Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You brake hard in an emergency and the ABS brake pedal starts to vibrate. What should you do?
Vibration means ABS is working. Keep pressing hard; because the wheels do not lock, you can still steer.
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Answer B. Vibration means ABS is working. Keep pressing hard; because the wheels do not lock, you can still steer.
The back of your car starts to slide to the right. What should you do?
Take the force away and steer in the direction the back is sliding, with small, smooth movements.
Answer C. Take the force away and steer in the direction the back is sliding, with small, smooth movements.
A front tyre bursts while you are driving at speed. What should you do?
Grip firmly, do not brake hard, ease off and keep the vehicle straight while it slows, then pull over.
Answer C. Grip firmly, do not brake hard, ease off and keep the vehicle straight while it slows, then pull over.
Driving through standing water, your steering suddenly feels very light. What is happening and what should you do?
Water has lifted the tyres off the road. Do not brake or steer; ease off until the tyres grip again.
Answer D. Water has lifted the tyres off the road. Do not brake or steer; ease off until the tyres grip again.
When another vehicle is following you, Regulation 17(2) says you must not:
Do not brake suddenly without a compelling reason when someone is following you.
Driving Regulations, reg. 17(2)
Answer D. Do not brake suddenly without a compelling reason when someone is following you.
On a motorcycle, when should you do most of your braking for a bend?
Brake while upright and before the bend. Braking hard while leaning can make the tyres lose grip.
Answer D. Brake while upright and before the bend. Braking hard while leaning can make the tyres lose grip.
When is a road often most slippery?
The first rain lifts oil, rubber and dust to the surface, making the road very slippery. Slow down and leave a bigger gap.
Answer C. The first rain lifts oil, rubber and dust to the surface, making the road very slippery. Slow down and leave a bigger gap.