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1
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Youre driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site?

A

Its an offence to deposit mud on a road

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Youre in the centre lane of a motorway overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?

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Check ahead and then your nearside mirror

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Youre driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen

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On exposed sections

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When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind

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When its travelling empty

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What’s the greatest risk to your safety when youre overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?

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Your tyres may lose grip

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Youre on a wet level road, driving a 50mph. Whats the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and one in front

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Four seconds

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7
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Its raining why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend

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To reduce the risk of skidding

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Youre on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when youre overtaking

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The road may still be slippery

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9
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Why is tailgating dangerous

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Your view ahead is reduced

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10
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When should you use the two-second rule?

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To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when conditions are good

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11
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When are air deflectors most effective

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When theres a headwind

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12
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Youre in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?

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They may move back to the middle lane as you move out

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What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road

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Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the left

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Youre driving at 50mph on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front

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At least a two second gap

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Youre driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights

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When visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less

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16
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How much longer will your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather

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Ten times as long

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17
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What does a Crawler Lane sign mean

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Youre approaching a long uphill slope

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18
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Youre driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly

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So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle

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Youre driving a high sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?

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across viaducts

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What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway

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Hose down the wheels

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21
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Youre following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead

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Drop further back

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22
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Youre driving in a fog thats starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity read fog lights

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When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)

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23
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Youre driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in

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The left- hand lane

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24
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Its very windy and youre overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway what should you be aware of that may cause them problems?

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The buffeting effect

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25
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Youre driving a lorry towards a high bridge on a windy day. What should you expect

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Lane closures

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26
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Youre driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers

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Their vision will be reduced

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27
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Youre driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle

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It will take longer to stop

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28
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What time gap should you leave when youre following a vehicle on a wet road

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At least four seconds

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29
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Youre driving behind two cyclists. They’re approaching a roundabout in the left hand lane. What should you expect them to do

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Go in any direction

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30
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Youre driving in the left hand lane on a three lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle

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Traffic behind in the right hand lane returning to the middle lane

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31
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Whats a buffer lane

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A Safety lane for vehicles blown off course

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32
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The vehicle is fitted with spray suppression equipment. In what weather condition will it be most usefull

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Rain

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33
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Youre driving at the speed limit in the left hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead

A

Move to the next lane if its safe

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34
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How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill

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More braking effort will be required

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35
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When shouldnt you overtake

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When you would have to break the speed limit

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36
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Youre driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open

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To reduce the effect of side wind

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Youre driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used

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When visibility falls below 100 metres (328 feet)

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38
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Youre on a motorway approaching a working snow Plough. Why should you stay behind it

A

There may be deep snow ahead

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39
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Why are brushes fitted to a vehicles wheel arch

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To reduce spray on wet roads

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40
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Where would you anticipate problems when youre driving a high sided vehicle on a windy day

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On high level roads

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41
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Youre driving in town and see two flashing amber lights. What do you expect to see

A

Children crossing the road

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42
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Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when youre driving at night

A

They can park without lights

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43
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What must you be certain of before you overtake at night

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You can see well ahead

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44
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Youre driving on a dual carriageway and intend to over take the vehicle ahead. What should yo do if theres a car approaching quickly behind you in the right hand lane

A

Stay behind the slower vehicle

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45
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Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong side wind

A

An unladen lorry with box body

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46
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The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach a pedestrian

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To avoid splashing them

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47
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What should you do as you approach roadworks

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Check your mirrors

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48
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Youre driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive

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Water reducing the tyres grip on the road

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49
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Youre driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it

A

A Motorcycle

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50
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When should you check youre vehicles spray-suppression equipment

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Before setting our on every journey

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51
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When may you use your vehicles hazard warning lights while its moving

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When youre on a motorway and traffic ahead slows suddenly

52
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In strong winds an overtaking lorry can cause additional air turbulence that can affect other road users. Which vehicle is most at risk from this turbulence

A

A Motorcycle

53
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High sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely

A

Open Roads

54
Q

What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy conditions

A

Plan your route in advance

55
Q

What should you do if you see a vehicle too close behind when youre driving in traffic on the motorway

A

Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

56
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When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes max authorised mass use the right hand lane of a motorway to overtake

A

When the motorway has two lanes

57
Q

Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely

A

Your field of vision will be seriously reduced

58
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Whats the minimum distance you should allow for braking when its raining heavily

A

Twice the normal distance

59
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Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night

A

Speed and distance are harder to judge

60
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Youre a driver in the left hand lane of a motorway. what should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead

A

Be ready to adjust your speed

61
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youre overtaking another lorry. what should yo do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient

A

ease off and drop behind the vehicle you were trying to overtake

62
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What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry

A

Look well ahead for uphill gradients

63
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How should you drive through flood water

A

Slowly in a low gear, with engine speed high

64
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What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely.

A

Build up your speed on the slip road before joining the motorway

65
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Youre driving in heavy rain. why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front

A

To allow for an increased stopped

66
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Youre driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down

A

To Reduce the amount of spray thrown up

67
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What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge

A

The effect of strong side wind

68
Q

Youre driving on a motorway .You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do?

A

Stop as soon as its safe to do so

69
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Youre driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light

A

Ease off the accelerator

70
Q

Youre driving in wet conditions. What should you try to do before braking

A

Make sure that your vehicle is travelling in a straight line

71
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Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed

A

Drivers towing caravans

72
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When would weight transference by most likely to occur

A

When youre cornering

73
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Youre driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray

A

Switch on your dipped headlights

74
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How should you use the brakes in icy weather

A

Gently

75
Q

Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three lane motorway

A

Traffic in the centre lane may be travelling much faster than you

76
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What should you be aware of when youre overtaking on a motorway while its raining heavily

A

Visibility will be reduced by spray from traffic

77
Q

Youre driving at a speed of 50mph in good dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front

A

At least 53 metres (175 feet)

78
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Youve just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left

A

Cutting in

79
Q

Which Vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds

A

Curtain Sided Vehicles

80
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youre overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror

A

To see if the rider is in control of their motorcycle

81
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which lane should you use when youre driving on a clear motorway at the speed limit for your vehicle

A

The left hand lane

82
Q

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes

A

When turning at tight junctions

83
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When overtaking a parked car. Whats the main hazard you should be aware of?

A

The drivers doors suddenly open

84
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What should you do when youre overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions

A

allow extra room

85
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What should you do when you drive in windy weather

A

Anticipate how the weather may affect other road users

86
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Youve just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when its safe to move back to the nearside lane

A

By checking your nearside mirror

87
Q

Youre driving your lorry on the motorway. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain and spray

A

Double your dry weather separation distance

88
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Youre driving on a motorway after its been raining heavily what should you do if spray is being thrown up causing poor visibility

A

Use dipped headlights

89
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When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use

A

When its windy

90
Q

What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night

A

Its facing towards you

91
Q

Whats the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow

A

Drive slowly in a higher gear than normal

92
Q

Whats a crawler lane for

A

To enable slow moving traffic to move further over the left on uphill gradients

93
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What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing

A

Be prepared to stop in good time

94
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What problem may you have when driving at night

A

Youll have reduced visibility

95
Q

What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two way road at night

A

Use the parking lights

96
Q

What do you need to be careful of when youre driving in high winds

A

Fallen Tree

97
Q

What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather

A

Spray reducers

98
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What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you

A

Slow Down

99
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Why should you be aware of a motorcyclist on a motorway when there is gusty winds

A

They may be blown into your path

100
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Youre driving along a motorway in thick fog at night, the reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in

A

The left hand lane

101
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In fast traffic. when should you leave a two second gap between your vehicle and the one in front

A

When the roads are dry

102
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What vehicle is most at risk in windy conditions

A

High sided lorry

103
Q

Youre driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal ?

A

Theres ice or frost on the road

104
Q

What should you do if you intent to overtake a lorry thats throwing up spray

A

Move out earlier than normal

105
Q

Its raining why woulda motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend

A

To reduce the risk of skidding

106
Q

What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road

A

look ahead for road junctions

107
Q

Where are amber lights found

A

Near a school

108
Q

When should you use a crawler lane

A

When letting faster traffic overtake you

109
Q

What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway

A

Move back to the left when its safe to do so

110
Q

Youre driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?

A

Youll take longer to get past

111
Q

Youre driving on a motorway and its raining heavily. What should you do when spray is causing poor visibility

A

Use dipped headlights

112
Q

Youre in the centre lane of a motorway overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before turning to the left hand lane

A

Check ahead and then you nearside mirror

113
Q

When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes

A

When they need to avoid mounting the kerb

114
Q

The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when theyre wet. How should you deal with this hazard

A

Brake at a good time

115
Q

What might happen if using the brakes continuously cause them to overheat

A

The brakes will be less effective

116
Q

Youre driving a high sided vehicle in very windy conditions where should you avoid travelling

A

Across suspension bridges

117
Q

Youre waiting at a T-Junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right with its left indicator flashing

A

Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in

118
Q

Youre driving along a motorway and see a Crawler Lane Sign, What does It Mean

A

Theres a long uphill gradient

119
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Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather

A

More spray will be thrown up

120
Q

Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high winds

A

Car on its own

121
Q

Your lorry has a curtain sided body. Youre route will take you over several high level bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey

A

High level bridges may be closed to certain vehicles in windy conditions

122
Q

Youre on a motorway and theres a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk

A

A Motorcycle

123
Q

Whats the greatest risk to your safety when youre overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather

A

Youre tyres may lose grip

124
Q

What ground conditions are suitable for a tipper lorry to tip its load

A

solid and level

125
Q

How should you slow down or stop when youre driving on an icy road

A

Brake gently and in good time

126
Q

What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway

A

Check your mirrors carefully

127
Q

Where would you expect to find buffer lanes

A

On high level bridges

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