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You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should?

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Keep well back until you can see it is clear.

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You should only use a phone when?

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When you have stopped at a safe distance.

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A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its right-hand indicator is flashing you should?

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

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

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Slow down and be ready to stop

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It is important to wear suitable shoes when you are driving. Why is this?

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to maintain safe control of the pedals

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You are carrying two children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for seeing that the children wear seatbelts?

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Me

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Your tire bursts while driving. Which two things should you do?

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Hold the steering wheel firmly to keep control.
Pull up slowly at the side of the road

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What do child locks in a vehicle do?

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Stop children from opening the rear doors.

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You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around to go the opposite way?

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Find a quiet side road to turn around in

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You must obey signs giving orders that are what shape and colour?

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Red circles

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You are going down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should?

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Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully

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When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why?

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To be positioned safely if the vehicle skids.

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Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if its ok to drive?

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Some types of medicines can cause your reactions to slow down

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Which two things would help keep you alert during a long journey?

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fresh air
regular stops

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You should not drive if?

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you feel tired or unwell

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When passing animals, you should NOT?

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rev the engine or sound the horn

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What is the most common factor in causing road accidents?

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Driver error

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Why should you always reduce your speed when driving in fog?

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because it is more difficult to see events ahead

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Which of these conditions should you NOT proceed when the light is showing green?

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When your exit from the road junction is blocked by other road users.

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Why should you never wave at people at a pedestrian crossing?

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Another vehicle may be coming

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Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle in front of u

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Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

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Why should you use your horn

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To alert others of your presence

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Anti-lock brakes prevent the car wheels from locking. One of the benefits of this is?

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little chance of skidding

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Anti-lock brakes can significantly minimize the chance of a skid occurring particularly when?

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Heavy braking in an emergency.

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You are driving down the motorway and planning to turn at the next junction. Unfortunately, you miss your exit. What should you do?
Continue until you reach the next junction you can exit
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What information would be shown on a triangle road sign? (a) road narrows (b) ahead only (c) keep left (d) minimum speed
(a) road narrows
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What is a cover note?
a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
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You are on a motorway. When can you use your hazard warning lights?
When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead.
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When would you increase pressure in your tires so that it is above the normal value
When carrying a heavy load
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How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling
It will reduce stability
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Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
to assess how your actions affect the traffic behind
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You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
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You are being overtaken by a long, heavily laden truck. What should you do if it is taking a long time for it to overtake?
Slow down
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What should you do if you are being followed by an ambulance showing flashing lights?
Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so
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What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
doctor's car
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How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your vehicle?
keep engine revs low
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Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
on an open stretch of road
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When driving along parked vehicles. What should you be especially aware of?
doors opening on parked cars
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A cyclist is approaching a junction with his right hand outstretched. What should you do?
Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn
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You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
they can easily be hidden behind obstructions
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You are traveling a single-carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you are following a large vehicle?
To get the best view of the road ahead
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What is the reason for traffic-calming measures?
to slow down traffic
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Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?
When another road user poses a danger.
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What do you need before you can legally use a car on the road.
A driving license
45
You are at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?
check that they are breathing normally
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You are driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
keep both hands on the steering wheel
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What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
look around before moving off
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You want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?
In the right-hand lane
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A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?
slow down and be ready to stop
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A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its righthand indicator is flashing. You should?
slow down and give way if it is safe to do so
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What could cause you to crash if the level is too low?
brake fluid level
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How will a roof rack affect your car?
fuel consumption will increase
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You are following other vehicles in fog. You should have your headlights on a dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road of a tunnel?
large vehicles/lorry
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What must you do at a junction with a stop sign displayed?
Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
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Why do motorcyclist often look around over their right shoulder just before turning right?
To check for traffic in their blind spot
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You are following a large vehicle on a wet road. What should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead?
Drop back until you can see better
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What must you do when you are overtaking a car at night?
Make sure you don't dazzle other road users
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What should you do when you are approaching roadworks on a motorway?
Obey the speed limit
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What does a circular sign with a blue background do?
Gives an instruction
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A cop asks to see your documents. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station.
Immediately, on the spot.
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An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They are unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
check their airway remains open
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Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
No
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How should load be carried on your roof?
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
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You are carrying a child under 3 years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age?
a child seat
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When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
when you approach bends and junctions
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What should you do if you cannot see clearly behind when reversing?
Ask someone to guide you Or get out
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What will happen if you follow a large vehicle too closely?
your view ahead will be reduced
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How can you avoid wasting fuel?
by having your vehicle serviced regularly
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What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?
have the brakes checked as soon as possible
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What is covered by third-party insurance?
Damage to other vehicles
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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there is no more danger. What do you do?
seek medical assistance
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You have been driving in thick fog which has now cleared. Why must your rear fog lights be switched off?
They make your brake lights less clear
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What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Edge of the carriageway
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What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?
be careful, they may misjudge your speed
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You are waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It is clear to the left but a large vehicle is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?
Anything overtaking the large vehicle will be hidden from view.
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When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?
When you are on a one-way street
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While you are driving within the legal speed limit, the motorist behind you flashes his/ her headlights. What should you do?
Keep driving at your chosen speed, if they want to they can overtake
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What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?
Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
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What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?
Ignore the error and stay calm
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How would age affect an older person's driving ability?
They will take longer to react to hazards
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What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
Reduce speed until you are clear of the area
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You are traveling on a road that has humps. What should you do when the driver in front of you is going slower that you?
Slow down and stay behind
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What vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway
powered mobility scooters

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