Vihecle Handling Flashcards
What will happen if you hold clutch down or stay in neutral too long?
You’ll lose control
What should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather?
The windows and lights are clean and clear
Which lights should you switch on when daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?
Dipped Headlights
What will affect your vehicles stopping distance?
- Weather
- The conditions of the tyres
Why would it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral for too long period of time while your driving?
You’ll have less steering and braking control
Why would you fit chains to your wheels?
To prevent skidding in deep snow
What will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions?
They’ll dazzle others drivers
When may front fog lights be used?
When visibility is seriously reduced
When driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you?
Slow down or stop
Why is it a bad technique to coast when you’re driving downhill?
The vehicle will gain speed more quickly
When driving in fog, why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?
In case it’s tops suddenly
When driving on the mototway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high sided vehicle?
Be wary of sudden gust
The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?
To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers
What should you do as you’re overtaking at night?
Beware of bends in the road ahead
Which is vehicle is likely to be affected by side winds?
Cars
Yore about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a lower gear and use the brakes firmly
You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum authorised mass of any trailer that you can tow?
3500 kg
You’re planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?
A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar
What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time?
Take professional training
How will heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicles handling?
It will reduce stability
What must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?
Fit a secondary coupling device
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum nose weight for you vehicles tow hitch?
In the vehicle handbook
When would you increase the pressure of your tire so that it’s above the normal value?
When carrying a heavy load
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed?
No, never
