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1
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At a pelican crossing what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

A

you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution.

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By how much an stopping distance increase in icy conditions?

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10 times

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During the period of restriction what does the Highway Code state regarding allowing your vehicle to stand at places where there are School Entrance markings on the carriageway?

A

You MUST NOT wait or park, or stop to set down and pick up passengers, on school entrance markings when upright signs indicate a prohibition of stopping.

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How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?

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Road signs in the shape of a circle give orders. (Normally Red)

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How should you signal when going straight ahead at a roundabout?

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Select correct lane, normally no signal required, signal left when exiting.

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If there are no speed limit signs on the road how is a 30 mph limit indicated?

A

Street lighting.

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If you cannot see clearly when reversing what does the Highway code advise?

A

Get someone to help you

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On which part of a motorway are amber reflective studs found?

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The edge of the road next to the central reservation.

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The driver MUST ensure that children under what age wear seat belts or sit in an approved child restraint?

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Under 14 for seatbelt. Under 12 or under 1.35m Child Restraint (Whicever they meet first)

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The four phases of the system of car control are?

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Position, Speed, Gear and Acceleration

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Traffic signs with red circles are:

A

Prohibitive

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Under the section leaving the motorway what advice is given regarding the point at which you should indicate?

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signal left in good time and reduce your speed on the slip road as necessary (300 Yard - 1st marker).

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What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?

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Green.

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What does the Highway code advise you do if someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you?

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Drop back to maintain a two-second gap.

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What is the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

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4 second gap.

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What is the national speed limit on a motorway for cars and motorcycles?

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70mph

17
Q

What is the typical stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 mph on a dry road?

A

175ft

18
Q

What should you use your horn for?

A

A horn should only be used when warning someone of any danger due to another vehicle or any other kind of danger.

19
Q

When in certain slippery conditions where lower gears may cause wheel spin it is advisable to use?

A

drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible; accelerate and brake very gently.

20
Q

When is a moving vehicle at its most stable?

A

A moving vehicle is most stable when its weight is evenly distributed, the engine is just pulling without increasing road speed and it is travelling in a straight line.

21
Q

When joining a motorway you should:

A

● Give priority to traffic already on the motorway
● Check the traffic on the motorway and match your speed to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane
● Not cross solid white lines that separate lanes or use the hard shoulder
● Stay on the slip road if it continues as an extra lane on the motorway
● Remain in the left-hand lane long enough to adjust to the speed of traffic before considering overtaking.

22
Q

When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

A

If you are driving on a multi-lane carriageway in congested conditions, and the lane to the left is moving at a faster speed than lanes to the right.

It is also permissible to overtake on the left if the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right.

23
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When must you not sound your vehicle’s horn?

A

A horn should not be sounded when stationary on a road at any time, other than at times of danger due to another vehicle on or near the road. A horn should not be used on a moving vehicle on a restricted road between the times of 11:30 pm and 7:00 am.

24
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When must you not stop on a clearway?

A

Within its hours of operation, except to

pick up or set down passengers.

25
Q

Which of the following are not allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

A

● Any vehicle drawing a trailer
● A goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, which is required to be fitted with a speed limiter
● A goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes

26
Q

Which persons signal to stop must you obey?

A

Police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens and signs used by school crossing patrols.

27
Q

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

A

Allows cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time.

28
Q

Which of the following is true regarding tyre grip?

A

If more tyre grip is used for braking or accelerating, there is less avalaible for steering, and vise versa.

29
Q

Aquaplaning is where a wedge of water builds up between?

A

The front tyres and the road surface,

30
Q

Braking or accelerating as you go round a corner leaves?

A

less tyre grip for steering, reducing stability.

31
Q

How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle normally get you to stop?

A

Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left

32
Q

The system of car control is a way of:

A

approaching and negotiating hazards taht is methodical, safe and leaves nothing to chance.

33
Q

What does peripheral vision give the driver a sense of?

A

Both speed and your position on the road.

34
Q

When positioning your car the ideal position depends on many things what must you always consider?

A

Safety before anything else, and never sacrifice safety for any other advantage.

35
Q

When should you consider a signal?

A

Approach to every hazard, and before you change direction or speed.

36
Q

You should always follow the safe stopping distance rule - you must always be able to:

A

Always drive so you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the road.

37
Q

What is the 5 phase system?

A

INFORMATION

Mirror
POSITION

Mirror
SPEED

GEAR

Mirror
ACCELERATION

38
Q

What is a hazard?

A

A hazard is anything that is an actual or potential danger.

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