Rules For Drivers And Motorcyclists

Question 1

Which regulations must vehicle and trailer conditions comply with (2)

Answer 1

1. Road Vehicles Regulations and 2. Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations

Question 2

Conditions affecting fitness to drive are reported to

Answer 2

The DVLA

Question 3

Why not dive when tired

Answer 3

Increased risk of collision

Question 4

How to decrease tiredness (3)

Answer 4

1. Good night’s sleep before journey 2. Avoid journeys been midnight and 6am 3. Take a 15m break each 2h

Question 5

Where not to stop when feeling sleepy

Answer 5

Motorway or hard shoulder

Question 6

How to counter sleepiness when driving (2)

Answer 6

1. Two cups of strong coffee 2. 15m nap

Question 7

Requirements for vision (2)

Answer 7

1. Read license plate from 20m in good daylight 2. Wear necessary vision correction

Question 8

Actions when dazzled by bright sunlight (2)

Answer 8

1. Slow down 2. Stop if necessary

Question 9

When not to use tinted glasses, lenses or visors (and why)

Answer 9

At night (they restrict vision)

Question 10

England and Wales Breath Alcohol limit

Answer 10

35 micrograms/100 millilitres

Question 11

England and Wales Blood Alcohol Limit

Answer 11

80 milligrams/100 millilitres

Question 12

Scottish Alcohol Limits (2)

Answer 12

Breath: 22 micrograms/100 millilitres
Blood: 50 milligrams/100 millilitres

Question 13

Effects of alcohol (4)

Answer 13

1. False confidence 2. Reduced co-ordination and reactions 3. Can’t judge speed, distance and risk 4. Reduced driving ability

Question 14

Time considerations when alcohol has been consumed (2)

Answer 14

1. May be in body in evening when drank at lunchtime 2. May be in body morning after drinking

Question 15

What to do when planning to drink

Answer 15

Arrange another driver

Question 16

Can you drive under the influence of illegal drugs

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Can you drive under influence of prescribed medication

Answer 17

Yes with doctor’s consent and if within limits

Question 18

Are limits for illegal drugs specified at high or low limits

Answer 18

Low

Question 19

Are limits for medications set at high or low limits

Answer 19

High

Question 20

What if prescription puts you over medication limit (2)

Answer 20

1. Can raise a statutory medical defence if 2. It does not affect driving ability

Question 21

Checks before setting off (8)

Answer 21

1. Planned route and allowed enough time 2. Clothing and footwear do not prevent use of controls 3. Know where all controls are and how to use them 4. Mirrors and seat are properly adjusted 5. Head restraint properly adjusted 6. Sufficient fuel 7. Vehicle is legal and roadworthy 8. Switch off mobile

Question 22

Purpose of head restraint

Answer 22

Prevent neck injury in a collision