Driving theory questions Flashcards

1
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Which sign is used for an instruction

A

Circle with a red outline

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2
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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
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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
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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
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Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

A

On either the right or left

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8
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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
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How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching

A

By using variable speed limits

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10
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What should you do before driving into a tunnel

A

Take off your sunglasses

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11
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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
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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
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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
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What should you do before making a U-turn

A

Look over your shoulder for a final check

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19
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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
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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
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How can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest possible gear

23
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What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of a road with a low bridge

24
Q

When may you drive over a pavement

A

To gain access to a property

25
Which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car
Children
26
What's the main cause of skidding
The driver
27
What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)
A notification telling the DVLA that a vehicle isn't being used on the road
28
What does the solid white line at the side of a road indicate
Edge of the carriageway
29
What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean
Hazard warning
30
What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a motorway
60mph
31
Why have the white lines shortened in the middle of the road
To warn you of hazards ahead
32
Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction
The driver might not see you
33
What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a single lane country road
50mph
34
What does a green sign with a single line on mean
Something is coming up 100 yards ahead
35
You want to take the first exit on a roundabout, which lane(s) should you pick
Either the left or middle lanes
36
Why should you drive carefully past a person with a cane
They are deaf and blind
37
How would age affect an older person's driving ability
They will take longer to react to hazards
38
What are traffic officers authorised to do
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
39
What does a blue sign with a P and a car on a pavement mean
Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway
40
When must you use parking lights when parking at nigh
When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
41
What driving technique can help you save fuel
Missing out some gears
42
What will reduce fuel consumption
Driving more slowly
43
If there are no speed limit signs on the road, how is a 30mph limit generally indicated
By street lighting
44
When may you drive without wear your seatbelt
When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing
45
What should you do if you realise you are in the wrong lane and about to miss your junction
Continue in that lane
46
If a car approaches from the right and indicates they want to turn left at a T-Junction what should you do
Wait until the vehicle starts to turn
47
What's the first warning of an approaching train
A steady amber light
48
Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of the signal
They're alerting you their presence
49
What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber at a pelican crossing
Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
50
When should you flash your headlights at other road users
When letting them know that you're there
51
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings
Another vehicle may be coming
52
Where would you find a crawler or climber lane on a motorway
Before a service area
53
What must powered vehicles used by disabled people display when on a dual carriageway
Flashing Amber beacon