1. Safety margins

How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

How can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake?

By changing to a lower gear

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Ten times

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

In the rain

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

Loose

What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?

Reduction in control

What lights should you use when you're driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?

Dipped headlights

What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions?

Passing pedal cyclists

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

Allow more time

What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

What should you do when you're driving in snowy conditions?

Brake gently in plenty of time

What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Pass widely

What should you do when you're using a contraflow system?

Choose an appropriate lane in good time

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

The tyre grip

What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?

Using a higher gear than normal

What would suggest you're driving on an icy road?

There's less tyre noise

What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Improved grip on the road

What's the main cause of skidding?

The driver

Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?

On an open stretch of road

Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend?

To improve your view of the road

You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?

The windows

You're driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

Rapidly and firmly

You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?

Test your brakes

You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

The steering will feel very light

You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

Check your mirror and slow down

You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?

Slow down gently

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

A two-second time gap

You're driving on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

You're following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

You've just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes