Theory Deck 6 Flashcards
Petrol-fuelled vehicles such as cars can harm the environment in several ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
. Natural resources can be depleted.
. Buildings can be damaged.
. Commuting times can increase.
. Air can become more polluted.
A: Commuting times can increase.
How can leaving out some gear changes (such as by going directly from second into fourth gear) reduce your fuel consumption?
. It helps you control the amount of time you spend steering.
. It eliminates the need to use the brakes as frequently.
. It shortens the time you spend coasting.
. It shortens the time you spend accelerating.
A: It shortens the time you spend accelerating
Steering doesn’t affect fuel consumption significantly.
When someone who has been in a collision stops breathing, you need to
. tilt the person’s head forward.
. tilt the person’s head back slightly to clear the airway.
. give the person some water.
. raise the person’s legs to help blood flow.
A: tilt the person’s head back slightly to clear the airway.
You do NOT need to notify the DVLA if
. you have changed the vehicle that you drive.
. a health condition is impairing your ability to drive.
. your eyesight falls below the minimum requirements.
. your car is due for an MOT.
A: your car is due for an MOT
You need to notify the DVLA if there has been a change to your status.
You are driving a car with fully-functioning tyres and brakes on a smooth road in dry conditions. Your speed is 40 mph. What is the average distance it will take to come to a complete stop?
. 96 metres (315 feet)
. 53 metres (175 feet)
. 36 metres (118 feet)
. 23 metres (75 feet)
A: 36 metres (118 feet)
If your engine catches fire, what should you do?
. Call 999 for the fire brigade.
. Contact the AA.
. Raise the bonnet and activate your hazard lights.
. Lift the bonnet to disconnect the battery.
A: Call 999 for the fire brigade.
Lifting the bonnet may worsen the fire.
At minimum, what type of car insurance must you legally have?
. A fully comprehensive policy
. Just third-party cover
. Third-party and fire and theft cover
. Protection against personal injury
A: Just third-party cover
You need to be covered against damage you might cause to third-party vehicles.
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
. To help prevent fires
. To reduce fuel consumption
. To prevent wear and tear on the engine
. To convert toxic pollutants in exhaust gas to less toxic pollutants
A: To convert toxic pollutants in exhaust gas to less toxic pollutants
The catalytic converter’s main purpose is to help the environment.
You are approaching a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band. This person is
. blind.
. disabled.
. blind and deaf.
. deaf.
A: blind and deaf.
You wish to turn right. You have indicated but you want to emphasise a difficult right turn on a road carrying fast-moving traffic. What should you do?
. Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
. Give a clear arm signal.
. Position your car over the centre line.
. Beep your horn.
A: Give a clear arm signal.
You need to provide a signal that has little chance of being misinterpreted.
Front fog lights can only be used when visibility is less than
. 200 metres (656 feet).
. 400 metres (1312 feet).
. 300 metres (984 feet).
. 100 metres (328 feet).
A: 100 metres (328 feet).
If you see a horse rider in a roundabout, keeping left, the rider is
. going in any direction, it’s impossible to predict.
. going straight.
. turning left.
. turning right.
A: going in any direction, it’s impossible to predict.
Keeping to the left-hand side of the road is an expected positioning of a horse rider in a roundabout.
Which road crossing has been designed for both cyclists and pedestrians?
. Pelican
. Puffin
. Zebra
. Toucan
A: Toucan
On this type of crossing, ‘two can…’.
You must NOT sound your horn
. on any road between 11.30 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.
. in built-up areas at any time.
. in built-up areas between 10.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.
. in built-up areas between 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.
A: in built-up areas between 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.
Where would you see slanted red and yellow stripes?
. Motor vehicles with over 7500 kg of maximum gross weight
. Commercial vehicles up to 13 metres in length
. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods
. All of the above
A: Motor vehicles with over 7500 kg of maximum gross weight
These markings are called “Large goods vehicle rear markings.’’
Can you drive through a pelican crossing with a green light?
. No, you must wait.
. Yes, at any time.
. Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians crossing.
. Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians on your side of the road.
A: Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians crossing.
Pelican crossings provide safe passage for pedestrians. You must stop at a red signal at a pelican crossing.
You have to stop for children playing on the road in a Home Zone. Which of the following is true?
. They have every right to play here; stop and give them time to move.
. They shouldn’t be playing here; sound your horn and push through.
. You should not be here; motor vehicles are not permitted in home zones.
. They have the absolute right to be on the road; carefully drive around them.
A: They have every right to play here; stop and give them time to move.
You have been drinking, but you are under the legal limit. When will alcohol start to affect your ability to drive?
. Never
. Only when you are over the limit
. Only when you are tired or haven’t eaten recently
. Immediately
A: Immediately
Alcohol can quickly and seriously affect your ability to handle a motor vehicle safely.
You have parked on the side of a 50-mph (80-km/h) road. Do you need to use your parking lights here?
. No, you should leave your hazard warning lights on instead.
. Yes, at any time.
. Yes, but only at night.
. No
A: Yes, but only at night.
(See Fig. 21) What does this road sign indicate?
. Mini-roundabout ahead
. No vehicles past this point
. Roundabout ahead
. Ring road ahead
A: Roundabout ahead
(See Fig. 22) Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?
. Lorry Drivers
. Bus Drivers
. Tram Drivers
. Taxi Drivers
A: Tram Drivers
(See Fig. 23) What does this sign mean?
. Controlled Parking Zone
. Controlled Speed Limit Zone
. Pedestrian Zone
. No Entry
A: Controlled Parking Zone
(See Fig. 24) What does a circular traffic sign with a blue background do?
. Give directions to a car park
. Give an instruction
. Give warning of a motorway ahead
. Give motorway information
A: Give an instruction
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
. When the engine is hot
. Early in the morning
. Before a long journey
. Every 6000 miles
A: Before a long journey
In which of these situations is it legal to not wear a seatbelt?
. When making an emergency stop
. When reversing
. When doing a start manoeuvre on a hill
. When you are in slow moving traffic
A: When reversing
When should you check the oil level in your engine?
. When the engine is hot
. When the engine is cold
. When the engine is warm
. When the engine is running
A: When the engine is cold
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
. When the engine is hot
. Early in the morning
. Before a long journey
. Every 6000 miles
A: Before a long journey
