Safety Margins Car Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 14, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Safety Margins Car Test 1. What should you do when you park a car facing downhill? Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb Park close to the bumper of another car Park with two wheels on the kerb Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb 2. What's the main cause of skidding? The weather The vehicle The driver The road 3. On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective? Loose Dry Firm Smooth 4. What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle? Shorter stopping distances Lower fuel consumption Improved grip on the road Improved passenger comfort 5. What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather? Wear a hi-visibility jacket Allow more time Have a caffeinated drink Reduce your tyre pressures 6. How can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake? By selecting neutral gear By selecting reverse gear By changing to a higher gear By changing to a lower gear 7. In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase? In fog In the rain At night In strong winds 8. You're following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision? Keep close to the vehicle in front Use main beam instead of dipped headlights Keep up with the faster vehicles Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front 9. What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions? Turning into a narrow road Moving off on a hill Using the brakes Passing pedal cyclists 10. How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions? Ten times Two times Five times Three times 11. What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)? Improvement in control Reduction in control Easier steering Increased fuel consumption 12. What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather? The suspension The tyre grip The fuel consumption The exhaust emissions 13. What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day? Pass closely Pass very slowly Pass widely Pass immediately 14. You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes 15. You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface? The engine will stall The steering will feel very heavy The engine noise will increase The steering will feel very light 16. How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency? Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped 17. You’ve just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly? Go slowly while gently applying the brakes Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry 18. What should you do when you're using a contraflow system? Switch lanes to make better progress Choose an appropriate lane in good time Increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues 19. You're driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency? Slowly and gently Slowly but firmly Rapidly and firmly Rapidly and gently 20. Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds? On a narrow country lane On a long, straight road On a busy stretch of road On an open stretch of road 21. You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump? Move across to the left-hand side of the road Wait for any pedestrians to cross Stop and check both pavements Check your mirror and slow down 22. You're travelling on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely? Switch on your hazard warning lights Brake sharply Increase your distance from the vehicle in front Move onto the hard shoulder and stop 23. What should you do when you're driving in snowy conditions? Brake firmly and quickly Brake gently in plenty of time Use sidelights only Be ready to steer sharply 24. You're following a vehicle on a wet road. You stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left? Drop back to regain a safe distance Try to overtake safely as soon as you can Flash your headlights as a warning Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on 25. You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard? Check your tyre pressures Switch on your hazard warning lights Accelerate briskly Test your brakes 26. What would suggest you're driving on an icy road? There's less wind noise There's less transmission noise There's less tyre noise There's less engine noise 27. Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend? To overcome the effect of the road’s slope To improve your view of the road To let faster traffic from behind overtake To be positioned safely if you skid 28. How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road? Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip Brake gently and repeatedly Drive in a low gear at all times 29. You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow? The aerial The windows The bumper The boot 30. What will help you to move off on a snowy surface? Using the car's lowest gear Using a higher gear than normal Using a high engine speed Using the parking brake and footbrake together 31. You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front? One car length A two-second time gap Two metres (6 feet 6 inches) Two car lengths 32. What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving? The ESC system has a fault The ESC system has activated The ESC system is running a routine test The ESC system is switched off 33. You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend? Coast into the bend Apply your parking brake Firmly use your footbrake Slow down gently 34. What lights should you use when you're driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray? Hazard warning lights Rear fog lights Dipped headlights Sidelights Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
