8. ENG: Kierowanie pojazdem w niekorzystnych warunkach atmosferycznych/Vehicle handling

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

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When you’re in a one-way street,
When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off,
When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left,
When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway.

You’re travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

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It will be doubled,
It will be halved,
It will be ten times greater,
It will be no different.

What should you do when you’re overtaking at night?

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Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights,
Sound your horn twice before moving out,
Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards,
Beware of bends in the road ahead.

When may you wait in a box junction?

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When you’re stationary in a queue of traffic,
When approaching a pelican crossing,
When approaching a zebra crossing,
When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right.

Which plate may appear with this road sign?

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A.
B.
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D.

What’s the reason for traffic-calming measures?

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To stop road rage,
To make overtaking easier,
To slow traffic down,
To make parking easier.

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

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Green,
Amber,
Red,
White.

What’s a rumble device designed to do?

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Give directions,
Prevent cattle escaping,
Alert you to low tyre pressure,
Alert you to a hazard.

What should you do if you have to make a journey in a foggy conditions?

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Follow other vehicle’s tail lights closely,
Avoid using dipped headlights,
Leave plenty of time for your journey,
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead.

What must you do when you’re overtaking a car at night?

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Flash your headlights before overtaking,
Select a higher gear,
Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking,
Make sure you don’t dazzle other road users.

You’re travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?

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Sound your horn,
Overtake as soon as you can,
Flash your headlights,
Slow down and stay behind.

What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

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To show a safe distance between vehicles,
To keep the area clear of traffic,
To make you aware of your speed,
To warn you to change direction.

What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road?

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Reserve back to the main road,
Carry out an emergency stop,
Stop at a passing place,
Put on your hazard warning lights.

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer round drain covers while they were cornering?

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To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers,
To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers,
To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points,
To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement.

Why should you test your brakes after this hazard?

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You’ll be on a slippery road,
Your brakes will be wet,
You’ll be going down a long hill,
You’ll have just crossed a long bridge.

Why should you reduce your speed when you’re driving in fog?

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The brakes don’t work as well,
You’ll be dazzled by other headlights,
The engine will take longer to warm up,
It’s more difficult to see what’s ahead.

What will happen to your car when you drive up steep hills?

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The higher gears will pull better,
The steering will feel heavier,
Overtaking will be easier,
The engine will work harder.

You’re driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicles?

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Increase your speed,
Be wary of a sudden gust,
Drive alongside very closely,
Expect normal conditions.

You’re driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?

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In case it changes direction suddenly,
In case its fog lights dazzle you,
In case it stops suddenly,
In case its brake lights dazzle you.

What should you do if you park on the road when it’s foggy?

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Leave parking lights switched on,
Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on,
Leave dipped headlights switched on,
Leave main-beam headlights switched on.

You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you?

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Pull down your sun visor,
Slow down or stop,
Flash your main-beam headlights,
Shade your eyes with your hand.

When may front fog lights be used?

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When visibility is seriously reduced,
When they’re fitted above the bumper,
When they aren’t as bright as the headlights,
When an audible warning device is used.

You’re driving with your front fog lights switched on. What should you do if the fog has cleared?

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Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on,
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good,
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it’s foggy,
Drive with them on instead of your headlights.

Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

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To allow your headlights to work,
To stop draining the baterry,
To stop the engine losing power,
To prevent dazzling drivers behind.

What will happen if you use rear fog lights in a good conditions?

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They’ll make it safer when towing a trailer,
They’ll protect you from larger vehicles,
They’ll dazzle other drivers,
They’ll make following drivers keep back.

Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

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To help prevent damage to the road surface,
To help prevent wear to the tyres,
To help prevent skidding in deep snow,
To help prevent the brakes locking.

How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?

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

Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you’re driving?

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Fuel spillage will occur,
Engine damage may be caused,
You’ll have less steering and braking control,
It will wear tyres out more quickly.

You’re driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?

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Four times the normal distance,
Six times the normal distance,
Eight times the normal distance,
Ten times the normal distance.

Which lights must you use if you’re driving on a well-lit motorway at night?

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Use only your sidelights,
Use your headlights,
Use rear fog lights,
Use front fog lights.

You’re driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?

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Front fog lights,
Main-beam headlights,
Sidelights only,
Dipped headlights.

What will affect your vehicle’s stopping distance?

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The speed limit,
The street lighting,
The time of day,
The condition of the tyres.

When will you feel the effects of engine braking?

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When you only use the parking brake,
When you’re in neutral,
When you change to a lower gear,
When you change to a higher gear.

Which lights should you switch on when daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?

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Headlights and fog lights,
Front fog lights,
Dipped headlights,
Rear fog lights.

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

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To make them more visible when driving at high speed,
To show when they’ve broken down in a dangerous position,
To make them more visible in thick fog,
To warn drivers following closely to drop back.

There’s been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in there conditions?

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Whether you should fit an amber flashing beacon to your car,
Whether you should drive without wearing your seat belt,
Whether you should wear sunglasses to reduce the glare,
Whether your journey is essential.

What should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather?

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The radiator has enough anti-freeze,
You have a warning triangle in the vehicle,
The windows and lights are clean and clear,
You have a mobile phone with you.

You’ve been driving in fog. What must you do now that visibility has improved?

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Switch off your fog lights,
Keep your rear fog lights switched on,
Keep your front fog lights switched on,
Leave your fog lights switched on in case the fog returns.

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

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They may be confused with brake lights,
The bulbs would fail,
Electrical systems could be overloaded,
Direction indicators may not work properly.

What will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral far too long?

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It will use more fuel,
It will cause the engine to overheat,
It will reduce your control,
It will improve tyre wear.

Why is it bad technique to coast when you’re driving downhill?

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The fuel consumption will increase,
The engine will overheat,
The tyres will wear more quickly,
The vehicle will gain speed.

What should you do when dealing with this hazard?

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Switch on your hazard warning lights,
Use a low gear and drive slowly,
Use a high gear to prevent wheelspin,
Switch on your windscreen wipers.

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?

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It will cause the car to skid,
It will make the engine stall,
The engine will run faster,
There won’t be any engine braking.

When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

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All the time you’re driving,
When you’re driving along narrow streets,
When you’re driving in poor visibility,
When you’re parking.

8. ENG: Kierowanie pojazdem w niekorzystnych warunkach atmosferycznych/Vehicle handling

8. ENG: Kierowanie pojazdem w niekorzystnych warunkach atmosferycznych/Vehicle handling

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