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Driving theory questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which sign is used for an instruction

A

Circle with a red outline

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2
Q

Where should you stay if you have called the emergency telephone and you are waiting for assistance

A

Stand as far away from the carriageway as possible

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3
Q

Where should you stop to rest if you feel tired while travelling on the motorway?

A

At the nearest service area

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4
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What does it mean when the red light with an exclamation point comes on when you are driving

A

A fault in the breaking system

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5
Q

What does a blue sign with a P+ an image of a coach mean

A

Direction to park and ride car park

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6
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When following a cyclist what should you be aware of

A

The cyclist may swerve into the road

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7
Q

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

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On either the right or left

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8
Q

When a rider is unconscious in the middle of the road what is the first thing you should do

A

Warn other traffic

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9
Q

How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching

A

By using variable speed limits

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10
Q

What should you do before driving into a tunnel

A

Take off your sunglasses

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11
Q

What will be affected if the road surface becomes softer

A

Tyre grip

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12
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Where would you see a contraflow bus lane

A

On a one-way street

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13
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If the central reservation on a dual carriageway is too small when turning right, what should you do

A

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

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14
Q

What does a triangular sign with two black arrows pointing up and down mean

A

Two-way traffic straight ahead

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15
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Where would you expect two cyclists to go when in the left-hand lane of a roundabout

A

Any direction

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16
Q

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax

A

Valid insurance

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17
Q

How much depth should you press down on someones chest during CPR

A

5 to 6 centimetres

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18
Q

What should you do before making a U-turn

A

Look over your shoulder for a final check

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19
Q

What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road

A

Pull when you can, to let vehicles behind overtake

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20
Q

What hazard should you be aware of if turning into a left side road

A

Pedestrians

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21
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What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions

A

Leave plenty of time for your journey

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22
Q

How can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest possible gear

23
Q

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of a road with a low bridge

A

Lorry

24
Q

When may you drive over a pavement

A

To gain access to a property

25
Q

Which road users are most difficult to see when you’re reversing your car

A

Children

26
Q

What’s the main cause of skidding

A

The driver

27
Q

What’s a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)

A

A notification telling the DVLA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road

28
Q

What does the solid white line at the side of a road indicate

A

Edge of the carriageway

29
Q

What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean

A

Hazard warning

30
Q

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

A

60mph

31
Q

Why have the white lines shortened in the middle of the road

A

To warn you of hazards ahead

32
Q

Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction

A

The driver might not see you

33
Q

What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a single lane country road

A

50mph

34
Q

What does a green sign with a single line on mean

A

Something is coming up 100 yards ahead

35
Q

You want to take the first exit on a roundabout, which lane(s) should you pick

A

Either the left or middle lanes

36
Q

Why should you drive carefully past a person with a cane

A

They are deaf and blind

37
Q

How would age affect an older person’s driving ability

A

They will take longer to react to hazards

38
Q

What are traffic officers authorised to do

A

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

39
Q

What does a blue sign with a P and a car on a pavement mean

A

Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway

40
Q

When must you use parking lights when parking at nigh

A

When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

41
Q

What driving technique can help you save fuel

A

Missing out some gears

42
Q

What will reduce fuel consumption

A

Driving more slowly

43
Q

If there are no speed limit signs on the road, how is a 30mph limit generally indicated

A

By street lighting

44
Q

When may you drive without wear your seatbelt

A

When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

45
Q

What should you do if you realise you are in the wrong lane and about to miss your junction

A

Continue in that lane

46
Q

If a car approaches from the right and indicates they want to turn left at a T-Junction what should you do

A

Wait until the vehicle starts to turn

47
Q

What’s the first warning of an approaching train

A

A steady amber light

48
Q

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What’s the official meaning of the signal

A

They’re alerting you their presence

49
Q

What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber at a pelican crossing

A

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

50
Q

When should you flash your headlights at other road users

A

When letting them know that you’re there

51
Q

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings

A

Another vehicle may be coming

52
Q

Where would you find a crawler or climber lane on a motorway

A

Before a service area

53
Q

What must powered vehicles used by disabled people display when on a dual carriageway

A

Flashing Amber beacon

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