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1
Q

What must you do when you’re overtaking a car at night?

A

Make sure you don’t dazzle other road users

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You’re following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there’s a junction just ahead on the right?

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Only consider overtaking when you’re past the junction

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3
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What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

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Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

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4
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What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?

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Stay in the left-hand lane

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5
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What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

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Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

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6
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what should u do when u arrive at accident where there are badly injured. what should u do?

A

switch on your hazard warning lights
check all engines are stopped
make sure ambulance has been called

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7
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Which document may the police ask you to produce after you’ve been involved in a collision?

A

driving licence and insurance

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8
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which lights to turn on first when it gets dark or during low visibility e.g heavy rain ?

A

headlights
so others can see u more easily

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9
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You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

A

Use the parking brake and release the footbrake

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10
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How will a roof rack affect your car?

A

inc fuel consumption
so remove it when it isn’t being used

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11
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You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

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Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

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12
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What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

A

Edge of the carriageway

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13
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When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

A

When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

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You’re carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who’s responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?

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If you’re carrying passengers under 14 years old, it’s your responsibility as the driver to ensure that their seat belts are fastened or they’re seated in an approved child restraint.

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15
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Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

A

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

check fuel, oil, water and tyres. You also need to plan rest stops if you’re making a long journey.

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16
Q

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

A

When you complete the Pass Plus scheme

17
Q

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

A

By changing to a lower gear

18
Q

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel?

A

Drive it out of the tunnel if it’s safe to do so

19
Q

ou’re waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining?

A

Reflections of traffic in windows

20
Q

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

A

To pick up or set down passengers ONLY

21
Q

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

A

Face the oncoming traffic

22
Q

What’s the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

A

The cyclist may swerve into the road

23
Q

YELLOW SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR markings on road what purpose??

A

To ensure children can see and be seen when they’re crossing the road

24
Q

How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road?

A

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

25
Q

You’re driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you’re driving in the wrong direction?

A

Turn around in a side road

26
Q

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

A

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

27
Q

You’re driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you’ve taken the wrong route?

A

Continue and find another route

28
Q

Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

A

The registered keeper of the vehicle

29
Q

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

A

By using brake lights

30
Q

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

A

They may be confused with brake lights

31
Q

What’s the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

A

70mph

32
Q

which vehicles aren’t allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

A

On the motorway, any vehicle towing a trailer is restricted to 60 mph. It isn’t allowed in the right-hand lane, as it might hold up faster-moving traffic that wishes to overtake in that lane.

33
Q

you’re travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?

A

On a steep gradient

34
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A

driving (3 decks)

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