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What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

Select one answer A Park close to the bumper of another car B Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb C Park with 2 wheels on the kerb D Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

Turning the wheels towards the kerb will allow them to act as a chock, preventing any forward movement of the vehicle. It will also help to leave your car in gear, or select ‘Park’ if you have an automatic.

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What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on briefly while you’re driving?

Select one answer A The ESC system has activated B The ESC system has a fault C The ESC system is running a routine test D The ESC system is switched off

ESC is a computer controlled technology that detects reduced traction and automatically makes corrective adjustments to prevent loss of control. The ESC light comes on briefly to alert the driver that the system has activated and the car is approaching its handling limits. It’s a powerful driver aid but it cannot save a car once its traction limits have been exceeded.

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How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Select one answer A 3 times B 10 times C 5 times D 2 times

Tyre grip is greatly reduced in icy conditions. For this reason, you need to allow up to 10 times the stopping distance you would allow on dry roads.

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What's the main cause of skidding?

Select one answer A The driver B The road C The weather D The vehicle

Skidding is usually caused by driver error. You should always adjust your driving to take account of the road and weather conditions.

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What would suggest you're driving on an icy road?

Select one answer A There's less transmission noise B There's less engine noise C There's less tyre noise D There's less wind noise

Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. When travelling on ice, tyres make virtually no noise and the steering feels light and unresponsive. In icy conditions, be very gentle when braking, accelerating and steering.

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What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

Select one answer A The exhaust emissions B The fuel consumption C The suspension D The tyre grip

If the road surface becomes very hot, it can soften. Tyres are unable to grip a soft surface as well as they can a firm dry one. Take care when cornering and braking.

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In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Select one answer A In strong winds B At night C In the rain D In fog

Extra care should be taken in wet weather. On wet roads, your stopping distance could be double that in dry conditions.

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You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

Select one answer A One car length B 2 car lengths C A two-second time gap D 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches)

One way of checking there's a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front is to use the two-second rule. To check for a two-second time gap, choose a stationary object ahead, such as a bridge or road sign. When the car in front passes the object, say 'Only a fool breaks the two-second rule'. If you reach the object before you finish saying the phrase, you're too close and need to increase the gap.

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What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?

Select one answer A Using a high engine speed B Using the parking brake and footbrake together C Using the car's lowest gear D Using a higher gear than normal

If you attempt to move off in a low gear, there'll be more torque (turning force) at the driven wheels than if you use a higher gear. More torque makes it easier for the tyres to lose grip and so spin the wheels.

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

Select one answer A Improved grip on the road B Shorter stopping distances C Improved passenger comfort D Lower fuel consumption

By driving all 4 wheels, the vehicle has maximum grip on the road. This grip is especially helpful when travelling on slippery or uneven surfaces. However, having four-wheel drive does not replace the skills you need to drive safely.

Safety Margins practice

What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on briefly while you’re driving?

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

What's the main cause of skidding?

What would suggest you're driving on an icy road?

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?

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

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