Vehicle Handling

Question 1

Factors that affect handling are

Answer 1

• Weather and light conditions
• Control and speed
• Road surfaces

Question 2

On wet roads watch out of cyclists

Answer 2

May swerve slippy drain covers

Question 3

Fords may be flooded in winter

Answer 3

Use the gauge to decide if it is too deep to cross
Use a low gear and drive slowly through
Test brakes afterwards to see if they are still effective.

Question 4

Only use fog lights when necessary as they

Answer 4

• May dazzle drivers
• Could obscure your break lights
• Could be mistaken for break lights

Question 5

Reflective studs help in fog

Answer 5

• Red studs mark the left hand edge of the duel carriage way
• Amber studs mark the central reservation

Question 6

If in deep snow consider

Answer 6

Checking breaks and lights
Cleaning windows
Fitting snow chains