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Complete driving theory

1
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You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway what should you do before emerging

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check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

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What should you do while you’re driving along a motorway

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look much further ahead than you would on other roads

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You’re driving on a wet road what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency

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Keep both hands on the steering wheel

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4
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How do motorways reduce traffic bunching

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By using variable speed limits

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when should you use hazard warning lights

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when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

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You’re travelling at the legal speed limit what should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing it’s headlights

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Allow the vehicle to overtake

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7
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what’s the legal minimum tread depth for tyres on your trailer or caravan

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1.6 mm

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You’re planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination

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A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar

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You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency

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Rapidly and firmly

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What should you do about driving if you’ve been taking medicine that causes drowsiness

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Avoid driving and check with your doctor

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11
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What should you do to avoid fuel spillage

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check that your filler cap is securely fastened

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12
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What should do before you tow a trailer for the first time

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Take professional training

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13
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You’re driving in Fog why should keep well back from the vehicle in front

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In case it stops suddenly

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You’ve been driving in Fog what must you do when the visibility improves

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switch off your fog lights

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15
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What does the white line along the side of the road indicate

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the edge of the carriageway

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16
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you have stopped in an emergency refuge area. What must you do before you re-join the carriageway

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use the emergency telephone

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17
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You want to put a rear - facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger sent is protected by a frontal airbag

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deactivate the airbag

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18
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when are you allowed to use hazard warning lights

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when stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

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19
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what should you do if you become tired while you’re driving on a motorway

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Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

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20
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You’ve just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years

A

retake your theory and practical tests

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21
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What should you do when you park a car facing downhill

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Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

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22
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How long is an MOT Certificate normally valid

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One year after the date it was issued

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23
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You’re reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic

A

When the front of your vehicle swings out

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What does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon

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The vehicle is slow moving

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25
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You’re driving at night What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you

A

Slow down or stop

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26
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What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire

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Check out any strong smell of fuel

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27
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You’re waiting at a pelican crossing what does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber

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Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

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28
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What should do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing

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Ask someone to guide you

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29
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What’s most likely to increase fuel consumption

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Harsh braking and accelerating

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30
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You’re travelling along a motorway when are you allowed to overtake on the left

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When in queues and traffic to your right is moving more slowly than you are

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You’re driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface

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The steering will feel very light

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32
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Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway

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Flashing amber beacon

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33
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Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is if legal to drive it without an MOT Certificate

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When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

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34
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What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes

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Have the brakes checked as soon as possible

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35
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You’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front

A

A two-second time gap

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36
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You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line

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You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable

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37
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Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway

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between the central reservation and the carriageway

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38
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When should you check the engine oil level

A

Before a long journey

39
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When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front

A

when it’s dry

40
Q

When will you feel the effects of engine braking

A

When you change to a lower gear

41
Q

When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover

A

before you can tax the vehicles

42
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What must you do when the amber light is flashbang at a pelican crossing

A

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

43
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At a traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber shows on it’s own

A

stop at the stop line

44
Q

A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what should you press down and release on the centre of their chest

A

120 times per minute

45
Q

When may you wait in a box junction

A

When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

46
Q

What circumstances require you to notify the driver and vehicle licensing agency

A

When your health affects your driving

47
Q

You’re driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should your drive

A

Ten times the normal distance

48
Q

What should you do before driving into a tunnel

A

Take off your sunglasses

49
Q

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn’t available

A

Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

50
Q

You’re travelling on a motorway in England When must you stop your vehicle

A

When signalled to stop by a traffic officer

51
Q

Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax

A

The registered keeper of the vehicle

52
Q

When should tyre pressures be checked

A

When tyres are cold

53
Q

You’re at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light

A

When you’re approaching bends and junctions

54
Q

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view

A

When you’re approaching bends and junctions

55
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You stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway and use the emergency telephone. Where’s the best place to wait for help to arrive

A

Well away from the carriageway

56
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What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway

A

Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency area and call for assistance

57
Q

What restrictions apply if you’re towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway

A

you mustn’t use the right - hand lane

58
Q

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate

A

When you move house

59
Q

When may you stop on an urban clearway

A

To set down and pick up passengers

60
Q

What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle

A

Avoid making a lot of short journeys

61
Q

Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (VSC) is updated

A

The registered vehicle keeper

62
Q

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to

A

just above the cell pates

62
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What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing

A

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

63
Q

Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed

A

No, not at any time

64
Q

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

A

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

65
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How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

66
Q

Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night

A

In a Garage

67
Q

Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon

A

Bomb disposal

68
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What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway

A

White

69
Q

You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you

A

Pull into a passing place on your left

70
Q

Where may you overtake on a one-way street

A

On either the right or the left

71
Q

What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway

A

60mph

72
Q

Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction

A

A driver waiting to emerge might not see you

73
Q

What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator light comes on briefly while you’re driving

A

The ESC System has activated

74
Q

You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle

A

Select a Low gear and use the brakes carefully

75
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What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road

A

Stop at a passing place

76
Q

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly

A

Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

77
Q

You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead

A

Variable message signs

78
Q

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway

A

Face the oncoming traffic

79
Q

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help

A

Check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder

80
Q

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt

A

When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

81
Q

You’re travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane

A

On a steep gradient

82
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How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop

A

By displaying a ‘stop’ sign

83
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Whats the speedlimit of a car towing a trailer on a dual carriageway

A

60mph

84
Q

what device must be fitted to a trailer braking system

A

Breakway Cable

85
Q

You’re travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane

A

On a steep gradient

86
Q

What should you do if you park on the road when it’s foggy

A

Leave parking lights switched on

87
Q

What would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway

A

Lower speed limits

88
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What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition

A

The seat belts

89
Q

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers

A

They Mustn’t drive along the lane

90
Q

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left

A

When you’re in a one-way street

91
Q

How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

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