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1
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when can you overtake a vehicle on their left

A

on a one way street

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2
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how does heavy rain affect stopping distance

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it is doubled

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what’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway

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60mph

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4
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why would a dog have a yellow or burgundy coat

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if the owner is deaf

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5
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how far should you press down or adult CPR

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5-6cm

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6
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what do you have to look out for when overtaking at night

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bends in the road ahead

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when do you see these coloured reflective studs on a motorway
red
white
amber
green
bright green/yellow

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red - between hard shoulder and carriageway
white - between lanes
amber - between the carriageway and central reservation
green - along slip-roads and entrances
bright green/yellow - at roadworks and contraflow systems

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8
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what speed is a trailer towing vehicle restricted to on a motorway

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60mph

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9
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what do you need to have when applying to renew your vehicle tax

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valid insurance

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10
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A

give priority to oncoming traffic

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11
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how can you avoid wheelspin on an icy road

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drive slowly and in the highest possible gear

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12
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when should you use parking lights

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when parked on a road at night where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

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13
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what do these beacon colours mean
blue
green
amber

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blue - emergency vehicles that need priority
green - doctors cars
amber - slower moving vehicles

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14
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why’s a slip road important as you rejoin a motorway

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it allows you to safely fit into the left-hand lane traffic flow

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15
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how can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake

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by switching to a lower gear

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16
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where do you overtake on a one way street

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either the left or the right

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17
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what do you need to do if you’re driving on a well lit, built up road at night

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use dipped headlights to be easily seen by others

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18
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what do you do if an amber traffic light shows alone

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stop at the stop line because the red light will folllow

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19
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what is a cover note

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a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

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20
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what do circle road signs mean

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they give orders

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21
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what do you do if you’re driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow winding road

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pull in when possible to let vehicles behind overtake

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22
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two way traffic straight ahead

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23
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the national sped limit applies
built up - 30
single - 60
dual and motorways - 70

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24
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what speed should a car with a trailer move at

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10mph slower than the limit unless it’s built up

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25
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how should your tyre pressure change when carrying a heavy load

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increase your tyre pressure above the normal value

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26
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what does it mean if a pedestrian is wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright, red light

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they are part of an organised walk

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27
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how can you turn off brake lights

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release the foot brake and use the parking brake

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28
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what should you do before you drive a vehicle

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check that it is insured for your use

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29
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how can you use your vehicles engine to control your speed

A

switch to a lower gear

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30
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when can you overtake on the left on a motorway

A

if queues and traffic to the right are moving slower than you

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31
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how can you turn on your fog lights

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with the fog light switch

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32
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A

tram only route

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33
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when should you check tyre pressure

A

when they are cold

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34
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what should you do when going down a steep hill

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select a low gear and use brakes carefully

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35
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what does a green light mean at a pelican crossing

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cross if the crossing is clear

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36
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A

waiting restrictions

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37
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pedestrians may be walking along the road

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38
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what does a contraflow motorway system involve

A

lower speed limits

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39
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A

overtaking traffic should move back to the left

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40
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when can you stop and wait in a box junction

A

when oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

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41
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what is 25

A

the number of the next junction

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42
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when will you feel the effects of engine breaking

A

when you change to a lower gear

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43
Q

when can you stop on a clearway

A

never

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44
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what do you have to do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle

A

use the mirrors

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45
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what do you have to do if stopping because of an emergency on a wet road

A

keep both hands on the wheel

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46
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what do you have to do before emerging onto a dual carriageway

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check that the central reservation is deep enough to protect your vehicle

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47
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what should you do if it is taking a long time for a heavily laden lorry to overtake you

A

slow down

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48
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what follows the green symbol at a puffin crossing

A

steady amber

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49
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what can increase your vehicles stopping resistance (vehicle focused)

A

under inflated tyres

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50
Q

what do you do if your anti-lock brake warning stays on

A

have them checked immediately

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51
Q

what does a catalytic converter do

A

reduce engine wear

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52
Q

what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced

A

the steering will vibrate

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53
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A

a fault in the braking system

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54
Q

how can you reduce environmental harm caused by your vehicle - engine

A

keep engine revs low

55
Q

what is the legal minimum car tyre tread depth

A

1.6mm

56
Q

what can help you save fuel when accelerating and decelerating

A

missing out some gears

57
Q

when should you check engine oil level

A

before a long journey

58
Q

how do MOT’s help to protect the environment from pollution

A

they have an exhaust emissions test

59
Q

what should you do if you have a child under 1.35 metres in the backseat with no available child restraint

A

seat them with an adult seat belt

60
Q

how can you reduce the environmental damage your vehicle causes

A

don’t make a lot of short journeys and drive slower

61
Q

how can you deter a thief from stealing your car

A

etching your reg number

62
Q

how can your vehicle remain reliable

A

if you follow the manufacturers service schedule for your vehicle

63
Q

what will help you to move off of a snowy surface

A

using a higher gear than normal

64
Q

how should you use your anti-lock brakes in an emergency

A

apply the footbrake promptly and firmly until you stop

65
Q

how should you brake in snowy conditions

A

gently in plenty of time

66
Q
A

if it lights up when driving, the electronic stability control, ESC system, has activated

67
Q

when may anti lock brakes be ineffective

A

on loose, slippery, uneven surface

68
Q

what is the main benefit of a 4 wheel drive

A

improved grip on the road

69
Q

what do solid white lines at the side of the road indicate

A

the end of the carriageway

70
Q

what should you anticipate when driving towards a bend that you can’t see around

A

pedestrians walking towards you

71
Q

what is the danger of a two way road with 3 lanes

A

traffic in both directions can overtake using the middle lane

72
Q

what should you do if a vehicle starts reversing off the driveway in front of you

A

sound your horn and be prepared to stop

73
Q
A

stop

74
Q
A

there may be people walking across the road

75
Q

what should you do before attempting to change direction to the right

A

check your right hand mirror and blind spot

76
Q

what should you expect to see on country roads

A

pedestrians walking towards you

77
Q

what may happen with motor/cyclists on a windy day

A

they may be blown in front of you, so allow extra room

78
Q

what should you do when you see amber flashing lights under a school warning sign

A

reduce speed until you’re clear of the area

79
Q

how will school crossing patrol signal you to stop

A

using a stop sign

80
Q

why should you not drive in neutral for long periods of time (coasting)

A

there won’t be any engine braking

81
Q

what is a rumble device

A

it is designed to alert you to a hazard

82
Q

how should you cross a ford

A

use a low gear and drive slowly

83
Q

what should you do when driving on a well lit motorway at night

A

use your headlights

84
Q

why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front of you in fog

A

in case they stop

85
Q

what can affect your vehicle’s stopping distance

A

tyre condition

86
Q

what must be fitted to a trailer braking system

A

a breakaway cable

87
Q

what should you do before towing a trailer for the first time

A

take professional training

88
Q

what can affect a vehicles handling

A

carrying a very heavy load on it

89
Q

what do you have to do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle

A

fit a secondary cooling device

90
Q

what can reduce your vehicle’s stability

A

a heavy load on your roof rack

91
Q

what should you do if you notice that a light on your trailer isn’t working

A

repair the fault before continuing with your journey

92
Q

where should you place a warning triangle if you break down on a 2 way road

A

at least 45m from your vehicle

93
Q

should you attempt to repair your vehicle while on the hard shoulder

A

no because there is a risk from the high speed traffic passing

94
Q

where can you find a crawler or climbing lane on a motorway

A

on a steep gradient

95
Q

what should you do differently on a motorway

A

look much further ahead than you would on other roads

96
Q

which lane should you keep to on a motorway

A

left hand lane

97
Q

where should you wait for help to arrive after using the emergency telephone on a motorway

A

well away from the carriageway

98
Q

how should you rejoin the motorway if your vehicle is broken down and repaired on the hard shoulder

A

gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway

99
Q

what would you expect on a motorway contraflow system

A

lower speed limits

100
Q

how should you join a motorway from a slip road

A

match your speed to the traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap

101
Q

if a vehicle overtakes you while you are driving at night with headlights on main beam, when should you dip your headlights

A

as soon as the vehicle passes you

102
Q

when can you stop on an urban clearway

A

only to set down and pick up passengers

103
Q

how can a 30mph speed limit be indicated without speed-limit signs

A

by street lighting

104
Q

who has priority at an unmarked crossroads

A

no-one has priority

105
Q

when can you enter a box junction

A

when your exit road is clear

106
Q

when can you drive over a pavement

A

to gain access to a property

107
Q

what is the nearest you can park to a junction

A

19 meters (32 feet)

108
Q

what should you do if the central reservation is too narrow as you turn right onto a dual carriageway

A

wait until the road is clear in both directions

109
Q

when should you produce your insurance certificate for inspection

A

when a police officer asks you for it

110
Q

when is it legal to drive without an MOT certificate

A

when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

111
Q

how long is an MOT certificate usually valid for

A

1 year after its issue date

112
Q

what circumstances require you to notify the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA)

A

when your health affects your driving

113
Q

what can be invalidated if you drive a car without a current MOT certificate

A

the vehicle insurance

114
Q

what do you have to do if you pass your 1st practical driving test and then get 6 points on your license in 2 years

A

retake your theory and practical tests

115
Q

when does a new car need its first MOT test

A

at 3 years old

116
Q

when must your vehicle have valid insurance cover

A

before you can tax the vehicle

117
Q

how long is a SORN valid

A

until your vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

118
Q

how long do you have to produce your documents at a police station if you don’t have them when asked for them

A

7 days

119
Q

what does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500

A

you have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim

120
Q

what is a cover note

A

a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

121
Q

why do drivers flash their lights at you

A

to warn you of their presence

122
Q

what traffic light shows after red

A

red and amber

123
Q

what should the right hand lane be treated as

A

an overtaking lane

124
Q

when would you use ‘kick down’ in a car fitted with automatic transmission

A

to accelerate quickly

125
Q

why would a car in front of you flash it’s hazard lights for a short time on a motorway

A

traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly

126
Q

what does a single yellow line across the side of a road mean

A

waiting restrictions apply at certain times

127
Q
A

stop at the stop line

128
Q

what does 1 white line on a long coloured rectangle mean

A

100 yards away

129
Q

what should you do if it’s raining and ur following a lorry on a motorway

A

be aware of a chance of spray

130
Q

what colour are the reflective studs along the left hand side of a motorway

A

red

131
Q

what is the order of traffic light changes

A

red
red and amber
green
amber
red
etc.

132
Q
A

countdown markers to the next exit

133
Q

how can you avoid wasting fuel

A

by having your vehicle regularly serviced

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