Topic 4 Safety Margins

By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

• Three times

• Five Times

• Ten times

• Two times

In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care?

• Using the brakes

• Turning into a narrow road

• Moving off on a hill

• Passing pedal cyclists

When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why is this?

• To improve your view of the road

• To let faster traffic from behind overtake

• To overcome the effect of the road's slope

• To be positioned safely if you skid

You've just gone through deep water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

• Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

• Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

• Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

• Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect?

• The fuel consumption

• The exhaust emissions

• The suspension

• The tyre grip

Where are you most likely to be affected by side winds?

• On a busy stretch of road

• On a narrow country lane

• On a long, straight road

• On an open stretch of road

In good conditions, what's the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?

• 73 metres (240 feet)

• 96 metres (315 feet)

• 60 metres (197 feet)

• 53 metres (175 feet)

What's the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph?

• 58 metres (190 feet)

• 73 metres (240 feet)

• 53 metres (175 feet)

• 96 metres (315 feet)

You're following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left. What should you do?

• 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

• Drop back to regain a safe distance

You're travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What's your typical overall stopping distance?

• 53 metres (175 feet)

• 96 metres (315 feet)

• 75 metres (245 feet)

• 36 metres (118 feet)