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Safety margins

Question 1 of 39

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Question 2 of 39

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

Question 3 of 39

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend? - To improve your view of the road

Question 4 of 39

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

Question 5 of 39

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

Question 6 of 39

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

Question 7 of 39

You're following a vehicle on a wet road. You stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left?

Question 8 of 39

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

Question 9 of 39

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?

Question 10 of 39

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

Question 11 of 39

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

Question 12 of 39

What's the main cause of skidding?

Question 13 of 39

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

Question 14 of 39

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

Question 15 of 39

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

Question 16 of 39

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

Question 17 of 39

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

Question 18 of 39

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

Question 19 of 39

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

Question 20 of 39

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump? - Move across to the left-hand side of the road

Question 21 of 39

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

Question 22 of 39

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

Question 23 of 39

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard? - Check your tyre pressures

Question 24 of 39

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

Question 25 of 39

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

Question 26 of 39

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Question 27 of 39

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

Question 28 of 39

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

Question 29 of 39

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

Question 30 of 39

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

Question 31 of 39

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

Question 32 of 39

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

Question 33 of 39

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

Question 34 of 39

What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving? - The ESC system has activated

Question 35 of 39

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

Question 36 of 39

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

Question 37 of 39

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

Question 38 of 39

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

Question 39 of 39

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.