Safety & Your Vehicle 1
Safety & Your Vehicle Theory Test (1)
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What’s most likely to waste fuel?
Wasting fuel costs you money and also causes unnecessary pollution. Ensuring your tyres are correctly inflated, avoiding carrying unnecessary weight and removing a roof rack that’s not in use will all help to reduce your fuel consumption.
You’re making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. How should you plan for the journey?
Always allow plenty of time for your journey in case of unforeseen problems. Anything can happen; for example, punctures, breakdowns, road closures, diversions and delays. You’ll feel less stressed and less inclined to take risks if you aren’t ‘pushed for time.
What will improve fuel consumption?
Harsh braking, frequent gear changes and harsh acceleration increase fuel consumption. An engine uses less fuel when travelling at a constant low speed. You need to look well ahead so you’re able to anticipate hazards early. Easing off the accelerator and timing your approach at junctions, for example, can reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicle.
Which of these will help you to keep your car secure?
The vehicle watch scheme helps to reduce the risk of your car being stolen. By displaying high-visibility vehicle watch stickers in your car, you’re inviting the police to stop your vehicle if it’s seen in use between midnight and 5 am.
What can driving smoothly achieve?
By driving smoothly, you’ll not only save about 15% of your fuel but will also reduce the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle and the level of pollution it produces. You’re also likely to feel more relaxed and have a more pleasant journey.
You’re carrying an 11-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What must you make sure of?
As the driver, it’s your responsibility to make sure that children are secure and safe in your vehicle. Make yourself familiar with the rules. In a few very exceptional cases when a child restraint isn’t available, an adult seat belt must be used.
How can driving in an ecosafe manner help protect the environment?
Ecosafe driving is all about becoming a more environmentally friendly driver. This will make your journeys more comfortable, as well as considerably reducing your fuel bills and reducing emissions that can damage the environment.
You’re leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?
When you leave your vehicle parked on a road, switch off the engine and secure the vehicle. Make sure no valuables are visible, shut all the windows, lock the vehicle, and set the alarm the vehicle has one.
When mustn’t you sound your vehicle’s horn?
Every effort must be made to prevent excessive noise, especially in built-up areas at night. Don’t rev your engine or sound the horn unnecessarily. It’s illegal to sound your horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am, except when another road user poses a danger.
You’re parked at the side of the road. You’ll be waiting some time for a passenger. What should you do?
If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for some time, switch off the engine. We should all try to reduce global warming and pollution.
What makes the vehicle in the picture ‘environmentally friendly’?
Trams are powered by electricity and therefore don’t emit exhaust fumes. They ease traffic congestion by offering drivers an alternative to using their car, particularly in busy cities and towns.
On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
Although carbon dioxide is still produced, a catalytic converter fitted to the exhaust system reduces the toxic and polluting gases by up to 90%.
What should you do when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended?
An unlocked car is an open invitation to thieves. Leaving the keys in the ignition not only makes your car easy to steal but could also invalidate your insurance.
You’re having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. You can see there’s space on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing. Can you park there?
It’s an offence to park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing. You’ll be causing an obstruction by obscuring the view of both pedestrians and drivers.
What’s the purpose of a catalytic converter?
Catalytic converters reduce a large percentage of harmful exhaust emissions. They work more efficiently when the engine has reached its normal working temperature.
How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?
By looking well ahead and recognizing hazards in good time, you can avoid late and heavy braking. Watch the traffic flow and look well ahead for potential hazards so you can control your speed in good time. Avoid over-revving the engine and accelerating harshly, as this increases wear to the engine and uses more fuel.
What can rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to?
Using the controls smoothly can reduce fuel consumption by about 15%, as well as reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. Plan ahead and anticipate changes of speed well in advance. This will reduce the need to accelerate rapidly or brake sharply.
What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?
Always switch off the engine, remove the key and lock your car, even if you’re only leaving it for a few minutes.
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
Consult the vehicle handbook or a garage before driving the vehicle any further. Only drive to a garage if it’s safe to do so. If you aren’t sure, get expert help.
Why do MOT tests include a strict exhaust emission test?
Emission tests are carried out to make sure your vehicle’s engine is operating efficiently. This ensures the pollution produced by the engine is kept to a minimum. If your vehicle isn’t serviced regularly, it may fail the annual MOT test.
What does the law require you to keep in good condition?
Unless exempt, you and your passengers must wear a seat belt (or suitable child restraint). The seat belts in your car must be in good condition and working properly; they’ll be checked during its MOT test.
You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?
Too much oil in the engine will create excess pressure and could damage engine seals and cause oil leaks. Any excess oil should be drained off.
Which of the following shouldn’t be kept in your vehicle?
Never leave the vehicle registration document inside your car. This document would help a thief to dispose of your car more easily.
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
Batteries contain acid, which is hazardous, and they must be disposed of safely. This means taking them to an appropriate disposal site.
Which driving technique can help you save fuel?
Missing out intermediate gears, when appropriate, helps to reduce the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating
What’s badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated?
Your tyres are your only contact with the road. To prevent problems with braking and steering, keep your tyres free from defects; they must have sufficient tread depth and be correctly inflated. Correct tyre pressures help reduce the risk of skidding and provide a safer and more comfortable drive or ride.
Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?
Don’t park your vehicle where it may obstruct access to a business or property. Think carefully before you slow down and stop. Look at road markings and signs to ensure that you aren’t parking illegally.
How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
Having your vehicle broken into or stolen can be very distressing and inconvenient. Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended in poorly-lit areas.
What will be the result of having your vehicle properly serviced?
All vehicles need to be serviced to keep working efficiently. An efficient engine uses less fuel and produces fewer harmful emissions than an engine that’s running inefficiently. Keeping the vehicle serviced to the manufacturer’s schedule should also make it more reliable and reduce the chance of it breaking down.
How will a roof rack affect your car’s performance?
A roof rack increases your car’s wind resistance. This will cause an increase in fuel consumption, so you should remove it when it isn’t being used. An aerodynamically designed roof rack or box will help reduce wind resistance to a minimum, but the rack or box should still be removed when it isn’t in use.
What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
Car tyres must have sufficient depth of tread to give them a good grip on the road surface. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm. This depth should be across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.
You enter a road where there are road humps. What should you do?
The humps are there to reduce the speed of the traffic. Don’t accelerate harshly between them, as you’ll then have to brake sharply to negotiate the next hump. Harsh braking and acceleration uses more fuel, as well as causing wear and tear to your vehicle.
How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
When leaving your car, take all valuables with you if you can. Otherwise, lock them out of sight.
What’s the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
Traffic-calming measures help to keep vehicle speeds low in congested areas where there are pedestrians and children. A pedestrian is much more likely to survive a collision with a vehicle travelling at 20 mph than they are with a vehicle travelling at 40 mph.
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
Uneven wear on your tyres can be caused by the condition of your vehicle. Having the vehicle serviced regularly will ensure that the brakes, steering, suspension and wheel alignment are maintained in good order.
It can be helpful to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
It can be frustrating and worrying to find your planned route is blocked by roadworks or diversions. If you’ve planned an alternative, you’ll feel less stressed and more able to concentrate fully on your driving or riding. If your original route is mostly on motorways, it’s a good idea to plan an alternative using non-motorway roads. Always carry a map with you just in case you need to refer to it.
You’re testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?
If you find that your vehicle bounces as you drive around a corner or bend in the road, the shock absorbers might be worn. Press down on the front wing and, if the vehicle continues to bounce, take it to be checked by a qualified mechanic.
It’s essential that Tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
Check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. This will give you a more accurate reading. The heat generated on a long journey will raise the pressure inside the tyre.
You’re carrying a five-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. A correct child restraint isn’t available. How should you seat them?
Usually, a correct child restraint must be used. In cases where one isn’t available, an adult seat belt must be used instead. In a collision, unrestrained objects and people can cause serious injury or even death.
When is it acceptable for a passenger to travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
If you have adult passengers, it’s their responsibility to wear a seat belt, but you should still remind them to use one as they get in the car. It’s your responsibility to make sure that all children in your car are secured with an appropriate restraint. Exemptions are allowed for those with a medical exemption certificate.
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