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

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.Keep it the same
• b.Reduce it
• c.At least double it✓
• d.Halve 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 23 metres✓
• b.About 12 metres
• c.About 36 metres
• d.About 53 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.About five times
• d.Up to ten times as long✓

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