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1
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where would you expect to see red and yellow striped rectangular markers

A

on a large goods vehicle (0ver 13m)

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what must you do at a stop junction

A

stop BEHIND the line, then edge forward to see clearly

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what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate (left hand side)

A

edge of the carriageway (useful at night or bad weather)

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you’re waiting to emerge at a junction, your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can you do to see traffic on the road you are joining? (apart from edging forward)

A

look for reflections of traffic in house windows and windows of parked cars

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5
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what type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway

A

slow moving one or a stopped one, so a tractor for example.

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police officer controlling traffic with both hands out at 90degrees to each other, what does it mean

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stop. for traffic approaching from front and behind the officer.

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you’re driving towards a left hand bend on a country road, what do you need to look out for?

A

pedestrians walking towards you

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what will become more expensive after you’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

A

insurance premiums

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you’re driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A
steady amber light. 
goes steady amber 
then 2 flashing reds 
then it makes a noise
some have barrier, some don't. 
You must stop on amber.
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10
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where is it unsafe to overtake

A

approaching a junction, going around a bend

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what should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you’re driving on a motorway

A

open up a window and stop as soon as its safe and legal.

never stop on the hard shoulder to rest.

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12
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when should you use hazard warning lights

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1) when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction
2) on motorways to warn traffic behind of danger ahead

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

A

stay behind and don’t overtake.
(they could be unsure of where a junction is and may turn suddenly)

don’t flash ur lights n try alert the driver or sound ur horn.

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14
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what must you do if poor health affects your driving/ your eye sight gets worse and you’re no longer able to meet the driver’s eyesight requirements?

A

inform the licensing authority (DVLA)

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what should you do as you approach this overhead bridge ?

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be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road

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you’re following a slow moving vehicle. what should you do if there’s a junction just ahead on the right?

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only consider overtaking when you’re past the junction.

u never overtake before a junction because if someone pulls out from that junction as you’re overtaking, a very dangerous situation was just created hella quickly. ur fucked.

17
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what should you do if its raining and you’re following a lorry on a motorway and its putting up a big spray?

A

‘be aware of spray reducing your vision’, increase distance.

do not move into a lane with less spray

18
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as people get older how is their driving affected?

A

they’ll take longer to react to hazards

19
Q

who uses blue, green and amber lights

A

blue- emergency services
green- doctors car
amber- slow moving vehicle, tractor or a powered vehicle being used by someone who is disabled on a dual carriageway.