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What is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph in good conditions?Stopping Distances
A. 96 metres Correct
B. 73 metres
C. 53 metres
D. 120 metres

The Highway Code typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph is 96 metres.

NI theory practice: What is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph in good conditions?Stopping Distances
A. 96 metres Correct
B. 73 metres
C. 53 metres
D. 120 metres

The Highway Code typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph is 96 metres.

Test your knowledge: What is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph in good conditions?Stopping Distances
A. 96 metres Correct
B. 73 metres
C. 53 metres
D. 120 metres

The Highway Code typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph is 96 metres.

Which answer is safest and correct? What is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph in good conditions?Stopping Distances
A. 96 metres Correct
B. 73 metres
C. 53 metres
D. 120 metres

The Highway Code typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph is 96 metres.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: What is the typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph in good conditions?Stopping Distances
A. 96 metres Correct
B. 73 metres
C. 53 metres
D. 120 metres

The Highway Code typical overall stopping distance at 70 mph is 96 metres.

How much can stopping distance increase in wet conditions?Stopping Distances
A. To at least double the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always stays the same
C. It always halves
D. Only thinking distance changes

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can at least double stopping distance.

NI theory practice: How much can stopping distance increase in wet conditions?Stopping Distances
A. To at least double the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always stays the same
C. It always halves
D. Only thinking distance changes

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can at least double stopping distance.

Test your knowledge: How much can stopping distance increase in wet conditions?Stopping Distances
A. To at least double the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always stays the same
C. It always halves
D. Only thinking distance changes

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can at least double stopping distance.

Which answer is safest and correct? How much can stopping distance increase in wet conditions?Stopping Distances
A. To at least double the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always stays the same
C. It always halves
D. Only thinking distance changes

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can at least double stopping distance.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: How much can stopping distance increase in wet conditions?Stopping Distances
A. To at least double the dry-road distance Correct
B. It always stays the same
C. It always halves
D. Only thinking distance changes

Wet roads reduce tyre grip and can at least double stopping distance.

How can ice affect stopping distance?Stopping Distances
A. It can make it up to around ten times greater Correct
B. It always doubles it exactly
C. It has no effect below 30 mph
D. It only changes thinking distance

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

NI theory practice: How can ice affect stopping distance?Stopping Distances
A. It can make it up to around ten times greater Correct
B. It always doubles it exactly
C. It has no effect below 30 mph
D. It only changes thinking distance

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

Test your knowledge: How can ice affect stopping distance?Stopping Distances
A. It can make it up to around ten times greater Correct
B. It always doubles it exactly
C. It has no effect below 30 mph
D. It only changes thinking distance

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

Which answer is safest and correct? How can ice affect stopping distance?Stopping Distances
A. It can make it up to around ten times greater Correct
B. It always doubles it exactly
C. It has no effect below 30 mph
D. It only changes thinking distance

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

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: How can ice affect stopping distance?Stopping Distances
A. It can make it up to around ten times greater Correct
B. It always doubles it exactly
C. It has no effect below 30 mph
D. It only changes thinking distance

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

Which factor can increase thinking distance before you start braking?Stopping Distances
A. Tiredness Correct
B. Correct tyre pressure
C. A clean windscreen
D. A full fuel tank

Fatigue slows reactions and increases the distance travelled before braking begins.

NI theory practice: Which factor can increase thinking distance before you start braking?Stopping Distances
A. Tiredness Correct
B. Correct tyre pressure
C. A clean windscreen
D. A full fuel tank

Fatigue slows reactions and increases the distance travelled before braking begins.

Test your knowledge: Which factor can increase thinking distance before you start braking?Stopping Distances
A. Tiredness Correct
B. Correct tyre pressure
C. A clean windscreen
D. A full fuel tank

Fatigue slows reactions and increases the distance travelled before braking begins.

Which answer is safest and correct? Which factor can increase thinking distance before you start braking?Stopping Distances
A. Tiredness Correct
B. Correct tyre pressure
C. A clean windscreen
D. A full fuel tank

Fatigue slows reactions and increases the distance travelled before braking begins.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: Which factor can increase thinking distance before you start braking?Stopping Distances
A. Tiredness Correct
B. Correct tyre pressure
C. A clean windscreen
D. A full fuel tank

Fatigue slows reactions and increases the distance travelled before braking begins.

What is a useful way to judge a safe following gap in normal conditions?Stopping Distances
A. Use a fixed point and check for at least a two-second gap Correct
B. Count the number of doors on the vehicle ahead
C. Stay exactly one metre behind
D. Match the vehicle ahead wheel-for-wheel

Using a fixed roadside point makes it easier to check a two-second following gap.

NI theory practice: What is a useful way to judge a safe following gap in normal conditions?Stopping Distances
A. Use a fixed point and check for at least a two-second gap Correct
B. Count the number of doors on the vehicle ahead
C. Stay exactly one metre behind
D. Match the vehicle ahead wheel-for-wheel

Using a fixed roadside point makes it easier to check a two-second following gap.

Test your knowledge: What is a useful way to judge a safe following gap in normal conditions?Stopping Distances
A. Use a fixed point and check for at least a two-second gap Correct
B. Count the number of doors on the vehicle ahead
C. Stay exactly one metre behind
D. Match the vehicle ahead wheel-for-wheel

Using a fixed roadside point makes it easier to check a two-second following gap.

Which answer is safest and correct? What is a useful way to judge a safe following gap in normal conditions?Stopping Distances
A. Use a fixed point and check for at least a two-second gap Correct
B. Count the number of doors on the vehicle ahead
C. Stay exactly one metre behind
D. Match the vehicle ahead wheel-for-wheel

Using a fixed roadside point makes it easier to check a two-second following gap.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: What is a useful way to judge a safe following gap in normal conditions?Stopping Distances
A. Use a fixed point and check for at least a two-second gap Correct
B. Count the number of doors on the vehicle ahead
C. Stay exactly one metre behind
D. Match the vehicle ahead wheel-for-wheel

Using a fixed roadside point makes it easier to check a two-second following gap.

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.