WorksheetsTopic 4 Safety Margins
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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)
You're on a good, dry road surface. Your brakes and tyres are good. What's the typical overall stopping distance at 40 mph?
96 metres (315 feet)
53 metres (175 feet)
36 metres (118 feet)
23 metres (75 feet)
What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds?
Pass closely
Pass immediately
Pass very slowly
Pass wide
