Driving Theory Session 3 cut and paste answers

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Driving TheorySession 3cut and paste answers

• Safety Margins

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Freezing conditions will affect the distance it
takes you to come to a stop. You should expect
stopping distances to increase by up to
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D) ten times
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In very hot weather the road surface can get
soft. Which TWO of the following will be affected
most?
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 B) The grip of the tyres  C) The braking
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Where are you most likely to be affected by a
sidewind?
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B) On an open stretch of road
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When approaching a right-hand bend you should
keep well to the left. Why is this?
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 A) To improve your view of the road
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You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock
brakes. You need to stop in an emergency. You
should apply the footbrake
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 D) rapidly and firmly
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Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of a skid
occurring particularly when
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C) braking in an emergency
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Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but they may
not always prevent skidding. This is most likely
to happen when driving
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 B) on surface water  C) on loose road surfaces
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Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking.
This means the tyres are less likely to
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 B) skid
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Anti-lock brakes are most effective when you
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 C) brake rapidly and firmly until you have
slowed down
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Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes
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 B) can be steered while you are braking
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Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively if
the road surface is
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 B) loose  C) wet
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Anti-lock brakes are of most use when you are
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 C) braking excessively
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When driving in fog, which of the following are
correct?
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 A) Use dipped headlights  C) Allow more time
for your journey  E) Slow down
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You are on a fast, open road in good conditions.
For safety, the distance between you and the
vehicle in front should be
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 A) a two-second time gap
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What is the most common cause of skidding?
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 B) Driver error
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You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering
suddenly becomes very light. You should
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 D) ease off the accelerator
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You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid
wheelspin
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 A) Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as
possible
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You are trying to move off on snow. You should
use
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 B) the highest gear you can
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When driving in falling snow you should
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 D) brake gently in plenty of time
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Coasting the vehicle
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 C) reduces the drivers control