Safety and Your Vehicle/Motorcycle

Question 1

You’re carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who’s responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?

Answer 1

You, the driver

Question 2

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

Answer 2

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

Question 3

What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?

Answer 3

Walk or cycle on short journeys

Question 4

What’s most likely to waste fuel?

Answer 4

Under-inflated tyres

Question 5

What will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced?

Answer 5

The steering will vibrate

Question 6

What should you do when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended?

Answer 6

Lock it and remove the key

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Anticipate well ahead

Question 8

On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?

Answer 8

On the exhaust system

Question 9

Which driving technique can help you save fuel?

Answer 9

Missing out some gears

Question 10

What’s the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?

Answer 10

To reduce traffic speed

Question 11

Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?

Answer 11

You’ll have an easier journey

Question 12

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

Answer 12

Have the brakes checked immediately

Question 13

Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you’re driving?

Answer 13

To maintain control of the pedals

Question 14

If you’re involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?

Answer 14

A properly adjusted head restraint

Question 15

What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?

Answer 15

The shock absorbers are worn

Question 16

What makes your tyres illegal?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?

Answer 17

Have the brakes checked as soon as possible

Question 18

What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving?

Answer 18

The tyres

Question 19

What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

Answer 19

Etching the registration number on the windows

Question 20

What should you remove from your car before leaving it unattended?

Answer 20

The vehicle registration document

Question 21

What will reduce fuel consumption?

Answer 21

Driving more slowly

Question 22

You service your own vehicle. How should you dispose of the old engine oil?

Answer 22

Take it to a local-authority site

Question 23

How will you benefit from following the manufacturer’s service schedule for your vehicle?

Answer 23

Your vehicle will remain reliable

Question 24

When should you check the engine oil level?

Answer 24

Before a long journey

Question 25

You're having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?

Answer 25

No, not under any circumstances

Question 26

What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?

Answer 26

Avoid making a lot of short journeys

Question 27

What will help you to keep your car secure?

Answer 27

Registering with a Vehicle Watch scheme

Question 28

What does ecosafe driving achieve?

Answer 28

Improved road safety

Question 29

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

Answer 29

1.6 mm

Question 30

When is fuel consumption at its highest?

Answer 30

When you're accelerating

Question 31

When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?

Answer 31

When they're exempt for medical reasons

Question 32

What's likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

Answer 32

The oil seals will leak

Question 33

You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a five-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn't available?

Answer 33

Using an adult seat belt

Question 34

You're carrying an 11-year-old child on the front seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What seat belt security must be in place?

Answer 34

They must use a suitable child restraint

Question 35

You're stopped at the side of the road. What must you do if you'll be waiting there for some time?

Answer 35

Switch off the engine

Question 36

You want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?

Answer 36

Deactivate the airbag

Question 37

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

Answer 37

Never if you're away from the vehicle

Question 38

How should you drive when you're driving along a road that has road humps?

Answer 38

Maintain a reduced speed throughout

Question 39

What does it mean if the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?

Answer 39

The ESC system has activated

Question 40

How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

Answer 40

The vehicle's stopping distance would increase

Question 41

When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?

Answer 41

Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area

Question 42

What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?

Answer 42

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

Question 43

When should tyre pressures be checked?

Answer 43

When tyres are cold

Question 44

How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

Answer 44

Take it to a local-authority disposal site

Question 45

What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?

Answer 45

Harsh braking and accelerating

Question 46

The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

Answer 46

Distilled water

Question 47

You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?

Answer 47

When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

Question 48

What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

Answer 48

A faulty braking system

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Just above the cell plates

Question 50

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

Answer 50

Use a route planner on the internet

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Your journey will have fewer delays

Question 52

You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

Answer 52

Your original route may be blocked

Question 53

You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?

Answer 53

Allow plenty of time for the trip

Question 54

What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?

Answer 54

Increased fuel consumption

Question 55

What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

Answer 55

Brake-fluid level

Question 56

How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?

Answer 56

About 15%

Question 57

What does it mean if this light comes on while you’re driving?

Answer 57

A fault in the braking system

Question 58

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

Answer 58

1.6 mm

Question 59

How can drivers help the environment?

Answer 59

By accelerating gently

Question 60

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Answer 60

Lock it and remove the key

Question 61

Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?

Answer 61

In front of a property entrance

Question 62

What's the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?

Answer 62

To help you avoid neck injury

Question 63

What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?

Answer 63

Walk or cycle

Question 64

How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

Answer 64

Take all valuables with you

Question 65

How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?

Answer 65

Install a security-coded radio

Question 66

You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?

Answer 66

You, the driver

Question 67

What makes the vehicle in the picture 'environmentally friendly'?

Answer 67

It's powered by electricity

Question 68

Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?

Answer 68

To help the traffic flow

Question 69

When will your vehicle use more fuel?

Answer 69

When its tyres are under-inflated

Question 70

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

Answer 70

Keep engine revs low

Question 71

How will a roof rack affect your car?

Answer 71

Fuel consumption will increase

Question 72

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

Answer 72

The seat belts

Question 73

What’s the safest thing to do if you have to leave valuables in your car?

Answer 73

Lock them out of sight

Question 74

Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

Answer 74

To help protect the environment against pollution

Question 75

Why should you try and park in a secure car park?

Answer 75

It helps deter thieves

Question 76

How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

Answer 76

Leave it in a well-lit area

Question 77

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?

Answer 77

Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

Question 78

How can driving in an ecosafe manner help protect the environment?

Answer 78

By reducing exhaust emissions