Roadcraft

In relation to comering, which of the following statements is true

• The more you brake or accelerate, the more tyre grip you have for steering

• The more you brake or accelerate, the less tyre grip you have for steering

• Tyre grip faces competing demands from steering and braking only

• The slower you enter a or bend, the more tyre grip you need to keep your position

Situational awareness is essential for police drivers and other emergency services drivers

• Because it makes you sharp

• So that you can make intelligent decisions and stay in control

• Because it allows you to know everything

• As it ensures you know where you are at all times

At 70 miles per hour you would typically need to allow a safe stopping distance of approximately

• 75 metres

• 100 metres

• 150 metres

• 200 metres

What is the correct sequence for the four phases of the system of car control

• Course, gear, speed

• Course, speed, gear, acceleration

• Position, speed, gear, acceleration

• Speed, gear, position, acceleration

When applying the system to a roundabout, Roadcraft states what

• Give way to traffic already on the roundabout

• Always give a signal to inform other road users of your intentions

• Take an early view of traffic on the roundabout and traffic approaching it from

  other entrances

• Remember that traffic in front of you has to clear the roundabout before you do

Driving at high speed affects your perception of speed when you leave the motorway.

Which of the following is correct

• Be ready for acute bends at the end of motorway exit roads

• Only use acceleration sense when you leave the motorway

• Fast cars may be traveling slower than you think

• Be ready to make progress if it's clear

When would you use acceleration sense

• Overtaking only

• Complying with speed limits only

• Moving off only

• In every driving situation

Your vehicle can only increase speed if the engine can deliver the power and it can only do this

effectively if you are in the correct gear. Aim to

• Be in the correct gear for every road speed and traffic situation

• Always use the intermediate gears when changing down

• Know the approximate minimum and maximum road speed for each gear

• Make all gear changes quickly, but smoothly

One in three children hit by a car

• Does not look first

• Were on their way to or from school

• Were under 14 years of age

• Were unaccompanied by an adult

Vehicles fitted with active safety devices

• Will guarantee the vehicle remains stable at all times

• Will stop you having a collision

• Make the vehicle perform better

• Behave differently from vehicles fitted without