4. ENG: Podstawowe zasady bezpiecznej jazdy/Safety margins

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

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Two times,
Three times,
Five times,
Ten times.

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

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Using the brakes,
Moving off on a hill,
Turning into a narrow road,
Passing pedal cyclists.

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

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To improve your view of the road,
To overcome the effect of the road’s slope,
To let faster traffic from behind overtake,
To be positioned safely if you skid.

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

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Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time.
Go slowly while gently applying the brakes,
Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles,
Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry.

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

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The suspension,
The exhaust emissions,
The fuel consumption,
The tyre grip.

Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?

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On a narrow country lane,
On an open stretch of road,
On a busy stretch of road,
On a long, straight road.

You’re following a vehicle at a safe distance 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?

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Flash your headlights as a warning,
Try to overtake safely as soon as you can,
Drop back to regain a safe distance,
Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on.

What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

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Pass closely,
Pass very slowly,
Pass widely,
Pass immediately.

You’re driving on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

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Increase your distance from the vehicle in front,
Brake sharply,
Switch on your hazard warning lights,
Move onto the hard shoulder and stop.

You’re following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

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Keep close to the vehicle in front,
Use your main beam instead of dipped headlights,
Keep up with the faster vehicles,
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

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

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Choose an appropriate lane in good time,
Switch lanes to make progress,
Increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly,
Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues.

How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road?

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Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible,
Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip,
Brake gently and repeatedly,
Drive in a low gear at all times.

What’s the main cause of skidding?

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The weather,
The driver,
The vehicle,
The road.

You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you as you approach a sharp bend?

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Coast into the bend,
Apply your handbrake,
Firmly use your footbrake,
Slow down gently.

You’re about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?

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The aerial,
The windows,
The bumper,
The boot.

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

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Using the car’s lowest gear,
Using a higher gear than normal,
Using a high engine speed,
Using the parking brake and footbrake together.

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

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Brake firmly and quickly,
Be ready to steer sharply,
Use sidelights only,
Brake gently in plenty of time.

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

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Improved grip on the road,
Lower fuel consumption,
Shorter stopping distances,
Improved passenger comfort.

You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

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Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully,
Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly,
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully,
Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes.

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

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Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb,
Park close to the bumper of another car,
Park with two wheels on the kerb,
Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb.

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

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Move across to the left-hand side of the road,
Wait for any pedestrians to cross,
Check your mirror and slow down,
Stop and check both pavements.

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

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Dry,
Loose,
Firm,
Smooth.

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

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Slowly and gently,
Slowly but firmly,
Rapidly and gently,
Rapidly and firmly.

You’re driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?

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Check your tyre pressures,
Switch on your hazard warning lights,
Accelerate briskly,
Test your brakes.

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

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There’s less wind noise,
There’s less tyre noise,
There’s less transmission noise,
There’s less engine noise.

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

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The engine will stall,
The steering will feel very heavy,
The engine noise will increase,
The steering will feel very light.

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

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In the rain,
In fog,
At night,
In strong winds.

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

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A two-second time gap,
One car length,
Two metres,
Two car lengths.

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

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By changing to a lower gear,
By selecting reverse gear,
By changing to a higher gear,
By selecting neutral gear.

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

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Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding,
Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly,
Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped,
Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance.

What lights should you use when you’re driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?

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Hazard warning lights,
Dipped headlights,
Rear fog lights,
Sidelights.

What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?

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Improvement in control,
Easier steering,
Reduction in control,
Increased fuel consumption.

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

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Wear a hi-visibility jacket,
Have a caffeinated drink,
Allow more time,
Reduce your tyre pressures.

4. ENG: Podstawowe zasady bezpiecznej jazdy/Safety margins

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