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

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A locked wheel

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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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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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A wrongly adjusted drive chain can

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Create a noisy rattle

Cause an accident

Affect gear changing

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Tailgating means

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Following another vehicle too closely

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You should always check for blind areas before

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Moving off

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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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Which of these emergency services might have blue flashing beacons

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Bomb disposal

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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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When riding wearing brightly coloured clothing you will

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Be seen more easily by other motorists

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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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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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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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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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You are driving on a motorway. A Red Cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean
You should not travel on this lane
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Motorcyclist are particularly vulnerable
When approaching junctions
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Which of the following fairings would give you best weather protection
Touring
28
When approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction
Slow down and look both ways
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When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should
Not indicate at anytime
30
A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because
Cyclists can use it
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You must ensure that any load carried on your motorcycle is
Not sticking out dangerously Secure
32
How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted
Careful until the shiny surface has worn off
33
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop
By displaying a stop sign
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On ice or snow braking distances can increase by
10 times
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How will a police officer in a patrol car get you to stop
They will flash headlights, indicate to the right
36
Before you make a U turn on the road you should
Look over your shoulder for a final check
37
Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your motorcycle before making a long journey
Continuous high speeds may increase the risk of your motorcycle breaking down
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You are travelling behind a moped. You want to turn right just ahead. You should
Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction
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You have just ridden through a flood. When clear of water you should test your
Brakes
40
You are turning right at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should
Give way to them
41
You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause
Oil leaks
42
Your visor becomes badly scratched. You should
Replace it
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Why should riders wear reflective clothing
To be seen better at night
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Your indicators are difficult to see due to bright sunshine. When using them you should
Also give an arm signal
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You are carrying a bulky tank bag. What could this affect
Your ability to steer
46
On a motorcycle you should only use a mobile phone when you
Have parked in a safe place
47
Planning your route beef setting out can be helpful. How can you do this
Print or write down the route
48
You are now waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must
Wait for pedestrians on the crossing to clear
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You are on a two lane dual carriageway. For which TWO of the following would you use the left hand lane
Overtaking slower traffic Turning left
50
Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when riding at night
Tinted
51
A long, heavy-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do
Slow down
52
The main causes of motorcycle skidding are
Heavy and sharp braking Excessive acceleration Leaning too far when cornering
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You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should
Drop back until you can see better
54
You are in a line of traffic. The drive behind yours following you closely. What action should you take
Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
55
You are ridding in a very hot weather. What are the TWO effects that melting tar has on the control of your motorcycle
It can make the surface slippery It can reduce the tyre grip
56
You are approaching crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do
Be prepared to stop for any traffic
57
When should especially check your engine oil
Before a long journey
58
You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should
Avoid moving them if possible Avoid leaving them alone Reassure them constantly Keep them warm
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It is a very hot day. What would you expect to find
A soft road surface
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The driver in front of you has forgotten to cancel their left indicator you should
Stay behind and not overtake
61
When must you use a dipped headlight during the day
In poor visibility
62
The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend
To prevent the motorcycle sliding on metal drain covers
63
At a mini roundabout it is important that a motorcyclist should avoid
The painted area
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You are checking your direction indicators. How often per second should the flash
Between 1 and 2 times
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In normal riding your position on the road should be
About central on your lane
66
Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking
Motorcycles Bicycles
67
Which of the following are more likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts
Long vehicles Cyclists
68
The red lights are flashing when approaching a level crossing. What should you do
Stop before the barrier
69
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
Be easily seen by others
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You arrive at the scene of an accident. It has just happened and someday is unconscious. What action should you take
Clear the airways and keep them open Stop any heavy bleeding
71
When traffic lights are out of order. Who has priority
Nobody
72
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
Braking
73
Your motorcycle has a catalytic converter. It’s purpose is to reduce
Exhaust emissions
74
At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth to mouth you should breathe
Gently
75
You are approaching a mini roundabout. A long vehicle in front is signalling left but positioned on the right. You should
Keep well back
76
When is brake fade likely to happen
Continuous use of brakes
77
You arrive at an accident where someone is suffering from severe burns. You should
Douse the burns with cool liquid
78
How should you dispose of a used battery
Take it to a garage Take it to a breakers yard
79
When a may leaner rider carry a pillion passenger
If the passenger holds a license for the category of motorcycle for at least two years
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A motorcycle is not allowed on a motorway if it has an engine size smaller than
50cc
81
You may only enter a yellow box junction when
You exit road is clear
82
You should not ride in trainers and shorts because
There is not enough protection for you feet or legs in an accident
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You are riding in heavy rain when you rear wheel skids as you accelerate. To regain control what must you do
Ease off the throttle
84
Your medical condition means you have to take drugs. Who should you consult to see if you are fit to drive
Your doctor
85
95% of all accidents involve which main cause
Human error
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Who is responsible for making sure the motorcycle is not overloaded
The rider of the motorcycle
87
Until you pass your motorcycle test your must
Display red L plates in your bike
88
To carry a pillion passenger your bike should have
Rear foot rests
89
Which of the following must be in good working order for your be road-worthy
Brakes Speedometer
90
You are travelling on a motorway. A bag falls from your motorcycle. What should you do
Stop at the next emergency phone and tell the police
91
The legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres is
1.0mm
92
What does the term lifesaver mean
A final rear glance
93
You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should
Be aware that the driver’s reactions may not be as fast as yours
94
After warming up the engine you leave the choke on. What will this do
Use more fuel
95
Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following
The braking system Wheel alignment The suspension
96
Heavy loads in a motorcycle top box may
Cause low speed wobble
97
As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should
Wait because they take longer to cross
98
You should not look down at the front wheel when riding because it can
Upset your balance
99
When riding a motorcycle, which of these would make a tyre illegal
A re-cut tread Exposed ply or cord
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As a safety measure before starting your engine, you should,
Push the motorcycle forward to check the rear wheel turns freely Glance at the neutral light on your instrument panel

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