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1
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cycle lane solid white line

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illegal to drive or park in during its hours of operation

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dashed white line at the edge of a cycle lane

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drivers are only allowed to drive or park in it if it is unavoidable

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unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

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vibrations on the steering wheel

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4
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what should you do when parking your vehicle downhill

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turn the front wheels towards the kerb

put the car into reverse gear (will stop the vehicle from rolling if the parking brake fails)

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white and red countdown markers

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approaching a concealed level crossing

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6
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green backed markers

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used on primary routes

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7
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white backed markers with black bars

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countdown markers for non-primary routes

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mobility class 3 vehicles

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scooters - 8mph on road, road and pavement (pavement 4mph)

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manual wheelchairs and class 2 vehicles are those with a speed limit of

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4mph (designed to be used on pavements)

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10
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what is a class 1 invalid carriage

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wheelchair (not electric - hand propelled)

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class 1-3 vehicles rules for motorways/dual carriageways

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must not be used on motorways

should not be used on dual carriageways, but if they are they must have a flashing amber beacon

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12
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typical stopping distance from 50 mph

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53 metres

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13
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in good conditions, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70mph?

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96 metres

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14
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at a pelican crossing what does it mean when the amber light flashes?

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give way to pedestrians already crossing

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What does a single, followed by a double, followed by a triple yellow diagonal line across the road mean?

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These lines are in place to help remind you of your speed, and to alert you that a new lower speed limit is about to occur.

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16
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you are towing a small trailer on a busy 3 lane motorway, what must you do (if all lanes are open)

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only use the left two lanes, never the outside lane. (only applies when all 3 lanes can be used)

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17
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You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

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check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle?

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18
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what is a cover note?

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a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

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19
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what must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?

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valid insurance

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20
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you’ve just passed these warning lights. what hazard would you expect to see next?

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A school crossing patrol

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21
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at a puffin crossing, which colour follows green and why

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steady amber

puffin crossings have infra-red sensors, so they hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. this means there’s no amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing

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22
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what % of all emissions does road transport account for?

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20%

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23
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stopping distance =

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thinking + braking

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24
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stopping distances numbers

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2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5

then divide by 3.3 (if you want metres)

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yellow box with black symbol in
symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main traffic
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You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow?
3,500 kg (to tow heavier, you have to pass an extra test)
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combined weight to drive and tow
up to 8250kg MAM
28
what does this sign mean (blue background, red circle shape, red line going through diagonally)
waiting restrictions apply
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when are you not allowed to sound your vehicle’s horn
between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area
30
what info should you share if you’re involved in a collision which causes damage to another vehicle
name, address, vehicle reg number
31
you’re approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. what signal will show next?
red and amber
32
what is a chicane, and what is the purpose of it
a serpentine curve in the road, added by design (rather than geography). used to slow traffic for safety
33
if you smell petrol while driving..
stop and investigate
34
signs of shock
rapid pulse, sweating, pale grey skin
35
if vehicle is off-road or unused, it must have a SORN notification. Otherwise:
- fine of £100 - court prosecution and fine of up to £1000 - vehicle clamped and seized
36
you must tell the licensing authority if
your eyesight doesn’t reach the required standard your health is affecting your driving
37
before you can drive on the roads..
you must have a provisional license
38
how can you identify a vehicle carrying dangerous goods
orange label/hazard symbol on the back
39
3 things that happen if you don’t have an MOT certificate
- you can’t renew vehicle tax - your insurance may be invalid - you could be prosecuted
40
where should you put a warning triangle when you break down
45 metres away
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where can you not put a warning triangle down
motorway
42
what does “£100 excess” in insurance mean
you pay the first £100 of any claim
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2 things to do when treating burns
douse with clean, cool water do not remove anything stuck to the burn
44
2 things to do if a tyre bursts
hold steering wheel firmly pull up at the side of the road (with hazard warnings on if needed)
45
3 things you must notify the DVLA about
1. change name 2. change address 3. have/develop a medical condition that will affect your driving
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following an incident, what 3 things could the police ask you for?
- MOT cert - insurance cert - driving license
47
what does DRABC stand for
Danger Response Airways Breathing Circulation
48
report incidents (and your insurance if needed) within ____
24 hours
49
vehicles at 70mph use..
15% more fuel than those travelling at 50mph
50
2 situations when to not use horn
- when stationary on a road - between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area
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4 things alcohol does
- false sense of confidence - reduces co-ordination and slows reactions - affects judgement - takes time to leave your body
52
2 things when towing/loading
- heavy items over the axels - secondary coupling device MUST be fitted (e.g. safety chain)
53
you must not cycle on ______
a pavement
54
what distinguishes traffic officers
flashing amber lights
55
try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock your wheels because
locked wheels lead to lose of control
56
coasting
driving in neutral or with the clutch down bad because it reduces control
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4 reasons why coasting reduces control
- engine braking eliminated - vehicle speed downhill increases quickly - steering affected - may be difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed
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yellow sign with black silhouette children
schoolbus
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green/yellow studs on the roads
roadworks
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what is tailgating
being too close to the vehicle infront won’t be able to stop safely if vehicle infront brakes suddenly
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bus/motorhome/goods vehicle speeds
built up area —> 30mph single carriageway —> 50mph dual carriageway —> 60mph motorway —> 70mph
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ABS ensures that
steering control will be retained
63
deafblind person
red and white cane/dog harness
64
broken white line bordering an area
don’t drive in unless it’s necessary and safe
65
which vehicles most affected by winds
high sided
66
difference between red/blue sign with a cross vs just a line through it
cross = no stopping (clearway) line thru = no waiting
67
red triangle sign with truck on it going over a bumpy surface
risk of grounding
68
fog lights could
obscure brake lights
69
agricultural vehicles cannot
go on motorway
70
trams
white signals diamond signs
71
level crossing without barrier ahead
red triangle sign with train on
72
level crossing without barrier
red sideways cross
73
insurance - what is 3rd party, fire and theft
3rd party + covers your vehicle being stolen or damaged by fire
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what is comprehensive insurance
3rd party + fire/theft damage + damage to you and your vehicle
75
no MOT =
invalid insurance
76
when is your license disqualified
12 or more points in 3 years
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as a new driver, when is your license disqualified?
6 points in 2 years
78
red and white striped markers on vehicle back
required when load/equipment overhangs by more than 2 metres
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red and yellow striped markers on vehicle back
large goods vehicle
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you have 7 days to give the police..
insurance, driver’s license and MOT certificate

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