Questions
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
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