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1
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What is the difference between pelican crossing and puffin crossing?

A

In pelican crossings when the red figure shows do not cross. When a steady green figure shows check the traffic has stopped and then cross with care. When the green figure begins to flash you should not start to cross. If you have already started you should have time to finish crossing safely

Puffin crossing differ from pelican crossing as the red and green figures are above the control box on your side of the rode and there is no flashing green figure phase

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What are toucan crossings?

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Light controlled crossings which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time

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What are class 2 vehicles? (powered wheelchairs and scooters)

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Those with an upper speed limit of 4mph and are designed to be used on pavements

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What are class 3 vehicles?

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Those with an upper speed limit of 8mph and are equipped to be used on the road as well as the pavements

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5
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If powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters are used on a dual carriageway what should they have?

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A flashing amber beacon

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What should a horse drawn vehicle have at night?

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A light showing white to the front and red to the rear

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What do red circles give?

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Orders

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What do blue circles give?

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A positive instruction

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What do triangular signs give?

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Warning signs

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What does it mean when there is double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken?

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This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side

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What do amber studs mark?

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The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway

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What do green studs mark?

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The edge of the main carriageway at lay bus and slip roads

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What do red studs mark?

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The left edge of the road

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What is the sign for a ring road?

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Green rectangle with white R in the middle

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In an actively managed area if you see a mandatory speed limit sign over the hard shoulder what does this mean?

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The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane

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You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

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Reflections of traffic in shop windows

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You are about to overtake a slow moving motorcyclist. What sign would make you take special care?

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Red triangle with flag in the middle

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An adult casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compression should be given. What is the correct depth to press?

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4 to 5cm

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Your driving on a motorway when can you use hazard warning lights?

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When you slow down quickly due to danger ahead

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You are trying to move off on snow. You should use what?

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The highest gear you can

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21
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Signals are normally given by direction indicators and what?

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Brake lights

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The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to?

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Help you avoid neck injury

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23
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When would it be necessary to use dipped headlights in daylight?

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So other drivers can see you better in dull conditions

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You are driving at night with full beam headlights on. A vehicle is overtaking you. You should dip your lights when?

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As soon as the vehicle passes you

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You are approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give?

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Up and down with arms (this shows you intend to slow down or stop)

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You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light or lights will come on next?

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Red alone

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What is the sequence for traffic lights?

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Red, red and amber together, green, amber then red

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28
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You have broken down on a two way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle?

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45 metres (147 feet)

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29
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On a foggy day you unavoidable have to park your car on the road. What should you leave on?

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Leave your sidelights on

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30
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You are signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?

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Give an arm signal

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31
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What should you do when approaching the pelican crossing?

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Stop only if the lights change to red and wait for the pedestrians to cross

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32
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Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

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Red triangle with man and child in it

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33
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You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist when?

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Just before you turn left

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34
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What is the typical overall stopping distance at 40mph?

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36m

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You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed limit?

A

60mph

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36
Q

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances wrong?

A

There is no engine breaking

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37
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You are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35m. A correct child restraint is not available. What must they do?

A

Use an adult seat belt

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38
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Could you park your car on red lines?

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No, they mean no stopping at any time

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39
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What does a red triangle with a tram in it mean?

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Trams crossing ahead

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40
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What should you carry for use in the event of a collision?

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Fire extinguisher

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41
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You are on a motorway. There are red lights above every lane. You must do what?

A

Stop and wait

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42
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When using a motorway it is important that you do what?

A

Look much further ahead than you would using other roads

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43
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At traffic lights amber on its own means what?

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Stop at the stop line

44
Q

Where may you overtake on a one way street?

A

Either on the right or the left

45
Q

What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

A

60mph

46
Q

When would an anti-lock braking system start to work?

A

Just as the wheels are about to lock

47
Q

When approaching a tunnel it is good advice to do what?

A

Turn your radio to a local channel

48
Q

A rumble device is designed to do what?

A

Alert you to a hazard

49
Q

What does the law require you to keep in good condition?

A

Seat belts

50
Q

What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

A

Third party only

51
Q

You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. What should you do?

A

Get out and clear the crossing

52
Q

On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?

A

Variable speed limits

53
Q

You are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?

A

Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

54
Q

What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60mph?

A

73m

55
Q

A single carriageway road has the national speed limit sign. What is the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

A

50mph

56
Q

What is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle?

A

An immobiliser

57
Q

How do you signal to turn left?

A

Using a circular motion turn your arm in an anti clockwise direction

58
Q

It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

A

When tyres are cold

59
Q

What does a black end sign mean?

A

End of restriction

60
Q

Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause what?

A

The steering to vibrate

61
Q

Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your what?

A

Insurance

62
Q

For what reason may you use the right hand lane on a motorway?

A

For overtaking other vehicles

63
Q

At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

A

Steady amber

64
Q

You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic. You should do what?

A

Wait in the box junction if the exit is clear

65
Q

In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70mph?

A

96 metres (315 feet)

66
Q

What is the speed limit on a motorway for a car pulling a trailer?

A

60mph

67
Q

You’re towing a small trailer on a busy three lane motorway. All the lanes are open. What must you do?

A

Use only the left and centre lanes

68
Q

You are waiting at a T junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do?

A

Wait until the vehicle starts to turn

69
Q

Missing out some gears saves fuel by reducing the amount of time you spend doing what?

A

Accelerating

70
Q

At an incident a small child is not breathing. To restore normal breathing you should breath into their mouth _____?

A

Gently

71
Q

Anti- lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is what?

A

Loose

72
Q

At puffin crossings which light will not show to a driver?

A

Flashing amber

73
Q

Driving at 70mph uses more fuel than driving at 50mph by up to what?

A

30%

74
Q

On motorways you should never overtake on the left unless what?

A

There is a due of slow moving traffic to your right that is moving more slowly than you are

75
Q

What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?

A

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

76
Q

Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is what?

A

Slow moving

77
Q

You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

A

A disabled persons vehicle

78
Q

What colour are the temporary reflective road studs at road works?

A

Yellow/green

79
Q

When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why is this?

A

It will waste full

80
Q

What should not be kept in your vehicle?

A

The vehicle documents

81
Q

When can you park on the left when there is a dotted line on your side and a straight line on the other side of the road?

A

To pick up or set down passengers

82
Q

You have to make a journey in fog. What should you do before you set out?

A

Make sure the windows are clean

83
Q

Why would you use the high occupancy vehicle lane?

A

It is for vehicles that have two or more occupants

84
Q

What happens where the line in the middle of the road lengthens and the gaps shorten?

A

Means that there is a hazard ahead

85
Q

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

A

Use a route planner on the internet

86
Q

You are travelling along the left hand lane of a three lane of a three lane motorway . Traffic is joining from a slip road? You should do what?

A

Move to another lane

87
Q

What do red and white markers show?

A

A concealed level crossing

88
Q

The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is what?

A

1.6mm

89
Q

What does a gate with a red triangle show?

A

Level crossing with gate or barrier

90
Q

You have broken down on a motorway. To find the nearest emergency telephone you should always walk which way?

A

In the direction shown on the marker posts

91
Q

What is the national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road?

A

60mph

92
Q

How can you prevent your car radio being stolen?

A

Install a security coded radio

93
Q

When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use “kick down” for?

A

Quick acceleration

94
Q

You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise you are in the wrong lane. What should you do?

A

Continue in that lane

95
Q

What does the warning light with a ! mean?

A

A fault in the breaking system

96
Q

You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

A

Oil leaks

97
Q

Turning the steering wheel while your car is stationary can cause damage to what?

A

Tyres

98
Q

For how long is the statuary off road notification valid?

A

Until the vehicle is taxed sold or scrapped

99
Q

What does a red triangle with a bike in it mean?

A

Cycle route ahead

100
Q

You are on a motorway at night. You must have your headlights switched on unless?

A

Your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

101
Q

You can park on the right hand side of a road at night when?

A

In a one way street

102
Q

You are driving on an urban clearway. You may stop only to what?

A

Set down and pick up passengers

103
Q

You are travelling at 50mph on a good dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

A

53m

104
Q

What should you do when you see a red triangle with a ford sign?

A

Use a low gear and drive slowly

105
Q

Your vehicle is fitted with anti locking brakes. To stop quickly in an emergency you should?

A

Brake rapidly and firmly without releasing the pedal

106
Q

How long is the MOT certificate valid for?

A

12 months from the date of issue

107
Q

What types of car insurance cover are available?

A

Third party, comprehensive, third party, fire and theft

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