Car Question List - Technical matters with a bearing on road safety


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1 The parking brake (hand brake) generally works on which wheels?

2 What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission?

3 What type of noise might fast cornering create?

4 Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

5 What may indicate a problem with the vehicle's braking system?

6 What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted driver's seat?

7 If a driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cause?

8 If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?

9 When must a tractor or works vehicle be fitted with a rear-view mirror?

10 Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

11 What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?

12 What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?

13 When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

14 During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What should the driver do?

15 What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

16 What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?

17 When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?

18 What does this light mean? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does this light mean?
19 What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?

20 If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

21 When a wiper blade fails to clear the windscreen what should the driver do?

22 How should a child restraint system be fitted in a vehicle?

23 When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?

24 On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

25 What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision?

26 What does the load index of a tyre indicate?

27 What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle's tyres?

28 In general, how frequently should a vehicle's lights be checked?

29 Why is it important to ensure that the vehicle headlights are correctly aligned?

30 Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

31 If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicle's body have been affected by rust, what should they do?

32 A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

33 What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?

34 How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?

35 A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

36 After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

37 Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

38 What does this light mean? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does this light mean?
39 In general, how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle?

40 What should a driver do if a red system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?

41 In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?

42 What does this light mean? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does this light mean?
43 What does this light mean? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does this light mean?
44 What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

45 Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?

46 Who is responsible for ensuring that a child wears a child restraint system in a vehicle?

47 What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?

48 Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

49 Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

50 What is the most common cause of heavy steering?

51 With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?

52 While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?

53 What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?

54 Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicle's front passenger seat.

55 What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

56 What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

57 When should tyre pressure be checked?

58 What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?

59 Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

60 While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?

61 A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

62 What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of a vehicle?

63 If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

64 What should a driver do before getting out of the vehicle?

65 What does a rev counter provide information on? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does a rev counter provide information on?
66 What effect can wet weather have on a vehicle's exterior mirrors?

67 What should be considered when reversing out of a parking space?

68 What effect can a faulty exhaust system have?

69 What does this dial provide information on? Technical matters with a bearing on road safety - What does this dial provide information on?
70 What does blue smoke coming from the vehicle's exhaust generally mean?

71 When a driver is making a left-hand turn, what mirrors should they particularly concentrate on?

72 What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?

73 What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

74 How do you make sure your vehicle is parked safely?

75 What should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted?

76 What safety precaution should a driver take when getting out of their vehicle?

77 On a busy road, how should a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle?

78 The vehicle's exterior mirrors are covered by a film of mud and dust. What should the driver do?

79 How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?

80 What advice should a driver give to passengers before opening doors?

81 What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

82 What could a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle?

83 What is the effect of a worn exhaust?

84 What is a possible effect of over-filling the engine with oil?

85 When should a driver use the vehicle side lights?

86 What should the driver be able to see in the vehicle mirrors when they are properly adjusted?

87 In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?

88 What does Anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

89 What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

90 If the vehicle's oil-pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on, what should a driver do?

91 Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres be fitted to a vehicle?

92 What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?

93 What is an effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?

94 Why should the valve be replaced when having a tubeless tyre fitted?

95 When is it recommended to use coolant?

96 If the oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure, or the warning light comes on, what could the problem be?

97 What effect does low tyre-pressure have on a vehicle?

98 When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?

99 If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

100 What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

101 What effect would a weak battery have on a vehicle's driving performance?

102 While driving at higher speeds, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?

103 What is the purpose of engine oil?

104 What does the speed rating of a tyre indicate?

105 On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

106 What may happen if the vehicle's engine oil is not changed as required?

107 In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?

108 What does the warning light and/or red zone on a fuel gauge mean?

109 What should a driver do if the fuel system becomes air-locked?

110 What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

111 After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked after a short distance?

112 What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

113 When a driver operates the indicator switch and hears a more rapid clicking noise than normal, what could this mean?

114 What is the primary purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol - or diesel - powered motor vehicle?

115 If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?