Vehicle Handling Flashcards
When overtaking at night you should what
Because full of beans in the road ahead of the careful because you can only see less
Traffic calming measures are used for what reason
Slowing traffic down
A rumble device is designed for Friesen
Red striped lines in the road
Alert you of a hazard and also to reduce speed
You are overtaking a car that night you must be aware of
Do not dazzle other road users
Areas reserved for trams may what
Have a different surface texture
White line markings
A different coloured surface
You see evening vehicle coming towards you on a single track road what should you do
Stop at a passing place
The road is wet why my motorists cyclists drivers steer around drain covers on a bend
To prevent the motorcycle sliding Metal drain covers
Who else can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which to apply when driving up a steep Hill
The engine will work harder
You will slow down sooner
You are driving in fog why would you stay well back from the vehicle
In case it breaks suddenly
You are dazzled by headlights coming towards you what should you do
Slow down or stop
You forget to switch off your way fog lights this may
Cause brakelights to be less clear
Dazzle other road users
Be breaking the law
You must switch off your rear fog lights because
They make your brake lights is less clear
Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent
Skidding in deep snow
Why could keeping the clutch down for selecting neutral for a long time be dangerous
You will have less steering and braking control
You are on the motorway at night with other vehicles just ahead of you which lights should you have on
Dipped headlights
You will feel the effects of engine breaking when you
Change to a lower gear
Daytime visibility is poor but not severely reduced which lights should you have on
Dipped headlights
Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights
To make them more visible and foggy weather
Your brakes are not working as well as normal when going down a steep Hill what is the cause of this
The brakes overheating
You have to make a journey in fog what are the two most important things to check before going out
Windows are clean and lights are working
Why is it dangerous to leave your rear fog lights on when not needed
Brake lights are less clear
Following drivers can be dazzled
Holding the clutch down for too long of a ring in neutral can
Reduce your control
Two main reasons why coasting downhill what is wrong
The vehicle will become faster
You have less breaking and steering control
Which for apply when dealing with the FORD hazard?
It could be more difficult in winter
Use a low gear and drive slowly
Test your brakes afterwards
There may be a depth gauge
Why is travelling in neutral also known as coasting for long distances wrong
There is no engine breaking
In which free situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left
When you are in a one-way street
When the vehicle in front has signalling to turn right
In slow moving traffic on the right hand lane is moving slowly
