Traffic

Question 1

Definition of Motor vehicle

Answer 1

A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on the road.

Question 2

Definition of a Road section 192 RTA 1988

Answer 2

A road includes any highway and any road to which the public have access and includes bridges over which a road passes.

Question 3

What is a Highway

Answer 3

A highway is a way over which the public have a right to pass or repass

Question 4

Learner drivers must…

Answer 4

Be supervised by a qualified driver

Display L plates

Question 5

What exemptions are there to having a qualified driver with a learner?

Answer 5

Vehicle constructed for 1
Moped motorcycle
Exempt island
Undergoing test

Question 6

What is a qualified driver?

Answer 6

Hold a full British passport
At least 21 yrs old
Has to have held a full licence for 3yrs or more.

Question 7

EU licence holders are able to use their licence until what age?

Answer 7

70 yrs old

Question 8

Non EU licence holders can …?

Answer 8

Visitors use licence for 12 months

Residents 12 months too but must apply for provisional then take test.

Question 9

When checking insurance documents what must you check?

Answer 9

Policy cover
Person driving it
Vehicle for what use
Purpose on the day of checking
This day is it valid

Question 10

MOT tests need to be completed…?

Answer 10

3 years from brand new then every year.

Taxis and 8 person carriers must get mot in first year

Question 11

MOT exemptions

Answer 11

Travelling to prearranged test
At test centre
Failed MOT in transit to junk yard etc

Question 12

What is the aim of Road Vehicles. Regulations 1986?

Answer 12

To ensure the safety of all road users

Question 13

What is a motor vehicle?

Answer 13

MPV intended or adapted for the road

Question 14

What is a restricted road?

Answer 14

There must be a system of lights. Each placed no more than 182.88 metres from each other

Or

An imposed traffic system enforced through signage.

Question 15

The Highways Act 1980 section 137 (1)

Answer 15

It is an offence to wilfully bstruct the highway

Question 16

Highways Act 1980 section 161

Answer 16

It is an offence to deposit anything on a highway in consequence of which a user is injured or endangered

Question 17

Highways Act 1980 Section 161 (2)

Answer 17

Lights a fire on or over a highway and in consequence a user of the highay is injured endangered

Question 18

How far away should a firearm be dischargd from the centre of the highway to commit the offence in sectio 161 (b)

Answer 18

50 Feet

Question 19

What defences are there to section 161 A Highways Act?

Answer 19

The person reasonably believes that the fire was unlikely to endanger, injure or interrupt
He did all he reasonably could to prevent injury, danger and interrution

Question 20

What questions should you ask prior to carrying out a breath sample?

Answer 20

Have you eaten in the last 20 minutes?
Drank anything in last 20 minutes
Had any alcohol in last 20 minutes
Have you smoked in the last 5 minutes?
Vomitted in last 20 minutes?
Mouthwash in last 20 minutes?

Question 21

What depth of tyre tread is legal?

Answer 21

1.6 mm depth over 3/4 of width if tyre.

Question 22

When can you use your horn?

Answer 22

When vehicle in motion to warn other road users of your presence. Should not be used between 2330hrs and 0700 hrs

Question 23

What section of the RTA 1988 states a person should stop when requested by an officer in a uniform?

Answer 23

Section 163