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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
When positioning for hazards Roadcraft states that if the road is too narrow you should
Change down a gear
Reduce your speed
Allow more clearance down the near side than the offside
Accelerate and get through the gap as quickly as possible
You should always follow the safe stopping rule — you must always be able to
Take avoiding action in the distance you can see to be clear
Stop safely on your own side of the road
Stop safely taking into how close vehicles are traveling behind you
Stop safety within the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the
road
Alertness is best described as
Judging situations accurately and making safe decisions
Being vigilant and remaining focussed so as to spot potential hazards early and
leave nothing to chance
Making rapid and accurate decisions throughout the task
Using all your senses to build up an accurate mental picture
The system of car control increases your safety in a constantly changing driving environment by
giving you
Time to react to hazards
Good road observation
Improved mental skills
Improved physical skills
When you take information, Roadcraft states that you should use your mirrors
On the approach to the hazard
At appropriate points in the system
Occasionally
As you accelerate to leave the hazard
One of the key points to remember when considering use of the horn is
Use the horn at the approach to all hazards
Only use the horn when it is necessary to warn other road users of your presence
Always use one short horn note
use it as a courtesy signal to increase road safety
Brake Gear overlap can be used in specific circumstances. Which one of the following
correctly completes the for its use
It must always be used as part of a planned approach that is the most appropriate
for the circumstances
When the car would be unstable for a short period of time
When it allows the driver to compensate for unforeseen circumstances, giving time to react
When traveling uphill and turning right
Observations are a key component of anticipation. Careful observation
Prevents you from having an accident
Allows you to stop more readily
Allows you to you to spot hazards and give yourself extra time to think, anticipate
and react
Enables you to accelerate sense
When would you use a headlight flash in daylight
To maintain maximum progress on the motorway
To warn traffic you are about to overtake
To alert other drivers to your presence when you are approaching behind
To allow other vehicles the right of way
Your reaction time is the time between gathering new information about a hazard and
responding to it. Which two elements give you the reaction time
Alertness and response
Type of vehicle & road surface
Training and age
Decision time & response time
When you interpret and act on your observations, what is the correct sequence of the stages of planning
Observe, Act, Anticipate, Prioritise, Decide what to do
Observe, Anticipate, Prioritise, Decide what to do, Act
Anticipate, Observe, Prioritise, Decide what to do, Act
Prioritise, Decide what to do, Anticipate, Observe, Act
When is the greatest risk of tiredness-related accidents
Between the hours of 11.00pm and 6.00am
When is a dip in alertness after the midday meal
Between sunrise and sunset
In the early evening
Fog should only be used when visibility is
Less than 100 feet
Less than 50 metres
Reduced only on motorways
100 metres or less
The brain processes complex information received through the senses
Input — Feedback — Output — Decision making
Feedback — Output — Decision making — Input
Decision making — Input — Feedback — Output
Input — Decision making — Output — Feedback
Roadcraft recommends taking regular breaks
Once every two hours
When you begin to feel drowsy
Don't need any if you use the air conditioning
Twice in your journey
Peripheral vision is the area of eyesight surrounding the central area of sharply defined vision, which assists you to
Sense speed but not position of other road users
Register the movement of other road users
Avoid moving their head in heavy traffic
Register movement but not position in heavy traffic
When stopping behind other vehicles, stopping well short will give you which advantage
You can see into the car in front
You minimise the length of the queue
You have a good view of the road
If the car rolls back you reduce the impact to your vehicle
When driving in town, be alert to the behaviour of which vehicles in particular, which may try to overtake up your nearside, especially if you're driving a large vehicle with limited nearside visibility
Small cars
Cyclists and motorcyclists
Trams
Pedestrians
Under the heading "How does a skid happen?" reference is made to forces acting on the vehicle. These forces are
Braking, Excess Speed & Comering
Braking, Accelerating & Comering
Excess Speed, Comering & Momentum
Momentum, Comering & Braking
Roadcraft states: by carefully choosing your position you can
Move up into the overtaking position
Be in the position for a comer
Be in a zone of relative safety
Reduce the risk of having a collision
What is the ratio of children hit by cars that do not look first
One in four
Two in five
One in two
One in three
Roadcraft states that dangers can come from anywhere but you will generally have less time to react to hazards coming from the
Front
Rear
Offside
Nearside
When stopping behind other vehicles, you should leave yourself enough room to pull out and pass the vehicle in front if necessary. You should be able to see what
Around the offside of the vehicle
The rear tyres
Rear tyres of the vehicle in front and some empty tarmac
The rear tyres and 2 meters of road surface
Under the heading Emergency Braking, which statement is true with regard to ABS
ABS helps braking only
ABS doesn't help braking; it helps steering while braking
ABS and cadence braking can be used together as a technique for effective braking
ABS increases the grip of the tyres
A moving vehicle is most stable when its weight is evenly distributed, its engine is just pulling without increasing road speed and it is travelling
In a straight line
Uphill
Downhill
On a bend
Acceleration sense is the ability to vary vehicle speed in response to changing road or traffic conditions by accurate use of the accelerator
In order to avoid a gear change to slow down
To avoid emergency braking
When driving a vehicle with automatic transmission
So that you use the brakes less or not at all
Correct use of the gears depends on accurately matching the gears to what
Engine
Speedometer
Revolutions counter
Road speed
Roadcraft states that If you are stopping at night, you should consider releasing the foot brake and applying the parking brake
To reduce glare to the driver behind you
To allow the sidelights to be seen
To allow the fog lights to be seen
To make your vehicle easier to see
Changing to a lower gear helps when used for
Going uphill
Improved fuel consumption
High speed overtakes
Travelling at high speeds
The commonest causes of skidding are (only select the one that is listed as one of the causes)
Driving too fast for the circumstances
Too fast for the vehicle
Too fast for the drivers capabilities
Too fast for the speed limit
Complete the following advice relating to implementation of the system of car control as listed in Roadcraft: position yourself so that you can negotiate the hazard(s) safely and smoothly. Take account of the size of your vehicle and
Your speed and approach
Misleading signals
The gear phase
Other road users pedestrians, cyclists and children
Where a road is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass, Roadcraft offers what advice
Consider quadrupling your stopping distance
Consider halving your stopping distance
Consider doubling your stopping distance
Consider adopüng a position more towards the nearside of the road and slowing down
When you comer, your vehicle
Loses stability
Skids
Drifts to tie nearside
Speeds up
Accurate steering requires
Good braking and car control
Good observation, car control and seating position
Good car control, acceleration and grip of the wheel
Good observation, anticipation and planning
The level of danger associated with particular hazards varies with
How close it is to you
How good your observation is
How good your driving plan is
Your ability to react
Drivers who drive fast regardless of the circumstances have a collision risk greater by what factor
10 times greater
20 times greater
Between 10 and 20 times greater
3-5 times greater
In relation to comering and using the limit point, if it is coming closer to you or standing still
You must decelerate or brake
The bend is sharp but you will get round it safely at your current speed
It is safe to accelerate
You can maintain your speed as the limit point will move as you get closer
Braking the balance, stability and cornering ability of vehicles, so you need to plan your braking carefully for a comer or bend. On steep winding descents brake
Firmly on tie straight stretches and firmly on the bends
Firmly on the straight stretches and gently on the bends
Gently on the straight stretches and firmly on the bends
Gently on the straight stretches ease off free bends
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) provides the driver with
The increased grip of the tyres on the road
The ability to avoid under any circumstances
An active safety feature
Skid prevention
Which one of the following statements is correct? In Emergency Response, Roadcraft states inappropriate speed or misuse of exemptions is likely to
Result in negative public perceptions of response driving
Increase your risk of accident
Reduce the effectiveness of its sole purpose
Increase driver stress levels
When positioning your car, the ideal position depends on many things.
A. The most convenient position for your next manoeuvre
B. Safety before anything else and never sacrifice safety for any other advantage
C. Lane discipline
D. The best part of the road to obtain maximum observation
Under the heading 'Decide What To Do' your plan takes into account various factors. Which of the following is NOT included?
A. What you can't see
B. What you might reasonably expect to happen
C. Which hazards represent the greatest risk
D. Which hazards pose no danger
Aquaplaning occurs where a wedge of water builds up between
A. The front tyres and the rear tyres
B. The front tyres and the road surface
C. The rear tyres and the road surface
D. All four tyres
Which of the following is true regarding tyre grip?
A. If more tyre grip is used for braking, the steering response will improve
B. Braking is the dominant force that affects vehicle stability
C. There is only limited tyre grip available so if these forces become too powerful, they break the grip of the tyres on the road
D. Tyre grip remains the same on each wheel when a vehicle is fitted with ABS
Roadcraft advises you to look out for microclimates. Microclimates can cause
A. Small areas of weather
B. Frost and wet patches to linger after they have disappeared elsewhere
C. Areas where water congregates forming pools
D. Areas where cold and damp conditions thrive
Whilst incidents are graded in line with the National Call Handling Standards, who is responsible for assessing the response required and whether the use of legal exemptions is PROPORTIONATE?
A. The call handler
B. The control room supervisor
C. The radio operator
D. Drivers responding to calls
What happens during deceleration?
A. The rear tyres lose grip, the front tyres lose grip
B. The rear tyres lose grip, the front tyres gain grip
C. The rear tyres gain grip, the front tyres gain grip
D. The rear tyres gain grip, the front tyres lose grip
Reapplying the system to leave the roundabout. On leaving the roundabout you should
A. Use your nearside mirror and signal left
B. Use your nearside mirror, signal left and check your blind spot
C. Use your nearside mirror and check your blind spot. Signal left if it could benefit other road users
D. Use your nearside mirror, signal left and position to the left-hand lane
When passing stationary vehicles, Roadcraft advises to keep a certain distance from them, if the situation allows. Which of the following is correct?
A. Leave at least one metre from a door
B. Leave at least two doors' width
C. Leave at least two metres from a door
D. Leave at least enough space for an opening door
Braking moves the weight of the vehicle forward onto the front wheels. This affects
A. The grip of the front tyres; improves acceleration
B. The steering; making it lighter
C. The grip of the rear tyres; on a bend this unbalances the vehicle
D. No effect; increases vehicle control
What is reaction time?
A. Observation time + decision time
B. Decision time + response time
C. Judgement time + action time
D. Observation time + response time
Under the heading 'How does a skid happen?' reference is made to forces acting on the vehicle. These forces are?
A. Braking, Excess Speed and Cornering
B. Braking, Accelerating and Cornering
C. Excess Speed, Cornering and Momentum
D. Momentum, Cornering and Braking
When your vehicle is aquaplaning, the safest solution is?
A. Apply the brakes
B. Remove pressure from the accelerator
C. Steer quickly onto course
D. De-clutch
In relation to crown camber on a left-hand bend, it
A. Increases the effect of your steering
B. Decreases the effect of your steering
C. Acceleration effect is increased
D. Acceleration effect is decreased
You can improve your view into nearside junctions by positioning your
vehicle where?
A. To the nearside
B. To the centre of your lane
C. Towards the centre of the road
D. To the offside of the road
Thinking distance varies according to several factors. Which of the following is one of those factors?
A. The speed of oncoming vehicles
B. Your physical and mental condition
C. The attentiveness of other road users
D. The condition of the vehicle
Roadcraft states that use of emergency response exemptions must be *
A. Safe and relative
B. Authorised
C. Justified
D. Avoided if possible
What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
A. 1 mm
B. 1.6 mm
C. 2.5 mm
D. 4 mm
You're diving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?
A. Slowly and gently
B. Slowly but firmly
D. Rapidly and firmly
You're approaching roadworks on a motorway. What should you do?
A. Speed up to clear the area quickly
B. Always use the hard shoulder
C. Obey all speed limits
D. Stay very close to the vehicle in front
Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists?
A. On dual carriageways
B. At junctions
C. At zebra crossings
D. On one-way streets
The driver must ensure that children under what age wear seat belts or sit in an approved child seat?
A. 8 years
B. 14 years
C. 12 years
D. 13 years
You're driving down a steep hill. Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down or roll in neutral for too long?
A. Fuel consumption will be higher
B. Your vehicle will pick up speed
C. It will damage the engine
D. It will wear tyres out more quickly
You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. What does this mean?
A. You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable
B. There's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane
C. Cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane
D. The lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic
When must you use dipped headlights during the day?
A. All the time
B. On narrow streets
C. In poor visibility
D. When parking
When is it acceptable for a passenger to travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
A. When they're under 14 years old
B. When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
C. When they're sitting in the rear seat
D. When they're exempt for medical reasons
You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
A. An adult passenger
B. The children
C. You, the driver
D. Your friend
What does the term 'blind spot' mean for a driver?
A. An area covered by your right-hand mirror
B. An area not covered by your headlights
C. An area covered by your left-hand mirror
D. An area not covered by your mirrors
What's the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?
A. To make you more comfortable
B. To help you avoid neck injury
C. To help you relax
D. To help you maintain your driving position
Over what distance are you allowed to reverse?
A. No further than is necessary
C. As far as it takes to reverse around a corner
D. The length of a residential street
Which of these is least likely to be affected by side winds?
A. Cyclists
B. Motorcyclists
D. Cars
How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?
A. As a high-speed lane
B. As an overtaking lane
C. As a right-turn lane
D. As an acceleration lane
You must report any health conditions likely to affect your driving. The
report shall be made to?
A. Your insurance company
B. The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency
C. A doctor
D. The police
What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
A. Third party, fire and theft
B. Comprehensive
C. Third party only
D. Personal injury cover
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?
A. It will cause the car to skid
B. It will make the engine stall
C. The engine will run faster
D. There won't be any engine braking
What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do?
A. Brake harder because it's impossible to skid
B. Drive at higher speeds
C. Steer and brake firmly at the same time
D. Pay less attention to the road ahead
How should you signal when going straight ahead at a roundabout?
A. Indicate left before leaving the roundabout
B. Don't indicate at any time
C. Indicate right when approaching the roundabout
D. Indicate left when approaching the roundabout
Brake/gear overlap can be used in specific circumstances. Which one of the following correctly completes the justification for its use?
A. When the car would be unstable for a short period of time
B. It must always be used as part of a planned approach to a hazard
C. When it allows the driver to compensate for unforeseen circumstances, giving time to react
D. When travelling up hill and turning right
The Roadcraft manual states in Chapter 10 "Cornering"
A. Never sacrifice speed for safety
B. Always be prepared to sacrifice your road position for safety
C. Always be prepared to sacrifice safety for your road position.
D. Never sacrifice safety for speed
Roadcraft states that if you decide NOT to use your emergency warning equipment (i.e. silent approach) then you should
A. Turn off your blue lights
B. Use your horn to audibly warn other road users of your presence
C. Take extra care because other road users may be less aware of your vehicles' presence
When approaching an offside junction, if you intend to turn right and oncoming traffic is encroaching onto your side of the road, what should you do?
A. Flash your headlights to get the driver to move over
B. Move back in from the centre line
C. Stop and hold your ground until the other vehicle moves away
D. Sound your horn and flash your headlights
Complete the following advice relating to implementation of the system of car control as listed in Roadcraft: position yourself so that you can negotiate the hazard(s) safely and smoothly. Take account of the size of your vehicle and
A. Your speed and approach
B. Misleading signals
C. The gear phase
D. Other road users including pedestrians, cyclists, and children
When a vehicle is cornering and braking the weight shifts to the
A. Outside of the curve and to the front
B. Outside of the curve and back
C. inside of the curve and front
D. inside of the curve and back
Accurate steering requires
A. Good acceleration, braking and car control
B. Good observation, car control and correct seating position
C. Good car control, acceleration, and grip of the wheel
D. Good observation, anticipation, and planning
Understeer is the tendency of
A. Most four-wheel drive vehicles
B. Most rear wheel drive vehicles
C. Most front wheel drive vehicles
D. Both front and rear wheel drive vehicles
You see a pedestrian carrying a white cane with a red band. What does this tell you?
A. They have limited mobility
B. They're deaf
C. They're blind
D. They're deaf and blind
You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?
A. It connects you to a local garage
B. Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
C. It allows easy location by the emergency services
D. Mobile phones don't work on motorways
What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?
A. Amber
B. White
C. Green
D. Red
At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?
A. Toucan
B. Puffin
C. Pelican
D. Zebra
When should you flash your headlights at other road users?
A. When showing that you're giving way
B. When showing that you're about to turn
C. When telling them that you have right of way
D. When letting them know that you're there
Where should you never overtake a cyclist?
A. Just before you turn left
B. On a left-hand bend
C. On a one-way street
D. On a dual carriageway
At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?
A. Steady red
B. Flashing amber
C. Steady amber
D. Flashing green
All exit roads at a box junction are blocked. You intend to travel straight ahead. When may you enter it?
A. When turning left
B. When going straight ahead
C. When turning right
D. Never due to blocked exit roads
You park at night on a road with a 40-mph speed limit. What should you do?
A. Park facing the traffic Park facing the traffic
B. Park with parking lights on
C. Park with dipped headlights on
D. Park near a streetlight
You're on a motorway and there are red flashing lights above every lane.
What must you do?
A. Pull onto the hard shoulder
B. Slow down and watch for further signals
C. Leave at the next exit
D. Stop and wait
Some junctions controlled by traffic lights have a marked area between two stop lines. What's this for?
A. To allow taxis to position in front of other traffic
B. To allow people with disabilities to cross the road
C. To allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road together
D. To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic
You're driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?
A. Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible
B. Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip
C. Brake gently and repeatedly
D. Drive in a low gear at all times
What's the main cause of skidding?
A. The weather
B. The driver
C. The vehicle
D. The road
You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road.
Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
A. To look for pedestrians about to cross
B. To check for overtaking vehicles
C. To make sure the side road is clear
D. To check for emerging traffic
You're driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which of the following should you do?
A. Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presence
B. Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
C. Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
D. Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can
You're driving at night and are dazzled by vehicle headlights coming towards you. What should you do?
A. Pull down your sun visor
B. Slow down or stop
C. Flash your main-beam headlights
D. Shade your eyes with your hand
When may front fog lights be used?
A. When visibility is seriously reduced
B. When they're fitted above the bumper
C. When they aren't as bright as the headlights
D. When an audible warning device is used
You're driving towards a zebra crossing. A person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross. What should you do?
A. Continue on your way
B. Wave to the person to cross
C. Wave to the person to wait
D. Give way to those waiting to cross
Why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill?
A. The fuel consumption will increase
B. The engine will overheat
C. The tyres will wear more quickly
D. The vehicle will gain speed
