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1
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When you are giving mouth to mouth you should ONLY stop when

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The casualty can breathe without help

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On a motorway you may ONLY stop on the hard shoulder

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In an emergency

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3
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Why should you check over your shoulder before turning left into a side road

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To check for overtaking vehicles

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You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should

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Allow the vehicle to overtake

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5
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You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should

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Drop back further

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6
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When riding long distances at speed, noise can cause fatigue. What can you do to help reduce this

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Vary your speed

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7
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Which of the following should you do when riding

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Keep your visor or goggles clear

Use your dipped headlights

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8
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Road surfaces ten to be at their most slippery

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After a long dry spell followed by a shower of rain

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9
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Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times

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It will help to ease congestion

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10
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You are on a motorway at night. You MUST have your dipped headlights switched on unless

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Your motorcycle has broken down on the hard shoulder

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11
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Riding your motorcycle with a slack or worn drive chain may cause

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A locked wheel

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12
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Why are place names painted on the road surface

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To enable you to change lanes early

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13
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Some two way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous

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Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

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14
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A wrongly adjusted drive chain can

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Create a noisy rattle

Cause an accident

Affect gear changing

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15
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Tailgating means

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Following another vehicle too closely

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16
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You should always check for blind areas before

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Moving off

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17
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The dual carriageway you are turning left onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do

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Wait until the road is clear both directions

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18
Q

Which of these emergency services might have blue flashing beacons

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Bomb disposal

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19
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You have adjusted the tension on your drive chain you should check

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Rear wheel alignment

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20
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When riding wearing brightly coloured clothing you will

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Be seen more easily by other motorists

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21
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When riding in heavy rain in film of water can build up between the road surface and your tyres. This may result in loss of control. What can you do to avoid this

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Keep your speed down

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22
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When riding a sidecar attachment for the first time you should

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Keep your speed down

Approach corners more carefully

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23
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If you get cold and wet when riding. What is likely to happen

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You may lose concentration

You reaction time may be slower

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24
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At traffic lights you see the amber light ahead. Which light or lights will come next

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Red alone

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25
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You are driving on a motorway. A Red Cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean

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You should not travel on this lane

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26
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Motorcyclist are particularly vulnerable

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When approaching junctions

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27
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Which of the following fairings would give you best weather protection

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Touring

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28
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When approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction

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Slow down and look both ways

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29
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When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should

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Not indicate at anytime

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30
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A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

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Cyclists can use it

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31
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You must ensure that any load carried on your motorcycle is

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Not sticking out dangerously

Secure

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32
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How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted

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Careful until the shiny surface has worn off

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33
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How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop

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By displaying a stop sign

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34
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On ice or snow braking distances can increase by

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10 times

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35
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How will a police officer in a patrol car get you to stop

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They will flash headlights, indicate to the right

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36
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Before you make a U turn on the road you should

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Look over your shoulder for a final check

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37
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Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your motorcycle before making a long journey

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Continuous high speeds may increase the risk of your motorcycle breaking down

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38
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You are travelling behind a moped. You want to turn right just ahead. You should

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Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

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39
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You have just ridden through a flood. When clear of water you should test your

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Brakes

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40
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You are turning right at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should

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Give way to them

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41
Q

You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause

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Oil leaks

42
Q

Your visor becomes badly scratched. You should

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Replace it

43
Q

Why should riders wear reflective clothing

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To be seen better at night

44
Q

Your indicators are difficult to see due to bright sunshine. When using them you should

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Also give an arm signal

45
Q

You are carrying a bulky tank bag. What could this affect

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Your ability to steer

46
Q

On a motorcycle you should only use a mobile phone when you

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Have parked in a safe place

47
Q

Planning your route beef setting out can be helpful. How can you do this

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Print or write down the route

48
Q

You are now waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must

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Wait for pedestrians on the crossing to clear

49
Q

You are on a two lane dual carriageway. For which TWO of the following would you use the left hand lane

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Overtaking slower traffic

Turning left

50
Q

Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when riding at night

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Tinted

51
Q

A long, heavy-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do

A

Slow down

52
Q

The main causes of motorcycle skidding are

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Heavy and sharp braking

Excessive acceleration

Leaning too far when cornering

53
Q

You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should

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Drop back until you can see better

54
Q

You are in a line of traffic. The drive behind yours following you closely. What action should you take

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Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

55
Q

You are ridding in a very hot weather. What are the TWO effects that melting tar has on the control of your motorcycle

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It can make the surface slippery

It can reduce the tyre grip

56
Q

You are approaching crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do

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Be prepared to stop for any traffic

57
Q

When should especially check your engine oil

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Before a long journey

58
Q

You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should

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Avoid moving them if possible

Avoid leaving them alone

Reassure them constantly

Keep them warm

59
Q

It is a very hot day. What would you expect to find

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A soft road surface

60
Q

The driver in front of you has forgotten to cancel their left indicator you should

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Stay behind and not overtake

61
Q

When must you use a dipped headlight during the day

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In poor visibility

62
Q

The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend

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To prevent the motorcycle sliding on metal drain covers

63
Q

At a mini roundabout it is important that a motorcyclist should avoid

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The painted area

64
Q

You are checking your direction indicators. How often per second should the flash

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Between 1 and 2 times

65
Q

In normal riding your position on the road should be

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About central on your lane

66
Q

Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking

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Motorcycles

Bicycles

67
Q

Which of the following are more likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts

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Long vehicles

Cyclists

68
Q

The red lights are flashing when approaching a level crossing. What should you do

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Stop before the barrier

69
Q

You are travelling on a well-lit road at night in a built-up area. By using your dipped headlights you will be able to

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Be easily seen by others

70
Q

You arrive at the scene of an accident. It has just happened and someday is unconscious. What action should you take

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Clear the airways and keep them open

Stop any heavy bleeding

71
Q

When traffic lights are out of order. Who has priority

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Nobody

72
Q

The road is wet. You are passing a line of queuing traffic and riding on the painted road making. You should take extra care, particularly when

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Braking

73
Q

Your motorcycle has a catalytic converter. It’s purpose is to reduce

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Exhaust emissions

74
Q

At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth to mouth you should breathe

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Gently

75
Q

You are approaching a mini roundabout. A long vehicle in front is signalling left but positioned on the right. You should

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Keep well back

76
Q

When is brake fade likely to happen

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Continuous use of brakes

77
Q

You arrive at an accident where someone is suffering from severe burns. You should

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Douse the burns with cool liquid

78
Q

How should you dispose of a used battery

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Take it to a garage

Take it to a breakers yard

79
Q

When a may leaner rider carry a pillion passenger

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If the passenger holds a license for the category of motorcycle for at least two years

80
Q

A motorcycle is not allowed on a motorway if it has an engine size smaller than

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50cc

81
Q

You may only enter a yellow box junction when

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You exit road is clear

82
Q

You should not ride in trainers and shorts because

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There is not enough protection for you feet or legs in an accident

83
Q

You are riding in heavy rain when you rear wheel skids as you accelerate. To regain control what must you do

A

Ease off the throttle

84
Q

Your medical condition means you have to take drugs. Who should you consult to see if you are fit to drive

A

Your doctor

85
Q

95% of all accidents involve which main cause

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Human error

86
Q

Who is responsible for making sure the motorcycle is not overloaded

A

The rider of the motorcycle

87
Q

Until you pass your motorcycle test your must

A

Display red L plates in your bike

88
Q

To carry a pillion passenger your bike should have

A

Rear foot rests

89
Q

Which of the following must be in good working order for your be road-worthy

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Brakes

Speedometer

90
Q

You are travelling on a motorway. A bag falls from your motorcycle. What should you do

A

Stop at the next emergency phone and tell the police

91
Q

The legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres is

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1.0mm

92
Q

What does the term lifesaver mean

A

A final rear glance

93
Q

You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

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Be aware that the driver’s reactions may not be as fast as yours

94
Q

After warming up the engine you leave the choke on. What will this do

A

Use more fuel

95
Q

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following

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The braking system

Wheel alignment

The suspension

96
Q

Heavy loads in a motorcycle top box may

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Cause low speed wobble

97
Q

As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should

A

Wait because they take longer to cross

98
Q

You should not look down at the front wheel when riding because it can

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Upset your balance

99
Q

When riding a motorcycle, which of these would make a tyre illegal

A

A re-cut tread

Exposed ply or cord

100
Q

As a safety measure before starting your engine, you should,

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Push the motorcycle forward to check the rear wheel turns freely

Glance at the neutral light on your instrument panel

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