Theory Flashcards
When may you drive without wearing your seatbelt
When you’re carrying out a maneuver that includes reversing
Where would you find a crawler lane on a motorway
On a steep gradient
What should you do while you’re driving or riding along a motorway
Look much further ahead than you would on other roads
The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 2 second rule
When checking your gap from the vehicle in front
What must you do when you’re overtaking a car at night
Make sure you don’t dazzle other road users
What information should you share if you’re involved in a collision
Your name, address, vehicle registration
What should you do before making a U turn
Look over your shoulder for a final check
You see double white lines along the center of the road. When may you park on the left
to pick up passengers
When may you wait in the area marked with a cycle
When the traffic lights change to amber after you’ve passed the 1st line
When are you allowed to wait on the yellow grid markings
When you’re turning right
You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency
Rapid and firmly
You’re on a 3 lane motorway. Which lane are you in if there are red reflective studs on your left and white ones on your right
Left hand lane
Why would you fit chains to your wheels
To help prevent skidding in deep snow
What will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced
The steering will vibrate
What colour are the reflective studs along the left hand edge of the motorway
Red
What driving technique can help you save fuel
Missing out some gears
You’re approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction
Slow down and look both ways
When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road
To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10mph or less
What’s the reason for a hatched area along the centre of a road
It separates traffic flowing in opposite directions
How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency
Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped
Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road
They may be overtaking on your right
You’re at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning
To check for overtaking vehicles
Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long motorway journey
continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down
What will reduce fuel consumption
Driving more slowly
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings
Another vehicle may be coming
Where may you overtake on a one way street
Right or left
Where would you find green reflective studs on a motorway
At slip-road entrances and exits
When should tyre pressures be checked
When tyres are cold
How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway
Face the oncoming traffic
You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to
Just above the cell plates
What does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat
The pedestrian is deaf
When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt
When they’re exempt for medical reasons
You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn’t available
Report to police
What must disabled people display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway
Flashing amber beacon
You’re travelling in the left hand lane of a three lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip road
Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do it safely
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds
On an open stretch of road
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances a bad technique
There won’t be any engine braking
What lights should you use when you’re driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray
Dipped headlights
You’ll have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway
Use the emergency telephone
When will you feel the effects of engine braking
When you change to a lower gear
You’re driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic
Dipped headlights
Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway
Between the central reservation and the carriageway
