Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
On a narrow mountain road where two vehicles cannot pass, which vehicle must give way?
The vehicle going downhill must stop on its left and let the vehicle going uphill pass first.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 21
Answer A. The vehicle going downhill must stop on its left and let the vehicle going uphill pass first.
What is the safest way to drive down a long, steep ghat road?
Use a low gear and engine braking, braking firmly but briefly. Coasting in neutral or riding the brakes can overheat them until they fail.
Answer D. Use a low gear and engine braking, braking firmly but briefly. Coasting in neutral or riding the brakes can overheat them until they fail.
Why should you never coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch pressed?
Stay in a low gear and let engine braking hold your speed.
Answer A. Stay in a low gear and let engine braking hold your speed.
Going downhill, your brakes smell hot and feel soft. What should you do?
These are signs of brake fade. Never pour water on hot brakes, which can crack them.
Answer C. These are signs of brake fade. Never pour water on hot brakes, which can crack them.
A long bus is coming the other way at a hairpin bend and needs the whole road. What should you do?
Long vehicles need the whole road on hairpins. Wait on your side until they have turned.
Answer B. Long vehicles need the whole road on hairpins. Wait on your side until they have turned.
Your brakes fail on a steep descent. Which of these should you do?
Use hazard lights and horn, pump the brake, change down a gear at a time, apply the handbrake gradually, and use an escape ramp. If needed, rub against the hillside, not towards the valley.
Answer A. Use hazard lights and horn, pump the brake, change down a gear at a time, apply the handbrake gradually, and use an escape ramp. If needed, rub against the hillside, not towards the valley.
You are driving slowly up a ghat road with a queue of vehicles behind you. What should you do?
Let the queue pass at a safe lay-by. Never wave others past on a bend.
Answer B. Let the queue pass at a safe lay-by. Never wave others past on a bend.
Your engine overheats on a climb. What should you NOT do?
Never open a hot radiator cap; scalding coolant can spray out.
Answer B. Never open a hot radiator cap; scalding coolant can spray out.
Where may you stop to take photographs on a ghat road?
Regulation 22 prohibits stopping on or near a bend. Use a lay-by or viewpoint.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 22
Answer B. Regulation 22 prohibits stopping on or near a bend. Use a lay-by or viewpoint.
On a road with snow or ice, how should you drive?
Drive smoothly, use snow chains where advised, and beware of ice on shaded bends in the morning.
Answer B. Drive smoothly, use snow chains where advised, and beware of ice on shaded bends in the morning.
What does this sign warn you about, and what should you do?
Watch for fallen rocks, especially after rain, and never stop beside unstable slopes.
Answer A. Watch for fallen rocks, especially after rain, and never stop beside unstable slopes.