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1
Q

You see amber alone on the traffic lights ahead. What colour comes next?

A

Red alone

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2
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You have broken down on the motorway. You use the emergency telephone. What three things will you be asked?

A

1) For the number of the telephone you are using
2) For the details of yourself and your vehicle
3) Whether or not you belong to a motoring organisation

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3
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You have broken down on a two way road. How far away from your vehicle should you place your warning triangle?

A

45m

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4
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You are driving through a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire. What should you do?

A

Continue driving if you can.

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5
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You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicles tow ball?

A

In the vehicle handbook

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6
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What is the reason for a red chevroned area in the middle of a road?

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To separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

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7
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You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the engine oil?

A

Take it to your local authority site

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8
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When should you never overtake a cyclist?

A

Just before you turn left

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9
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What is the overall stopping distance at 40mph I good, dry conditions?

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36m

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10
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What is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway?

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70mph

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11
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You are braking on a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. You do not have anti-lock brakes. What is the first thing you should do?

A

Release the foot brake fully

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12
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You are driving along a built up street. You see a car reversing out of a driveway ahead. What should you do?

A

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

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13
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What do double red lines at the side of the road mean (in replacement of the usual yellow)?

A

No stopping at any time

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14
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How should you deal with broken traffic lights?

A

Proceed with care and treat it as an unmarked junction

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15
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You are in a tunnel. Your vehicle is on fire and you cannot drive it. What should you do?

A

1) Switch on your hazard warning lights

2) Try to put out the fire

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16
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When an Active Traffic Management area on a motorway is operating, how do you know the speed limits?

A

Speed limits are set

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17
Q

How can you improve fuel consumption?

A

1) Planning ahead

2) Reducing your road speed

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18
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What three factors are most likely to waste fuel?

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1) Carrying unnecessary weight
2) Under inflated tyres
3) A fitted, empty roof rack

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19
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What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise license?

A

Valid insurance

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20
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When is it legal to drive without an MOT certificate?

A

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

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21
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What three items should you carry for the use in the event of a collision?

A

1) Fire extinguisher
2) First Aid kit
3) Warning triangle

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22
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What four road users should not use the motorway?

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1) Learner drivers
2) Farm tractors
3) Learner motorcyclists
4) Cyclists

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23
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At traffic lights, what does amber on its own mean?

A

Stop at the stop line

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24
Q

Why is coasting downhill wrong?

A

1) The vehicle will get faster

2) You have less braking and steering control

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25
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You are turning left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle slides to the right. What should should you do?

A

Steer carefully to the right

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26
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What three things on your car does the law require you keep in good condition?

A

Headlights

Windscreen

Seat belts

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27
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What is the minimum legal insurance you need to be able to drive on public roads?

A

Third party only

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28
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Three red flashing lights means stop. In what three places would you expect to see these?

A

1) Lifting bridges
2) Level Crossings
3) Fire Stations

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29
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What is the shortest overall stopping distance at 60mph?

A

73m

30
Q

You see a circular white sign with a solid diagonal black one through it.
What does this mean?

A

Speed limit of 50mph

31
Q

What arm signal indicates that a driver is about tho pull up?

A

Moving arm up and down vertically

32
Q

What is the arm signal for turning left?

A

Forwards rotation of the arm

33
Q

What three pieces of information are found in a vehicle registration document?

A

1) Registered keeper
2) Make of the vehicle
3) Engine size

34
Q

You see a circular blue sign with a white 30 written on it. It has a solid diagonal red line through it.
What does this mean?

A

End of minimum speed

35
Q

You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front compared to if conditions were good?

A

Ten times the normal distance

36
Q

You are towing a small caravan on a dual carriageway. What speed limit must you not exceed?

A

60mph

37
Q

What arm signal indicates a driver about to stop?

A

Waving their arm up and down vertically

38
Q

What may unbalanced wheels on a car cause?

A

The steering to vibrate

39
Q

How should you dispose of a used battery?

A

Take it to a local authority site

Take it to a local garage

40
Q

What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?

A

It’s unlimited

41
Q

What shape and colour are traffic signs which give orders?

A

White circular with a red border

42
Q

What is the reason for using the right hand lane of a motorway?

A

For overtaking other vehicles

43
Q

You are travelling in heavy rain. What is your stopping distance likely to be?

A

Doubled

44
Q

At a puffin crossing, what colour follows the green signal?

A

Steady amber

45
Q

The dual carriageway you are turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?

A

Wait until it is clear both ways

46
Q

You are towing a small trailer on a busy three lane motorway. All lanes are open. How should you drive?

A

Not exceeding 60mph

Use only left and centre lane

47
Q

What is the national speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan?

A

60mph

48
Q

On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended pressure?

A

When driving fast for a long distance

When carrying a heavy load

49
Q

What two things should you do when a front tyre bursts?

A

Let the vehicle roll to a stop

Grip the steering wheel firmly

50
Q

You are on a three lane motorway towing a trailer. When may you use the right hand lane?

A

When there are lane closures

51
Q

What is the left hand lane of the motorway used for?

A

Normal driving

52
Q

While driving, you intend to turn left onto a minor road. Where in the road should you position yourself on the approach?

A

Well left

53
Q

You may only enter a box junction when…

A

Your exit road is clear

54
Q

You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

A

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

55
Q

A casualty is not breathing normally. Chest compressions should be given. At what rate?

A

100 per minute

56
Q

You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

A

A disabled persons vehicle

57
Q

How will a police officer in a patrol car normally get you to stop?

A

Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left.

58
Q

On a motorway, what colour are the temporary reflective road studs at road works?

A

Yellow/green

59
Q

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. What is this due to?

A

Showing off and being competitive

60
Q

You are driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A

A steady amber light

61
Q

When may you park where the road markings in the middle of the road are

                          • ?
A

To pick up or set down passengers

62
Q

You are approaching some traffic lights. Red and amber are showing. What does this mean?

A

Wait for the green light before you cross the stop line

63
Q

Where would you see a contra flow bus and cycle lane?

A

On a one way street

64
Q

What pattern are the central white lines on a single carriageway?

A

Short dashes with long spaces

65
Q

What is a high-occupancy vehicle lane?

A

A lane to be used by vehicles with two or more occupants

66
Q

You are travelling along the left hand lane of a motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. What should you do?

A

Move to another lane

67
Q

What does a flashing green beacon on a vehicle mean?

A

Doctor on emergency call

68
Q

You have broken down on a motorway. To find the emergency telephone what should you do?

A

Walk in the direction shown on the marker posts

69
Q

You are driving in fog. Why should you keep well behind the vehicle in front of you?

A

In case it stops suddenly

70
Q

Starting with red. What is the sequence of normal traffic lights?

A 
Red
Red and amber together
Green 
Amber 
Red

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