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1
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When are warning triangles used and how far should you place them away from the obstruction?

A

used when broken down, placed 45m (147 ft) away from obstruction

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Cars parked on roads at night must use sidelights/parking lights if the speed limit exceeds…

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30mph

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3
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Convex mirrors give…

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a wider field of vision

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4
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When tackling a limited visibility junction…

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use peep and creep and reflections to help you see

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5
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What should you be aware of when turning right?

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motorcyclists

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What should you be aware of when turning left?

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cyclists and pedestrians

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What must you do when carrying a baby in a rear-facing baby seat in the passenger seat?

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deactivate the passenger airbags

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8
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If you are taking medication you should…

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seek medical advice before driving

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9
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If you are feeling drowsy whilst driving you should…

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stop and rest as soon as safe and legal, ensure you have good supply of fresh air

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10
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The 2 second rule (following distance) is used in what kind of conditions?

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Good, dry conditions

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11
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On wet roads, you should increase following distance by how much?

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Double (4 seconds)

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12
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In icy conditions, how much should you increase the following distance by?

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10 seconds

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13
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In icy or snowy conditions, at what gear and speed should you drive?

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in the highest gear possible at a slow speed

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14
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What are some signs of black ice?

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steering feels light and tyres may sound quieter on the road.

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15
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Define tailgating

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following another vehicle too closely

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16
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What should you do if a car is following too closely behind?

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increase the stopping space in front of you to allow more time to stop in.

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17
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How can you use the engine to control your speed?

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by changing to a lower gear

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18
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Define coasting

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keeping the clutch down or being in neutral

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19
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Give two disadvantages of coasting

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it gives less steering and less braking control

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20
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How should an emergency brake be applied?

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Rapidly and firmly

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21
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When might ABS fail?

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On loose road conditions

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22
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Why are ABS used?

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to allow you to steer while braking

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23
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What is the main cause of skidding?

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the driver

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24
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What should you do if your car begins to skid?

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steer into it (eg. skid right, turn right)

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25
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How should you handle driving through a ford?

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drive in a low gear and slowly, test your brakes afterwards

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26
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If a trailer starts snaking what should you do?

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ease off of the gas and slow down gently

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27
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What are some things that affect stopping distance?

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weather, tyre/brake conditions, speed of travel, health, ability, alertness

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28
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What is the stopping distance for 20mph?

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40 ft (20mph x 2)

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29
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What is the stopping distance for 30mph?

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75ft (30mph x 2.5)

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30
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What is the stopping distance for 40mph?

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120ft (40mph x 3)

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31
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What is the stopping distance for 50mph?

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175ft (50mph x 3.5)

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32
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What is the stopping distance for 60mph?

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240ft (60mph x 4)

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33
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What is the stopping distance for 70 mph?

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315ft (70mph x 4.5)

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34
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What does a vehicle with a green flashing beacon mean?

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Dr on call

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35
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What does a vehicle with blue flashing lights mean?

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Emergency service vehicles

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36
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When may you use hazard lights?

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when stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic, when on hard shoulder (emergency only), when traffic suddenly slow ahead on a motorway

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37
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When do you use parking lights?

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for parking

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38
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When do you use dipped headlights?

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for driving in poor conditions/at night; prevents dazzling of other drivers

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39
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When do you use full beam lights?

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when it won’t blind others, only when the road ahead is clear of traffic

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40
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When may you use your horn and flashing headlights?

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To alert others of your presence. The horn should only be used to warn for danger

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41
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When may you use your fog lights?

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When visibility is less than 100 meters (328 ft)

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42
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When should you leave your parking brakes on?

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If parking on a 2 way road with a limit exceeding 30mph

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43
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If you have to park in fog what should you use?

A

sidelights (parking lights)

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44
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What lights should you use if surface spray occurs on the motorway?

A

Dipped headlights

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45
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Why shouldn’t you use rear fog lights when not necessary?

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They will make brake lights less visible and dazzle following drivers.

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46
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What kind of lights do powered vehicles (motorized wheelchairs, etc.) have?

A

flashing amber light

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47
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What is the maximum speed limit for a powered vehicle (motorized wheelchair, etc.)?

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8mph

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48
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What do flashing amber lights under a school warning sign do?

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They warn you to slow down until clear of the area.

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49
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How should you reinforce signals safely?

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Use arm signals.

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50
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What would a pedestrian in reflective clothing and carrying a red light signify?

A

An organized walk

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51
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What do green motorway studs signify?

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a sliproad

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52
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What do red motorway studs signify?

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the edge of the road

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53
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What do amber motorway studs signify?

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between carriageways

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54
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What do white motorway studs signify?

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lane markings

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55
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What lane should you be driving in on the motorway for normal driving?

A

the left lane

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56
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What lane should you be driving in on a motorway if you want to overtake?

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the right lane

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57
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How do you find the nearest motorway emergency phone?

A

follow the directions on the marker posts

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58
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What should you do when entering the motorway?

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Give way to traffic already on the motorway

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59
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Generally, what lane should you be in if you are planning to leave the motorway?

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the left-hand lane

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60
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What do Active Traffic Management Systems do?

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reduce congestion

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61
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If there are red flashing lights above all motorway lanes, what should you do?

A

stop and wait

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62
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If there are red flashing lights above a single lane on the motorway, what should you do?

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Move into another lane as soon as it is safe to do so

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63
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What is the speed limit for trailers being towed on the motorway?

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60mph

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64
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What lanes can trailers being towed use on the motorway?

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Lanes 1 and 2; not right-hand lane unless lane closures

65
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Who must not use motorways?

A

Leaner drivers and motorcyclists, farm tractors, horse riders, cyclists

66
Q

What should your initial responses be at the scene of an accident?

A

Warn other drivers, contact authorities, DR ABC, stop bleeding, keep them warm, comfortable and accompanied

67
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What does ABC stand for?

A

airway breathing, circulation

68
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How should you treat bleeding?

A

Apply pressure and elevate; do not remove anything stuck in them

69
Q

What are the signs of shock?

A

sweating, vomiting and grey skin

70
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What is the depth and timing of chest compressions?

A

Depth of 4-5cm and 100 times per minute

71
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When should you move casualities?

A

ONLY when in immediate and serious danger

72
Q

What should you not give to injured people?

A

food, drink, cigarettes

73
Q

What does a Registration Document contain details on?

A

registered keeper, make and model, number plate, engine size

74
Q

Who’s responsibility is it that the V5C (Vehicle Registration Certificate) is updated with change of owner, address or car details?

A

the registered keeper’s

75
Q

When should you notify the DVLA?

A

If you change: name, permanent address, vehicle, health issues or eyesight fails to meet requirements (or you have to start wearing corrective lenses)

76
Q

What is the minimal level of insurance and what does it cover?

A

Third Party, covers damage to others (people, property and vehicles)

77
Q

What is the maximum level of insurance and what does it cover?

A

Fully Comprehensive, covers you and your vehicle

78
Q

What is your insurance premium?

A

how much the insurance costs you

79
Q

What is a cover note?

A

is it issued before you receive your insurance policy

80
Q

What is the excess of your insurance policy?

A

the amount you have to pay for each claim

81
Q

What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?

A

5000

82
Q

What does standard insurance cover?

A

Covers the named drivers to drive a specific vehicle

83
Q

What do you need in order to get Road Tax?

A

MOT and valid insurance

84
Q

SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) lasts for how long? What does it do?

A

Lasts for 12 months and declares that the vehicle is not being used on the road

85
Q

How long does an MOT last? When must it be obtained on new vehicles?

A

one year; must be obtained once the vehicle is 3 years old

86
Q

What must you be/have to supervise a learner driver?

A

you must be over 21 and have had a valid full license for more than 3 years

87
Q

What do you need to be road legal?

A

valid driving license, a clearly displayed and valid tax disc, proper and adequate insurance

88
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If you get 6 points on your license within 2 years of passing your test, what happens?

A

You will have to reapply for your provisional license and retake both your theory and practical tests.

89
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What is the maximum speed on a dual carriageway?

A

60 mph

90
Q

How far can you park from a junction?

A

No closer than 10m (32ft) from a junction

91
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What do street lights signify?

A

30 mph unless other signs present

92
Q

When are you allowed to leave the engine running when you leave your vehicle?

A

Never

93
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What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth?

A

1.6mm across central 3/4 of tyre all the way around

94
Q

What must you legally make sure are in good condition?

A

Windscreen, headlights, seatbelts

95
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When must passengers wear seatbelts?

A

Always, unless medically exempt

96
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When must you not sound your horn?

A

Between the hours of 11:30 pm and 7am in built up areas

97
Q

Who can ride in a caravan under tow?

A

No one

98
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When must you give way to buses?

A

always, when safe to do so

99
Q

If a police officer issues you with a Producer, what must you produce and where?

A

To the police station you must produce: insurance, MOT and driving license details

100
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How long do you have to produce items to the police station when requested by a police officer?

A

7 days

101
Q

How long do you have to report an accident involving damage, to the police?

A

report within 24 hours

102
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What do red lights mean?

A

you must stop and wait behind the white stop line

103
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What do green lights mean?

A

You may proceed IF your exit is not blocked

104
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What do red and amber lights showing together mean?

A

You must wait for green before crossing stop line

105
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What does a solid amber light mean?

A

stop at the stop line

106
Q

What type of lights do zebra crossings have and what must you do at them?

A

flashing amber light, you must give way to pedestrians already crossing. Proceed when crossing is clear

107
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What lights do puffin crossings have and what must you do at them?

A

light order: green, amber, red, amber and red, green. crossing detects when it is clear

108
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Who can use toucan crossings?

A

Cyclists and pedestrians

109
Q

What are pelican crossings

A

Pelican crossings use buttons, lights and sounds to allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. Pelican is short for Pedestrian Light Controlled Crossing.

110
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What do zigzag lines at a crossing mean?

A

no parking and no overtaking

111
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Who has priority if lights are out of order?

A

nobody

112
Q

What is the first sign of a train approaching at a level crossing?

A

a solid amber light

113
Q

What should you do if red lights are flashing at a level crossing?

A

Stop before the barrier

114
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What should you do if you break down on a level crossing?

A

Get yourself and passengers clear of the vehicle and crossing, telephone signal operator, clear crossing IF and WHEN instructed

115
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How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

A

by displaying a stop sign

116
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When are stop signs present?

A

When visibility is restricted.

117
Q

What are the purpose of box junctions and when may you enter one?

A

to prevent the junction becoming blocked, you may only enter if your exit is clear; also, you may wait in a yellow box junction when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

118
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What do advanced stop lines do?

A

Allow cyclists to position in front of traffic

119
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What does a solid white line at the left side on the road indicate?

A

the end of the carriageway

120
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What are hazard approach lines for?

A

To warn you of your speed on approach

121
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When may you cross double solid white lines?

A

When overtaking a road maintenance vehicle travelling 10mph or less

122
Q

Which is the safest way to turn if two cars are turning right onto a crossroads?

A

offside to offside

123
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Who has priority at unmarked crossroad?

A

no one

124
Q

What should you do if a car is signaling to turn left at a junction you are pulling out of?

A

Wait until it has committed to the turn before pulling out in front

125
Q

What do you do when overtaking?

A

Mirror, signal, maneuvers

126
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When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

A

if you are in a one way street, when the vehicle in front of you is signaling to the right, in slow moving traffic queues

127
Q

What is the purpose of catalytic converters?

A

to reduce exhaust emissions and is found on the exhaust system

128
Q

What can uneven tyre wear lead to?

A

faults in the braking, suspension and wheel alignment

129
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What might unbalanced wheels cause?

A

steering to vibrate

130
Q

What should you do before a long journey?

A

Check oil level

131
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What does it suggest if your vehicle keeps bouncing when testing suspension?

A

worn shock absorbers

132
Q

What should be used to fill up battery fluid and how much?

A

Distilled water, just above the cell plates

133
Q

What causes brake fade?

A

Brakes overheating

134
Q

What will aid in vehicle handling of a caravan/trailer?

A

a stabilizer

135
Q

What is a breakaway cable?

A

a safety device added to the trailer breaking system

136
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When should you inflate tyres more than recommended?

A

when carrying a heavy load, when roads are slippery

137
Q

How should old oil be disposed?

A

correctly at the local authority sight

138
Q

Where should you take a used battery?

A

a garage or local authority site.

139
Q

What kind of car uses ‘kick-down’ and why?

A

An automatic, and to drop a gear and accelerate quickly

140
Q

What do underinflated tyres lead to?

A

increased fuel consumption and affects braking

141
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When should you check tyre pressure?

A

When tyres are cold

142
Q

How much more fuel does driving at 70mph use then 50pmh?

A

30 percent more fuel

143
Q

By how much can driving smoothly reduce consumption?

A

15%

144
Q

What do unused roof racks do?

A

Waste fuel

145
Q

How much of all emissions does road transport account for?

A

20%

146
Q

What do loose filler caps do?

A

waste money and fuel, and cause potential danger to other road users as it is slippery

147
Q

What does Pass Plus do?

A

Improves skills and reduces insurance costs

148
Q

What direction can a horse rider go in in the left-hand lane?

A

Any direction

149
Q

How do you pass horse riders?

A

slow and wide

150
Q

If a pedestrian has a white stick with a red band, what does this mean?

A

they are deaf and blind

151
Q

What does a dog wearing a yellow or burgundy coat warn of?

A

a deaf pedestrian

152
Q

How can you deter theft?

A

get the number plate etched in the windows

153
Q

What signifies an area reserved for trams?

A

there may be white line markings, and a different surface colour or texture

154
Q

What should you do in traffic calming areas?

A

reduce your speed

155
Q

How should you park on a hill?

A

Steer towards the kerb and apply the handbrake fully

156
Q

When parking and leaving a car what should you do?

A

engage the steering lock

157
Q

If you are parking facing uphill…

A

turn the steering wheel to the left

158
Q

If you are parking facing downhill…

A

turn your front wheels towards the curb or the right shoulder

UK Driving Theory (1 decks)

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