Practical Deck 2

Question 1

How to know if you are on a one way street?

Answer 1

blue rectangular ‘one way’ traffic signs (see Fig.18) will be placed at the beginning of the road and at intervals along the way to inform motorists that the road is one way. Road signs will inform you of what happens at the end of the one-way road. Often a one-way road will end, giving way to road with two-way traffic.

Question 2

What are the 5 parts to the practical driving test in order?

Answer 2

1. An eyesight check
2. ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
3. General driving ability
4. Reversing your vehicle
5. Independent driving

Question 3

How long is the practical driving test?

Answer 3

40 Minutes

Question 4

What does the eyesight check part of the practical driving test entail?

Answer 4

. 20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
. 20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

Question 5

What does the ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions part of the practical driving test entail?

Answer 5

You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions.

You’ll be asked the:

. ‘tell me’ question at the start of your test, before you start driving
. ‘show me’ question while you’re driving

Question 6

What manoeuvres will your general driving ability be judged by on the practical driving test?

Answer 6

Most likely:
. Stop manoeuvres
. Pulling out from behind a parked vehicle
. A hill start

Might:
. an emergency stop.

Question 7

What does the reverse your vehicle part of the practical driving test entail?

Answer 7

The examiner will ask you to do one of the following exercises:

. parallel park
. park in a parking bay - either by driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out (the examiner will tell you which you have to do)
. pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths, and re-join the traffic

Question 8

What does the independent driving part of the practical driving test entail?

Answer 8

You’ll have to drive for about 20 minutes by following either:

. Directions from a sat nav
. Traffic signs
The examiner will tell you which you have to follow.

They’ll set the sat nav up for you. You cannot use your own sat nav.

Question 9

During the practical driving test, if you go off route, will your examiner penalise you for this?

Answer 9

The examiner will not give you a fault for taking a wrong turning.

They’ll help you get back on the route if you do.

Question 10

What happens when you make mistakes during the practical driving test?

Answer 10

You can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.

Your driving examiner will direct you back to the driving test centre if the mistake you made means you’ve failed. The test will end early.

Question 11

Picture a new style number plate

Answer 11

(See Fig.19)

Question 12

Picture an old style number plate

Answer 12

(See Fig.20)

Question 13

Picture a clearway road and sign

Answer 13

(See Fig.22)

Question 14

Picture a central reservation on a motorway

Answer 14

(See Fig. 21)

Question 15

Picture a central reservation on a roundabout

Answer 15

(See Fig.24)

Question 16

I am about to take the third exit on a 2 lane roundabout, how do I manoeuvre?

Answer 16

(See Fig.23) focus on the green car
1. Stay on the right lane of the road
2. Indicate right
3. Stop at the give way lines and look for a safe opening
3. Drive in the inner lane
4. Count exits (1, 2)
5. As soon as you become in line with the road of the second exit, Check centre and left mirror and then indicate left
6. Leave at the third exit
7. Cancel indication (although it will usually cancel itself)

Question 17

You are at the give way line waiting to go on a roundabout and you see a car coming from the right of the roundabout indicating left. Is it safe to go?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

You are at the give way line waiting to go on a roundabout and you see a car coming from the right of the roundabout with no indication. Is it safe to go?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

You are at the give way line waiting to go on a roundabout and you see a car coming from the right of the roundabout indicating right. Is it safe to go?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

I am about to take the second exit on a 2 lane roundabout, how do I manoeuvre?

Answer 20

(See Fig.23) focus on the blue car
1. Stay on the left lane of the road
2. Stop at the give way lines and look for a safe opening
3. Drive in the outer lane
4. As soon as you become in line with the road of the first exit, check centre and left mirror and then indicate left
5. leave at the next exit
6. Cancel indication (although it will usually cancel itself)

Question 21

I am about to take the first exit on a 2 lane roundabout, how do I manoeuvre?

Answer 21

(See Fig.23) focus on the brown car
1. Stay on the left lane of the road
2. Indicate left
3. Stop at the give way lines and look for a safe opening
4. Check left mirror
5. Drive in the outer lane
6. Leave at the next exit
7. Cancel indication (although it will usually cancel itself)

Question 22

Picture a catalytic converter

Answer 22

(See Fig.25)

Question 23

Picture a chicane

Answer 23

(See Fig.26)

Question 24

Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 24

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Question 25

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Answer 25

1. Manufacturer’s guide
2. Use a reliable pressure gauge
3. Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
4. Don’t forget spare tyre
5. Remember to refit valve caps.

Question 26

Picture what a Pressure Gauge looks like

Answer 26

(See Fig.27)

Question 27

How do you use a Pressure Gauge?

Answer 27

1. Before checking the pressure, the car should be parked, engine switched off and the emergency break applied.
2. In your cars manufacturer’s guide, find the recommended tire inflation measurement. Sometimes this information can be found on a sticker situated on the driver or passenger side door frame/panel.
3. Locate the tyre’s valve stem and unscrew the cap
4. Insert the gauge into the valve stem and push towards the tire for a couple seconds. It’s the same principle for the stick, dial and digital types.