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1
Q

At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you must….

A

Give way to the pedestrians already on the crossing.

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2
Q

You should never wave at people at the pedestrian crossings because….

A

There may be another vehicle coming.

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3
Q

‘Tailgating’ means….

A

Following another vehicle too closely

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4
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Following another vehicle too closely is unwise as…

A

Your view ahead is decreased.

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5
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You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least how many seconds?

A

four seconds.

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6
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A long, heavy laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What time should you do?

A

Slow down.

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7
Q

Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons? 3 Correct answers…

A. Motorway Maintenance. 
B. Bomb disposal.
C. Blood transfusion. 
D. Police patrol. 
E. Breakdown recovery.
A

B- Bomb disposal

C- Blood transfusion.

D- Police patrol

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8
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When being followed by an ambulance with a blue flashing beacon you should…

A

Pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass.

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9
Q

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

A

Doctors car.

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10
Q

A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means…

A

A doctor is on an emergency call.

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11
Q

Diamond shape signs give instructions to..

A

Tram drivers.

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12
Q

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

A. Cars.
B.Cycles.
C.Buses.
D.Lorries

A

Cycles.

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13
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What should you use your horn for?

A

To alert others of your presence.

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14
Q

You are in a one way street, and you want to turn right. You should position yourself…

A

In the right hand lane.

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15
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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 intent to do.

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16
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At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?

A

Toucan.

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17
Q

You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights at you. You should…

A

allow the vehicle to overtake.

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18
Q

You should only flash your headlights to other road users to….

A

let them know that you are there.

19
Q

You are approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this?

A

Slow down and look both ways.

20
Q

You are approaching a pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You must….

A

Give way to pedestrians who are crossing.

21
Q

The conditions are good and dry. You should use the ‘two second rule’ to…

A

Keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front of you.

22
Q

You are in a ling of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

A

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

23
Q

A bus has stopped in front of you. Its right hand indicator is flashing. You should….

A

Slow down and give way if it is safe to do so.

24
Q

You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit still applies. Which lights should you use?

A

Dipped headlights.

25
Q

You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals to turn right. What should you do?

A

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

26
Q

You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should…

A

Apply the handbrake only.

27
Q

You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind you is trying to overtake you should…

A

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake. This gives them the opportunity to safely overtake.

28
Q

A bus lane on your left shows no times of operation. This means what?

A

It is in operation 24 hours a day.

29
Q

You are driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?

A

Give plenty of room and drive slowly past

30
Q

A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should…

A

Stop and switch off your engine.

31
Q

When overtaking a horse and rider you should…

A

Go past slowly and carefully.

32
Q

You are approaching a Zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross you should….

A

Slow down and prepare to stop.

33
Q

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

A

Slow down and be ready to stop.

34
Q

You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?

A

Be patient and wait

35
Q

You have reached a red light at a puffin crossing. The red light will stay on until….

A

The pedestrians have reached a safe position.

36
Q

At puffin crossings, which light will not show to a driver?

A

Flashing amber

37
Q

You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should…

A

Use dipped beam headlights

38
Q

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should….

A

Pull in safely when you can, to let other vehicles overtake.

39
Q

You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will…

A
  • Waste fuel and money.

- Make roads slippery for other road users.

40
Q

To avoid spillage after refueling, you should make sure that…

A

your filter cap is securely fastened.

41
Q

If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take extra care when refueling. Diesel fuel when split is….

A

slippery.

42
Q

What type of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

A

Competitive/ dangerous.

43
Q

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. This is due to…

A

showing off and being competitive.

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