Safety margins - Part 2

What is the main cause of skidding?

• The weather

• The driver

• The vehicle

• The road

You're driving along a country road. You see this sigh. 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

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

• In the rain

• In fog

• At night

• In strong winds

What should you do when you're using a contraflow system?

• Choose an appropriate lane in good time

• Switch lanes to make better progressq

• Increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly

• Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

• Dry

• Loose

• Firm

• Smooth

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 gently

• Rapidly and firmly

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

• A two-second time gap

• One car length

• Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

• Two car lengths

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

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

• Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped

• Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

• Wear a hi-visibility jacket

• Have a caffeinated drink

• Allow more time

• Reduce tyre pressures