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PRINTABLE TEST (answers on the bottom of the page)
Test Type: Car - Safety margins
Number of Questions: 10
Pass Mark: 10

1) You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
A - The engine will stall
B - The steering will feel very heavy
C - The engine noise will increase
D - The steering will feel very light

2) Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop.
You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to
A - Two times
B - Three times
C - Five times
D - Ten times

3) In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
A - 53 metres (175 feet)
B - 60 metres (197 feet)
C - 73 metres (240 feet)
D - 96 metres (315 feet)

4) You have just gone through deep water.
To dry off the brakes you should
A - accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time
B - go slowly while gently applying the brakes
C - avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles
D - stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

5) In windy conditions you need to take extra care when
A - using the brakes
B - making a hill start
C - turning into a narrow road
D - passing pedal cyclists

6) You are driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?
2 answers required
A - Slow down before you reach the bend
B - Gently apply your handbrake
C - Firmly use your footbrake
D - Coast into the bend
E - Avoid sudden steering movements

7) In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care?
A - Using the brakes
B - Moving off on a hill
C - Turning into a narrow road
D - Passing pedal cyclists

8) When driving in fog, which THREE of these are correct?
3 answers required
A - Use dipped headlights
B - Position close to the centre line
C - Allow more time for your journey
D - Keep close to the car in front
E - Slow down
F - Use side lights only

9) Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in an emergency.
You should
A - brake normally and avoid turning the steering wheel
B - press the brake pedal promptly and firmly until you have stopped
C - keep pushing and releasing the foot brake quickly to prevent skidding
D - apply the handbrake to reduce the stopping distance

10) Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with
A - a higher cruising speed
B - steering control when braking
C - control when accelerating
D - motorway driving

Answers

1. d

2. d

3. d

4. b

5. d

6. a,e

7. d

8. a,c,e

9. b

10. b

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