Drivers often check their car during the poor weather that rolls in with the winter. But those everyday safety checks are just as relevant in the summer. And whether motorists are simply commuting to work or planning a great escape to France for the summer holiday season, these pointers could keep drivers and their family safe and ensure they stay on the right side of the law.
Naturally, the Green Flag blog has lots of helpful advice on how to look after a car. But to encourage more drivers to consider their car’s general condition, we thought it was time to test everyone’s car knowledge and common sense – with our summer driving quiz.
So flex those brain cells and give it a go. After all, it could help you have a smooth roadtrip this summer.
Results
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#1. What’s the speed limit on a dry French motorway?
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#2. When taking your car abroad in Europe, it’s advisable to…
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#3. When checking your tyres, what is the legal minimum tread depth?
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#4. What’s the best way to check an engine’s oil level?
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#5. On average, how often should air-conditioning be serviced?
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#6. How much engine coolant fluid should be in the reservoir?
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#7. In France, what sticker should British registered cars display on the back of the vehicle?
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#8. What fluid can a car battery be filled with?
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#9. How do you know if windscreen wipers need replacing?
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#10. What should you keep in the boot of a car during summer motoring?
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Would be nice to know the one I got wrong. Probably the speed limit in France where I’m not likely to be driving.
speed limit in france
The answer for Speed limit on motorway in France varies. On some sections it’s 130kph / c80mph in dry weather. But in wet weather it’s 110kph. It can also drop down to 90kph but usually near junctions…
The correct answers are underlined in green.
go back and change the one you think is wrong then finish again
Would like to know what one i got wrong
Drinking water for occupants in case of being stuck in motorway and dual carriageway closures caused by rtc’s.
I’m 74 and never driven on the continent and don’t intend to now or in the future !
What a thing to get wrong, tyre depth.
Have a a quiz just for driving in this country, we do not all drive abroad Thank you.
We’ve got a selection for you to try, Doug: http://34.248.221.191/tag/quiz/
I also would like to know wbich one I got wrong. Unsure about speed limit in France so probably that one
I agree with Tony Hope !!!
Yes I agree as I may have got that one wrong
same question as Tony Hope and for the same reason
Nice quiz 9/10
What is the point if you don’t supply the correct answers?
@Tony Hope After click finish you can go up and will se the red underline on wrong answer and green underline on all correct answers
The correct answers are highlighted and the incorrect tell you which one is incorrect after you click on the finish button. Go back over the answers and the comments are after each question
Don’t agree that high vis vest is particularly required for summer driving, mine lives in the car at all times! What a silly question!
I disagree with answer to Q3.
You should carry the safety equipment in your car ALL year round, not just Summer. A sunshield would help reflect heat during the day.
Never have and probably never will drive in France.
Now I know the correct tyre depth.
Thanks for the quiz, though.
Keep them coming.
i got ten out of ten but then again its not rocket science more of just a case of common sense , however one of the questions about what you should carry is not really something set in stone but what is mentioned are just the very basics.
I would have liked to know what I did wrong
Damn! Does that mean I need to take off my ‘Honk if you are horny sticker”? Actually, I’ll leave it on.. An old lady on her mobility scooter tooted at me yesterday….
Never going abroad so I don’t care what speed limits are.