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1
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What’s the legal minimum depth of tread
For car tyres

A

2.5 mm

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What lights should you use when you’re driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray

A

Dipped lights

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What type of crossing allows cyclist to ride across with pedestrians

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Puffin

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Where is your vehicle most likely to be effected by side winds

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On an open stretch of road

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5
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How should you drive when driving along a road that has road bumps

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Maintain a reduced speed throught

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6
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You’ve stopped at a zebra crossing, when may you move off

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When the pedestrian has fully crossed

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7
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at night , your approaching a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light what does this mean

A

your approaching an organised walk

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8
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you’ve just passed your driving test. how can you reduce the risk of being involved in a Collison

A

by taking further training

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9
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you’re in a built up area at night and the road is well lit . why should you use dipped headlights

A

so that you can be easily seen by others

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10
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why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times

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you’ll have an easier journey

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11
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how do motorways reduce traffic bunching

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by using variable speed limits

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12
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what can result when you travel for long distances in neutral [ known as coasting ]

A

reduction of control

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13
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why do MOT tests incude exhaust emission test

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to help protest the environment against pollution

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14
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what is the MOT test

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a yearly inspection that ensures a vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards

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15
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what would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway

A

lower speed limits

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16
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when may you enter a box junction

A

when your exit road is clear

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17
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you’ve just gone through flood water what should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly

A

go slowly whilst gently applying the brakes

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18
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you’re being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. what should you do if its taking a long time for it to overtake ?

A

slow down

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19
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you’re towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway .when may you use the right hand lane

A

when there are lane closures

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20
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how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions

A

ten times

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21
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where should you park your vehicle at night

A

in a well-lit area

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22
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what should you do when you’re overtaking at night

A

beware of bends in the road ahead

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23
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how can you avoid wasting fuel

A

by having a vehicle serviced regularly

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24
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what will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions

A

they’ll dazzle other drivers

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25
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you’re joining a motorway from a slip road. how should you deal with traffic already on the motorway

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match your speed to the traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap

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26
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what should you do if your driving in the wrong direction on a busy main road

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turn around in a side road

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27
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you arrive at an incident. there’s no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. what’s your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist

A

check whether they’re beathing normally

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28
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at least how far how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle

A

45 metres or 147 feet

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29
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when are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers

A

when you have a blue badge

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30
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what’s the official meaning of a driver flashing their headlights at you

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they’re warning you of their presence

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31
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you’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. what should you do as you approach the junction

A

keep well to the left of the road

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32
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what is a junction

A

A junction is a place where two or more things meet , such as roads and railways

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33
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what will reduce fuel consumption

A

driving more slowly

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34
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you want to reverse into a side road. what should you do if you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear ?

A

get out and check

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35
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which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon

A

bomb disposal

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36
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what colour are the reflective studs between a hard shoulder
and the left hand lane of a motorway

A

red

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37
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if you’re following a long vehicle towards crossroads and it signals left but turns right what should you do

A

stay well back and give it room

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38
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what does it mean when a vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon

A

the vehicle is slow moving

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39
Q

when should tyre pressures be checked ?

A

when tyres are cold

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40
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what does this motorway sign mean

A

change to the lane on your left

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41
Q

which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side winds

A

cars

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42
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when may you overtake another vehicle on their left ?

A

when you’re on a one-way street

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43
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you’re driving at night with you’re headlights on main beam when should you dip your headlights if a vehicle is overtaking you

A

as soon as the vehicle passes you

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44
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what should you do if its raining and you’re following this lorry on a motorway

A

be aware of spray reducing your vision

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45
Q

what should you do while you’re driving along a motorway

A

look much further ahead than you would on other roads

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46
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your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on a hard shoulder what should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help ?

A

check your location from the nearest marker post behind the hard shoulder

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47
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a motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious why should you only remove their helmet if its essential

A

removing it could make any injuries worse

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48
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the conditions are good and dry when should you use the two second rule

A

when checking your gap from the vehicle in front

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49
Q

which road users benefit from toucan crossings ?

A

cyclists and pedestrians

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50
Q

what’s the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance

A

unlimited

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51
Q

what may help deter a thief from stealing your car

A

by etching the registration number on the windows

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52
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what’s the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway

A

60 mph

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53
Q

what does this road sign mean

A

quayside or river banks

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54
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your car breaks down on a level crossing what should you should do ?

A

leave your vehicle and get everyone clear

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55
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why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities

A

to help traffic flow

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56
Q

what does it mean if this light comes on whilst you’re driving

A

a fault in the braking system

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57
Q

what does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation

A

the lane is in operation 24 hours a day

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58
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what should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing ?

A

ask someone to guide you

59
Q

which road users are most difficult to see when you’re reversing your car

A

children

60
Q

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

A

vehicles towing a trailer

61
Q

what’s the nearest you may park to a junction

A

10 metres [32 feet]

62
Q

what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate

A

edge of the carriageway

63
Q

what type of line is this

A

hazard warning lines

64
Q

when should you use hazard warning lights

A

when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

65
Q

your car requires an MOT certificate when may you drive without one

A

when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

66
Q

what’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on this road

A

60 mph

67
Q

you’re turning right onto a dual carriageway what should you do before emerging

A

check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

68
Q

what does this sign mean

A

tourist directions

69
Q

what should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit ?

A

leave parking lights switched on

70
Q

why may you have to slow down on this dual carriageway

A

there are roadworks ahead of you

71
Q

what does it mean if the cycle lane is marked by a broken white line ?

A

you shouldn’t drive in the lane unless its unavoidable

72
Q

what does this sign mean ?

A

trams crossing ahead

73
Q

where would you see this sign

A

on a school bus

74
Q

what do the white diagonal stripe marking in the middle of the road mean

A

you should not enter the area unless its necessary and you can see its safe

75
Q

you’re waiting to turn right into a minor road. its clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn

A

anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden

76
Q

when are you not allowed to sound your vehicles horn

A

between 111:30 and 19:00 in a built up area

77
Q

after dealing with the hazard what does this sign mean

A

test your brakes

78
Q

what should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather

A

you have to check the windows and lights are clean and clear

79
Q

in order to supervise a new learner you need to have had a license for 3 years and a ???

A

age of atleast 21

80
Q

why is travelling in neutral for long distances a bad driving technique

A

there wont be any engine braking

81
Q

what does this sign mean

A

national speed limit applies

82
Q

what should you do when there’s an obstruction on the side of the road ?

A

give way to oncoming traffic

83
Q

you’re driving on a wet road what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency

A

keep both hands on the steering wheel

84
Q

what should you do if there’s a bus at a bus stop ahead of you

A

watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians

85
Q

you have a child under 4ft’5 with you in the car what seat belt security must be in place

A

they must use a suitable child restraint

86
Q

what does this sign mean

A

two way traffic crossing

87
Q

what should you do if the amber lights come on and warning sounds whilst your driving over a level crossing

A

keep going and clear the crossing

88
Q

what does this arm signal mean

A

the driver intends to turn left

89
Q

when should you update your vehicles registration certificate

A

when you move house

90
Q

what do the lines along the centre of the road mean

A

there’s a hazard ahead

91
Q

why would a tractor have amber flashing lights

A

to warn you its a slow moving vehicle

92
Q

what should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions

A

leave plenty of time before your journey

93
Q

what does this sign mean

A

two-way traffic ahead

94
Q

what should you do when going through a contraflow system on a motorway

A

keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead

95
Q

when leaving an emergency reufge and joining a carriageway what must you do

A

use the emergency telephone

96
Q

what does ecosafe driving achieve

A

improved road safety

97
Q

which does this sign mean

A

people walking along the road

98
Q

a single carriage way has this sign what’s the maximum speed limit for a car towing a trailer

A

50 mph

99
Q

why should a junction on the left be kept clear

A

to allow vehicles to enter and emerge

100
Q

how can you avoid dazzling other drivers whilst in traffic queue at night

A

use the parking brake and release the footbrake

101
Q

what’s invalidated if the vehicle hasn’t passed its MOT test

A

the vehicles insurance

102
Q

what does this sign mean

A

no through road on the left

103
Q

where may you overtake on a one way street ?

A

on either the right or left side

104
Q

where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway

A

on the right hand edge of the road

105
Q

which lights should you use when driving on a well
-lit motorway at night

A

use your headlights

106
Q

what does this sign mean

A

maximum speed limit with traffic calming

107
Q

how should you use anti-lock brakes when stopping in an emergency

A

brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped

108
Q

what’s the purpose of a catalytic converter

A

to reduce harmful exhaust gases

109
Q

what must you do when you’re overtaking a car at night

A

make sure you don’t dazzle other road users

110
Q

why should you check for motorcyclist before turning right into a side road

A

they may be overtaking on your right

111
Q

why would you see the warning ‘reduce speed now’

A

there’s a crossroad and a double bend ahead

112
Q

you’re driving on the motorway. which lane should you get in well before you reach your exit

A

the right hand lane

113
Q

where would you find these flashing red light signals

A

level crossings

114
Q

what should you do when looking after a casualty and the area is safe

A

keep them where they are

115
Q

what should you do when your driving on the motor way and you miss your exit

A

carry on to the next exit

116
Q

what should you do before making a U-turn ?

A

look over your shoulder for a final check

117
Q

what colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and slip road

A

green

118
Q

what should you do if you’re driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow winding road

A

pull in when you can, to let the vehicles overtake

119
Q

when driving this left hand bend what should you look out for ?

A

pedestrians walking towards you

120
Q

who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax

A

the registered keeper of the vehicle

121
Q

what does this sign mean

A

you have priority from vehicles coming towards you

122
Q

what’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road

A

60 mph

123
Q

what does this sign mean

A

two way traffic crosses a one-way road

124
Q

you see the double white lines along the centre of the road. when may you park on the left

A

to pick up or drop someone off

125
Q

what does this type of sign tell you

A

it tells you what not to do

126
Q

what could you do to help injured people at an incident

A

keep them warm and comfortable

127
Q

what should you do when dealing with this hazard

A

use a lower gear and drive slowly

128
Q

who’s responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn’t being overloaded

A

the driver of the vehicle

129
Q

how long does a MOT certificate normally last

A

one year after the date it was issued

130
Q

what’s the main cause of skidding

A

the driver

131
Q

which type of vehicle does this sign apple to ?

A

high vehicle

132
Q

why should you park in a secure car park

A

to deter thieves

133
Q

what does it mean when a pedestrian has a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat

A

the pedestrian is deaf

134
Q

what does this mean

A

the car is going to pull up

135
Q

you’re on a one way street and realised you have taken the wrong route what should you do

A

continue and find another route

136
Q

what will help you move off on a snowy surface

A

using a higher gear than normal

137
Q

how should you position yourself when using the emergency telephone on the motor way

A

face the oncoming traffic

138
Q

what does this sign do

A

it gives orders

139
Q

you’re driving in fog. why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front

A

in case it stops

140
Q

what does it mean when a vehicle is showing flashing amber beacon

A

the vehicle is slow moving

141
Q

what does this sign do

A

it gives mandatory instructions

142
Q

why is it bad to coast when driving downhill ?

A

the vehicle will gain speed more quickly

143
Q

you’re waiting to emerge at a junction your view is obstructed what can help you see the traffic on the road your joining

A

reflections of traffic in windows

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