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WorksheetsDriver Theory Topic 3 Safety & Your Vehicle
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What's badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated?
Indicating
Parking
Changing gear
Braking
When mustn't you sound your vehicle's horn?
Between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road
Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area
At any time in a built-up area
Between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
What makes the vehicle in the picture 'environmentally friendly'?
It's powered by electricity
It's powered by unleaded petrol
It's powered by diesel
It's powered by gravity
Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?
To help the traffic flow
To allow lorries to load more freely
To raise the speed limits
To provide better parking
What's the purpose of road humps and narrowings?
To reduce traffic speed
To allow pedestrians to cross
To increase traffic speed
To separate lanes of traffic
What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?
To reduce the risk of fire
To reduce harmful exhaust gases
To reduce engine wear
To reduce fuel consumption
It's essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
After any lengthy journey
When tyres are cold
After travelling at high speed
When tyres are hot
When will your vehicle use more fuel?
When its tyres are of different makes
When its tyres are over-inflated
When its tyres are under-inflated
When its tyres are new
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
Bury it in your garden
Put it in the dustbin
Take it to a local-authority site
Leave it on waste land
What's most likely to cause high fuel consumption?
Poor steering control
Staying in high gears
Harsh braking and accelerating
Accelerating around bends
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
Engine coolant
Battery acid
Engine oil
Distilled water
You're parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?
Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
Where you're facing oncoming traffic
Where you're near a bus stop
Where there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
Drive faster than normal
Keep engine revs low
Only use it for short journeys
Don't service it
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
A faulty exhaust system
A faulty braking system
A faulty electrical system
A faulty gearbox
You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to?
Just below the cell plates
The top of the battery
Just above the cell plates
Halfway up the battery
Before starting a journey, it's wise to plan your route. How can you do this?
Look at a map
Contact your local garage
Check your vehicle registration document
Look in your vehicle handbook
Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?
You'll have a more stressful journey
You'll have an easier journey
It will cause more traffic congestion
Your journey time will be longer
You avoid busy times when travelling. How will this affect your journey?
You're more likely to be held up
Your journey time will be longer
You're less likely to be delayed
You'll travel a much shorter distance
It can be helpful to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
You may get held up by a tractor
Your original route may be blocked
You may find you have to pay a congestion charge
Your maps may have different scales
You're making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. How should you plan for the journey?
Plan to travel at busy times
Allow plenty of time for the trip
Avoid roads with the national speed limit
Prevent other drivers from overtaking
What can rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to?
Reduced pollution
Reduced exhaust emissions
Increased road safety
Increased fuel consumption
Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause you to crash?
Brake fluid level
Radiator coolant level
Battery water level
Anti-freeze level
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
Faults in the exhaust system
Faults in the suspension
Faults in the engine
Faults in the gearbox
What's the main cause of brake fade?
Oil on the brakes
Air in the brake fluid
The brakes overheating
The brakes out of adjustment
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
Check that the handbrake is released
Check the footbrake free play
Have the brakes checked immediately
Check the brake-fluid level
What does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?
A rear light has failed
A fault in the braking system
The engine oil is low
Your seat belt isn't fastened
It's important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving. Why is this?
To enable you to adjust your seat
To enable you to walk for assistance if you break down
To prevent wear on the pedals
To maintain control of the pedals
What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
A collapsible steering wheel
Anti-lock brakes
An air-sprung seat
A properly adjusted head restraint
How will a roof rack affect your car's performance?
Fuel consumption will increase
The car will accelerate faster
The engine will use more oil
There will be less wind noise
Which of these makes your tyres illegal?
They're of different makes
They have a large, deep cut in the side wall
They were bought second-hand
They have different tread patterns
