Safety and your vehicle

Question 1

What will reduce fuel consumption?

Answer 1

Driving more slowly

Question 2

What makes your tyres illegal?

Answer 2

If they have any large, deep cuts in the side walls

Question 3

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

Answer 3

The seat belts

Question 4

What can you hope to achieve if you drive smoothly?

Answer 4

Reduction in fuel consumption by 15%

Question 5

What’s most likely to increase fuel consumption?

Answer 5

harsh braking and accelerating

Question 6

What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

Answer 6

1.6mm

Question 7

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. what level should you fill it up to?

Answer 7

Just above the car’s plates

Question 8

When should you’re tyre pressure be checked?

Answer 8

when tyres are cold

Question 9

What may help to deter a thief from your car?

Answer 9

etching the registration number on the windows

Question 10

what will help you to keep your car secure

Answer 10

registering with a Vehicle Watch scheme

Question 11

how can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?

Answer 11

Anticipate well ahead

Question 12

What should you do if you’re anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning lights stay on?

Answer 12

have the brakes checked immediately

Question 13

How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

Answer 13

Your journey will have fewer delays

Question 14

You have an unexpected journey carrying a small child. how should they be positioned in the car if a child restraint isn’t available?

Answer 14

using an adult seatbelt

Question 15

How can drivers help the environment?

Answer 15

Using leaded fuel

Question 16

What’s the legal minimum tread depth for tyres on your trailer or caravan

Answer 16

1.6mm