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1
Q

What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK?

A

1.6 mm

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True or False: You must always wear a seatbelt in a car in the UK.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The stopping distance of a car is affected by the _____ of the road.

A

condition

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4
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What does a red traffic light mean?

A

Stop

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5
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When should you use hazard warning lights?

A

When your vehicle is stationary and causing an obstruction.

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6
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Multiple Choice: What is the speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars?

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60 mph

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7
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What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a crossing?

A

Stop and give way to the pedestrian.

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8
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True or False: You are allowed to use a mobile phone while driving if you are using a hands-free kit.

A

True

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9
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What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

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To reduce harmful emissions from the exhaust.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The ‘two-second rule’ is a guideline for maintaining a safe _____ distance.

A

following

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11
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What does a green traffic light mean?

A

You may go if the way is clear.

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12
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Multiple Choice: What is the maximum speed limit for cars on a motorway?

A

70 mph

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13
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What should you do if you encounter an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

A

Pull over and allow it to pass.

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14
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True or False: You can park on double yellow lines at any time.

A

False

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15
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What is the primary function of the brake system in a car?

A

To slow down or stop the vehicle.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The ‘blind spot’ is an area around your vehicle that you cannot see using your _____ mirrors.

A

rearview

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17
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What does a triangular warning sign indicate?

A

Warning of hazards ahead.

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18
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Multiple Choice: What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

A

Steer into the skid.

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19
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What is the purpose of the MOT test?

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To ensure that vehicles meet road safety and environmental standards.

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20
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True or False: You must notify the DVLA if you change your address.

A

True

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21
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What does the acronym ‘ABS’ stand for in relation to car safety?

A

Anti-lock Braking System

22
Q

Fill in the blank: You should not use fog lights unless visibility is less than _____ meters.

A

100

23
Q

What does a blue badge allow you to do?

A

Park in disabled parking spaces.

24
Q

Multiple Choice: Who is responsible for ensuring that a vehicle is roadworthy?

A

The driver

25
Q

What should you do if you are involved in an accident?

A

Stop and exchange details with the other party.

26
Q

True or False: You can drive with a provisional license as long as you have a qualified driver with you.

A

True

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The ‘stop’ sign is an octagonal sign that requires drivers to come to a complete _____ before proceeding.

A

stop

28
Q

Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?

A

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

29
Q

When would a new car need to undertake an MOT test?

A

After three years

30
Q

What’s the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

A

Third party only

31
Q

What is a statutory off-road notification (SORN)

A

A SORN (Statutory off-road notification) is a document used by car owners to tell the Driver and DVLA that the vehicle is registered as being off the road, so it cannot be driven- or even parked- on a public road.

32
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For how long is a Statutory off-road notification (SORN) valid?

A

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

33
Q

What is a vehicle registration certificate?

A

Information of the car

34
Q

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

A

When you move house

35
Q

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA)?

A

When your health affects your driving, when you change address

36
Q

A police officer asks tos we your documents. You don’t have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

A

7 days

37
Q

A police officer asks tos we your documents. You don’t have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

A

7 days

38
Q

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

A

An appropriate driving license (Category B)

39
Q

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

A

One year after the date it was issued (12months)

40
Q

Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When must you produce this document for inspection?

A

When a police officer asks you for this

41
Q

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?

A

MOT, Valid Insurance

42
Q

You just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your license in the next two years?

A

Retake your theory and practical knowledge tests

43
Q

When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?

A

Before you can tax the vehicle

44
Q

What does it mean if your insurance policy has excess of £500?

A

You’ll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim

45
Q

What’s covered by third-party insurance?

A

Damage to other vehicles

46
Q

In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have had your driver license under the same category for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet?

A

To be at least 21 years old

47
Q

Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

A

The registered keeper of the vihecle

48
Q

What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?

A

They must have valid motor insurance

49
Q

What must you check before you drive someone else’s vehicle?

A

That the vehicle is insured for your use

50
Q

What’s a cover note?

A

A document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

(Temporary insurance to get your car from A to B, whilst waiting to get your full insurance)

51
Q

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

A

When you complete the pass plus scheme

52
Q

What’s the maximum fine for driving or riding without an insurance?

A

Unlimited

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