Theory questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing

Toucan
Puffin
Pelican
Zebra

A

Toucan

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2
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Which vehicles are not allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three way motorway

Small delivery vans
Motorcycles
Vehicles towing a trailer
Motorcycle and sidecar outfits

A

Vehicles towing a trailer

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3
Q

When should you flash your headlights at other road users

When showing you’re giving way
When showing you’re about to turn
When telling them that you have right of way
When letting them know that you’re there

A

When letting them know that you’re there

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4
Q

You’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use the kick down

To engage cruise control
To accelerate quickly
To brake progressively
To improve fuel economy

A

To accelerate quickly

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5
Q

You’re looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road

When you’re on a one-way street
When you have your sidelights on
When you’re more than 10m from a junction
When you’re under a lampost

A

When you’re on a one-way street

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6
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You’re travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slippery road

Increase you’re speed to ensure they join behind you
Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do so safely
Maintain a heavy speed
Switch on your hazard warning light

A

Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do so safely

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7
Q

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to

The top of the battery
Halfway up the battery
Just below the cell plates
Just above the cell plates

A

Just above the cell plates

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8
Q

What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway

An ambulance
A fire engine
A doctor on call
A tractor

A

A tractor

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9
Q

At an incident, a casualty isn’t breathing, what should you do whilst helping them to breathe again?

Pull their arms across their chest
Shake them firmly
Roll. them onto their side
Open their airway

A

Open their airway

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10
Q

What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system

Stabaliser
Jockey wheel
Corner Steadies
Breakaway cable

A

Breakaway cable

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11
Q

What plate may appear with this road sign (red triangle with a hump in the middle)

Humps for 1/2 mile
Hump bride
Low bridge
Soft verge

A

Hump for 1/2 mile

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12
Q

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway

30mph
50mph
60mph
70mph

A

70mph

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13
Q

What does this sign mean (blue circle with a red line going across)

waiting restrictions apply
Waiting permitted
National speed limit applies
Clearway (no stopping)

A

Waiting restrictions apply

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14
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What should you do when you’re driving in snowy conditions

Brake firmly and quickly
Be ready to steer sharply
Use sidelights only
Brake gently and in plenty of time

A

Brake gently and in plenty of time

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15
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What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway

Move to the opposite side of the road
Drive through as you have priority
Sound your horn and be prepared. to stop
Speed up and drive quickly

A

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

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16
Q

What hazard should you be specifically aware of if you’re turning left into a side road

One-way street
pedestrians
Traffic congestions
Parked vehicles

A

Pedestrians

17
Q

What does this mean (Arrow point right with a blue p sign + bus)

Direction to park and ride car park
No parking for buses or coaches
Direction to bus and coach park
Parking area for cars and coaches

A

Direction to park and ride car park

18
Q

How ill a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicles handing

It will improve the road holding
It will reduce the stopping distance
It will make the steering lighter
It will reduce stability

A

It will reduce stability

19
Q

When should you. use the right-hand lane of a three lane dual carriageway

When you’re overtaking only
When you’re overtaking or turning right
When. you’re using cruise control
When you’re turning right only

A

When you’re overtaking/turning right

20
Q

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40pmh speed limit

Park facing traffic
Leave parking lights on
Leave dipped headlightson
Park near a street light

A

Leave parking lights on

21
Q

When may you drive without wearing a seatbelt

When you’re carrying out a meanouvere that. includes reversing
When you’re moving off hill
When uou’re testing brakes
When you’re driving slowly in a queue

A

When you’re carrying out a manouvere that includes reversing

22
Q

How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching

By using higher speed limit
By useing advisory speed limits
By using minimum speed limits
By using variable speed limits

A

By using variable speed limits

23
Q

What does this motorway sign mean (Black sign with white 50 in middle and two suns on top side)

Temporary minimum speed limit 50mph
No services for 50miles
Obstruction 50 meters ahead
Temporary maximum speed 50mph

A

temporary maximum speed 50mph