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1
Q

How should you use anti lock breaks when you need to stop in an emergency?

A

brake firmly and promptly

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2
Q

you’re driving towards a left hand bend. what danger should you be anticipating?

A

pedestrians walking towards you

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3
Q

what should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front of you have forgotten to cancel their right indicator

A

stay behind and don’t overtake

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4
Q

what should you do when passing sheep on the road?

A

go very slowly

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5
Q

you’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. where would you expect them to go?

A

any direction

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6
Q

you’re approaching a roundabout. what should you do if a cyclist ahead is signaling to turn right

A

give them plenty of room

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7
Q

you’re driving towards a zebra crossing. what should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

A

be prepared to stop

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8
Q

you’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroad. what should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left hand kerb?

A

wait behind them

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9
Q

why is it important to make use of a slip road as you join a motorway?

A

to allow you to fit safely into the flow of traffic

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Q

when would you use the right hand lane on a three lane motorway?

A

when you’re overtaking

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11
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what colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?

A

green

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12
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what should you do when parking at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

A

leave the parking lights switched on

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13
Q

you’re going to turn left from a main road to a minor road. what should you do?

A

keep well left of the road

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14
Q

what shape are traffic signs giving orders?

A

circle

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15
Q

what will you have to do if you get 6 penalty points?

A

retake theory and practical tests

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16
Q

warning sign of shock

A

rapid shallow breathing

17
Q

you’re driving on a wet road. what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

A

keep both hands on the steering wheel

18
Q

what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced?

A

the steering will vibrate

19
Q

what is the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

A

2.5mm

20
Q

what should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

A

allow more time

21
Q

what should you be especially aware of if you’re turning left into a side road?

A

pedestrians

22
Q

why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

A

pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

23
Q

you’re towing a caravan. which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

A

extended arm side mirrors

24
Q

when will you feel the effects of engine breaking?

A

when you change to a lower gear

25
Q

on a three lane motorway, which lane should you use if there’s no traffic ahead?

A

left

26
Q

where would you expect to find a cornflow system on a motorway?

A

lower speed limits

27
Q

what would you expect to find at a cornflow system on a motorway?

A

lower speed limits

28
Q

when must you stop your vehicle?

A

if you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

29
Q

you’re waiting at a pelican crossing. what does it mean when the red light chnaged to flashing amber?

A

give way to pedestrians

30
Q

what is the national speed limit for a car towing a trailer

A

50 mph

31
Q

where would you find amber reflective studs?

A

right hand edge

32
Q

what does this signal mean? (green light with line nexto it)

A

trams must stop

33
Q

what does the sign with two black arrows mean?

A

two way traffic ahead

34
Q

what does the blue sign with two diagonal arrows on it mean?

A

pass either side for the same destination

35
Q

what info is found on a vehicle registration?

A

the registered keeper

36
Q

when would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it’s above average?

A

when carrying a heavy load

37
Q

when are you allowed to wait in a box junction

A

when turning right

38
Q

when may you wait in the area marked with a cycle?

A

when the traffic lights change to amber