Vehicle handling

Question 1

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

Answer 1

By changing to a lower gear

Question 2

You’re driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 2

• Be wary of a sudden gust
• keep both hands on the steering wheel to help keep full control

Question 3

After this hazard you should test your brakes. Why is this? (FORD)

Answer 3

Your brakes will be soaking wet

use a low gear and drive slowly

Question 4

You see these markings on the road. Why are they there? (YELLOW LINES)

Answer 4

To make you aware of your speed

Question 5

A rumble device is designed to

Answer 5

• encourage you to reduce your speed
• alert you to a hazard

Question 6

You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?

Answer 6

RED

Question 7

When may you wait in a box-junction?

Answer 7

when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

Question 8

In which THREE of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

Answer 8

• When you are in a one-way street
• When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right
• In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly

Question 9

Traffic calming measures are used to

Answer 9

slow traffic down

Question 10

You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you. You should

Answer 10

slow down and stay behind

Question 11

You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that

Answer 11

you do not dazzle other road users

Question 12

You have to make a journey in foggy conditions. You should

Answer 12

leave plenty of time for your journey

Question 13

Areas reserved for trams may have

Answer 13

• white line markings
• a different coloured surface
• a different surface texture

Question 14

You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road. You should

Answer 14

stop at a passing place

Question 15

You are driving on a motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should

Answer 15

be wary of a sudden gust

Question 16

Whilst driving, the fog clears and you can see more clearly. You must remember to

Answer 16

switch off the fog lights

Question 17

You are driving at night. You are dazzled by headlights coming towards you. You should

Answer 17

slow down or stop

Question 18

Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent

Answer 18

skidding in deep snow

Question 19

You are on the motorway at night. You must have your headlights switched on unless

Answer 19

your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

turn on sidelights

Question 20

you will feel the effects of engine braking when you

Answer 20

change to a lower gear

Question 21

Daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced. You should switch on

Answer 21

dipped headlights

Question 22

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

Answer 22

To make them more visible in thick fog

Question 23

Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which TWO apply when driving up steep hills?

Answer 23

-You will slow down sooner
- The engine will work harder

Question 24

You are on a motorway at night with other vehicles ahead of you. Which lights should you have on?

Answer 24

Dipped headlights

Question 25

Which THREE of the following will affect your stopping distance?

Answer 25

• the weather
• How fast you are going
• The tyres on your vehicle

Question 26

What are TWO main reasons why coasting downhill is wrong?

Answer 26

• You have less braking and steering control
• The vehicle will get faster

Question 27

When snow is falling heavily you should

Answer 27

dont drive unless it is essential

Question 28

you are driving in fog. why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?

Answer 28

in case it stops suddenly

Question 29

the road is wet. why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

Answer 29

to prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

Question 30

what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?

Answer 30

it will reduce your control

Question 31

what should you do when you are driving along a road that has a series of a road humps?

Answer 31

stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road

Question 32

what should you do when overtaking at night?

Answer 32

beware of bends in the road ahead

Question 33

why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

Answer 33

they may be confused with brake lights

Question 34

why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill?

Answer 34

the vehicle will gain speed more quickly

Question 35

why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you are driving?

Answer 35

you will have less steering and braking control

Question 36

why should you reduce your speed when you are driving or riding in fog?

Answer 36

its more difficult to see what’s ahead

Question 37

what should you do if you park on the road when its foggy?

Answer 37

leave the parking lights switched on

Question 39

why is travelling in neutral for long distances bad driving technique?

Answer 39

• there won’t be any engine braking
• less steering and braking control

Question 40

what should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather?

Answer 40

the windows and lights are clean and clear