Misc

Question 1

How much is the standard stopping distance increased when driving in ice or snow?

Answer 1

10x longer stopping distance required when driving in ice or snow.

Question 2

How much is the standard stopping distance increased when driving in wet conditions?

Answer 2

2x longer stopping distance when driving in wet conditions.

Double stopping distances in wet conditions.

Question 3

What does an upside down triangle road sign mean?

Answer 3

Upside down triangle = GIVE WAY.

It’s the only upside down triangle shaped sign.

Question 4

What does the hexagon road sign mean?

Answer 4

Hexagonal road sign = STOP.

It’s the only hexagon shaped sign so even if obscured by dirt or snow you still know to STOP at a HEXAGON.

Question 5

What must you do at a red traffic light?

Answer 5

STOP and wait behind the stop line.

Question 6

What’s the point of a catalytic converter?

Answer 6

To reduce harmful emissions.

Question 7

Colour of reflective studs along left side of motorway?

Answer 7

Left side of motorway reflective studs are RED.

Question 8

At what age is a person responsible for ensuring their own seatbelt is on?

Answer 8

At 14 people wearing their seatbelt becomes their own responsibility, not the drivers.

Question 9

What is a blind spot?

Answer 9

An area not visible to the driver.

Question 10

How much gap to leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

Answer 10

2 seconds in dry, 4 seconds in wet.

Question 11

What minimum age to supervise a learner driver?

Answer 11

21 years old+ to supervise a learner driver with a full licence for at least 3 years.

Question 12

What’s the minimum insurance cover to drive on public roads?

Answer 12

Third party only is the minimum insurance.

Question 13

What rate per minute do you perform CPR compressions?

Answer 13

120 compressions per minute at 5-6cm depth.

Question 14

What must you have to be able to tax a vehicle?

Answer 14

Valid insurance cover (minimum 3rd party).

Question 15

What are the warning signs in order for an approaching train at a level crossing?

Answer 15

1. Amber lights - stop unless already crossed the stop line
2. Audible warning/ringing
3. Flashing Red Lights - stop and remain stationary until they stop flashing
4. Barriers lower.

Question 16

Who has right of way when traffic lights aren’t working?

Answer 16

Nobody has right of way when traffic lights aren’t working so you must be cautious. Unless at a roundabout then it’s always traffic from the right that has priority/are already in the roundabout.

Question 17

What do red and red stripes on white markers mean?

Answer 17

A concealed level crossing.

Question 18

Why are raised yellow lines painted across a road?

Answer 18

To make you aware of your speed.

Question 19

What does amber on it’s own light mean on traffic lights?

Answer 19

Stop at the stop line if not already crossed (if crossed already keep going).

Question 20

Who can use a toucan crossing?

Answer 20

Bicycles and pedestrians. Toucan TWO-CAN cross.

Question 21

What does having an excess of £200 on your insurance policy mean if you have a claim?

Answer 21

That you have to pay the first £200 on any claim.

Question 22

What’s to closest you can park to a junction?

Answer 22

10m or 32 feet is the closest you can legally park to a junction.

Question 23

What does a flashing AMBER light on top of a vehicle mean?

Answer 23

A flashing amber beacon on a vehicle indicates that the vehicle is slow, wide, or long, and requires extra care.

Question 24

What colour beacon light is found on doctors cars?

Answer 24

Green beacons/lights are used on doctors/vets cars/vehicles.

Question 25

What's the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

Answer 25

60mph limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway, this is reduced from the 70mph national motorway/dual carriageway limit because strong winds/buffeting from other vehicles may push the trailer from side to side. On single carriageway the speed limit for a car towing a trailer is 50mph (also down 10mph from national speed limit)

Question 26

What's the speed limit reduction vs the national speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway and single carriageway?

Answer 26

10mph less than the national speed limit for a car towing a trailer.

Question 27

When do you use "kickdown"?

Answer 27

Kickdown - To accelerate faster in an automatic quickly by selecting a low gear.

Question 28

Do tyres make less noise on an icy road?

Answer 28

Yes, tyres make less noise on an icy road and steering feels light and unresponsive.

Question 29

What cable must be fitted to a trailer encase it becomes detached?

Answer 29

Breakaway cable = if it becomes detached the breakaway cable brakes the trailer thereby allowing the vehicle to get away from it.

Question 30

If your health is likely to affect your driving who must you inform?

Answer 30

The licensing authority/DVLA must be informed if your health condition may affect your driving capacity. They will make a decision on whether or not you can continue driving.

Question 31

Between what times at night are you not allowed to use your horn in residential areas (except in emergency)?

Answer 31

11.30pm-7am you should not use your horn in-built up areas unless necessary.

Question 32

If there's street lighting but no speed limit sign how do you know what is the speed limit?

Answer 32

30mph is the maximum speed limit whenever there is street lighting unless there is a sign saying otherwise.

Question 33

When will a brand new car need its first MOT test?

Answer 33

New car needs its first MOT test at 3 years old. After that it needs an MOT annually.

Question 34

Pelican crossing is the only one where the sequence of lights is different (flashing orange/amber) what does flashing amber mean at a pelican crossing?

Answer 34

Flashing amber light means you can drive through if there are NO pedestrians on the crossing. Pelican crossing is pedestrian controlled (so its up to the pedestrians to cross when the amber is flashing a green man will be shown to them!) whereas puffing crossing is controlled by sensors that tell when pedestrians are clear of the crossing.

Question 35

If the NORMAL centre line of a road is - - - - then what does it mean when the centre line is -- -- -- -- (longer markings with shorter gaps)?

Answer 35

When the centre line of a road has longer markings with smaller gaps then it is a HAZARD WARNING LINE of an unspecified hazard.

Question 36

What will happen to the steering if your wheels are unbalanced?

Answer 36

The steering will vibrate if the wheels are unbalanced - take it to a garage immediately.

Question 37

What does third party insurance cover?

Answer 37

Third party insurance only covers damage to OTHER vehicles or persons and is the MINIMUM legally required cover/insurance.

Question 38

What is the DR ABC code?

Answer 38

DR ABC code is the order of steps to go follow to help with a casualty until the emergency services arrive. Danger - get them/yourself out of any potential danger (away from traffic) Response Airways Breathing Circulation

Question 39

What does a red with a blue background sign with a single red line going through it mean?

Answer 39

Red circle with line across a blue background means - WAITING RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Sometimes you can stop sometimes you can't - a sign with more information will always be twinned with it.

Question 40

What is the MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass) of a trailer you can tow as a new driver?

Answer 40

3,500kg is the most weight for a trailer that can be towed for a new driver.