2. When driving
in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as
possible. Why is this? (1 answer required)
- To help prevent wheelspin
- To leave a lower gear available in case
of wheelspin
- To help you slow down quickly when you
brake
- So that wheelspin does not cause your
engine to run too fast
3. Which things should you do when a front
tyre bursts? (2 answers required)
- Let the vehicle roll to a stop
- Brake firmly and quickly
- Hold the steering wheel lightly
- Change down and brake hard to stop the
vehicle quickly
- Grip the steering wheel tightly
To take the full test, where you have to
answer 35 questions, visit www.UKDrivingSchools.co.uk
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You might be interested to see exactly
what a police driver has to go through in order
to get a class 2 or class 1 police driver rating.
Here's the syllabus for a Police Advanced Driving
course available in Scotland.
Stage 1
- Driving Theory
- Starting and Stopping Drills
- System of Car Control
- Gear Changing Technique
- Steering Technique
- Introduction to Commentary
- Manoeuvreability Training
- Skid Correction Training
Stage 2
- Positioning
- Principles of Safe Cornering
- Cornering Position Advantages
- Assessment of Corners
- Half Distance Acceleration
- Acceleration Sense
- Braking Sense
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- Overtaking Technique
- Manoeuvrability and Skid Correction Tests
- Objective Examinations on Highway Code
and Roadcraft
Stage 3
- Final development of all of the above
skills to make safe and smooth - maximum
progress
- Final Drive Tests
Ring any bells? The full syllabus is available
from <link out-of-date>.
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