The answer options
- Wear eye protection like sunglasses to reduce glare
- Whether your journey is essentialCorrect
- Adding a amber flashing beacon to your car
- Whether to drive without a seatbelt to allow a quick getaway
Why that is the answer
In severe weather conditions like heavy snow, official DVSA guidance and the Highway Code strongly advise you to consider whether your journey is essential before setting off. If it is not, stay at home to avoid hazardous roads and reduce the risk of accidents or getting stranded. You must never drive without a seatbelt, and adding an amber beacon to a standard car is unnecessary. Always prioritise safety by delaying travel until conditions improve.
How this comes up in the real test
Questions from vehicle handling appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. Learn the rule rather than the sentence: the DVSA can ask the same point from the opposite direction, and a memorised answer falls over the moment the phrasing moves.
The pass mark is 43 out of 50, so seven wrong answers is your entire margin. If a whole category is shaky, run the topic practice below until you are getting every question right for the right reason, then go back to full mocks under the clock.
More vehicle handling questions
- After fog has cleared, it can be dangerous to leave your rear fog lights switched on. What is the reason for this?
- What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
- During the day, when should dipped headlight be used?
- How can you regulate your speed with the engine of your car?
- How should you deal with this hazard?
- How should you respond when presented with this hazard?