Lesson 1 Flashcards
what should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?
reduce the speed gently to gain control of the car. Do not speed up or brake harshly.
where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
On an open stretch of road. care must be ensured on exposed roads in case vulnerable road users.
you are driving on a road that has a cycle lane. what does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?
you should not drive in the lane unless it is unavoidable.
What driving technique can help you save fuel?
missing out some gears, this helps the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating.
A police officer asks to see your documents. you do not have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?
7 days
your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. when must you produce this document for inspection?
When a police officer asks you for it.
what is the national speed limit on single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?
60 mph
what lights should you use when you are driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray
dipped headlights
why is it a bad technique to coast when you are driving downhill?
the vehicle will gain speed more quickly
at an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?
Follow the DR ABC code
what will reduce fuel consumption
driving more slowly
tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
the top of the head restraint should be at least as high as the top of the ears.
you are driving a car fitted with an automatic transmission. when would you use ‘kick down’?
to accelerate quickly
What is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a dual carriageway road?
70 mph
You see a vehicle with a flashing blue beacon. What type of vehicle could it be?
Fire engine, Police
Notes: Police, mountain rescue, coastguard, ambulances, fire engines, bomb disposal and blood transfusion vehicles all have emergency blue beacons. If one is approaching you, just pull your vehicle over and allow them to pass.
When MUST you switch off your fog lights?
Answer Provided:
When visibility is greater than 100 metres (328 feet).
Notes: You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves.
tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
brake pedal should feel firm, but not hard
you are traveling in very heavy rain. how is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?
it will be doubled
you are waiting to emerge at a junction. your view is restricted by parker vehicles. what can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?
reflection of traffic in windows.
your car requires an MOT certificate. when is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?
when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre
you are traveling along a motorway. where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?
on a steep gradient
what should you do when you are overtaking at night?
beware of the bends in the road ahead
you are driving on a single carriageway road. why should you keep well back while you are following a large vehicle?
to get the best view of the road ahead.
what should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
stay in the left-hand lane
you are waiting in a traffic queue at night. how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?
use the parking brake and release the footbrake
a collision has just happened. An injured person is lying on a busy road. what is the first thing you should do?
warn other traffic.
what is a cover note?
a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
you are turning right at a crossroads. an oncoming driver is also turning right. what is the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?
you will have a clearer view of any approaching traffic
you are driving towards this level crossing. what would be the first warning of an approaching train?
a steady amber light
when should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?
when you are overtaking or turning right
what is the reason for the hatched area along the centre of a road?
it separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions
you are waiting at a T junction. what should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?
wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
you are waiting at a pelican crossing. what does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?
give way to pedestrians on the crossing
when may you cross a double solid white line in middle of the road?
to pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10mph or less
what does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?
the vehicle is slow moving
some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. why are they particularly dangerous?
traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
at an incident, it is important to look after any casualties. what should you do with them when the area is safe?
keep them where they are
on what type of road surface may anti-block brakes be ineffective?
loose
what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?
it will reduce your control
you are following a slower-moving vehicle. what should you do if there is a junction just ahead on the right?
only consider overtaking when you are past the junction
what should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
stay in the left-hand lane
you are waiting in a traffic queue at night. how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?
use the parking brake and release the footbrake.
when may you drive without wearing your seat belt?
when you are carrying out maneuver that includes reversing
you are waiting to emerge at a junction. your view is restricted by parker vehicles. what can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?
reflection of traffic in windows
