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1
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You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should?

A

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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5
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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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6
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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?

A

Me

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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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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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13
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Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if its ok to drive?

A

Some types of medicines can cause your reactions to slow down

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14
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Which two things would help keep you alert during a long journey?

A

fresh air
regular stops

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15
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You should not drive if?

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you feel tired or unwell

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16
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When passing animals, you should NOT?

A

rev the engine or sound the horn

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17
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What is the most common factor in causing road accidents?

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Driver error

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18
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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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19
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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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20
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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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21
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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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22
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Why should you use your horn

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To alert others of your presence

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23
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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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24
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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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25
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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?

A

Continue until you reach the next junction you can exit

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26
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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

(a) road narrows

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27
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What is a cover note?

A

a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

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28
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You are on a motorway. When can you use your hazard warning lights?

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When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead.

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29
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When would you increase pressure in your tires so that it is above the normal value

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When carrying a heavy load

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30
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How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle’s handling

A

It will reduce stability

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31
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Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

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to assess how your actions affect the traffic behind

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32
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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?

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Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view

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33
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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?

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Slow down

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34
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What should you do if you are being followed by an ambulance showing flashing lights?

A

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so

35
Q

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

A

doctor’s car

36
Q

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your vehicle?

A

keep engine revs low

37
Q

Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?

A

on an open stretch of road

38
Q

When driving along parked vehicles. What should you be especially aware of?

A

doors opening on parked cars

39
Q

A cyclist is approaching a junction with his right hand outstretched. What should you do?

A

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

40
Q

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

A

they can easily be hidden behind obstructions

41
Q

You are traveling a single-carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you are following a large vehicle?

A

To get the best view of the road ahead

42
Q

What is the reason for traffic-calming measures?

A

to slow down traffic

43
Q

Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?

A

When another road user poses a danger.

44
Q

What do you need before you can legally use a car on the road.

A

A driving license

45
Q

You are at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?

A

check that they are breathing normally

46
Q

You are driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

A

keep both hands on the steering wheel

47
Q

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

A

look around before moving off

48
Q

You want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?

A

In the right-hand lane

49
Q

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

A

slow down and be ready to stop

50
Q

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its righthand indicator is flashing. You should?

A

slow down and give way if it is safe to do so

51
Q

What could cause you to crash if the level is too low?

A

brake fluid level

52
Q

How will a roof rack affect your car?

A

fuel consumption will increase

53
Q

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?

A

keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

54
Q

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road of a tunnel?

A

large vehicles/lorry

55
Q

What must you do at a junction with a stop sign displayed?

A

Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

56
Q

Why do motorcyclist often look around over their right shoulder just before turning right?

A

To check for traffic in their blind spot

57
Q

You are following a large vehicle on a wet road. What should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead?

A

Drop back until you can see better

58
Q

What must you do when you are overtaking a car at night?

A

Make sure you don’t dazzle other road users

59
Q

What should you do when you are approaching roadworks on a motorway?

A

Obey the speed limit

60
Q

What does a circular sign with a blue background do?

A

Gives an instruction

61
Q

A cop asks to see your documents.
How many days do you have to produce them at a police station.

A

Immediately, on the spot.

62
Q

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They are unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

A

check their airway remains open

63
Q

Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

A

No

64
Q

How should load be carried on your roof?

A

Securely fastened with suitable restraints

65
Q

You are carrying a child under 3 years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age?

A

a child seat

66
Q

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

A

when you approach bends and junctions

67
Q

What should you do if you cannot see clearly behind when reversing?

A

Ask someone to guide you
Or get out

68
Q

What will happen if you follow a large vehicle too closely?

A

your view ahead will be reduced

69
Q

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

A

by having your vehicle serviced regularly

70
Q

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?

A

have the brakes checked as soon as possible

71
Q

What is covered by third-party insurance?

A

Damage to other vehicles

72
Q

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there is no more danger. What do you do?

A

seek medical assistance

73
Q

You have been driving in thick fog which has now cleared. Why must your rear fog lights be switched off?

A

They make your brake lights less clear

74
Q

What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

A

Edge of the carriageway

75
Q

What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

A

be careful, they may misjudge your speed

76
Q

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?

A

Anything overtaking the large vehicle will be hidden from view.

77
Q

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

A

When you are on a one-way street

78
Q

While you are driving within the legal speed limit, the motorist behind you flashes his/ her headlights. What should you do?

A

Keep driving at your chosen speed, if they want to they can overtake

79
Q

What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

A

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

80
Q

What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?

A

Ignore the error and stay calm

81
Q

How would age affect an older person’s driving ability?

A

They will take longer to react to hazards

82
Q

What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

A

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

83
Q

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?

A

Slow down and stay behind

84
Q

What vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway

A

powered mobility scooters

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