should you be careful when overtaking at night?

A

you can’t see far ahead/there may be bends

25
Q

What should you do if driving on a motorway at night?

A

use dipped headlights, even if the road is well lit

26
Q

What should you do if you’ve broken down on the motorway at night?

A

use sidelights if you’ve broken down and are parked on the hard shoulder - will help other drivers see you

27
Q

What is the point of traffic calming?

A

slow down traffic and make roads safer for vulnerable road users, esp. pedestrians

28
Q

How do you control traffic?

A

road humps

29
Q

What should you do when driving in traffic controlled areas?

A

Stay within speed limits & don’t overtake other vehicles within these areas

30
Q

How are tram areas different?

A

Areas used by trams may have different surface textures/colours. They might be edged with white line marking

31
Q

What is a ‘rumble device’?

A

raised markings across the road

32
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What are rumble devices used for?

A

alert you to a hazard, e.g. roundabout

encourage you to reduce speed

33
Q

When should you control your vehicle?

A

at all times

34
Q

How do you reduce control of your vehicle?

A

driving with a clutch down or in neutral for any length of time (coasting)

35
Q

What does coasting especially wreck your control of ?

A

Steering and braking

36
Q

When is coasting especially dangerous?

A

When travelling downhill, as speed is quickly gained and there’s no engine braking

37
Q

How can you control your speed?

A

Use your vehicle’s engine.

38
Q

How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed downhill?

A

Select lower gears driving down steep hills, as your brakes may be less effective (overheating)

39
Q

What does your engine do when driving up a steep hill?

A

work harder and you’ll slow down

40
Q

What should you do when driving on a single-track road?

A

take extra care

41
Q

What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you on a single track road?

A

if you seen a vehicle coming towards you, pull into or opposite a passing place

42
Q

What will your stopping distance be affected by?

A

your speed

the condition of your tyres

the weather

43
Q

Why should you avoid skidding?

A

It’s hard to regain control

44
Q

What should you do if you skid and you don’t have anti-lock brakes on a wet road?

A
  1. Release the foot brake

If the read wheels are skidding, steer into the skid by turning the steering wheel in the same direction

45
Q

What should you avoid when skidding on a wet road?

A

Braking suddenly or harshly as it’ll make it worse

46
Q

Am I allowed to wait in a box junction?

A

Yes, if turning right and your exits clear but you’re prevented from turning by oncoming traffic

47
Q

Do I need to leave sidelights on when i park on a two way street?

A

If the speed limit’s more than 30mph (48km/h)

if it’s foggy

48
Q

Where should you park?

A

On the left-hand side of the road

The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers (15 decks)

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