UK Driving Theory Test (Car) — All Questions

In good, dry conditions, what is the minimum time gap you should keep to the vehicle in front?

• a.At least 2 seconds✓
• b.There is no need for a gap
• c.1 second
• d.Half a second

Use at least a two-second gap in good conditions to give yourself time to react and stop. (Highway Code)

How should you change your following distance in wet weather?

• a.Halve it
• b.Keep it the same
• c.At least double it✓
• d.Reduce it

Stopping distances at least double on wet roads, so increase your following gap. (Highway Code)

What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 30 mph in good conditions?

• a.About 12 metres
• b.About 53 metres
• c.About 36 metres
• d.About 23 metres✓

At 30 mph the overall stopping distance (thinking plus braking) is about 23 metres. (Highway Code, stopping distances)

On icy roads, stopping distances can increase by up to how much compared with a dry road?

• a.About the same
• b.About twice
• c.Up to ten times as long✓
• d.About five times

On ice, stopping distances can be up to ten times greater than on a dry road. (Highway Code)