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1
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Colour of reflective studs on the left-hand side of the motorway?

A

red

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2
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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?

A

You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable

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3
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Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and difficult to see. What must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway?

A

Flashing amber beacon

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4
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When should you check the engine oil level

A

before a long journey

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5
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What will happen if you’re car’s wheels are unbalanced?

A

The steering will vibrate

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You carrying children and their parents in a car. Who’s responsible for making sure the children have their seat belts on?

A

you are

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You’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. What lights should you use if there’s a lot of surface spray?

A

Dipped headlights

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What does a red triangle sign with a picture of a fence mean?

A

Level crossing with a gate or barrier

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9
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Your car gets a puncture while you’re driving on a motorway. What should you do when you’ve stopped on the hard shoulder?

A

Use an emergency telephone and call for help.

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10
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Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?

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on a one-way street

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What does a sign for a contraflow bus lane look like?

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a blue rectangle with two upward facing arrows, a full line and a bus with a downward facing arrow beneath it

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12
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why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before a long motorway journey?

A

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

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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?

A

Dipped headlights

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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?

A

Rapidly and firmly

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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?

A

Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly

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16
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What does a red empty circle sin with a motorcycle in the middle mean?

A

No motorcycles

17
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What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

A

60mph

18
Q

what does fuel efficient driving achieve?

A

Improved road safety

19
Q

What’s the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

A

Third party only

20
Q

how would under inflated tyres affect your vehicle/

A

the vehicles stopping distance would increase

21
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An octagonal red sign is obscured by snow. what does it mean?

A

Stop

22
Q

What type of sign tells you what you must not do?

A

A red empty circle

23
Q

You’re driving on a country road that as no pavement. What should you anticipate finding on the side of the road?

A

Pedestrians

24
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What requires extra care when you driving in windy conditions?

A

driving past pedal cyclists