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Theory 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of red routes?

A

Help traffic flow

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2
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What will help keep your car secure?

A

Registering with a vehicle watch scheme

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3
Q

What should you remove from car before leaving it unattended?

A

Vehicle registration document

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4
Q

What does it mean if vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on bodywork over a wheel?

A

Shock absorbers are worn

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5
Q

When is fuel consumption at its highest?

A

When you’re accelerating

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6
Q

How will a roof rack affect your car?

A

Fuel consumption will increase

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7
Q

What can driving smoothly achieve?

A

Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

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8
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How much more fuel will you use driving at 70mph compared with 50mph?

A

About 15%

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9
Q

How would under inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

A

Vehicles stopping distance would increase

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10
Q

On which road surface might anti lock brakes be ineffective?

A

Loose

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11
Q

Driving along a wet road, how can you tell if your vehicles tyres are losing grip on the surface?

A

Steering will feel very light

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12
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What can travelling long distances in neutral/ coasting cause?

A

Reduction in control

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13
Q

How long do you have to produce documents at a police station after officer asks to see them?

A

7 days

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14
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What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?

A

Valid insurance

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15
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What is a cover note?

A

A document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

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16
Q

How long is a statutory off road notification valid for?

A

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold and scrapped

17
Q

When must you contact the DVLA?

A

When you change your vehicle

18
Q

What might be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate?

A

The vehicle insurance

19
Q

When must you have valid insurance?

A

Before you can tax the vehicle

20
Q

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

A

When you move house

21
Q

How can you help a driver suffering from shock?

A

Reassure them confidently

22
Q

What document might the police ask to see after you’ve been involved in a collision

A

Driving license

23
Q

How far should you place a warning triangle from your car?

A

45 metres

24
Q

After a collision, what’s the first thing you should do?

A

Warn other traffic

25
Q

What lights should you use when driving in a tunnel?

A

Dipped headlights

26
Q

What are warning signs of shock

A

Rapid pulse
Sweating
Pale grey skin
Rapid shallow breathing

27
Q

What sign shows a tanker is carrying dangerous goods

A

A yellow rectangle with writing and red off centre square

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

Correct depth to perform CPR?

A

5-6cm

30
Q

What rate should you perform CPR?

A

120 times per minute

31
Q

Going through a long tunnel, what will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

A

Variable message signs

32
Q

What safety device must be fitted to a trailer breaking system?

A

A breakaway cable

33
Q

When would you increase tyre pressure in your tyres so that it’s above the normal value?

A

When carrying a heavy load

34
Q

What does it mean if your trailer had a maximum authorised mass or 3500kg

A

Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500kg

35
Q

What should you do if towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?

A

Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

36
Q

What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time?

A

Take professional training

37
Q

What must you do when you hitch an unbraked trailer to a towing vehicle?

A

Fit a secondary coupling device

38
Q

How should you load your trailer?

A

Put heavy items over the axles

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