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When must headlights be used because visibility is seriously reduced?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres Correct
B. Only when visibility is below 20 metres
C. Only on motorways
D. Only after sunset regardless of visibility

The Highway Code says headlights must be used when visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres.

NI theory practice: When must headlights be used because visibility is seriously reduced?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres Correct
B. Only when visibility is below 20 metres
C. Only on motorways
D. Only after sunset regardless of visibility

The Highway Code says headlights must be used when visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres.

Test your knowledge: When must headlights be used because visibility is seriously reduced?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres Correct
B. Only when visibility is below 20 metres
C. Only on motorways
D. Only after sunset regardless of visibility

The Highway Code says headlights must be used when visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres.

Which answer is safest and correct? When must headlights be used because visibility is seriously reduced?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres Correct
B. Only when visibility is below 20 metres
C. Only on motorways
D. Only after sunset regardless of visibility

The Highway Code says headlights must be used when visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: When must headlights be used because visibility is seriously reduced?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres Correct
B. Only when visibility is below 20 metres
C. Only on motorways
D. Only after sunset regardless of visibility

The Highway Code says headlights must be used when visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres.

What should you do with fog lights when visibility improves?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Switch them off Correct
B. Leave them on for the rest of the journey
C. Use them instead of headlights
D. Flash them at oncoming traffic

Fog lights can dazzle other road users and must be switched off when visibility improves.

NI theory practice: What should you do with fog lights when visibility improves?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Switch them off Correct
B. Leave them on for the rest of the journey
C. Use them instead of headlights
D. Flash them at oncoming traffic

Fog lights can dazzle other road users and must be switched off when visibility improves.

Test your knowledge: What should you do with fog lights when visibility improves?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Switch them off Correct
B. Leave them on for the rest of the journey
C. Use them instead of headlights
D. Flash them at oncoming traffic

Fog lights can dazzle other road users and must be switched off when visibility improves.

Which answer is safest and correct? What should you do with fog lights when visibility improves?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Switch them off Correct
B. Leave them on for the rest of the journey
C. Use them instead of headlights
D. Flash them at oncoming traffic

Fog lights can dazzle other road users and must be switched off when visibility improves.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: What should you do with fog lights when visibility improves?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Switch them off Correct
B. Leave them on for the rest of the journey
C. Use them instead of headlights
D. Flash them at oncoming traffic

Fog lights can dazzle other road users and must be switched off when visibility improves.

How can wet weather affect stopping distance?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. It can make it at least twice the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always halves it
C. It makes no difference with ABS
D. It only matters above 50 mph

Tyres have less grip on wet roads, so stopping distances can be at least doubled.

NI theory practice: How can wet weather affect stopping distance?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. It can make it at least twice the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always halves it
C. It makes no difference with ABS
D. It only matters above 50 mph

Tyres have less grip on wet roads, so stopping distances can be at least doubled.

Test your knowledge: How can wet weather affect stopping distance?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. It can make it at least twice the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always halves it
C. It makes no difference with ABS
D. It only matters above 50 mph

Tyres have less grip on wet roads, so stopping distances can be at least doubled.

Which answer is safest and correct? How can wet weather affect stopping distance?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. It can make it at least twice the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always halves it
C. It makes no difference with ABS
D. It only matters above 50 mph

Tyres have less grip on wet roads, so stopping distances can be at least doubled.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: How can wet weather affect stopping distance?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. It can make it at least twice the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always halves it
C. It makes no difference with ABS
D. It only matters above 50 mph

Tyres have less grip on wet roads, so stopping distances can be at least doubled.

How should you use steering, brakes and accelerator on snow or ice?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Smoothly and gently Correct
B. As sharply as possible
C. Brake late and hard
D. Accelerate strongly out of bends

Low-grip conditions require smooth, gentle control inputs to reduce the chance of skidding.

NI theory practice: How should you use steering, brakes and accelerator on snow or ice?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Smoothly and gently Correct
B. As sharply as possible
C. Brake late and hard
D. Accelerate strongly out of bends

Low-grip conditions require smooth, gentle control inputs to reduce the chance of skidding.

Test your knowledge: How should you use steering, brakes and accelerator on snow or ice?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Smoothly and gently Correct
B. As sharply as possible
C. Brake late and hard
D. Accelerate strongly out of bends

Low-grip conditions require smooth, gentle control inputs to reduce the chance of skidding.

Which answer is safest and correct? How should you use steering, brakes and accelerator on snow or ice?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Smoothly and gently Correct
B. As sharply as possible
C. Brake late and hard
D. Accelerate strongly out of bends

Low-grip conditions require smooth, gentle control inputs to reduce the chance of skidding.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: How should you use steering, brakes and accelerator on snow or ice?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Smoothly and gently Correct
B. As sharply as possible
C. Brake late and hard
D. Accelerate strongly out of bends

Low-grip conditions require smooth, gentle control inputs to reduce the chance of skidding.

What is the safest response if your car starts to aquaplane?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct
B. Brake hard immediately
C. Accelerate until grip returns
D. Turn sharply towards the verge

When tyres lose contact through standing water, ease off and let speed reduce smoothly.

NI theory practice: What is the safest response if your car starts to aquaplane?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct
B. Brake hard immediately
C. Accelerate until grip returns
D. Turn sharply towards the verge

When tyres lose contact through standing water, ease off and let speed reduce smoothly.

Test your knowledge: What is the safest response if your car starts to aquaplane?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct
B. Brake hard immediately
C. Accelerate until grip returns
D. Turn sharply towards the verge

When tyres lose contact through standing water, ease off and let speed reduce smoothly.

Which answer is safest and correct? What is the safest response if your car starts to aquaplane?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct
B. Brake hard immediately
C. Accelerate until grip returns
D. Turn sharply towards the verge

When tyres lose contact through standing water, ease off and let speed reduce smoothly.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: What is the safest response if your car starts to aquaplane?Weather & Poor Conditions
A. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct
B. Brake hard immediately
C. Accelerate until grip returns
D. Turn sharply towards the verge

When tyres lose contact through standing water, ease off and let speed reduce smoothly.

These are PureCar practice questions, not licensed official DVA/DVSA revision questions. Official rules and guidance should be checked on nidirect and in the Highway Code for Northern Ireland. Checked 21 September 2026.