Vehicle Handling

45 total questions from the Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit app

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

there will not be any engine braking

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

dipped headlights

  1. What should you do when you're driving along a road that has a series of road humps?

stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road

  1. What's the reason for traffic-calming measures?

to slow traffic down

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

you'll have less steering and braking control

  1. Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

to help prevent skidding in deep snow

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

they may be confused with brake lights

  1. What should you do when dealing with this hazard?

use a low gear and drive slowly

  1. Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

to make them more visible in thick fog

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

it will be doubled

  1. 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?

slow down and stay behind

  1. What will affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

the condition of the tyres

  1. You've been driving in fog. What must you do when the visibility improves?

switch of your fog lights

  1. What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

to make you aware of your speed

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

red

  1. When may you wait in a box junction?

when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

  1. When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

when you're in a one-way street

  1. When will you feel the effects of engine braking?

when you change to a lower gear

  1. How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?

by changing to a lower gear

  1. When may front fog lights be used?

when visibility is seriously reduced

  1. What should you do if you park on the road when it's foggy?

leave parking lights switched on

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

the windows and lights are clean and clear

  1. Why should you reduce your speed when you're driving or riding in fog?

it's more difficult to see what's ahead

  1. What's a rumble device designed to do?

alert you to a hazard

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

slow down or stop

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

switch them off as long as visibility remains good

  1. Why is it a bad technique to coast when you're driving downhill?

the vehicle will gain speed more quickly

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

in case it stops suddenly

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

use your headlights

  1. What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

beware of bends in the road ahead

  1. The road is wet. Why should a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

to prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

  1. Which plate may appear with this road sign?

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

they'll dazzle other drivers

  1. There's been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?

whether your journey is essential

  1. When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

when you're driving in poor visibility

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

be wary of a sudden gust

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

stop at a passing place

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

to prevent dazzling drivers behind

  1. Why should you test your brakes after this hazard?

your brakes will be wet

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

leave plenty of time for your journey

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

it will reduce your control

  1. What will happen to your car when you drive up a steep hill?

the engine will work harder

  1. What must you do when you're overtaking a car at night?

make sure you do not dazzle other road users

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

ten times the normal distance

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

dipped headlights