Vehicle Handling Flashcards
1
Q
What should you do if visibility is less than 100m?
A
Use fog lights
2
Q
How should you cross a flooded ford?
A
- use a low gear
- drive slowly
- check breaks afterwards
3
Q
What do the coloured studs on the road mean?
A
- red marks the left edge of a carriageway
- amber marks the central reservation
4
Q
If you are dazzled by another vehicles headlights, you should :
A
- Slow down or stop to remain in control
- adjust you mirror to anti dazzle position
5
Q
When driving on the motorway at night, use :
A
- dipped headlights, even if it’s well lit
- sidelights if you’ve broken down of hard shoulder
6
Q
Why is coasting dangerous?
A
It reduces control, especially of steering. It’s extra dangerous down hills.
7
Q
What conditions affect your stopping distance?
A
- speed
-tires
-weather
8
Q
If you don’t have anti lock breaks, and you begin to skid, you should :
A
Release the foot break. If the rear wheels skid, steer into the skid by turning the steering wheel the same way. Avoid trying to break suddenly.
9
Q
What do rumble devices do?
A
- alerts you to hazard
- warns you to slow down
