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When you drive/ride along a section of road occupied by a tramway The Highway Code urges
you to take extra care in various places. Which one of the following is mentioned? Where
the track crosses from one side of the road to the other.
Which one of the following is given by Roadcraft as advice about using the horn? Sound
the horn when it is necessary to warn other road users of your presence.
What defines acceleration sense correctly according to Roadcraft? Vary speed in response
to changing road and traffic conditions by accurate use of the accelerator.
Braking may be hazardous because of its effect on the stability of the vehicle. What occurs
during braking? The rear end tends to lift, weight is thrown forwards and the steering is
heavy.
Roadcraft says that for a vehicle without active safety features, when a skid develops the driver's
or rider's first action should be to: Remove the cause.
, What could produce a micro climate? Bridge surfaces in winter.
Suppose that you are driving/riding your vehicle round a circular track at gradually increasing
speed. Eventually you slide off the track. This is because: There is insufficient friction
acting on the tyres towards the centre of the curve.
On which occasion would it be advantageous to select a higher gear? In slippery
conditions.
Appreciation of road surfaces forms an important part of good driving/riding technique.
Roadcraft gives several attributes of a good driver/rider on this subject. One of those is? A
rider that identifies changes in road surface conditions.
Safe driving depends on forming an accurate picture of the situation. Which mental activity does
Roadcraft list as important? Decision making comparing the current situation with
previous experiences.
In relation to vehicle roadworthiness, Roadcraft mentions the condition of several items of the
vehicle's construction which need special consideration when cornering. Which is particularly
important ? Steering.