Technical matters with a bearing on road safety
In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?
What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted driver's seat?
What should a driver do before getting out of the vehicle?
Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?
Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?
What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?
If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?
What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle's tyres?
The vehicle's exterior mirrors are covered by a film of mud and dust. What should the driver do?
What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?
If the oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure, or the warning light comes on, what could the problem be?
In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?
What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission?
How should a child restraint system be fitted in a vehicle?
What is the effect of a worn exhaust?
What does the speed rating of a tyre indicate?
If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?
What is the primary purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol - or diesel - powered motor vehicle?
In general, how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle?
How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
While driving at higher speeds, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?
What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of a vehicle?
What is an effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?
Why should the valve be replaced when having a tubeless tyre fitted?
The parking brake (hand brake) generally works on which wheels?
What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?
What does this light mean?
How do you make sure your vehicle is parked safely?
What should the driver be able to see in the vehicle mirrors when they are properly adjusted?
What is the most common cause of heavy steering?
What safety precaution should a driver take when getting out of their vehicle?
What may happen if the vehicle's engine oil is not changed as required?
If a driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cause?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?
What could a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle?
What does blue smoke coming from the vehicle's exhaust generally mean?
When should a driver use the vehicle side lights?
What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?
What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?
While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?
What should a driver do if a red system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?
What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?
When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?
What does the load index of a tyre indicate?
What should a driver do if the fuel system becomes air-locked?
A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?
During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What should the driver do?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a child wears a child restraint system in a vehicle?
A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?
A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?
What effect can wet weather have on a vehicle's exterior mirrors?
In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?
What does Anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?
What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
Why is it important to ensure that the vehicle headlights are correctly aligned?
When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?
What is a possible effect of over-filling the engine with oil?
On a busy road, how should a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle?
How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?
What does the warning light and/or red zone on a fuel gauge mean?
If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicle's body have been affected by rust, what should they do?
What does this dial provide information on?
What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?
What should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted?
What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?
After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?
When is it recommended to use coolant?
If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?
What does a rev counter provide information on?
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicle's front passenger seat.
What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?
What does this light mean?
When should tyre pressure be checked?
What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision?
When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?
What advice should a driver give to passengers before opening doors?
While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?
What is the purpose of engine oil?
Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?
After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked after a short distance?
What does this light mean?
When must a tractor or works vehicle be fitted with a rear-view mirror?
If the vehicle's oil-pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on, what should a driver do?
When a driver is making a left-hand turn, what mirrors should they particularly concentrate on?
What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?
What may indicate a problem with the vehicle's braking system?
Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?
What effect can a faulty exhaust system have?
What does this light mean?
What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?
What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?
What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?
What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?
What effect would a weak battery have on a vehicle's driving performance?
When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?
What effect does low tyre-pressure have on a vehicle?
Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres be fitted to a vehicle?
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?
If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?
What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?
Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?
In general, how frequently should a vehicle's lights be checked?
What should be considered when reversing out of a parking space?
When a driver operates the indicator switch and hears a more rapid clicking noise than normal, what could this mean?
What type of noise might fast cornering create?
What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?
What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?
When a wiper blade fails to clear the windscreen what should the driver do?
Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?
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