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1
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On a standard three-lane motorway, what is the purpose of the right-hand lane?

A

Overtaking

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You are waiting behind a cyclist at a traffic light. When it changes, you should

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Allow the cyclist time and room to move

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You see a pedestrian with a red-and-white stick. That tells you that this pedestrian

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is blind and deaf.

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4
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You want to park facing downhill. You should

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turn the steering wheel towards the kerb and put on the handbrake.

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5
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As you are driving, ahead of you is a bus at a designated stop. You should

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prepare to slow down and give way if the bus suddenly moves.

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6
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You are waiting to emerge at a junction but parked vehicles are restricting your view. What can you do to help yourself see?

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Look in a shop window to view reflection of traffic.

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7
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The first MOT certificate will need to be acquired within __________ of the purchase of a new car.

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3 years

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8
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You must hold your full EC/EEA driving licence for ___ year(s) before supervising a learner driver.

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3 years

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You’re involved in an accident with another vehicle. Someone sustains a neck injury and your vehicle is damaged. What should you find out from the other driver involved?

A

Name, address and insurance details

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10
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In which situation should you never overtake cyclists?

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Immediately before making a left turn

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You are going to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure the area is clear. You should

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get out of your car and check.

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12
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If you forget to switch off your rear fog lights even after the fog has cleared, it could

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represent a breach of the law - dazzles other drivers.

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13
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Your mobile phone rings while you are driving your vehicle. When is it appropriate for you to accept the call?

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once you have stopped in a legally permitted place

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14
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While at a mini-roundabout, you need to

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give way to oncoming traffic on your right.

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15
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You’re going down a steep hill. To help control the vehicle, you should

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select a low gear and apply the breaks carefully.

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16
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What is the national speed limit for the outside lane of a motorway?

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70mph

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17
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For which vehicles should you allow extra room when you overtake?

A

Motorcycles

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18
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After a heavy rain fall, the motorway is wet and road spray is affecting visibility and overall driving conditions. You should

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ensure your dipped headlights are on.

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19
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A roof rack fitted to your car will cause

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your fuel consumption to increase.

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20
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While driving behind a vehicle on a road that is slippery and wet, how large a gap should you leave between that vehicle and yours?

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Four seconds (as it is two seconds in dry conditions)

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21
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While waiting at a pelican crossing, an elderly person begins to cross the street. When the traffic lights turn to green, the person is only halfway across the road. What should you do?

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Remain stationary until the person has reached a pedestrian footpath

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You are one of the first to help a motorcyclist injured in a traffic accident. Do not remove the person’s helmet unless

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it is essential.

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23
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Which style of driving will cause risk to all on the road?

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Competitive

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24
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You are towing a trailer on the motorway. What is the maximum speed at which you can travel?

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60mph

25
Q

If you have to slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard, you should

A

switch on your hazard lights

26
Q

While you are travelling within the legal speed limit, the motorist behind you flashes his or her headlights. What should you do?

A

Keep travelling at your chosen speed; the driver will overtake after judging if it is safe to do so.

27
Q

You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals right but starts to move left. You should

A

slow down and let it turn.

28
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While driving in foggy conditions, you should stay well behind the vehicle in front of you

A

in case the vehicle stops abruptly

29
Q

You are involved in a collision while you’re driving. What is the first thing you must do?

A

Stop at the scene of the accident.

30
Q

If you are involved in an accident and someone is unconscious, your highest priority will be to

A

check the person’s airways and breathing and stop any heavy bleeding.

31
Q

You are driving in strong winds and wish to overtake a motorcyclist. What should you do?

A

Overtake the motorcyclist as wide as possible.

32
Q

When you are turning left to enter a side road, which hazard should you watch out for the most?

A

Pedestrians

33
Q

You must not reverse your vehicle

A

further than necessary.

34
Q

While you are travelling within the legal speed limit, another motorist attempts to overtake your car. Should you stop the motorist from doing this?

A

No, not under any circumstances.

35
Q

If you have a collision, which of the following will reduce the risk of neck injury?

A

A properly adjusted head restraint.

36
Q

If your vehicle breaks down inside a tunnel, what should you do first?

A

Switch on your hazard lights and call your breakdown company

37
Q

You are at a railway level crossing and the red light signal carries on flashing after the train has passed. You should

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wait.

38
Q

If you have been disqualified from driving, in addition to serving your sentence, what must you do to get a driving licence again?

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Resit all tests after the period of disqualification has concluded, applying as a new driver.

39
Q

When driving through a flooded area, what should you do?

A

Test the function of your breaks at the earliest opportunity.

40
Q

When approaching an unmarked crossroads, who has right of way?

A

No one

41
Q

You may drive over a footpath if

A

you are getting to a property.

42
Q

You’re driving along a country road. A horse and rider are ahead of you. You should

A

drive past slowly and give them plenty of room.

43
Q

A police officer flashes headlights at you and points left. What should you do?

A

Pull over on the left.

44
Q

When travelling on icy roads, how should you drive?

A

With the car in the highest gear possible.

45
Q

Someone has injured his or her arm in an accident. The person can move it, but it is bleeding. Why should you instruct the person to keep the arm upright?

A

It will help reduce bleeding.

46
Q

You wish to park in a 40-mph zone with traffic flowing in both directions. At night, you should park

A

on the left side of the road with parking lights on.

47
Q

You are driving down the motorway and planning to turn off at the next junction. Unfortunately, you miss your exit. What should you do?

A

Carry on until you reach the next junction at which you can exit.

48
Q

While driving on a busy main road, you realise that you are travelling against the oncoming flow of traffic. You should

A

pull into a side road and turn around.

49
Q

What should the left-hand lane of a motorway be used for?

A

Normal driving

50
Q

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in the

A

suspension

51
Q

You are driving along when another driver does something that upsets you. You should

A

stop you vehicle and take a break until you feel calmer

52
Q

On a motorway, there are reflective studs between each lane. What colour are they?

A

White

53
Q

Under what circumstances are you allowed to park on the right-hand side of a road at night?

A

If its a one way street

54
Q

You are at the scene of an accident. What should you NOT do?

A

Offer someone a cigarette to calm down

55
Q

What emergency vehicles has a flashing green beacon?

A

A doctors car

56
Q

Where can you find a crawler lane on a motorway?

A

On a steep gradient

57
Q

When are you allowed to wait in a box junction?

A

When you wish to turn right but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic

58
Q

If you park on the road at night, you should switch your parking lights on

A

if the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

59
Q

You are driving behind a tractor and would like to get past but you are not sure if it is safe to do so. What should you do?

A

Do not overtake until certain it is safe to do so

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