| 1: You are in the left-hand lane and traffic is joining from a slip road, what should you do? |
| Slow down to let them onto the motorway |
| Speed up so they don't move in front of you |
| Move to the middle or right hand lane if it is safe to do so |
| Do nothing |
| 2: Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when... |
| Driving in the rain |
| Driving at night |
| Driving in the fog |
| Driving in strong winds |
| 3: When driving through a Ford or flood water, what gear should you use? |
| First or second |
| Third |
| Fourth |
| Fifth |
| 4: When roads are icy or slushy it's important to... |
| Drive slower than usual |
| Avoid harsh braking |
| Allow your car to skid and coast |
| Drive normal |
| 5: Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when... |
| Driving in the rain |
| Driving at night |
| Driving in the fog |
| Driving in strong winds |
| 6: Where are you most likely to be affected by a side wind? |
| On a narrow country lane |
| On an open stretch of road |
| On a busy stretch of road |
| On a long, straight road |
| 7: You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called? |
| Weaving |
| Aquaplaning |
| Fading |
| Snaking |
| 8: A strong cross wind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles? |
| Cyclists |
| Cars |
| High-sided vehicles |
| Motorcycles |
| 9: In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. Which of the following will be most affected? |
| The suspension |
| The grip of the tyres |
| The speed |
| The exhaust |
| 10: When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible.Why is this? |
| To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin |
| To help prevent wheelspin |
| So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast |
| To help you slow down quickly when you brake |
| 11: Your employer has downed a few drinks and then offers you a ride home - how can you tell if he or she is over the limit? |
| It depends on whether the drinks were spirits or beer |
| Two units of alcohol is fine |
| It's impossible to say |
| Depends on the brand |
| 12: In freezing conditions you should expect stopping distances to increase by up to |
| Seven times |
| Five times |
| Four times |
| Ten times |
| 13: When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible.Why is this? |
| To help you slow down quickly when you brake |
| To help prevent wheelspin |
| So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast |
| To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin |
| 14: When snow is falling heavily you should... |
| use your rear foglights |
| not drive unless you have a mobile phone |
| drive only when your journey is short |
| not drive unless it is essential |
| 15: You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called? |
| Ghosting |
| Sking |
| Aquaplaning |
| Coasting |
| 16: Braking distances on ice can be |
| twice the normal distance |
| seven times the normal distance |
| five times the normal distance |
| ten times the normal distance |
| 17: When snow is falling heavily you should... |
| use your rear foglights |
| not drive unless you have a mobile phone |
| drive only when your journey is short |
| not drive unless it is essential |
| 18: You're planning to give a couple of your mates a lift. They've both been drinking and are carrying open bottles to continue drinking in your car while you drive them home. What do you do? |
| Ask them to stop |
| Make sure you get your share |
| Say nothing - they're not doing anything wrong |
| Tell them to get lost |
| 19: You have to make a journey in foggy conditions. You should |
| follow other vehicles' tail lights closely |
| avoid using dipped headlights |
| leave plenty of time for your journey |
| keep two seconds behind other vehicles |
| 20: A parent's nerves and anxiety when you're driving stresses you out - it's not that they're telling you what to do, but the desperate clinging to the dash and the constant little gasps of 'fear' are annoying you. How do you deal with it? |
| Try to reassure them by explaining what you're doing as you drive |
| Ignore it, but later, point out they are making you nervous and adding to your stress levels |
| Tell them, loudly, how damn stupid they're being. |
| Shout at them |
| 21: If you suspect a friend is not completely with it when he offers you a lift, what should you do? |
| Ask him what he's taken or taking |
| Say no to a lift and suggest he's not up to driving today |
| Figure he knows best and go with it |
| Do nothing |
| 22: In WET road conditions the minimum distance you should leave between you and the vehicle in front should be? |
| 2 second gap |
| 4 second gap |
| 6 second gap |
| 10 second gap |
| 23: You are driving your car and there is the first shower of rain for weeks. What is the greatest danger to you? |
| Being distracted by the wipers making a noise |
| The brakes getting wet and needing drying out |
| The road becoming very greasy and slippery |
| Being dazzled by oncoming vehicle's lights |
| 24: In windy conditions you need to take extra care when? |
| Using the brakes |
| Making a hill start |
| Passing pedal cyclist |
| Turning into a narrow road |
| 25: Alcohol and driving is a no-no because... |
| You might throw up while driving |
| The police might catch you |
| It reduces your reaction time |
| It is horrible |
| 26: Rear fog lights should be used when visibility is below... |
| Your overall stopping distance |
| Ten car lengths |
| 100 metres (328ft) |
| 10 metres (33ft) |
| 27: Loud music in a car can cause accidents because... |
| It makes other drivers mad |
| It distracts you |
| It tempts you to play around with the CD |
| You may hate the song being played |
| 28: A two-second gap between you and the car in front is when conditions are? |
| Dry |
| Wet |
| Foggy |
| Damp |
| 29: If you have a provisional licence you should not drive a car on the motorway... |
| Over 50mph |
| With passengers |
| At all |
| Over 70mph |
| 30: How many drinks is it legal to have before driving? |
| One pint of beer |
| Two units |
| It's virtually impossible to work out |
| 3 pints of beer |
| 31: On ice or snow braking distances can increase by... |
| 4 times |
| 6 times |
| 10 times |
| 20 times |
| 32: What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party? |
| Go home by public transport |
| Wait a short while and then drive home |
| Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home |
| Drive home carefully and slowly |
| 33: What lane should you drive in on a motorway? |
| The right-hand lane |
| The left-hand lane |
| The middle lane |
| On the hard shoulder |
| 34: You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should |
| drop back until you can see better |
| keep close to the lorry, away from the spray |
| put your headlights on full beam |
| speed up and overtake quickly |
| 35: After driving out of fog and when visibility has returned to normal, you must |
| Keep your rear fog light on |
| Use your headlights on dipped beam |
| Switch off your fog lights |
| Use your windscreen wipers |
| 36: You are travelling in heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be |
| Doubled |
| Tripled |
| Up to 15 times greater |
| Quadrupled |
| 37: Where are you most likely to be affected by crosswinds while driving a vehicle? |
| On a busy stretch of road |
| On a narrow stretch of road |
| On a long straight road |
| On an open stretch of road |
| 38: You may only stop on the hard shoulder if... |
| You feel tired and need to sleep |
| It's an emergency |
| You need to reverse to get back to an exit |
| Never |
| 39: You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. What should you do? |
| steer towards the side of the road |
| apply gentle acceleration |
| brake firmly to reduce speed |
| ease off the accelerator |
| 40: Which of the following statement is correct? |
| The roads are safe after being gritted |
| Gritting ensures the roads are not slippery |
| Gritting is a waste of time and money |
| In freezing conditions take care even if the roads have been gritted |
| 41: It's late, you feel a bit drunk but you've promised a friend a lift home. What do you do? |
| Drive them home anyway, you hate to let friends down |
| Tell them you are too drunk to drive and suggest a cab share |
| Have two cups of coffee and a kebab to dilute the alcohol before you drive. |
| Start an argument |
| 42: What's the difference between 'careless' and 'dangerous' driving? |
| Careless isn't illegal, dangerous is |
| Dangerous can get you killed, careless can just damage your car |
| Dangerous is deemed being hazardous to people and property and careless is not being reasonable as you drive |
| Nothing |
| 43: Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop. You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to |
| two times |
| three times |
| five times |
| ten times |
| 44: Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when: |
| Driving in fog |
| Driving in rain |
| Driving in strong winds |
| Driving on a very hot day |
| 45: When's the greatest risk of falling asleep behind a wheel? |
| Between midnight and 6am and 2 to 4pm |
| As soon as you get up |
| After a large lunch |
| After a shower |
| 46: Drugs are dangerous while driving because... |
| They affect the way a driver thinks |
| They can get you both arrested |
| You take your eyes off the road to take them |
| Make you talk more |
| 47: Road surfaces tend to be at their most slippery:- |
| During the late afternoon |
| After heavy prolonged rain |
| After a long dry spell followed by a shower of rain |
| During a long dry spell |
| 48: What is the main reason why your stopping distance is longer after heavy rain? |
| Water on the windscreen will blur your view of the road |
| You may not be able to see large puddles |
| The brakes will be cold because they are wet |
| Your tyres will have less grip on the road |
| 49: Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem? |
| Incorrect tyre pressure |
| Your handbrake is still on |
| Low brake fluid level |
| Poorly adjusted brakes |
| 50: Who should wear a seatbelt in your car? |
| The driver and any kids under 14 |
| Everyone |
| Just the driver |
| No one |
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