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Driving Flashcards

1
Q

What does ice do to stopping distance?

A

Makes it 10x longer than dry road

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2
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What do wet roads to to stopping distance?

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Makes it 2x longer than dry roads

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3
Q

What is the average stopping distance going at 70mph?

A

96 metres / 315 feet

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4
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What are triangle signs?

A

Warnings

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5
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What are circle signs?

A

Orders

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6
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What are diamond shaped signs?

A

For trams

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7
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What are rectangular signs?

A

For information / advice

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8
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Yellow rectangular signs?

A

Temporary information

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9
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Brown rectangular signs?

A

Tourist destination

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10
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What colour are information signs on motorways?

A

Blue

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11
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What does a circular sign with an X across it mean?

A

Clear way (no stopping ever)

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12
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What does a blue circular sign with a number on it mean?

A

The minimum speed permitted

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13
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What does it mean when a sign splits from two lanes to a singular?

A

End of carriageway

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14
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What is the only sign which is an upside down triangle?

A

Give way

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15
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Why are stop and give way signs uniquely shaped?

A

Incase they’re covered by weather

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16
Q

National speedlimit?

A

60 on a single carriageway
70 on a dual carriageway

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17
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What do you do before entering a tunnel?

A

Switch on dipped headlights and radio, remove sunglasses

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18
Q

What do you do if you break down in a tunnel?

A

Use hazard headlights

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19
Q

What is minimum tread depth on a tyre?

A

At least 1.6mm deep

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20
Q

When should you use fog lights?

A

When there is less than 100 metres visibility

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21
Q

When do you become legally responsible for your own seatbelt?

A

14

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22
Q

How long do you have to present your documents at a police station if you are stopped by police?

A

7 days

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23
Q

How often do you need to update your driving license photo?

A

Every 10 years

24
Q

How far should you put your warning triangle when your car breaks down?

A

45 metres behind

25
Q

What is a category B car license?

A

if you passed your test on or after 1 January 1997. You can have maximum 8 seats including the drivers seat and the maximum weight you can drive is 3500kg

26
Q

What is a dual carriageway?

A

A road that has a central reservation to separate the carriageways

27
Q

What does it mean if a pedestrian has a white stick with a red band?

A

They are deaf and blind

28
Q

What does it mean if a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber light or beacon?

A

The vehicle is slow moving

29
Q

How fast is a mobility scooter allowed to travel on the road?

A

8mph

30
Q

On a motorway what colour are the cats eyes on the far left, between the lanes, on the far right, and at slip roads?

A

• Far left - Red
• Between the lanes - White
• On the far right - Amber
• At slip roads - Green

31
Q

What do you use to top up the fluid in your battery?

A

Distilled water

32
Q

What does it mean if a pedestrian has a dog with a yellow or burgundy coat?

A

The pedestrian is deaf

33
Q

What is the main cause for skidding?

A

The driver

34
Q

How far apart are location marker posts with telephone symbols?

A

100 metres

35
Q

What are the vehicles that have flashing amber and red lights on motorways?

A

Traffic officers

36
Q

What are traffic officers authorised to do?

A

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

37
Q

When you’re about to go through a Ford, what might you see?

A

a depth gage

38
Q

What does LPG stand for at a petrol station?

A

Liquid Petroleum Gas

39
Q

What is the kick down device in an automatic car used for?

A

Accelerating quickly

40
Q

What does “M&S” tyres stand for?

A

Mud and snow

41
Q

What is a contra flow ?

A

a temporary system where traffic travelling in the opposite direction share the same carriageway, normally seen in roadworks

42
Q

What does SORN stand for?

A

Statutory Off Road
Notification

43
Q

What does a sign of a pedestrian walking between two black spaced out lines mean?

A

zebra crossing ahead

44
Q

Who has right of way when approaching unmarked crossroads?

A

Nobody

45
Q

What do you do if someone in charge of animals signals to stop you?

A

Stop and turn off your engine

46
Q

Where would you would find the catalytic converter ?

A

In the exhaust system

47
Q

Why should you remove the roof rack if not in use?

A

Because fuel consumption is increased if you don’t

48
Q

What is the speed limit if there is streetlights but no signs?

A

30mph

49
Q

What should you do before emerging turning right on a dual carriage way?

A

check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

50
Q

What is a cover note?

A

a document issued before you received your insurance certificate

51
Q

What vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

A

Bomb disposal

52
Q

What colour markers will you see when approaching a concealed level crossing?

A

Red and white

53
Q

What does an amber warning highlight?

A

A school crossing patrol hazard

54
Q

What should you do when waiting in a traffic queue at night?

A

Use the parking brake

55
Q

When is a SORN valid until?

A

the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

56
Q

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

A

Valid insurance

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