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Safety and Your Vehicle

22 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.

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  1. What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in Great Britain?
  2. When should you check your tyre pressures?
  3. What is the effect of under-inflated tyres?
  4. You find a bulge in the sidewall of a tyre. What does it mean?
  5. When does a new car first need an MOT?
  6. The ABS warning light stays on after the engine starts. What does it mean?
  7. Your car has worn shock absorbers. What is the likely effect?
  8. How should you check the engine oil level?
  9. When is it safe to remove the radiator or coolant cap?
  10. The red brake warning light comes on while you are driving. What should you do?
  11. Who is responsible for making sure a child under 14 wears a seat belt or uses the right child restraint?
  12. A child is 11 years old and 138 cm tall. What restraint does the law normally require in a car?
  13. A child is 9 years old and 128 cm tall. What does the law normally require?
  14. A baby is in a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you check?
  15. Where should the head restraint be set to reduce whiplash injury?
  16. Which driving habit saves the most fuel?
  17. Which action best reduces the risk of your car being stolen from a car park?
  18. How should you adjust the driver's seat?
  19. What is the job of a catalytic converter?
  20. Which of these is a legal requirement for a car driver in Great Britain?
  21. All four tyres on your car measure 1.8 mm of tread. What is the sensible action?
  22. A car is parked in a 30 mph road at night. Which statement about parking at night is correct?

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