Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
In thick fog, which lights should you use?
High beam reflects off fog. Use dipped headlights, and fog lamps only while fog seriously reduces visibility, always together with dipped headlights.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 31
Answer C. High beam reflects off fog. Use dipped headlights, and fog lamps only while fog seriously reduces visibility, always together with dipped headlights.
An oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you at night. What should you do?
Slow down and look towards the left edge of the road, not into the lights, until your eyes recover. Dip your own high beam for oncoming traffic.
Answer D. Slow down and look towards the left edge of the road, not into the lights, until your eyes recover. Dip your own high beam for oncoming traffic.
An underpass ahead is flooded and you cannot see the road surface. What should you do?
Water depth is very hard to judge. As little as 15 cm of water can start to float a small car. Never drive into a flooded underpass when you cannot see the road.
Answer A. Water depth is very hard to judge. As little as 15 cm of water can start to float a small car. Never drive into a flooded underpass when you cannot see the road.
Why should you not use high beam in fog?
Use dipped headlights, and fog lamps when visibility is seriously reduced.
Answer C. Use dipped headlights, and fog lamps when visibility is seriously reduced.
When is the road usually most slippery during the monsoon?
The first rain mixes with oil, rubber and dust on the road surface, making it very slippery.
Answer B. The first rain mixes with oil, rubber and dust on the road surface, making it very slippery.
On a wet road your steering suddenly feels light. What should you do?
Your tyres may be riding on water (aquaplaning). Ease off and keep straight until the tyres grip again.
Answer C. Your tyres may be riding on water (aquaplaning). Ease off and keep straight until the tyres grip again.
Driving in fog, is it a good idea to follow closely behind the tail lights of the car ahead?
Following tail lights gives a false sense of security. Regulation 17(3) requires a bigger gap in bad weather.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 17(3)
Answer D. Following tail lights gives a false sense of security. Regulation 17(3) requires a bigger gap in bad weather.
Should you drive along with your hazard lights flashing in fog?
Hazard lights flashing while moving hide your turn signals.
Answer A. Hazard lights flashing while moving hide your turn signals.
What must you do before entering a tunnel?
Regulation 20 requires dipped headlights before entering a tunnel. Do not overtake, U-turn or reverse inside.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 20
Answer B. Regulation 20 requires dipped headlights before entering a tunnel. Do not overtake, U-turn or reverse inside.
When should fog lamps be switched off?
Fog lamps left on in clear weather dazzle other drivers. Use them only when visibility is seriously reduced.
Answer C. Fog lamps left on in clear weather dazzle other drivers. Use them only when visibility is seriously reduced.
What does this sign warn you about?
Slow down, avoid harsh braking and steering, and leave a bigger gap.
IRC:67
Answer C. Slow down, avoid harsh braking and steering, and leave a bigger gap.
It has just started raining after a long dry spell. How should you drive?
The first rain mixes with oil and dust and makes the road very slippery.
Answer A. The first rain mixes with oil and dust and makes the road very slippery.
You are driving into thick fog like this. What should you do?
Drive slowly enough to stop within your sight distance, use dipped lights (and fog lamps), and keep a long gap.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 16(2) and 31
Answer B. Drive slowly enough to stop within your sight distance, use dipped lights (and fog lamps), and keep a long gap.
What should you do?
You cannot judge the depth. As little as 15 cm of water can start to float a small car.
Answer C. You cannot judge the depth. As little as 15 cm of water can start to float a small car.