Vehicle Handling

1. Question

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

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

2. Question

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

It will be doubled
It will be halved
It will be ten times greater
It will be no different

3. Question

What should you do when you’re overtaking at night?

Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights
Sound your horn twice before moving out
Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards
Beware of bends in the road ahead

4. Question

When may you wait in a box junction?

When you're stationary in a queue of traffic
When approaching a pelican crossing
When approaching a zebra crossing
When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

5. Question

What’s the reason for traffic-calming measures?

To stop road rage
To make overtaking easier
To slow traffic down
To make parking easier

6. Question

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

Green
Amber
Red
White

7. Question

What’s a rumble device designed to do?

Give directions
Prevent cattle escaping
Alert you to low tyre pressure
Alert you to a hazard

8. Question

What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions?

Follow other vehicles’ tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

9. Question

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

Flash your headlights before overtaking
Select a higher gear
Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking
Make sure you don't dazzle other road users

10. Question

You’re travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?

Sound your horn
Overtake as soon as you can
Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind

11. Question

What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

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

12. Question

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

Reverse back to the main road
Carry out an emergency stop
Stop at a passing place
Switch on your hazard warning lights

13. Question

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

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

14. Question

Why should you test your brakes after this hazard?

You'll be on a slippery road
Your brakes will be wet
You'll be going down a long hill
You'll have just crossed a long bridge

15. Question

Why should you reduce your speed when you’re driving or riding in fog?

The brakes don't work as well
You'll be dazzled by other headlights
The engine will take longer to warm up
It's more difficult to see what's ahead

16. Question

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

The high gears will pull better
The steering will feel heavier
Overtaking will be easier
The engine will work harder

17. Question

You’re driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Increase your speed
Be wary of a sudden gust
Drive alongside very closely
Expect normal conditions

18. Question

You’re driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?

In case it changes direction suddenly
In case its fog lights dazzle you
In case it stops suddenly
In case its brake lights dazzle you

19. Question

What should you do if you park on the road when it’s foggy?

Leave parking lights switched on
Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on
Leave dipped headlights switched on
Leave main-beam headlights switched on

20. Question

You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you?

Pull down your sun visor
Slow down or stop
Flash your main-beam headlights
Shade your eyes with your hand

21. Question

When may front fog lights be used?

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

22. Question

You’re driving with your front fog lights switched on. What should you do if the fog has cleared?

Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it's foggy
Drive with them on instead of your headlights

23. Question

Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

To allow your headlights to work
To stop draining the battery
To stop the engine losing power
To prevent dazzling drivers behind

24. Question

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

They'll make it safer when towing a trailer
They'll protect you from larger vehicles
They'll dazzle other drivers
They'll make drivers behind keep back

25. Question

Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

To help prevent damage to the road surface
To help prevent wear to the tyres
To help prevent skidding in deep snow
To help prevent the brakes locking

26. Question

How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?

By changing to a lower gear
By selecting reverse gear
By changing to a higher gear
By selecting neutral

27. Question

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

Fuel spillage will occur
Engine damage may be caused
You'll have less steering and braking control
It will wear tyres out more quickly

28. Question

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

Four times the normal distance
Six times the normal distance
Eight times the normal distance
Ten times the normal distance

29. Question

Which lights must you use if you’re driving on a well-lit motorway at night?

Use only your sidelights
Use your headlights
Use rear fog lights
Use front fog lights

30. Question

You’re driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?

Front fog lights
Main-beam headlights
Sidelights only
Dipped headlights

31. Question

What will affect your vehicle’s stopping distance?

The speed limit
The street lighting
The time of day
The condition of the tyres

32. Question

When will you feel the effects of engine braking?

When you only use the parking brake
When you're in neutral
When you change to a lower gear
When you change to a higher gear

33. Question

Which lights should you switch on when daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?

Headlights and fog lights
Front fog lights
Dipped headlights
Rear fog lights

34. Question

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To make them more visible when driving at high speed
To show when they've broken down in a dangerous position
To make them more visible in thick fog
To warn drivers following closely to drop back

35. Question

There’s been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?

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

36. Question

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

The radiator has enough anti-freeze
You have a warning triangle in the vehicle
The windows and lights are clean and clear
You have a mobile phone with you

37. Question

You’ve been driving in fog. What must you do when the visibility improves?

Switch off your fog lights
Keep your rear fog lights switched on
Keep your front fog lights switched on
Leave your fog lights switched on in case the fog returns

38. Question

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

They may be confused with brake lights
The bulbs would fail
Electrical systems could be overloaded
Direction indicators may not work properly

39. Question

What will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?

It will use more fuel
It will cause the engine to overheat
It will reduce your control
It will improve tyre wear

40. Question

Why is it bad technique to coast when you’re driving downhill?

The fuel consumption will increase
The engine will overheat
The tyres will wear more quickly
The vehicle will gain speed more quickly

41. Question

What should you do when dealing with this hazard?

Switch on your hazard warning lights
Use a low gear and drive slowly
Use a high gear to prevent wheelspin
Switch on your windscreen wipers

42. Question

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?

It will cause the car to skid
It will make the engine stall
The engine will run faster
There won't be any engine braking

43. Question

When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

All the time you're driving
When you're driving along narrow streets
When you're driving in poor visibility
When you're parking

44. Question

What should you do when you’re driving along a road that has a series of road humps?

Brake firmly when you reach each road hump
Vary your speed between each road hump
Stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road
Set your car's cruise control

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