Attitude Flashcards

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1
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You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?

A

In the right-hand lane

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You’re travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

A

Allow the vehicle to overtake

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3
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You’re approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction?

A

Slow down and look both ways

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4
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Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A

Steady amber

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5
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You’re in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?

A

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

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What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

A

The lane is in operation 24 hours a day

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7
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You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

A

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

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You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?

A

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

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9
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What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?

A

Stop and switch off your engine

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What should you do when you’re overtaking a horse and rider?

A

Go past slowly and carefully

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You’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change?

A

When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing

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12
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What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

A

Competitive

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13
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Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

A

Another vehicle may be coming

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14
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What’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

A

Four seconds

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15
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Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

A

Bomb disposal

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16
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What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

A

Doctor’s car

17
Q

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

A

Trams

18
Q

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

A

To help other road users know what you intend to do

19
Q

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

A

When letting them know that you’re there

20
Q

The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two-second rule’?

A

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

21
Q

Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on main beam?

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22
Q

You’re driving a car that has a diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause?

A

It can make the roads slippery for other road users

23
Q

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

A

Check that your filler cap is securely fastened

24
Q

You’re driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you?

A

Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

25
Q

You’re driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic?

A

Dipped headlights

26
Q

You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

A

Use the parking brake and release the footbrake

27
Q

You’re approaching a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

A

Slow down and prepare to stop

28
Q

What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

A

Slow down and be ready to stop

29
Q

When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

A

When it’s dry

30
Q

You’re driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you’re following another vehicle?

A

Use dipped headlights

31
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What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?

A

Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake

32
Q

What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?

A

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

33
Q

Why is it dangerous to drive too close to the vehicle ahead?

A

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

34
Q

What will happen if you follow this vehicle too closely?

A

Your view ahead will be reduced

35
Q

You’re being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it’s taking a long time for it to overtake?

A

Slow down

36
Q

What should you do if you’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?

A

Pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so

37
Q

On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?

A

Cycles

38
Q

When should you use your vehicle’s horn?

A

To alert others to your presence

39
Q

Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing?

A

Toucan