This quiz is on: Safety margins

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Questions on Safety margins

You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do?

What requires extra care when you’re driving or riding in windy conditions?

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

In which conditions are your anti-lock brakes most unlikely to prevent skidding?

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

What should you do when you’re driving in snowy conditions?

You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

You’ve just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

What’s the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph?

What should you do when you’re using a contraflow system?

You’re following a vehicle on a wet road. You stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you’ve left?

Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend?

When will anti-lock brakes take effect?

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

Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50 mph?

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

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

You’re driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?