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1
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What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

A

look around before moving off

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What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

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The seat belts

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What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

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Have the brakes checked immediately

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You’re carrying an 11-year-old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What seat belt security must be in place?

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They must use a suitable child restraint

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

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Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

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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?

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any direction

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How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?

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By changing to a lower gear

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When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

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When you’re overtaking

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Why is it important to make full use of the slip road as you join a motorway?

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To allow you to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane

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What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?

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green

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You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

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Keep well to the left of the road

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

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Leave parking lights switched on

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You’ve just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?

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Retake your theory and practical tests

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14
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You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow hitch?

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in the vehicle handbook

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Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

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steady amber

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16
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When are warning triangles used and how far should you place them away from the obstruction?

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used when broken down, placed 45m (147 ft) away from obstruction

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17
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Cars parked on roads at night must use sidelights/parking lights if the speed limit exceeds…

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30mph

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18
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Convex mirrors give…

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wider field of vision

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19
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What should you be aware of when turning right?

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motorcyclists

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20
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What should you be aware of when turning left?

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cyclists and pedestrians

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What must you do when carrying a baby in a rear-facing baby seat in the passenger seat?

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deactivate the passenger airbags

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22
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On wet roads, you should increase following distance by how much?

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double…4 seconds

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In icy conditions, how much should you increase the following distance by?

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inc 10x

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24
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In icy or snowy conditions, at what gear and speed should you drive?

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highest gear
lowest speed

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25
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What are some signs of black ice?

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steering feels light and tyres may sound quieter on the road.

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How can you use the engine to control your speed?

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by changing to a lower gear

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27
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Define coasting

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keeping the clutch down or being in neutral

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28
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Give two disadvantages of coasting

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it gives less steering and less braking control

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29
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When might ABS fail?

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On loose road conditions

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30
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What is the main cause of skidding?

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the driver

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31
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Why are ABS used?

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to allow you to steer while braking

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32
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What should you do if your car begins to skid?

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steer into it (eg. skid right, turn right)

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33
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How should you handle driving through a ford?

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drive in a low gear and slowly, test your brakes afterwards

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34
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If a trailer starts snaking what should you do?

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ease off of the gas and slow down gently

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35
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What is the stopping distance for 20mph?

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40ft

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36
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What is the stopping distance for 30mph?

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75ft

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37
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What is the stopping distance for 40mph?

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118ft

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38
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What is the stopping distance for 50mph?

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175ft

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39
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What is the braking distance for 50 mph?

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125ft

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What is the stopping distance for 60mph?

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240ft

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41
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What is the stopping distance for 70 mph?

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315 ft

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42
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What does a vehicle with a green flashing beacon mean?

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Dr on call

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43
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What does a vehicle with blue flashing lights mean?

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Emergency service vehicles

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44
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When may you use hazard lights?

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when stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
when on hard shoulder (emergency only)
when traffic suddenly slow ahead on a motorway

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45
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When do you use dipped headlights

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for driving in poor conditions/at night; prevents dazzling of other drivers

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46
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When do you use full beam lights?

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when it won’t blind others, only when the road ahead is clear of traffic

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47
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When may you use your fog lights?

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When visibility is less than 100 meters (328 ft)

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48
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When should you leave your parking breaks on?

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If parking on a 2 way road with a limit exceeding 30mph

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49
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If you have to park in fog what should you use?

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sidelights (parking lights)

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50
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What lights should you use if surface spray occurs on the motorway?

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Dipped headlights

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51
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Why shouldn’t you use rear fog lights when not necessary?

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They will make brake lights less visible and dazzle following drivers.

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52
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What kind of lights do powered vehicles (motorized wheelchairs, etc.) have?

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flashing amber light

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53
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What is the maximum speed limit for a powered vehicle (motorized wheelchair, etc.)?

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8mph

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54
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What would a pedestrian in reflective clothing and carrying a red light signify?

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an organised walk

55
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What do green motorway studs signify?

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slip road

56
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What do red motorway studs signify?

A

edge of the road

57
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What do amber motorway studs signify?

A

between carriageways

58
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What do white motorway studs signify?

A

lane markings

59
Q

What lane should you be driving in on the motorway for normal driving?

A

left lane

60
Q

What lane should you be driving in on a motorway if you want to overtake?

A

right lane

61
Q

How do you find the nearest motorway emergency phone?

A

follow the directions on the marker posts

62
Q

What should you do when entering the motorway?

A

give way to traffic already on the motorway

63
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Generally, what lane should you be in if you are planning to leave the motorway?

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left lane

64
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What do Active Traffic Management Systems do?

A

reduce congestion

65
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What is the speed limit for trailers being towed on the motorway?

A

60mph

66
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What lanes can trailers being towed use on the motorway?

A

Lanes 1 and 2; not right-hand lane unless lane closures

67
Q

What does ABC stand for?

A

airway breathing, circulation

68
Q

signs of shock

A

sweating, vomiting and grey skin, shallow breathing

69
Q

What is the depth and timing of chest compressions?

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Depth of 4-5cm and 100 times per minute

70
Q

When should you move casualities?

A

ONLY when in immediate and serious danger

71
Q

What does a Registration Document contain details on?

A

registered keeper
make and model
number plate
engine size

72
Q

When should you notify the DVLA?

A

If you change: name, permanent address, vehicle,
health issues or eyesight fails to meet requirements (or you have to start wearing corrective lenses)

73
Q

What is the minimal level of insurance and what does it cover?

A

Third Party, covers damage to others (people, property and vehicles)

74
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What is the maximum level of insurance and what does it cover?

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Fully Comprehensive, covers you and your vehicle

75
Q

What is a cover note?

A

a temporary insurance document. It is used by insurers to give you proof of cover until you receive your Insurance.

76
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What is the excess of your insurance policy?

A

the amount you have to pay for each claim

77
Q

hat is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?

A

5,000

78
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What does standard insurance cover?

A

Covers the named drivers to drive a specific vehicle

79
Q

What do you need in order to get Road Tax?

A

MOT and valid insurance

80
Q

SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) lasts for how long? What does it do?

A

Lasts for 12 months and declares that the vehicle is not being used on the road

81
Q

How long does an MOT last?

A

one year; must be obtained once the vehicle is 3 years old

82
Q

What must you be/have to supervise a learner driver?

A

you must be over 21 and have had a valid full license for more than 3 years

83
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What do you need to be road legal?

A

valid driving license, a clearly displayed and valid tax disc, proper and adequate insurance

84
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If you get 6 points on your license within 2 years of passing your test, what happens?

A

You will have to reapply for your provisional license and retake both your theory and practical tests.

85
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What is the maximum speed on a dual carriageway?

A

60mph

86
Q

How far can you park from a junction?

A

No closer than 10m (32ft) from a junction

87
Q

What do street lights signify?

A

30 mph unless other signs present

88
Q

What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth?

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1.6mm across central 3/4 of tyre all the way around

89
Q

What must you legally make sure are in good condition?

A

Windscreen, headlights, seatbelts

90
Q

When must you not sound your horn?

A

Between the hours of 11:30 pm and 7am in built up areas

91
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If a police officer issues you with a Producer, what must you produce and where?

A

insurance, MOT and driving license details

92
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How long do you have to produce items to the police station when requested by a police officer?

A

7 days

93
Q

How long to you have to report an accident involving damage to the police?

A

within 24hrs

94
Q

What type of lights do pelican crossings have and what must you do at them?

A

flashing amber light
you must give way to pedestrians already crossing
Proceed when crossing is clear

95
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What lights to puffin crossings have and what must you do at them?

A

light order: green, amber, red, amber and red, green. crossing detects when it is clear

96
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Who can use toucan crossings?

A

Cyclists and pedestrians

97
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What do zigzag lines at a crossing mean?

A

no parking and no overtaking

98
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What should you do if you break down on a level crossing?

A

Get yourself and passengers clear of the vehicle and crossing, telephone signal operator, clear crossing IF and WHEN instructed

99
Q

When are stop signs present?

A

When visibility is restricted.

100
Q

What are the purpose of box junctions and when may you enter one?

A

to prevent the junction becoming blocked,
you may only enter if your exit is clear;
you may wait in a yellow box junction when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

101
Q

What do advanced stop lines do?

A

Allow cyclists to position in front of traffic

102
Q

What does a solid white line at the left side on the road indicate?

A

the end of the carriageway

103
Q

which is the safest way to turn if two cars are turning right onto a crossroads?

A

offside to offside

104
Q

What should you do if a car is signaling to turn left at a junction you are pulling out of?

A

Wait until it has committed to the turn before pulling out in front

105
Q

What do you do when overtaking?

A

Mirror, signal, maneuvers

106
Q

When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

A

if you are in a one way street, when the vehicle in front of you is signaling to the right, in slow-moving traffic queues

107
Q

What is the purpose of catalytic converters?

A

to reduce exhaust emissions and is found on the exhaust system

108
Q

What can uneven tyre wear lead to?

A

faults in the braking,
suspension and wheel alignment

109
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What might unbalanced wheels cause?

A

steering to vibrate

110
Q

What should you do before a long journey?

A

Check oil level

111
Q

What does it suggest if your vehicle keeps bouncing when testing the suspension?

A

worn shock absorbers

112
Q

What should be used to fill up batter fluid and how much?

A

Distilled water, just above the cell plates

113
Q

What causes brake fade?

A

brakes overheating

114
Q

What will aid in vehicle handling of a caravan/trailer?

A

stabiliser

115
Q

When should you inflate tyres more than recommended?

A

when carrying a heavy load, when roads are slippery

116
Q

What kind of car uses ‘kick-down’ and why?

A

An automatic, and to drop a gear and accelerate quickly

116
Q

What is a breakaway cable?

A

aa safety device added to the trailer breaking system

117
Q

What do underinflated tyres lead to?

A

increased fuel consumption and affects breaking

118
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When should you check tyre pressure?

A

When tyres are cold

119
Q

How much more fuel does driving at 70mph use then 50pmh?

A

30 percent more fuel

120
Q

By how much can driving smoothly reduce consumption?

A

15%

121
Q

What do unused roof racks do?

A

waste fuel

122
Q

How much of all emissions does road transport account for?

A

20%

123
Q

What do loose filler caps do?

A

waste money and fuel, and cause potential danger to other road users as it is slippery

124
Q

What does Pass Plus do?

A

Improves skills and reduces insurance costs

125
Q

What direction can a horse rider go in in the left-hand lane?

A

any direction

126
Q

if a pedestrian has a white stick with a red band, what does this mean?

A

death and blind

127
Q

What does a dog wearing a yellow or burgundy coat warn of?

A

a deaf pedestrian

128
Q

How can you deter theft?

A

get the number plate etched in the windows

129
Q

What signifies an area reserved for trams?

A

there may be white line markings, and a different surface colour or texture

130
Q

How should you park on a hill?

A

Steer towards the kerb and apply the handbrake fully

131
Q

When parking and leaving a car what should you do?

A

engage the steering lock

132
Q

If you are parking facing uphill…

A

turn the steering wheel to the left

133
Q

If you are parking facing downhill…

A

turn your front wheels towards the curb or the right shoulder

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