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1
Q

When are you allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night?

A

If it is a one-way street.

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2
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What is the speed limit for towing a trailer on:

A) A motorway
B) A single carriage way

A

A) 60mph

B) 50 mph

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3
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What is the speed limit in an area with street lights but no speed limit signs?

A

30mph

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4
Q

How do you dry off the brakes after driving through a flooded area?

A

Drive slowly and apply the brakes gently a few times.

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5
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How are stopping distances affected by rain?

A

They are twice what they are normally

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6
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What is affected by under inflated tires?

A

Braking.

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7
Q

When should you update your V5C?

A

If you move house.

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8
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How many penalty points does a newly qualified driver need to get disqualified?

A

Six in two years.

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9
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What is the maximum penalty for driving without an MOT?

A

£1000

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10
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Who can supervise a learner driver?

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Someone over 21 who has had a license for over 3 years.

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11
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What should you do when rain and spray is making it hard to see?

A

Use headlights in a dipped setting.

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12
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What is the typical stopping distance when travelling 70mph in good conditions?

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96m

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13
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What four things should you find out after getting into a collision with another moving vehicle?

A
  1. Whether or not the driver owns the vehicle.
  2. The make and registration of the other vehicle.
  3. The details of the other driver’s insurance.
  4. The other driver’s name, number, and address.
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14
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What is the first warning at a level crossing of an approaching train?

A

A steady amber light.

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15
Q

What two things should you do when parking downhill?

A
  1. Put the hand break on firmly.

2. Turn the steering wheel towards the curb.

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16
Q

When may you use your hazard lights whilst driving?

A

On a motorway or restricted dual carriageway to warn of a hazard ahead

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17
Q

A heavy load on your roof rack will?

A

Reduce stability.

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18
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How do you control the speed of your vehicle when going down a steep hill?

A

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully.

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19
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Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

A
  1. It will dazzle other road users.
  2. It causes brake lights to be less clear.
  3. It is breaking the law
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20
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What can you not do without an MOT?

A

Renew your vehicle excise license.

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21
Q

You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

A

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear.

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22
Q

Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan?

A

It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds

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23
Q

You are driving on a motorway and miss the exit you wanted to take. You should:

A

Carry on to the next exit.

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24
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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should:

A

Seek medical assistance

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25
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Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

A

Traffic in both direction can use the middle lane to overtake

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26
Q

If a police car following you flashes its lights and points to the left what do you do?

A

Pull up on the left.

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27
Q

At toucan crossings:

A

Pedestrians and cyclists may cross.

28
Q

You are driving in heavy rain and your steering becomes light. You should

A

Ease off the accelerator

29
Q

You have broken down on a two way road. Where should you put your warning triangle?

A

At least 45 metres away from your vehicle.

30
Q

You are on a fast open road in good conditions. The distance between you and the vehicle in front should be?

A

A two second time gap

31
Q

What two things will improve fuel consumption?

A
  1. Reducing your road speed

2. Planning ahead

32
Q

After buying a car how long is it before you need a new MOT?

A

3 years

33
Q

You are in a 40mph zone with traffic in both directions. How should you park at night?

A

At the left hand side with parking lights on.

34
Q

When travelling on icy roads what gear should you be in?

A

The highest one possible.

35
Q

When should you never overtake cyclists?

A

Immediately before a left hand turn.

36
Q

How do you get a license after being disqualified?

A
  1. Finish your period of disqualification
  2. Resit all tests
  3. Apply as a new driver
37
Q

Time gap between you and the car in front:

A) in good conditions

B) in wet conditions

A

A) 2 seconds

B) 4 seconds

38
Q

On a motorway what are the different lanes for?

A

Left = normal

Middle = overtaking

Right = overtaking

39
Q

How long is an MOT valid for?

A

12 months

40
Q

What colour are the studs on the edge of the left hand lane of a motorway?

What colour are they between lanes?

A

Red

White

41
Q

When should you use parking lights?

A

On a road with a speed limit of more than 30mph

42
Q

You are attempting to join a dual carriage way. Who has right of way?

A

Drivers already on the carriage way

43
Q

Can you drive in a bus lane?

A

Not during its hours of operation

44
Q

What is the minimum fine for speeding?

A

£100

45
Q

What colour are the studs between the hard shoulder and the carriage way?

A

Red

46
Q

What colour are the studs between the edge of the carriage way and the central reservation?

A

Amber

47
Q

What colour are the studs between lanes?

A

White

48
Q

What colour are the studs between the carriage way and slip roads?

A

Green

49
Q

What colour are the studs in a contraflow system or near road works?

A

Yellow/green

50
Q

You are on a one-way street and want to turn right. Which lane should you be in?

A

Right

51
Q

Flashing light at pelican crossing = ?

A

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

52
Q

Which light will you not see at puffin crossings?

A

Flashing Amber

53
Q

Puffin crossing

Green to ?

A

Steady Amber

54
Q

What do you need with you to renew your vehicle excise license?

A

Valid insurance + MOT certificate

55
Q

How long is a temporary cover note valid for?

A

One month

56
Q

What should you do if you end up on a one way street by accident?

A

Go to the end of the street

57
Q

Which three places must you not park?

A
  1. Near the brow of a hill
  2. At a bus stop
  3. Within 10m of a bus stop
58
Q

Driving in snow - low or high gear?

A

High

59
Q

What document should you not keep in your car?

A

Vehicle registration

60
Q

Breaking distance from 50mph

A

38m

61
Q

Stopping distance at 40mph

A

36m

62
Q

When do you need highly inflated tires?

A
  1. When carrying a heavy load

2. When driving fast for a long distance

63
Q

Stopping distance at 50mph

A

56m

64
Q

Areas for trams have:

A
  1. White line markings
  2. Different coloured surface
  3. Different surface texture
65
Q

Icy road. What distance away from car in front?

A

10 times normal

66
Q

What should you do before making a journey in fog?

A
  1. Check lights

2. Clean windows

67
Q

You feel the effects of engine breaking when

A

Changing to a lower gear

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