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1
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You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

A

Pull into a passing place on your left

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How should you approach a zebra crossing?

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Slow down or stop to allow pedestrians to cross

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You are about to overtake. What should you do when you see a triangular sign with a red outline with an exclamation mark?

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Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

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When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?

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In cases of emergency or breakdown

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You want to park and you see a sign stating ‘meter zone’ with a blue circle outlined with one diagonal line in red and dates and times underneath. What should you do on the days and times shown?

A

Park in a bay and pay

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At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

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Stop at the stop line

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7
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What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road under a narrow bridge?

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A lorry

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8
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Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they’re traveling on a dual-carriageway?

A

Flashing amber beacon

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9
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Where would you find green reflective studs on a motorway?

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Slip-road entrances and exits

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10
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You’re being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it is taking a long time for it to overtake?

A

Slow down

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11
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What does a sign showing P+a bus in blue with an arrow on the right side mean?

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Direction to park and ride car park

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12
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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?

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Stay well back and give it room

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13
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A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

A

They must not drive along that lane

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14
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When should you update your vehicle registration certificates?

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When you move house

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What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

A

Obey the speed limit

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16
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At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

A

Follow the DR ABC code

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What DR ABC code?

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Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

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18
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What is the national speed limit on a single-carriageway road?

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60mph

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19
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Why should you take care driving past a man with a cane?

A

He is deaf and blind

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20
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What shape are traffic signs giving orders?

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Circular with a red outline

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21
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How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

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By changing to a lower gear

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22
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You’re joining a motorway from a slip road. How should you deal with traffic already on the motorway?

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Match your speed to traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap

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23
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What does the sign with a motorway with a red line through it mean?

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End of motorway

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24
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How can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road?

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

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25
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You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

A

Just above the cell plates

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26
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Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?

A

Powered mobility scooters

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27
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What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

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Check that the filler cap is securely fitted

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28
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How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

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Use a route planner on the internet

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29
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What does the triangular sign with a red outline with two arrows in opposite directions mean?

A

Two way traffic straight ahead

30
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What does the circular blue sign with arrows going perpendicular to each other?

A

Pass on either side to get to the same destination

31
Q

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

A

They may be overtaking on your right

32
Q

What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?

A

Walk or cycle short journeys

33
Q

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

A

You have to pay the first £500 of any claim

34
Q

A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?

A

Stop and take a break

35
Q

You are driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you have taken the wrong route?

A

Continue and find another route

36
Q

How should you overtake a horse rider?

A

Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

37
Q

What is the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?

A

1.6mm

38
Q

You are driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you ARE following another vehicle?

A

Use dipped headlights

39
Q

You are driving on a road with several lanes. What do the following signs above each lane mean: 2 left lanes have direct arrows, the middle lane has a diagonal arrow pointing to the left and 2 right lines have red crosses?

A

The two left lanes are open

40
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What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you are driving on a motorway?

A

Open a window and stop as soon as its safe and legal

41
Q

What type of sign tells you what you must not do?

A

circle with red outline

42
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You are turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What is the advantage of turning behind an oncoming vehicle?

A

You will have a clearer view of oncoming traffic

43
Q

What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a motorway?

A

60mph

44
Q

What are the yellow horizontal lines painted across a road?

A

To make you aware of your speed

45
Q

Where will you see red and white markers (white rectangular with 3/2/1 red diagonal lines)?

A

Approaching a concealed level crossing

46
Q

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

A

When you complete the pass-plus scheme

47
Q

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

A

Lock it and remove the key

48
Q

You are 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

You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front?

A

10 times the usual distance

50
Q

How should you signal if you are going straight ahead at a roundabout?

A

Signal left just after the exit before the one you are going to take

51
Q

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

A

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

52
Q

You are 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

53
Q

What shape is used for a give-way sign?

A

Upside down triangle with a red outline

54
Q

What does a yellow sign with a black triangle indicate?

A

A diversion route

55
Q

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

A

The tyre grip

56
Q

You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?

A

They are deaf and blind

57
Q

What type of vehicle displays a square yellow sign with people on it?

A

A school bus

58
Q

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help?

A

Check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder

59
Q

You are following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there is a junction just ahead on the right?

A

Only consider overtaking after the junction

60
Q

What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

A

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

61
Q

You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

A

Motorcyclists

62
Q

What sign means no stopping?

A

A blue circle with a red cross and outline

63
Q

You are driving on a motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

A

Be wary of a sudden gust

64
Q

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

A

Red

65
Q

You are travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

A

When signaled to stop by a traffic officer

66
Q

You are towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

A

When there are lane closures

67
Q

You are turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there is a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

A

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

68
Q

How should you drive in areas with traffic-calming measures?

A

At a reduced speed

69
Q

Which is the most vulnerable road user?

A

Motorcyclist

70
Q

What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?

A

60mph

Driving theory test (England) (3 decks)

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