Other types of vehicle

Question 1

You’re following a large vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals to turn left?

Answer 1

Wait for the vehicle to finish turning

Question 2

What should you do when your approaching a bus that’s signaling to move away from a bus stop?

Answer 2

Allow it to pull away, if it’s safe to do so

Question 3

Which vehicles are less likely to be affected by side wind?

Answer 3

car

Question 4

You’re following a long vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if it signals left but moves out to the right

Answer 4

Stay well back and give it room

Question 5

Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car?

Answer 5

It will take longer to overtake a large vehicle

Question 6

What should you do if you overtake a cyclist when its very windy?

Answer 6

Allow extra room

Question 7

What should you do if you want to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road ?

Answer 7

Keep well back so that you can get a good view of the road ahead

Question 8

You’re leaving a safe gap as you follow a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into this gap

Answer 8

Drop back further

Question 9

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

Answer 9

(picture of red triangle with flag blowing in wind )

Question 10

You’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. which lights should you use if there’s a lot of surface spray ?

Answer 10

Dipped headlights

Question 11

You’re travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop ?

Answer 11

Look for pedestrians

Question 12

What should you do if there’s a bus at a bus stop ahead of you ?

Answer 12

Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians

Question 13

It’s very windy. What should you do if you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 13

Keep well back

Question 14

Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate ?

Answer 14

Because trams can’t steer to avoid obstructions

Question 15

What should you be prepared to do in this situation ?
( long lorry turning corner coming onto the road your on )

Answer 15

Slow down and give way

Question 16

You’re driving on a single carriageway road. why should you keep well back while you’re following a large vehicle?

Answer 16

To get best view of raod ahead

Question 17

You’re driving on a single carriageway road. why should you keep well back while you’re following a large vehicle?

Answer 17

To get best view of raod ahead

Question 18

You’re following a lorry on a wet road what should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead ?

Answer 18

Drop back until you can see better

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Extended-arm side mirrors

Question 20

You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do of the driver signals right but moves close to the left hand curb ?

Answer 20

Wait behind the long vehicle

Question 21

You’re approaching a mini roundabout. What should you do if a long vehicle in front signals left but positions over to the right?

Answer 21

Keep well back

Question 22

You’re waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It’s clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?

Answer 22

Anything overtaking the lorry would be hidden from view

Question 23

What should you do as you approach this lorry? ( picture of lorry facing you as its turning corner and going on your side of lane)

Answer 23

Slow down and be prepared to wait

Question 23

What should you do as you approach this lorry? ( picture of lorry facing you as its turning corner and going on your side of lane)

Answer 23

Slow down and be prepared to wait