Common themes to know

Question 1

2 information about competitive driving?

Answer 1

Driving competitively and showing off whilst driving is dangerous.
Young, inexperienced drivers can often be involved in crashes due to showing off and driving competitively.

Question 2

3 information about fuel?

Answer 2

Diesel fuel when spilt is slippery.
Always make sure your fuel cap is correctly replaced after filling up.
A loose filler cap can waste fuel and money and make the road slippery for other road users.

Question 3

3 information about rural roads?

Answer 3

Slow down and be careful when approaching animals and livestock.
When passing a horse move forward slowly and give plenty of room.
If you encounter a farmer herding animals you should stop if he asks you to.

Question 4

5 information about pedestrian crossings?

Answer 4

Never wave a pedestrian across at any crossing, as there may be another vehicle coming.

At a Pelican crossing, the flashing amber light means give way to pedestrians already crossing the road.

At a Toucan crossing cyclists can ride across and pedestrians can walk across.

At a Puffin crossing, a steady amber light follows the green light. There is no flashing amber light. The red light will stay on until the pedestrians using it has reached a safe position.

When approaching a Zebra crossing, if pedestrians are waiting to cross you must slow down and stop. If they fail to cross immediately you should continue to wait.

Question 5

What vehicles have blue flashing beacons?

Answer 5

Bomb disposals
Blood transfusion
Police Patrol
Ambulance
Mountain rescue
Fire engine
Coast guard

Question 6

The rule required to be followed about Blue Flashing Beacons?

Answer 6

Always give priority to emergency vehicles. When being followed by a vehicle with a following a flashing blue light, pull over to let them through as soon as you can do so safely.

Question 7

In dry conditions how much space should you leave between you and the vehicle in front?

Answer 7

Two seconds.

Question 8

Other additional facts you should know?

Answer 8

When passing horses, slow down and allow plenty of room.
If another road user cuts you up, drop back to leave the correct separation distance.
At an unmarked crossroads, slow down and look both ways.
In a one way street, when turning right position your car in the right lane.
Tram rails pose the most risk to cyclists.
Diamond shaped road signs give instructions to tram drivers only.