Test 5 Flashcards
Colour of reflective studs on the left-hand side of the motorway?
red
You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. what does it mean if the lane is marked with a broken white line?
You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and difficult to see. What must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway?
Flashing amber beacon
When should you check the engine oil level
before a long journey
What will happen if you’re car’s wheels are unbalanced?
The steering will vibrate
You carrying children and their parents in a car. Who’s responsible for making sure the children have their seat belts on?
you are
You’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. What lights should you use if there’s a lot of surface spray?
Dipped headlights
What does a red triangle sign with a picture of a fence mean?
Level crossing with a gate or barrier
Your car gets a puncture while you’re driving on a motorway. What should you do when you’ve stopped on the hard shoulder?
Use an emergency telephone and call for help.
Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?
on a one-way street
What does a sign for a contraflow bus lane look like?
a blue rectangle with two upward facing arrows, a full line and a bus with a downward facing arrow beneath it
why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before a long motorway journey?
Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down
You are driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there’s a steady speed of continuous oncoming traffic?
Dipped headlights
You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the foot-brake when you need to stop in an emergency?
Rapidly and firmly
You’re driving on a motorway. what does it mean if the car in front shows it’s hazard warning lights for a short time?
Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly
What does a red empty circle sin with a motorcycle in the middle mean?
No motorcycles
What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?
60mph
what does fuel efficient driving achieve?
Improved road safety
What’s the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party only
how would under inflated tyres affect your vehicle/
the vehicles stopping distance would increase
An octagonal red sign is obscured by snow. what does it mean?
Stop
What type of sign tells you what you must not do?
A red empty circle
You’re driving on a country road that as no pavement. What should you anticipate finding on the side of the road?
Pedestrians
What requires extra care when you driving in windy conditions?
driving past pedal cyclists
