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1
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How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

A) the vehicles stopping distance would increase
B) the rate of the vehicles indicators would increase
C) the vehicles gear change mechanism would become stiff
D) the vehicles headlights would aim high

A

the vehicles stopping distance would increase

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When are you not allowed o sound your vehicles horn?

A) between 10.00pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
B) at anytime in a built-up area
C) between 11.30pm and 7.00am in a built-up area
D) between 11.30pm and 6.00am on any road

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between 11.30pm and 7.00am in a built-up area

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What makes the vehicle in the picture environmentally friendly?

A) its powered by gravity
B) its powered by diesel
C) its powered by electricity
D) its powered by unleaded petrol

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its powered by electricity

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Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities?

A) to raise the speed limits
B) to help the traffic flow
C) to provide better parking
D) to allow lorries to load ore freely

A

To help the traffic flow

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What’s the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?

A) to separate lanes of traffic
B) to increase traffic speed
C) to allow pedestrians to cross
D) to reduce traffic speed

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To reduce traffic speed

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What’s the purpose of a catalytic converter?

A) to reduce fuel consumption
B) to reduce the risk of fire
C) to reduce harmful exhaust gases
D) to reduce engine wear

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to reduce harmful exhaust gases

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When should tyre pressures be checked?

A) after any lengthy journey
B) after travelling at heigh speed
C) when tyres are hot
D) when tyres are cold

A

When tres are cold

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When will your vehicle use more fuel?

A) when its tyres are under-inflated
B) when its tyres are of different makes
C) when its tyres are over-inflated
D) when its tres are new

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when its tyres are under-inflated

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How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

A) bury it in your garden
B) put it in the dustbin
C) take it to the local-authority disposal site
D) leave it on waste land

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take it to the local-authority disposal site

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What’s most likely to increase fuel consumption?

A) poor steering control
B) accelerating around bends
C) staying in high gears
D) harsh breaking and accelerating

A

harsh breaking and accelerating

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Th fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

A) battery acid
B) distilled water
C) engine oil
D) engine coolant

A

Distilled water

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You’re parked on the road at night.when must you use parking lights?

A) when there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
B) when the speed limit exceeds 30mph
C) when your facing oncoming traffic
D) when your near a bus stop

A

when the speed limit exceeds 30mph

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How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your mother vehicle?

A) only use it for short journeys
B) don’t service it
C) drive faster than normal
D) keep engine revs low

A

Keep engine revs low

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What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

A) a faulty gearbox
B) a faulty breaking system
C) a faulty electrical system
D) a faulty exhaust system

A

A faulty braking system

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you need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

A) the top of the battery
B) halfway up the battery
C) just below the sell plates
D) just above the cell plates

A

just above the cell plates

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How can you plan your route before starting a long journy?

A) check your vehicle handbook
B) ask your local garage
C) use a route planner on the internet
D) consult a travel agent

A

Use a route planner on the internet

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Why is it a good idea to plan your journy to avoid busy times?

A) you’ll have a easier journey
B) you’ll have a more stressful journey
C) your journey time will be longer
D) it will cause more traffic congestion

A

you’ll have a easier journey

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How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

A) your journey will use more fuel
B) your journey will take longer
C) your journey will be more hazardous
D) your journey will have fewer delays

A

Your journey will have fewer delays

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You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

A) your original route may be blocked
B) your maps may have different scales
C) you may find you have to pay a congestion charge
D) you may get held up by a tractor

A

your original route may be blocked

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You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?

A) allow plenty of time for the trip
B) plan to travel at busy times
C) avoid roads with the national speed limit
D) prevent other drivers from overtaking

A

allow plenty of time for the trip

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What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy breaking?

A) reduced pollution
B) increased fuel consumption
C) reduced exhaust emissions
D) increased road safety

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increased fuel consumption

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What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

A) ant-freeze level
B) brake-fluid level
C) battery-water level
D) radiator-coolant level

A

brake-fluid level

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What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning lights stay on?

A) check the brake-fluid level
B) check the footbrake free play
C) check that the parking brake is released
D) have the brakes checked immediately

A

have the brakes checked immediately

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What does it mean when the (red picture) light comes on while you’re driving?

A) a fault in the braking system
B) the engine oil is low
C) a rear light has failed
D) your seatbelt isnt fasened

A

a fault in the braking system

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Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you’re driving?

A) to prevent wear on the pedals
B) to maintain control of the pedals
C) to enable you to adjust your seat
D) to enable you to walk for assistance if you break down

A

to maintain control of the pedals

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If you’re involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?

A) an air-sprung seat
B) anti-lock brakes
C) a collapsible steering wheel
D) a properly adjusted head restraint

A

a properly adjusted head restraint

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What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?

A) the tyres are worn
B) the tyres are under inflated
C) the vehicle is on soft ground
D) the shock absorbers are warn

A

the shock absorbers are warn

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How will a roof rack affect your car?

A) there will be less wind noise
B) the engine will use more oil
C) the car will accelerate
D) fuel consumption will increase

A

fuel consumption will increase

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What makes your tyres illegal?

A) if they were brought second-hand
B) if they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall
C) if they’re of different makes
D) if they have different tread patterns

A

if they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall

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What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

A) 1mm
B) 1.6mm
C) 2.5 mm
D) 4mm

A

1.6 mm

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You’re carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who’s responsible for seeing that the children wear a seatbelts?

A) the children’s parents
B) you, the driver
C) the front-seat passanger
D) the children

A

you, the driver

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How can drivers help the environment?

A) by accelerating harshly
B) by accelerating gently
C) by using leaded fuel
D) by driving faster

A

by accelerating gently

33
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How can you avoid wasting fuel?

A) by having your vehicle serviced regularly
B) by revving the engine in the lower gears
C) by keeping an empty roof rack on your vehicle
D) by driving at higher speeds when possible

A

by having your vehicle serviced regularly

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What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?

A) drive in a bus lane
B) use a car with a smaller engine
C) walk or cycle on short journeys
D) travel by car at all times

A

walk or cycle on short journeys

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What’s most likely to waste fuel?

A) reducing your speed
B) driving on motorways
C) using different brands of fuel
D) under inflated tyres

A

under inflated tyres

36
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What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

A) the gearbox
B) the transmission
C) the door locks
D) the seat belts

A

The seat belts

37
Q

How much more fuel will you use by driving 70mph, compared with driving at 50mph?

A) about 5%
B) about 15%
C) about 75%
D) about 100%

A

About 15%

38
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What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the breaks?

A) increase the pressure of your tyres
B) have the break’s checked as soon as possible
C) change gear and pump the brake pedal
D) use your parking brake at the same time

A

have the break’s checked as soon as possible

39
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What will happen if you cars wheels are unbalanced?

A) the steering will pull to one side
B) the steering will vibrate
C) the brakes will fail
D) the tyres will deflate

A

the steering will vibrate

40
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What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving?

A) the gearbox
B) the engine
C) the brakes
D) the tyres

A

The tyres

41
Q

What’s the safestest thing to do if you have to leave valuables in your car?

A) put them in a carrier bag
B) park near a school entrance
C) lock them out sight
D) park near a bus stop

A

lock them out sight

42
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What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

A) always keeping the headlights on
B) fitting reflective glass windows
C) always keeping the interior light on
D) etching the registration number on the windows

A

etching the registration number on the windows

43
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What should you remove from your car before sewing it unattended?

A) the cars dealers details
B) The owners manual
C) the service record
D) the vehicle registration document

A

the vehicle registration document

44
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What should you do when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended?

A) part near a busy junction
B) park in a housing estate
C) lock it and remove the key
D) leave the left indicator on

A

lock it and remove the key

45
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What will reduce fuel consumption?

A) driving more slowly
B) accelerating rapidly
C) late and heavy breaking
D) staying in lower gears

A

driving more slowly

46
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You service your own vehicle. How should you dispose of the old engine oil?

A) take it to a local-authority site
B) pour it down a drain
C) tip it into role in the ground
D) put it in your dustbin

A

take it to a local-authority site

47
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Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

A) to recover the cost of expensive garage equipment
B) to help protect the environment against pollution
C) to discover which fuel suppler is used the most
D) to make sure diesel and petrol engine emit the same fumes

A

to help protect the environment against pollution

48
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How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?

A) use narrow side streets
B) brake heavily
C) use busy routes
D) anticipate well ahead

A

anticipate well ahead

49
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Now will you benefit from following the manufacturers service schedule for your vehicle?

A) your vehicle will be cheaper to insure
B) you vehicle tax will be lower
C) your vehicle will remain reliable
D) your journey times will be reduced

A

your vehicle will remain reliable

50
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How should you drive when you’re driving along a road that has road humps?

A) maintain A reduced speed throughout
B) accelerate quickly between the humps
C) always keep to the maximum legal speed
D) drive slowly at school times only

A

maintain A reduced speed throughout

51
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When should you check the engine oil level?

A) before a long journey
B) when the engine is hot
C) early in the morning
D) every time you drive the car

A

before a long journey

52
Q

You’re having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?
A) no, not unless you stay with your car
B) yes, in order to drop off a passenger
C) yes, if you don’t block people from crossing
D) no, not under any circumstances

A

no, not under any circumstances

53
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What should you do when you leave your cor unattended for a few minutes?

A) leave the engine running
B) switch the engine off but leave the key in
C) lock it and remove the key
D) park near a traffic warden

A

leave the engine running

54
Q

Why should you try and park in a secure car park?

A) it makes it easy to find your car
B) it helps deter thieves
C) it stops the car being exposed to bad weather
D) it doesn’t cost anything to park here

A

it helps deter thieves

55
Q

Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?

A) alongside a parking meter
B) in front of a property entrance
C) on your driveway
D) in a marked parking space

A

in front of a property entrance

56
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What’s the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?

A) to make you more comfortable
B) to help you avoid neck injury
C) to help you relax
D) to help you maintain your driving position

A

to help you avoid neck injury

57
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What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?

A) avoid using the cruise control
B) use the air conditioning whenever you drive
C) use the gears to slow the vehicle
D) avoid making a lot of short journeys

A

avoid making a lot of short journeys

58
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What can people who live or work in towns and cites do to help reduce urban pollution levels?

A) drive more quickly
B) over-rev in a low gear
C) walk or cycle
D) drive short journey

A

walk or cycle

59
Q

How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

A) take all valuables with you
B) park near a taxi rank
C) place any valuables on the floor
D) park near a fire station

A

take all valuables with you

60
Q

How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?

A) park in an unit area
B) leave the radio turned on
C) park near a busy junction
D) install A security-coded radio

A

install A security-coded radio

61
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How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

A) leave it in in a well-lit area
B) park in a quiet side road
C) don’t engage the steering lock
D) park in a poorly lit area

A

leave it in in a well-lit area

62
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On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?

A) in the fuel tank
B) in the air filter
C) on the cooling system
D) on the exhaust system

A

on the exhaust system

63
Q

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?

A) reduction in journey times by about 15%
B) increase in fuel consumption by about 15%
C) reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%
D) increase in journey times by about 15%

A

reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

64
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Which driving technique can help you save fuel?

A) using lower gears us often as possible
B) accelerating sharply in even gear
C) using each gear in turn
D) missing out some gears

A

missing out some gears

65
Q

How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the enviroment?

A) through the legal enforcement of speed regulations
B) by increasing the number of cars on the road
C) through increased fuel bills
D) by reducing exhaust emissions

A

by reducing exhaust emissions

66
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What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?

A) increased fuel consumption
B) improved road safety
C) damage to the environment
D) increased exhaust emissions

A

improved road safety

67
Q

What is the legal minimum tread dearth for tyres on your trailer or caravan?

A)1 mm
B) 1.6 mm
C) 2 mm
D) 2.6 mm

A

1.6 mm

68
Q

When is fuel consumption at its highest?

A) when your braking
B) when your coasting
C) when your accelerating
D) when your turning sharply

A

when your accelerating

69
Q

When may a passenger travel in a car with ugly wearing a sea belt?

A) when they’re under 14 years old
B) when they’re under 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height
C) when they’re sitting in the rear seat
D) when there exempt for medical reasons

A

when there exempt for medical reasons

70
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You’re driving a friends children home from school. They’re both under 14 yeas old. Who’s responsible for making sure they wear a seatbelt or approved child restraint where required?

A) an adult passenger
B) the children
C) you, the driver
D) your friend

A

you, the driver

71
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What’s likely to happen if you put too much il in your engine?

A) the couch pedal will lock
B) the air intake will become blocked
C) the timing belt will slip
D) the oil seals will leak

A

the oil seals will leak

72
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You have to make an unexpected journey. You’re carrying a five-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They’re under 1.34 meters (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn’t available?

A) behind the passenger seat
B) using an adult seat belt
C) sharing a belt with an adult
D) between two other people

A

using an adult seat belt

73
Q

You’re carrying and 11-year-old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 meters (4 feet 5 inches0 tall. What seatbelt security must be in place?

A) they must use an adult seat belt
B) they must be able to faster their own seatbelt
C) they must use a suitable child restraint
D) they must be able to see clearly out of the front window

A

they must use a suitable child restraint

74
Q

You stopped on the side of the road. What use you do if you’ll be waiting there some time?

A) swich of the engine
B) apply the steering lock
C) swich of the radio
D) use your headlights

A

swich of the engine

75
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You want to put a rear-facing seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?

A) deactivate the airbag
B) turn the seat to face sideways
C) ask a passenger to hold the baby
D) put the child in an adult seat belt

A

deactivate the airbag

76
Q

You’re leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

A) if you’ll be parking for less than five minutes
B) if the battery keeps going flat
C) when parked in a 20 mph zone
D) never if your away from a vehicle

A

never if your away from a vehicle

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