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Mock Test/Questions Wrong Flashcards

1
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Where would you see a sign of a adult holding a child’s hand with a yellow background?

A

On a school bus

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When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

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When letting them know you’re there

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Which of the following may help deter a car thief from stealing your car:

Always keeping the headlights on
Fitting reflective glass windows
Always keeping the interior light on
Etching the registration number on the windows

A

Etching the registration number on the windows

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You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parked lights?

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Where the speed limit exceeds 30mph

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The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?

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Distilled water

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By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

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Ten times

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You’re driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

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A steady amber light

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What do the motorway signs with three to one decreasing lines on them with a blue background signify?

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Countdown markers to the next exit

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9
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What does a sign mean, if it is a red circle with a white dash line on it?

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No entry

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10
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You’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?

A

The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle

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11
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On a three-lane dual carriageway, what can the right-hand lane be used for?

A

Overtaking or turning right

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12
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What sign means ‘no stopping’?

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A red-bordered circle with a blue background and a red cross connected to the red border

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13
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What will help when you’re trying to move off on snow?

A

Use a higher gear than normal

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14
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Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50mph?

A

38 meters (125 feet)

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You’re at the front of the queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

A

To check for overtaking vehicles

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16
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You park at night on a road with a 40mph speed limit. What should you do?

A

Park with parking lights on

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17
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Which shape is used for a ‘give way’ sign?

A

An upside down triangle

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18
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What’s the right-hand lane used for on a three-lane motorway?

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Overtaking

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A person has been injured. They may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for?

A

Rapid shallow breathing

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20
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You’re travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

A

It will be doubled

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21
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A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?

A

Slow down

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You’re driving towards the level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A

A steady amber light

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23
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What does a yellow rectangular sign with 50 written inside a red bordered circle with a white background, with the words ‘1/4 mile ahead’ mean?

A

Compulsory maximum speed limit

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24
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You intend to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach it?

A

Keep well to the left of the road

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25
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Where should you see a square sign with a yellow background, depicting two people walking?

A

On a school bus

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26
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You see this dashed line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout. What does it mean?

A

Give way to traffic from the right

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27
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What would suggest you’re driving on ice?

A

There’s less tyre noise

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28
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What is the sign for a ringroad?

A

A green sign with a yellow border that hold a bolded R in white

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29
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A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?

A

In any direction

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30
Q

Which of these is a requirement before you can supervise a learner driver?

A

You must be at least 21 years old

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31
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How should you give an arm signal to turn left?

A

Arm out of the window doing circular motions

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32
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What does this sign mean: a red triangle with a picture of a black picket fence?

A

Level crossing with gate or barrier

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33
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You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?

A

Give an arm signal.

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34
Q

You’re on a motorway and there are red flashing lights above every lane. What must you do?

A

Stop and wait.

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35
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Which sign means ‘no stopping’?

A

Circle with a red border and cross and a blue background

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36
Q

It’s essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

A

When tyres are cold

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37
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What does the red triangle sign with a bridge structure on it mean?

A

hump bridge

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38
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What does this sign mean: a square sign that states ‘stay in lane max speed 30’ with a picture of arrows moving from the left to the right?

A

Contraflow system

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39
Q

What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

A

Faults in the suspension

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40
Q

What does this curved arrow road marking mean? (Picture showing a slight curved road with a arrow in the right lane pointing left towards a slightly brown side road)

A

Overtaking traffic should move back to the left

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41
Q

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A

Steady amber

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42
Q

You’re carrying an 11 year old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 meters (4 feet 5 inches tall). What seat belt security must be in place?

A

They must use a suitable child restraint

43
Q

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning lights stay on?

A

Have the brakes checked immediately

44
Q

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

A

the seatbelts

45
Q

You’re driving on a open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

A

A two-second time gap

46
Q

What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and a slip road?

A

Green

47
Q

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit?

A

Leave parking lights switched on

48
Q

You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

A

Keep well to the left of the road

49
Q

What does a red triangle with a black circle made up of three lines sign mean?

A

Roundabout

50
Q

The driver towing the caravan wants to turn right onto the dual carriageway. What should they do?

A

Wait until the road is clear in both directions before turning

51
Q

Where shouldn’t you park?

A

At or near a bus stop

52
Q

What’s the maximum speed of powered wheelchairs or scooters used by disabled people?

A

8mph

53
Q

You’re about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?

A

A red bordered triangle with a flag like sign within

54
Q

What does the ‘red triangle bordered sign with a black isosceles triangle within and the words 10%’ mean?

A

Steep hill downwards

55
Q

Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?

A

The red bordered circle with a black motorcycle and car within

56
Q

What will improve fuel consumption?

A

Reducing your speed

57
Q

You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

A

Use the parking brake only

58
Q

The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two second rule’?

A

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

59
Q

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

A

A red bordered triangle with an adult and child holding hands

60
Q

What can be badly affected when you overload your vehicle?

A

The vehicle’s handling

61
Q

When driving a car fitted with automatic transmissiion, what would you use ‘kick down’ for?

A

Quick accelerationn

62
Q

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

A

Another vehicle may be coming

63
Q

What is a cover note?

A

A document issued before you receive your insurance certification

64
Q

When will anti-lock brakes take effect?

A

When the wheels are about to lock

65
Q

When can you park on the left opposite these road markings (a short dashed line with a large gap, directly next to a continuous line)?

A

To pick up or set down passengers

66
Q

What does this sign mean (A red circle saying 20 zone, with a place name underneath it)?

A

Maximum speed limit with traffic calming

67
Q

You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?

A

Where the speed limit exceed 30mph

68
Q

You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

A

Variable message signs

69
Q

Where does ‘a singular white long triangle’ marking normally appear on a road?

A

Just before a ‘give way’ sign

70
Q

A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?

A

Slow down

71
Q

You’re towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

A

Extended-arm side mirrors

72
Q

You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

A

Check your mirror and slow down

73
Q

What’s the main cause of brake fade?

A

The brakes overheating

74
Q

What does this sign mean (‘Urban Clearway Monday to Friday with a small red bordered circle with a red slash’ in yellow with times written underneath for am and pm)?

A

No Parking on the days and times shown

75
Q

Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

A

Bomb disposal

76
Q

When will anti-lock brakes take effect?

A

When the wheels are about to lock

77
Q

Where would you see small arrow like markings x4?

A

On road humps

78
Q

Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?

A

On a one-way street

79
Q

You notice horse riders in front. What should you do first?

A

Slow down and be ready to stop

80
Q

What does this sign mean (‘red bordered triangle with a t with one side of the t slightly wider than the other side)?

A

T-junction

81
Q

In good condition, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70mph?

A

96mph (315 feet)

82
Q

You’re travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip-road?

A

Move to another lane

83
Q

What does this sign mean (traffic lights with a red strike through it)?

A

Traffic lights out of order

84
Q

What does ecosafe driving achieve?

A

Improved road safety

85
Q

What does this sign mean (blue sign shown a tram with the word ‘only’ underneath)?

A

Route for trams only

86
Q

Your doctor has given you a course of medication. Why should you ask how it will affect you?

A

Some types of medication can cause your reactions to slow down

87
Q

Where would you expect to find yellow and red striped markings?

A

On a large goods vehicle

88
Q

What’s used to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

A

Variable speed limits

89
Q

Which driving techniques can help you save fuel?

A

Missing out some gears

90
Q

Where will you find these red and white markers (like countdown markers on a motorway)?

A

Approaching a concealed level crossing

91
Q

What does this sign mean (blue circle stating 30 with a red slash through it)?

A

End of minimum speed

92
Q

On a motorway, what’s an emergency refuge area used for?

A

In case of emergency or brakedowns

93
Q

What will improve fuel consumption?

A

Reducing your speed

94
Q

You see seven consecutive yellow lines on the road. Why are they there?

A

To make you aware of your speed

95
Q

At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

A

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

96
Q

An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?

A

5-6 cm

97
Q

You’re at the front of the queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

A

To check for overtaking vehicles

98
Q

When can you park on the right-hand side of a road at night?

A

When you’re in a one-way street

99
Q

You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic, How would you confirm your intention safely?

A

Give an arm signal

100
Q

Fuel consumption is at its highest when you’re doing what?

A

Accelerating

101
Q

You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

A

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

102
Q

What is the meaning of this sign (red bordered circle with a blue background and a single red slash through it)?

A

Waiting restrictions

103
Q

You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?

A

Give an arm signal

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