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1
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Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists?

A

At junctions

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Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

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Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

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Cyclists can use it

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Where would you see this sign?

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On the rear of a school bus or coach

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What does this sign mean?

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A route for pedestrians and cyclists

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You’re waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

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Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

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What should you do when you’re following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

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Be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes

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A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?

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In any direction

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What does this sign mean?

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With-flow cycle lane

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What should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?

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Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

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Who may use toucan crossings?

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Cyclists and pedestrians

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You’re driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball bounces out into the road ahead?

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Slow down and be prepared to stop for children

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The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?

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You shouldn’t wait or park your vehicle here

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You want to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear?

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Get out and check

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You’re about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?

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Give way to the pedestrian

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Which road users are most difficult to see when you’re reversing your car?

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Children

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You want to turn right from a junction. What should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?

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Stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view

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You’re at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

A

To check for overtaking vehicles

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You’ve driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

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Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

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You’ve stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if a disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you and the lights change to green?

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Wait for them to finish crossing

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You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

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Check for traffic overtaking on your right

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You’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?

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Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

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You’re driving in town. Why should you be careful if there’s a bus at a bus stop on the other side of the road?

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Pedestrians might come from behind the bus

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How should you overtake horse riders?

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Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

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Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

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The rider may be blown in front of you

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You’re driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?

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Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

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You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

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Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

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You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

A

Be prepared to stop

29
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What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

A

Give way to them

30
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What hazard should you be especially aware of if you’re turning left into a side road?

A

Pedestrians

31
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Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

A

They may be overtaking on your right

32
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How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

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By displaying a ‘stop’ sign

33
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You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?

A

They’re deaf and blind

34
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What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

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Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

35
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What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

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Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

36
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You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

A

Give the cyclist plenty of room

37
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Which vehicle should you allow extra room as you overtake them?

A

Give the cyclist plenty of room

38
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Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

A

They’re harder to see

39
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Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

A

So that the rider can be seen more easily

40
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Why do motorcyclists wear bright clothing?

A

To make them more visible

41
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Why do motorcyclists often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?

A

To check for traffic in their blind area

42
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Which is the most vulnerable road user?

A

Motorcyclist

43
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You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if there are horses being ridden in front of you?

A

Give them plenty of room

44
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As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?

A

Wait patiently while they cross

45
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What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

A

Reduce speed until you’re clear of the area

46
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Why should these road markings be kept clear?

A

To allow children to see and be seen when they’re crossing the road

47
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Where would you see this sign?

A

On a school bus

48
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You’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclists to go?

A

Any direction

49
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You’re travelling behind a moped. What should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead?

A

Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

50
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You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they’re signalling right but keeping well to the left?

A

Stay well back

51
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How should you react to inexperienced drivers?

A

Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly

52
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You’re on a country road that has no pavement. What should you anticipate finding on your side of the road?

A

Pedestrians

53
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You’re following a cyclist. What should you do when you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?

A

Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction

54
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Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway?

A

Flashing amber beacon

55
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What does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?

A

The vehicle is slow moving

56
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What should you do when you see these horse riders in front?

A

Slow down and be ready to stop

57
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What’s the purpose of these road markings?

A

To ensure children can see and be seen when they’re crossing the road

58
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What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

A

Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

59
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What does this sign mean?

A

Cycle route ahead

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You’re approaching this roundabout. What should you do when a cyclist is keeping to the left while signalling to turn right?

A

Allow them space to turn

61
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What should you do when you’re approaching this crossing?

A

Prepare to slow down and stop

62
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What does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat?

A

The pedestrian is deaf

63
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This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What’s this for?

A

To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

64
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You’re about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?

A

The cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them

65
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What should you do when you’re passing loose sheep on the road?

A

Go very slowly

66
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At night, what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?

A

You’re approaching an organised walk

67
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You’ve just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

A

By taking further training

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