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1
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cycle lane solid white line

A

illegal to drive or park in during its hours of operation

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2
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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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3
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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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5
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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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8
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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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9
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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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11
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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

A

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?

A

give way to pedestrians already crossing

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15
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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?

A

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

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18
Q

what is a cover note?

A

a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

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19
Q

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

A

valid insurance

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20
Q

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

A

A school crossing patrol

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21
Q

at a puffin crossing, which colour follows green and why

A

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 =

A

thinking + braking

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24
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stopping distances numbers

A

2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5

then divide by 3.3 (if you want metres)

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25
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yellow box with black symbol in

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symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main traffic

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26
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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?

A

3,500 kg (to tow heavier, you have to pass an extra test)

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27
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combined weight to drive and tow

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up to 8250kg MAM

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28
Q

what does this sign mean
(blue background, red circle shape, red line going through diagonally)

A

waiting restrictions apply

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29
Q

when are you not allowed to sound your vehicle’s horn

A

between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area

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30
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what info should you share if you’re involved in a collision which causes damage to another vehicle

A

name, address, vehicle reg number

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31
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you’re approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. what signal will show next?

A

red and amber

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32
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what is a chicane, and what is the purpose of it

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a serpentine curve in the road, added by design (rather than geography).

used to slow traffic for safety

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33
Q

if you smell petrol while driving..

A

stop and investigate

34
Q

signs of shock

A

rapid pulse, sweating, pale grey skin

35
Q

if vehicle is off-road or unused, it must have a SORN notification. Otherwise:

A
  • fine of £100
  • court prosecution and fine of up to £1000
  • vehicle clamped and seized
36
Q

you must tell the licensing authority if

A

your eyesight doesn’t reach the required standard

your health is affecting your driving

37
Q

before you can drive on the roads..

A

you must have a provisional license

38
Q

how can you identify a vehicle carrying dangerous goods

A

orange label/hazard symbol on the back

39
Q

3 things that happen if you don’t have an MOT certificate

A
  • you can’t renew vehicle tax
  • your insurance may be invalid
  • you could be prosecuted
40
Q

where should you put a warning triangle when you break down

A

45 metres away

41
Q

where can you not put a warning triangle down

A

motorway

42
Q

what does “£100 excess” in insurance mean

A

you pay the first £100 of any claim

43
Q

2 things to do when treating burns

A

douse with clean, cool water

do not remove anything stuck to the burn

44
Q

2 things to do if a tyre bursts

A

hold steering wheel firmly

pull up at the side of the road (with hazard warnings on if needed)

45
Q

3 things you must notify the DVLA about

A
  1. change name
  2. change address
  3. have/develop a medical condition that will affect your driving
46
Q

following an incident, what 3 things could the police ask you for?

A
  • MOT cert
  • insurance cert
  • driving license
47
Q

what does DRABC stand for

A

Danger
Response
Airways
Breathing
Circulation

48
Q

report incidents (and your insurance if needed) within ____

A

24 hours

49
Q

vehicles at 70mph use..

A

15% more fuel than those travelling at 50mph

50
Q

2 situations when to not use horn

A
  • when stationary on a road
  • between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area
51
Q

4 things alcohol does

A
  • false sense of confidence
  • reduces co-ordination and slows reactions
  • affects judgement
  • takes time to leave your body
52
Q

2 things when towing/loading

A
  • heavy items over the axels
  • secondary coupling device MUST be fitted (e.g. safety chain)
53
Q

you must not cycle on ______

A

a pavement

54
Q

what distinguishes traffic officers

A

flashing amber lights

55
Q

try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock your wheels because

A

locked wheels lead to lose of control

56
Q

coasting

A

driving in neutral or with the clutch down
bad because it reduces control

57
Q

4 reasons why coasting reduces control

A
  • engine braking eliminated
  • vehicle speed downhill increases quickly
  • steering affected
  • may be difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed
58
Q

yellow sign with black silhouette children

A

schoolbus

59
Q

green/yellow studs on the roads

A

roadworks

60
Q

what is tailgating

A

being too close to the vehicle infront

won’t be able to stop safely if vehicle infront brakes suddenly

61
Q

bus/motorhome/goods vehicle speeds

A

built up area —> 30mph
single carriageway —> 50mph
dual carriageway —> 60mph
motorway —> 70mph

62
Q

ABS ensures that

A

steering control will be retained

63
Q

deafblind person

A

red and white cane/dog harness

64
Q

broken white line bordering an area

A

don’t drive in unless it’s necessary and safe

65
Q

which vehicles most affected by winds

A

high sided

66
Q

difference between red/blue sign with a cross vs just a line through it

A

cross = no stopping (clearway)

line thru = no waiting

67
Q

red triangle sign with truck on it going over a bumpy surface

A

risk of grounding

68
Q

fog lights could

A

obscure brake lights

69
Q

agricultural vehicles cannot

A

go on motorway

70
Q

trams

A

white signals

diamond signs

71
Q

level crossing without barrier ahead

A

red triangle sign with train on

72
Q

level crossing without barrier

A

red sideways cross

73
Q

insurance - what is 3rd party, fire and theft

A

3rd party + covers your vehicle being stolen or damaged by fire

74
Q

what is comprehensive insurance

A

3rd party + fire/theft damage + damage to you and your vehicle

75
Q

no MOT =

A

invalid insurance

76
Q

when is your license disqualified

A

12 or more points in 3 years

77
Q

as a new driver, when is your license disqualified?

A

6 points in 2 years

78
Q

red and white striped markers on vehicle back

A

required when load/equipment overhangs by more than 2 metres

79
Q

red and yellow striped markers on vehicle back

A

large goods vehicle

80
Q

you have 7 days to give the police..

A

insurance, driver’s license and MOT certificate

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