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What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

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Stop where safe and investigate the cause

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What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

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They could dazzle oncoming drivers.

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During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What should the driver do?

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Have the worn tyre replaced.

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Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

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The passenger only

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What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?

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Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.

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What is good basic first aid for a person who has been burned?

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Apply cold water to the burn

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On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

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When the vehicle has broken down

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What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle’s braking ability?

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It increases the distance required to stop.

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When calling for help on an emergency telephone on the motorway, who does the call go to?

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The Gardaí

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What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars

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1.6 millimetres

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When a wiper blade fails to clear the windscreen what should the driver do?

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Have the wiper blades replaced as soon as possible.

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A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

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Have the blades replaced as soon as possible

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What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?

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They have no effect.

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What effect can overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?

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The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control

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What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?

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Take care when moving damaged vehicles and make every effort to warn other traffic.

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What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded

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Refuse to drive the vehicle

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When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?

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Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights.

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Generally what lighting must a car, tractor or works vehicle have when driving?

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Headlights, front and rear side lights, rear number plate light, red rear reflectors, brake lights and indicators.

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What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?

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Steering alignment may be faulty

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What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

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Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.

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When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard warning lights?

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When broken down and causing an obstruction

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What should a driver do if the right-hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night?

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Have the bulb replaced immediately

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If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

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Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder.

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Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

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Seatbelts

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When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard warning lights?

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When causing an unavoidable obstruction

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What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle

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The manufacturers specifications

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What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision?

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Use a properly adjusted head restraint

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What would be the effect of overloading a vehicle with passengers or goods?

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It would reduce the driver’s ability to control the vehicle

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What does this light mean?

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Directional indicator on

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In general, how frequently should a vehicle’s lights be checked?

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Daily before driving

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In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?

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Regularly

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What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle’s tyres?

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It could damage the sidewalls

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Which of the following statements is true in relation to tyre pressure and driving on a motorway?

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The driver should ensure that tyre pressure is correct, in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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What should a driver do if condensation is affecting a vehicle’s windows?

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Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system.

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What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?

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It is not necessary to report it to the Gardaí provided it has been reported to the property owner.

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What should a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?

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Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage a low gear

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37
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Where safety belts are fitted to a car when most adult occupants wear them?

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At all times

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38
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While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?

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Stop in a safe place and have the problem investigated

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What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of a vehicle?

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They reflect light at night to make other road users aware of the vehicle

40
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What danger can arise from the power take-off shaft of a tractor

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If it is not covered, clothing can get caught in it

41
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With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?

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Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure

42
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What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?

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Try to keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat.

43
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What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

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Exchange all relevant details with the other driver

44
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If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

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Have the vehicle checked by a competent person

45
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A driver has stalled in the middle of an unguarded level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell is ringing. What should the driver do?

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Walk clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped

46
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What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?

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It increases the stopping distance

47
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Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

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When taking a journey with additional passengers.

48
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A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

A

Suspension

49
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When should tyre pressure be checked?

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When the tyres are cold

50
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How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle’s road holding?

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The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced

51
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What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?

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It can reduce and distort the beam.

52
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What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

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Keep well clear and call the emergency services.

53
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What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?

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Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up.

54
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What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?

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Use hazard lights

55
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How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?

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By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal.

56
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What is the most common cause of heavy steering?

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Under-inflated tyres.

57
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What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?

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Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped.

58
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What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

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Fuel consumption

59
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If a driver notices that the structural parts of their vehicle’s body have been affected by rust, what should they do?

A

Have it repaired by a competent repair shop

60
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What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?

A

Stop and check the problem

61
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In general, how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle

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They should always be secured in the correct child seat

62
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How can sunlight affect visibility in a car with grimy windows

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It can seriously reduce visibility

63
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What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

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Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle

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How does the driver know the vehicle’s total load-carrying capacity?

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By referring to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification

65
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If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist, where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to?

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The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí.

66
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If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

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Wear a high visibility vest.

67
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When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?

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That the load is evenly spread.

68
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What does the load index of a tyre indicate?

A

The maximum load a tyre can carry.

69
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What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressurs?

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To help provide optimum road holding.

70
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Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicle’s front passenger seat

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No, an infant must always be restrained in the correct child seat

71
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What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?

A

The trailer could become detached

72
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What does this light mean?

A

Low engine oil level

73
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If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

A

Use a roadside phone to contact Gardaí and never try to carry out repairs yourself

74
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What does this light mean?

A

The battery is not charging

75
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Who should first be contacted where a person has been injured in a collision?

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The emergency services.

76
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What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?

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All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward

77
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How should a child restraint system be fitted in a vehicle

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It should be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions

78
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What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision

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Move the victim only if there is a risk of fire or further injury

79
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Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

A

The driver only

80
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Why is it important to ensure that the vehicle headlights are correctly aligned?

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To enable the driver to see properly

81
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What effect could an unevenly distributed load have on a vehicle?

A

It could make the vehicle unstable while turning

82
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When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

A

When the vehicle has broken down

83
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What does this light mean?

A

The high-beam headlights are switched on

84
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Who is responsible for ensuring that a child wears a child restraint system in a vehicle?

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The driver only

85
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What should a driver do if a red system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?

A

Stop and investigate the cause

86
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When dealing with crash victims, remember A B C. What does A stand for?

A

Airway

87
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After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

A

The wheel nuts

88
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When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?

A

That the trailer coupling is attached securely

89
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How could towing an overloading trailer affect a vehicle?

A

It could impair the vehicle’s steering and braking

90
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If a vehicle breaks down, where should the driver stop?

A

As far to the left as possible.

91
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Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road, when should they be moved?

A

If the person needs CPR

92
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A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

A

Not drive until the bulb is replaced

93
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Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?

A

No, it is never permitted to be driven.

94
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In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called

A

112

95
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When dealing with crash victims, remember A B C. What does C stand for?

A

Circulation

96
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What type of drink should be given to a person who has been injured in a collision

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No drink should be given.

97
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While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?

A

Stop where safe and investigate.

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