Difficult Questions Flashcards
an MOT certificate is valid for how long?
one year after the date it was issued
How much does the stopping distance increase by when it is
a. Wet
b. Icy/Snow
a. x2
b. x10
how often do you have to change the photo on your driving license
every 10 years
What is the only sign that is shaped like a upside down triangle and WHY?
The give way sign. Like the stop sign, it is shaped as such in order to be recognisable even if covered by snow or dirt etc.
you have broken down and it is safe to put your warning triangle out, how far behind the car should you put it?
45 meters
what is the maximum amount of seats a car can have if you only have a category B car liscense
8 seats
At what age does a person become legally resonsable for their own seatbelt?
14 years old. even if the parents are in the car, you as the driver have the repsonsablity for you passengers below 14 years old to put thier seatbelt on.
Maximum weight of a category B vehicle?
3.5 tonnes
What are triangle signs?
Warnings
What are all circle signs
Orders
What are diamond shaped signs for?
Trams
What are brown signs for?
Tourist information
What are blue signs for?
information and advice
What are yellow signs for?
Temporary information
What colour are information signs on highways?
blue
What does the clearway sign look like?
circle. blue background with a red cross.
What does a blue speed limit sign mean?
Its the MINIMUM speed limit
What should you switch on before enterning a tunnel
- Dipped headlights
- Radio
What should you do if you break down in a tunnel?
- Hazard lights
- try to drive out if you can
- drive to a lay by/emergency lane or pull over as far left as possible
- walk to a safe place and wear a reflective jacket
What should you remove before enterning a tunel?
sunglasses
minimum tread depth on a tyre
1.6 for cars
1.6 for caravans
when can you use your fog lights
less than 100 meters of visibility
if stopped by the police, how many days do you have to produce your documents?
7 days
you see a pedestrian with a white stick and a red band (on the stick), what does that mean?
they are death AND blind
what does a flashing amber light/beacon on a moving vehicle mean?
its a slow moving vehicle
how fast can a mobility scooter travel on the road
8 MPH
What colour are the cats eyes/ eye reflectors on the
a. far left
b. between the lanes
c. far rights
d. at slip roads?
a. red
b. white
c. amber
d. green
what liquid do you use to top up your battery?
distilled water
a pedestrian has a dog with a yellow or burgondy coat, what does that tell you?
the pedestrian is deaf
how far away are the location marker posts with telephone symbols on?
100 meters
vehicles that have flashing amber and red lights on motorwats are what?
traffic officers
what does LPG stand for at a petrol station
Liquid petroleum gas
What are M and S tyres?
Mud and Snow tyres
What does SORN stand for
Statutory off road notification
“If you own a vehicle that you no longer want to drive on a public road, you can avoid paying tax - but only if you complete a SORN.”
where would you find the catalytic converter
the exhuast system
When do windscreen mirrors cause a serious obstruction to your view?
when you’re aproaching bends and junctions
Where should you avoid overtaking?
when appraoching a dip in the road
note: you cannot overtake on a one way stret
What will a hands free phone do whilst you are driving?
It will divert your attention
20 MPH
a. thinking distance
b. breaking distance
c. Stopping distance
a. 6m
b. 6m
c.12m
30 MPH
a. what is this the national speed limit of?
b. thinking distance
c. breaking distance
d. Stopping distance
a. built up areas
b. 9m
c. 14m
d. 23m
40 MPH
a. thinking distance
b. breaking distance
c. Stopping distance
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
50 MPH
a. thinking distance
b. breaking distance
c. Stopping distance
a. 15m
b. 38m
c. 53m
How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you when waiting in a traffic queue at night?
use the parking brake and release the footbrake
what should you do if you are driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road?
pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind you pass
when should you flash your headlights at other road users
to warn them of your presence
you are driving a car that has a diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your tank cause?
It can make the road slippery for other road users
You are in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?
slow down, gradually increasing teh gap between you and the vehicle in front
What should you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
what insurance must you have before driving on a public road?
third party insurance
covering:
- injury to another person
-damage to someone elses property
- damage to other vehicle s
however it does NOT COVER YOU OR YOUR OWN CAR c
What are the different insurance types for a car
- third pasrty insurance
- thirds party fire and theft insurance
- fully comprehensive
-Telematics insurance
What is a cover note?
the document you get before you get your insurance certificate
you cannot obtain what if you don’t have valid car insurance?
vehicle tax
what is the fine for driving without insurance?
5000 pounds and possibly disquialification
What does a MOT do?
insures that the car meets road safety and enviornmental standards
when do you need to get your first MOT test
a three year old car
driving without a MOT does what?
- invalidates your insurance
- you cannot renew your road tax
a. What is the V5C?
b. which contains details of what?
a. the vehicle registration certificate
b.
- make, model, engine size, year of registration
- name and adress of the registered keeper
When must you contact the DVLA in regards to your V5C
when your personal details change:
name, permanent adress, and vehicle
buying a second hand vehicle would require immediate contact to the DVLA that the owner has changed
to supervise a learner driver you must have what credentials
21 years of age and held a liscense for 3+ years
what is one way to reduce your insurance?
Pass Plus
how many penalty points and in how much time revokes your liscense?
6 penalty points in 2 years
What information must you give when involved in a accident
-your name
- your insurance details
- your adress
- vehicles make and registration
if a casualty isn’t breathing?
perform CPR (100 compressions per minute) 4-5 centimetres in depth.
What should you do if you get a puncture on the motorway?
pull up on the hard shoulder and use the emergency phone. Put on hazard lights
Fuel
2 things to note about safety
- deisel fuel make the road slippery
- ensure your fuel cap is correctly replaced after filling up
a loose filler cap can waste fuel and money and make the raod slippery for other road users
Lights on a puffin crossing
a. what follows a green light?
b. The light stays red untill
a. a steady amber light (no flashing light)
b. the light will stay red untill the pedestrians reach the other side
Give way to busses?
yes, if it safe to do so
When can you use full beam headlights
on an unlit road where there is no traffic ahead of you.
What should you do when you are being followed to closely by the car behind you?
slow down, increasing the gap between you and the car infrot
where should you position yourself when turning right on a one way street
position your car in the right hand lane
which of the three following does the law require you to keep in good condition?
seatbelts, windscreen, headlights
what is increased fuel consumption caused by?
under inflated tyres
harsh braking
harsh rapid acceleration
using the roof rack
carrying unnecessary weight
over revving in low gear
between what hours may you NOT sound your horn
11:30pm-7:00am
what are anti lock brakes?
they prevent wheels from locking and therefore skidding
allow a vehicle to be steered whilst under braking
do not work as good when the surface is wet or loose
in an emergency, apply them rapidly and firmly
when do anti lock brakes reduce the chances of skidding particulary during?
(when braking in) an emergency
when aquaplanning/ hydroplanning, what should you do?
do not brake, ease of the accelerator,
regain control of the vehicle
What circumstances require you to notify the DVLA?
when your health affects your driving
How long is the SORN valid for?
until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
When must you produce your insurance certificate?
When a police officer asks you for it
Whats the maxiimum fine for driving without insurance?
unlimited
What does the sign for a ring road look like?
green sign with a white R in it. With a yellow border
Why might a junction have a stop sign painted on the line, and a physical stop sign?
because visibility along the major road is restricted
What comes after red on a traffic light
red and amber
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer breaking system?
breakaway cable
What should you do before towing a trailer for the first time
get professional training
What must you do when you hitch an ubraked trailer to a towing vehicle
fit a secondary coupling device
When may you wait in a box junction?
when oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right
What should you do if you realise you accidently taken a one way route?
continue in that direction and find another route
What should you do if you park on the road when it’s foggy?
leave parking lights switched on.
what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in nuetral for too long?
it will reduce your control
which sign indicated their may be pedestrians walking along side the road
triangle, red border, adult holding a child’s hand symbol
Where may you overtake on a one way street?
on either the right or the left
What helps reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
variable speed limits
Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?
on a one-way street
What should you do when you are one the motorway and see a black sign with an arrow pointing left and two flashing lights below it
leave the motorway at the next exit
When you are travelling along a motorway, where would you find a crawler or climber lane?
on a steep gradient
When may you stop on an urban clearway?
to set down and pick up passengers
what are the countdown markers with the white background and the red stripes?
when approaching a concealed level crossing
what will reduce fuel consumption?
driving more slowly
when should you check the engine oil level?
before a long jounrey
what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?
it will reduce your control
you are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Which lights should you use if there is a lot of surface spray?
dipped headlights
what does the the warning sign with the picket fence mean?
level crossing with a gate or barrier
When should tyre pressures be checked?
when tyres are cold
you have stopped in an emergency refuge area, what must you fo before you rejoin the carriageway?
use the emergency telephone
Why is travelling in neutral for too long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?
- there won’t be any engine braking
- reduction in control
what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced?
the steering will vibrate
What should you do if your anti lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
have the brakes checked immediately
on what type of surface may anti-lock brakes be innefective
loose
what could cause you to crash if the level gets too low?
brake-fluid level
how can you use your vehicles engine as a break?
by changing to a lower gear
which arm signal tells you that a car is going to pull up?
moving the hand up and down
which arm signal tells youthe driver intends to turn left or move into the left?
waving arm in a circle
what does moving hand up and down mean in arm signal?
I intend to slow down or stop / pull up
what does a single yellow line along the side of the road mean?
no parking during restriction times
you are driving along the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?
be wary of a sudden gust
How far are you allowed to reverse?
no further than it is necessary
you need to top of your battery with distilled water, what level should you fill it to?
just above the cell plates
how can you avoid wasting fuel?
by having your vehicle serviced regularly
what makes your tyres illegal?
if they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall
what lights must you use when driving on a well-lit motorway at night?
use your headlights
When is fuel consumption at its highest?
when you are accelerating
not when: you are braking, coasting or turning sharply
