Vehicle Handling

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Question 1

You're travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

Question 2

What must you do when you're overtaking a car at night?

Question 3

What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road?

Question 4

What will happen to your car when you drive up a steep hill?

Question 5

What will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions?

Question 6

Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you're driving?

Question 7

You're driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?

Question 8

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

Question 9

What should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather?

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Question 10

When may you overtake another vehicle on their

AWhen you re in a one-way street
BWhen approaching a motorway slip road where you ll be turning off
CWhen the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left
DWhen a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

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Question 11

What should you do when you're overtaking at

AWait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights
BSound your horn twice before moving out
CGo past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards
DBeware of bends in the road ahead

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Question 12

When may you wait in a box junction?

AWhen you're stationary in a queue of traffic
BWhen approaching a pelican crossing
CWhen approaching a zebra crossing
DWhen oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

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Question 13

Which plate may appear with this road sign?

A
B
C
D

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Question 14

What's the reason for traffic-calming measures?

ATo stop road rage
BTo make overtaking easier
CTo slow traffic down
DTo make parking easier

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Question 15

What colour are the reflective studs along the

AGreen
BAmber
CRed
DWhite

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Question 16

What's a rumble device designed to do?

AGive directions
BPrevent cattle escaping
CAlert you to low tyre pressure
DAlert you to a hazard

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Question 17

What should you do if you have to

AFollow other vehicles tail lights closely
BAvoid using dipped headlights
CLeave plenty of time for your journey
DKeep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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Question 18

You're travelling on a road that has road

ASound your horn
BOvertake as soon as you can
CFlash your headlights
DSlow down and stay behind

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Question 19

What s the purpose of the yellow lines

ATo show a safe distance between vehicles
BTo keep the area clear of traffic
CTo make you aware of your speed
DTo warn you to change direction

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Question 20

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist

ATo avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers
BTo prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers
CTo help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points
DTo avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement

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Question 21

Why should you test your brakes after this

AYou'll be on a slippery road
BYour brakes will be wet
CYou'll be going down a long hill
DYou'll have just crossed a long bridge

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Question 22

Why should you reduce your speed when you're

AThe brakes don't work as well
BYou'll be dazzled by other headlights
CThe engine will take longer to warm up
DIt's more difficult to see what's ahead

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Question 23

You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions.

AIncrease your speed
BBe wary of a sudden gust
CDrive alongside very closely
DExpect normal conditions

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Question 24

You're driving in fog. Why should you keep

AIn case it changes direction suddenly
BIn case its fog lights dazzle you
CIn case it stops suddenly
DIn case its brake lights dazzle you

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Question 25

What should you do if you park on

ALeave parking lights switched on
BLeave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on
CLeave dipped headlights switched on
DLeave main-beam headlights switched on

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Question 26

You're driving at night. What should you do

APull down your sun visor
BSlow down or stop
CFlash your main-beam headlights
DShade your eyes with your hand

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Question 27

When may front fog lights be used?

AWhen visibility is seriously reduced
BWhen they're fitted above the bumper
CWhen they aren't as bright as the headlights
DWhen an audible warning device is used

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Question 28

You're driving with your front fog lights switched

ALeave them on if other drivers have their lights on
BSwitch them off as long as visibility remains good
CFlash them to warn oncoming traffic that it's foggy
DDrive with them on instead of your headlights

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Question 29

Why should you switch off your rear fog

ATo allow your headlights to work
BTo stop draining the battery
CTo stop the engine losing power
DTo prevent dazzling drivers behind

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Question 30

Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

ATo help prevent damage to the road surface
BTo help prevent wear to the tyres
CTo help prevent skidding in deep snow
DTo help prevent the brakes locking

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Question 31

How can you use your vehicle's engine to

ABy changing to a lower gear
BBy selecting reverse gear
CBy changing to a higher gear
DBy selecting neutral

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Question 32

Which lights must you use if you're driving

AUse only your sidelights
BUse your headlights
CUse rear fog lights
DUse front fog lights

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Question 33

You're driving on a motorway at night. Which

AFront fog lights
BMain-beam headlights
CSidelights only
DDipped headlights

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Question 34

What will affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

AThe speed limit
BThe street lighting
CThe time of day
DThe condition of the tyres

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Question 35

When will you feel the effects of engine

AWhen you only use the parking brake
BWhen you're in neutral
CWhen you change to a lower gear
DWhen you change to a higher gear

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Question 36

Which lights should you switch on when daytime

AHeadlights and fog lights
BFront fog lights
CDipped headlights
DRear fog lights

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Question 37

There's been a heavy fall of snow. What

AWhether you should fit an amber flashing beacon to your car
BWhether you should drive without wearing your seat belt
CWhether you should wear sunglasses to reduce the glare
DWhether your journey is essential

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Question 38

You've been driving in fog. What must you

ASwitch off your fog lights
BKeep your rear fog lights switched on
CKeep your front fog lights switched on
DLeave your fog lights switched on in case the fog returns

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Question 39

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog

AThey may be confused with brake lights
BThe bulbs would fail
CElectrical systems could be overloaded
DDirection indicators may not work properly

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Question 40

What will happen if you hold the clutch

AIt will use more fuel
BIt will cause the engine to overheat
CIt will reduce your control
DIt will improve tyre wear

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Question 41

Why is it bad technique to coast when

AThe fuel consumption will increase
BThe engine will overheat
CThe tyres will wear more quickly
DThe vehicle will gain speed more quickly

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Question 42

What should you do when dealing with this

ASwitch on your hazard warning lights
BUse a low gear and drive slowly
CUse a high gear to prevent wheelspin
DSwitch on your windscreen wipers

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Question 43

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances

AIt will cause the car to skid
BIt will make the engine stall
CThe engine will run faster
DThere won't be any engine braking

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Question 44

When must you use dipped headlights during the

AAll the time you're driving
BWhen you're driving along narrow streets
CWhen you're driving in poor visibility
DWhen you're parking

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Question 45

What should you do when you're driving along

ABrake firmly when you reach each road hump
BVary your speed between each road hump
CStay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road
DSet your car's cruise control

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