Roadcraft Test 3 Questions and Answers
When positioning for hazards Roadcraft states that if the road is too narrow you should
A. Change down a gear
B. Reduce your speed
C. Allow more clearance down the near side than the offside
D. Accelerate and get through the gap as quickly as possible - Correct Answers -B.
Reduce your speed
The system of car control increases your safety in a constantly changing driving
environment by giving you
A. Time to react to hazards
B. Good road observation
C. Improved mental skills
D. Improved physical skills - Correct Answers -A. Time to react to hazards
Brake/gear overlap can be used in specific circumstances. Which one of the following
correctly completes the justification for its use?
A. When the car would be unstable for a short period of time
B. It must always be used as part of a planned approach to a hazard
C. When it allows the driver to compensate for unforeseen circumstances, giving time to
react
D. When travelling up hill and turning right - Correct Answers -B. It must always be used
as part of a planned approach to a hazard
Observations are a key component of anticipation. Careful observation
A. Prevents you from having an accident
B. Allows you to stop more readily
C. Allows you to you to spot hazards and give yourself extra time to think, anticipate and
react
D. Enables you to practise acceleration sense - Correct Answers -C. Allows you to you
to spot hazards and give yourself extra time to think, anticipate and react
When is the greatest risk of tiredness-related collisions?
A. When there is a dip in alertness after the evening meal
B. Between sunrise and sunset
C. Between the hours of 11.00pm and 6.00am
D. In the early evening - Correct Answers -C. Between the hours of 11.00pm and
6.00am
, Fog lights should only be used when visibility is
A. Less than 100 feet
B. Less than 50 metres
C. Reduced only on motorways
D. 100 metres or less - Correct Answers -D. 100 metres or less
You're driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which of the following
should you do?
A. Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presence
B. Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
C. Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
D. Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can - Correct Answers -C. Watch carefully
for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
You're driving at night and are dazzled by vehicle headlights coming towards you. What
should you do?
A. Pull down your sun visor
B. Slow down or stop
C. Flash your main-beam headlights
D. Shade your eyes with your hand - Correct Answers -B. Slow down or stop
When may front fog lights be used?
A. When visibility is seriously reduced
B. When they're fitted above the bumper
C. When they aren't as bright as the headlights
D. When an audible warning device is used - Correct Answers -A. When visibility is
seriously reduced
Roadcraft recommends taking regular breaks
A. Once every two hours
B. When you begin to feel drowsy
C. Don't need any if you use the air conditioning
D. Twice in your journey - Correct Answers -A. Once every two hours
The Roadcraft manual states in Chapter 10 "Cornering"
A. Never sacrifice speed for safety
B. Always be prepared to sacrifice your road position for safety
C. Always be prepared to sacrifice safety for your road position.
D. Never sacrifice safety for speed - Correct Answers -B. Always be prepared to
sacrifice your road position for safety
When stopping behind other vehicles, stopping well short will give you which
advantage?
When positioning for hazards Roadcraft states that if the road is too narrow you should
A. Change down a gear
B. Reduce your speed
C. Allow more clearance down the near side than the offside
D. Accelerate and get through the gap as quickly as possible - Correct Answers -B.
Reduce your speed
The system of car control increases your safety in a constantly changing driving
environment by giving you
A. Time to react to hazards
B. Good road observation
C. Improved mental skills
D. Improved physical skills - Correct Answers -A. Time to react to hazards
Brake/gear overlap can be used in specific circumstances. Which one of the following
correctly completes the justification for its use?
A. When the car would be unstable for a short period of time
B. It must always be used as part of a planned approach to a hazard
C. When it allows the driver to compensate for unforeseen circumstances, giving time to
react
D. When travelling up hill and turning right - Correct Answers -B. It must always be used
as part of a planned approach to a hazard
Observations are a key component of anticipation. Careful observation
A. Prevents you from having an accident
B. Allows you to stop more readily
C. Allows you to you to spot hazards and give yourself extra time to think, anticipate and
react
D. Enables you to practise acceleration sense - Correct Answers -C. Allows you to you
to spot hazards and give yourself extra time to think, anticipate and react
When is the greatest risk of tiredness-related collisions?
A. When there is a dip in alertness after the evening meal
B. Between sunrise and sunset
C. Between the hours of 11.00pm and 6.00am
D. In the early evening - Correct Answers -C. Between the hours of 11.00pm and
6.00am
, Fog lights should only be used when visibility is
A. Less than 100 feet
B. Less than 50 metres
C. Reduced only on motorways
D. 100 metres or less - Correct Answers -D. 100 metres or less
You're driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which of the following
should you do?
A. Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presence
B. Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
C. Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
D. Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can - Correct Answers -C. Watch carefully
for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
You're driving at night and are dazzled by vehicle headlights coming towards you. What
should you do?
A. Pull down your sun visor
B. Slow down or stop
C. Flash your main-beam headlights
D. Shade your eyes with your hand - Correct Answers -B. Slow down or stop
When may front fog lights be used?
A. When visibility is seriously reduced
B. When they're fitted above the bumper
C. When they aren't as bright as the headlights
D. When an audible warning device is used - Correct Answers -A. When visibility is
seriously reduced
Roadcraft recommends taking regular breaks
A. Once every two hours
B. When you begin to feel drowsy
C. Don't need any if you use the air conditioning
D. Twice in your journey - Correct Answers -A. Once every two hours
The Roadcraft manual states in Chapter 10 "Cornering"
A. Never sacrifice speed for safety
B. Always be prepared to sacrifice your road position for safety
C. Always be prepared to sacrifice safety for your road position.
D. Never sacrifice safety for speed - Correct Answers -B. Always be prepared to
sacrifice your road position for safety
When stopping behind other vehicles, stopping well short will give you which
advantage?
