Safety Margins 2

You are travelling on the motorway, what can you do to avoid a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

• Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

• Brake sharply

• Switch on your hazard warning lights

• Move to the hard shoulder and stop

You are following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What eles can you do to reduce the chance of being in a collision?

• Keep close to the vehicle in front

• Use main beam lights

• Keep up with the faster vehicles

• Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

What should you do when using a contraflow system?

• Choose the correct lane in good time

• Switch lanes to progress faster

• Increase speed to move through the contraflow faster

• Follow other vehicles closely to avoid long queues

How can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road?

• Drive at slow speed in the highest gear possible

• Use the parking brake if wheels slip

• Break gently and repeatidly

• Drive in a low gear at all times.

You are driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?

• Coast into the bend

• Apply your parking brake

• Firmly use your footbrake

• Slow down gently

You are about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?

• The aerial

• The windows

• The bumper

• The boot

What will help you move off on a snowy surface?

• Using the car's lowest gear

• Using a higher gear than normal

• Using high engine revs

• Using parking brake and foot brake together

What should you do when driving in snowy conditions?

• Brake firmly and quickly

• Be ready to steer sharply

• Use sidelights only

• Brake gently and in plenty of time

What is the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

• Improved grip on the road

• Lower fuel consumption

• Shorter stopping distances

• Improved passenger comfort

You are about to go down a hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

• Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

• Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

• Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

• Select a low gear and use the brakes firmly