Safety and your vehicle
You're carrying an 11-year-old child on the front seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What seat belt security must be in place?
You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?
You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?
What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?
How will you benefit from following the manufacturer's service schedule for your vehicle?
The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?
What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?
Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?
How will a roof rack affect your car?
How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?
What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?
You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a five-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn't available?
You're stopped at the side of the road. What must you do if you'll be waiting there for some time?
What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?
Which driving technique can help you save fuel?
How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?
On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
When is fuel consumption at its highest?
You want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?
You service your own vehicle. How should you dispose of the old engine oil?
What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?
What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?
Why should you try and park in a secure car park?
You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?
If you're involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
How can you avoid wasting fuel?
You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
You're having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?
You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?
What’s the safest thing to do if you have to leave valuables in your car?
You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?
What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?
What should you do when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended?
Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving?
What should you remove from your car before leaving it unattended?
How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?
What makes your tyres illegal?
How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
What's the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?
What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?
How can drivers help the environment?
What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?
What's most likely to waste fuel?
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn't moving?
Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?
When will your vehicle use more fuel?
What's likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?
How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?
Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?
What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?
What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?
What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?
What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?
When should you check the engine oil level?
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
What will help you to keep your car secure?
When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?
You're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who's responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?
What's the legal minimum tread depth for tyres on your trailer or caravan?
When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?
How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?
When should tyre pressures be checked?
What will reduce fuel consumption?
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