Roadcraft Police Driver's Handbook Test One QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
Overtaking Position - Improves your view of the road ahead and minimizes the distance you
have to travel to overtake
Safe Distance in Wet Weather - Leave a gap of at least 3 seconds, as suggested by Roadcraft
Consider a Signal - At the correct point in the system, and whenever it could benefit other road
users
Common Cause of Skidding - Driving too fast for the circumstances
Overlapping Braking with Gear Changing - If you use this technique, it must be part of a planned
approach
Dazzled at Night - Look towards the offside edge of the road to prevent further glare
Braking or Accelerating on Corner - Leaves less tyre grip for steering
Safe Stopping Distance Rule - Always be able to stop safely on your own side of the road within
the distance you can see to be clear
ABS Function - Prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
Positioning for Cornering - Depends on speed, safety, and your ability
Micro Climates - Areas where frost & wet patches linger after they have disappeared elsewhere
Assessing Emergency Response - Responsibility lies with the control room supervisor
Deceleration - Causes the rear tyres to gain grip and the front tyres to lose grip
Leaving Roundabout - Use your nearside mirror, signal left, and check your blind spot
Passing Stationary Vehicles - Leave at least an open door's width if the situation allows
Weight Transfer during Braking - Affects the grip of the front tyres and reduces stability on a
bend
Reaction Time - Observation time + response time
Aquaplaning - Where a wedge of water builds up between the front tyres and the road surface
ANSWERS RATED A+
Overtaking Position - Improves your view of the road ahead and minimizes the distance you
have to travel to overtake
Safe Distance in Wet Weather - Leave a gap of at least 3 seconds, as suggested by Roadcraft
Consider a Signal - At the correct point in the system, and whenever it could benefit other road
users
Common Cause of Skidding - Driving too fast for the circumstances
Overlapping Braking with Gear Changing - If you use this technique, it must be part of a planned
approach
Dazzled at Night - Look towards the offside edge of the road to prevent further glare
Braking or Accelerating on Corner - Leaves less tyre grip for steering
Safe Stopping Distance Rule - Always be able to stop safely on your own side of the road within
the distance you can see to be clear
ABS Function - Prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
Positioning for Cornering - Depends on speed, safety, and your ability
Micro Climates - Areas where frost & wet patches linger after they have disappeared elsewhere
Assessing Emergency Response - Responsibility lies with the control room supervisor
Deceleration - Causes the rear tyres to gain grip and the front tyres to lose grip
Leaving Roundabout - Use your nearside mirror, signal left, and check your blind spot
Passing Stationary Vehicles - Leave at least an open door's width if the situation allows
Weight Transfer during Braking - Affects the grip of the front tyres and reduces stability on a
bend
Reaction Time - Observation time + response time
Aquaplaning - Where a wedge of water builds up between the front tyres and the road surface
