driving theory Flashcards
1
Q
when can you overtake a vehicle on their left
A
on a one way street
2
Q
how does heavy rain affect stopping distance
A
it is doubled
3
Q
what’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway
A
60mph
4
Q
why would a dog have a yellow or burgundy coat
A
if the owner is deaf
5
Q
how far should you press down or adult CPR
A
5-6cm
6
Q
what do you have to look out for when overtaking at night
A
bends in the road ahead
7
Q
when do you see these coloured reflective studs on a motorway
red
white
amber
green
bright green/yellow
A
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
8
Q
what speed is a trailer towing vehicle restricted to on a motorway
A
60mph
9
Q
what do you need to have when applying to renew your vehicle tax
A
valid insurance
10
Q
A
give priority to oncoming traffic
11
Q
how can you avoid wheelspin on an icy road
A
drive slowly and in the highest possible gear
12
Q
when should you use parking lights
A
when parked on a road at night where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
13
Q
what do these beacon colours mean
blue
green
amber
A
blue - emergency vehicles that need priority
green - doctors cars
amber - slower moving vehicles
14
Q
why’s a slip road important as you rejoin a motorway
A
it allows you to safely fit into the left-hand lane traffic flow
15
Q
how can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake
A
by switching to a lower gear
16
Q
where do you overtake on a one way street
A
either the left or the right
17
Q
what do you need to do if you’re driving on a well lit, built up road at night
A
use dipped headlights to be easily seen by others
18
Q
what do you do if an amber traffic light shows alone
A
stop at the stop line because the red light will folllow
19
Q
what is a cover note
A
a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
20
Q
what do circle road signs mean
A
they give orders
21
Q
what do you do if you’re driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow winding road
A
pull in when possible to let vehicles behind overtake
22
Q
A
two way traffic straight ahead
23
Q
A
the national sped limit applies
built up - 30
single - 60
dual and motorways - 70
24
Q
what speed should a car with a trailer move at
A
10mph slower than the limit unless it’s built up
25
how should your tyre pressure change when carrying a heavy load
increase your tyre pressure above the normal value
26
what does it mean if a pedestrian is wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright, red light
they are part of an organised walk
27
how can you turn off brake lights
release the foot brake and use the parking brake
28
what should you do before you drive a vehicle
check that it is insured for your use
29
how can you use your vehicles engine to control your speed
switch to a lower gear
30
when can you overtake on the left on a motorway
if queues and traffic to the right are moving slower than you
31
how can you turn on your fog lights
with the fog light switch
32
tram only route
33
when should you check tyre pressure
when they are cold
34
what should you do when going down a steep hill
select a low gear and use brakes carefully
35
what does a green light mean at a pelican crossing
cross if the crossing is clear
36
waiting restrictions
37
pedestrians may be walking along the road
38
what does a contraflow motorway system involve
lower speed limits
39
overtaking traffic should move back to the left
40
when can you stop and wait in a box junction
when oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right
41
what is 25
the number of the next junction
42
when will you feel the effects of engine breaking
when you change to a lower gear
43
when can you stop on a clearway
never
44
what do you have to do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle
use the mirrors
45
what do you have to do if stopping because of an emergency on a wet road
keep both hands on the wheel
46
what do you have to do before emerging onto a dual carriageway
check that the central reservation is deep enough to protect your vehicle
47
what should you do if it is taking a long time for a heavily laden lorry to overtake you
slow down
48
what follows the green symbol at a puffin crossing
steady amber
49
what can increase your vehicles stopping resistance (vehicle focused)
under inflated tyres
50
what do you do if your anti-lock brake warning stays on
have them checked immediately
51
what does a catalytic converter do
reduce engine wear
52
what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced
the steering will vibrate
53
a fault in the braking system
54
how can you reduce environmental harm caused by your vehicle - engine
keep engine revs low
55
what is the legal minimum car tyre tread depth
1.6mm
56
what can help you save fuel when accelerating and decelerating
missing out some gears
57
when should you check engine oil level
before a long journey
58
how do MOT's help to protect the environment from pollution
they have an exhaust emissions test
59
what should you do if you have a child under 1.35 metres in the backseat with no available child restraint
seat them with an adult seat belt
60
how can you reduce the environmental damage your vehicle causes
don't make a lot of short journeys and drive slower
61
how can you deter a thief from stealing your car
etching your reg number
62
how can your vehicle remain reliable
if you follow the manufacturers service schedule for your vehicle
63
what will help you to move off of a snowy surface
using a higher gear than normal
64
how should you use your anti-lock brakes in an emergency
apply the footbrake promptly and firmly until you stop
65
how should you brake in snowy conditions
gently in plenty of time
66
if it lights up when driving, the electronic stability control, ESC system, has activated
67
when may anti lock brakes be ineffective
on loose, slippery, uneven surface
68
what is the main benefit of a 4 wheel drive
improved grip on the road
69
what do solid white lines at the side of the road indicate
the end of the carriageway
70
what should you anticipate when driving towards a bend that you can't see around
pedestrians walking towards you
71
what is the danger of a two way road with 3 lanes
traffic in both directions can overtake using the middle lane
72
what should you do if a vehicle starts reversing off the driveway in front of you
sound your horn and be prepared to stop
73
stop
74
there may be people walking across the road
75
what should you do before attempting to change direction to the right
check your right hand mirror and blind spot
76
what should you expect to see on country roads
pedestrians walking towards you
77
what may happen with motor/cyclists on a windy day
they may be blown in front of you, so allow extra room
78
what should you do when you see amber flashing lights under a school warning sign
reduce speed until you're clear of the area
79
how will school crossing patrol signal you to stop
using a stop sign
80
why should you not drive in neutral for long periods of time (coasting)
there won't be any engine braking
81
what is a rumble device
it is designed to alert you to a hazard
82
how should you cross a ford
use a low gear and drive slowly
83
what should you do when driving on a well lit motorway at night
use your headlights
84
why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front of you in fog
in case they stop
85
what can affect your vehicle's stopping distance
tyre condition
86
what must be fitted to a trailer braking system
a breakaway cable
87
what should you do before towing a trailer for the first time
take professional training
88
what can affect a vehicles handling
carrying a very heavy load on it
89
what do you have to do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle
fit a secondary cooling device
90
what can reduce your vehicle's stability
a heavy load on your roof rack
91
what should you do if you notice that a light on your trailer isn't working
repair the fault before continuing with your journey
92
where should you place a warning triangle if you break down on a 2 way road
at least 45m from your vehicle
93
should you attempt to repair your vehicle while on the hard shoulder
no because there is a risk from the high speed traffic passing
94
where can you find a crawler or climbing lane on a motorway
on a steep gradient
95
what should you do differently on a motorway
look much further ahead than you would on other roads
96
which lane should you keep to on a motorway
left hand lane
97
where should you wait for help to arrive after using the emergency telephone on a motorway
well away from the carriageway
98
how should you rejoin the motorway if your vehicle is broken down and repaired on the hard shoulder
gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway
99
what would you expect on a motorway contraflow system
lower speed limits
100
how should you join a motorway from a slip road
match your speed to the traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap
101
if a vehicle overtakes you while you are driving at night with headlights on main beam, when should you dip your headlights
as soon as the vehicle passes you
102
when can you stop on an urban clearway
only to set down and pick up passengers
103
how can a 30mph speed limit be indicated without speed-limit signs
by street lighting
104
who has priority at an unmarked crossroads
no-one has priority
105
when can you enter a box junction
when your exit road is clear
106
when can you drive over a pavement
to gain access to a property
107
what is the nearest you can park to a junction
19 meters (32 feet)
108
what should you do if the central reservation is too narrow as you turn right onto a dual carriageway
wait until the road is clear in both directions
109
when should you produce your insurance certificate for inspection
when a police officer asks you for it
110
when is it legal to drive without an MOT certificate
when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre
111
how long is an MOT certificate usually valid for
1 year after its issue date
112
what circumstances require you to notify the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA)
when your health affects your driving
113
what can be invalidated if you drive a car without a current MOT certificate
the vehicle insurance
114
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
retake your theory and practical tests
115
when does a new car need its first MOT test
at 3 years old
116
when must your vehicle have valid insurance cover
before you can tax the vehicle
117
how long is a SORN valid
until your vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
118
how long do you have to produce your documents at a police station if you don't have them when asked for them
7 days
119
what does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500
you have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim
120
what is a cover note
a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
121
why do drivers flash their lights at you
to warn you of their presence
122
what traffic light shows after red
red and amber
123
what should the right hand lane be treated as
an overtaking lane
124
when would you use ‘kick down’ in a car fitted with automatic transmission
to accelerate quickly
125
why would a car in front of you flash it’s hazard lights for a short time on a motorway
traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly
126
what does a single yellow line across the side of a road mean
waiting restrictions apply at certain times
127
stop at the stop line
128
what does 1 white line on a long coloured rectangle mean
100 yards away
129
what should you do if it’s raining and ur following a lorry on a motorway
be aware of a chance of spray
130
what colour are the reflective studs along the left hand side of a motorway
red
131
what is the order of traffic light changes
red
red and amber
green
amber
red
etc.
132
countdown markers to the next exit
133
how can you avoid wasting fuel
by having your vehicle regularly serviced
