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1:
In which situation should you expect other vehicles to overtake you on either side ?
On a one-way street
On a dual carriageway
Where there is a single broken yellow line
On a zig-zag line on a zebra crossing
2:
You are at a road junction turning into a minor road.There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should..
Sound your horn to let the pedestrians know you are there
Carry on. The pedestrians should give way to you
Give way to the pedestrians who are already crossing
Stop and wave the pedestrians across
3:
At traffic lights, amber on its own means?
Go if the way is clear
Go if no pedestrians are crossing
Stop at the stop line
Prepare to go
4:
The extreme right-hand lane of a four-lane motorway should be used...
If your speed exceeds 60 mph
Solely for emergency vehicles
For overtaking
Solely for cars
5:
Driving with under-inflated tyres can effect...
Your gear-box
Oil pressure
Engine temperature
Fuel consumption
6:
You have an accident while driving and someone is injured. You MUST report it to the Police as soon as possible, or within...
48 hours
36 hours
24 hours
7 days
7:
What is the most important factor in avoiding running into the car in front?
Having tyres that meet the legal requirements
Making sure your brakes are effective
Keeping the correct separating distance
Always drive at a steady speed
8:
You are joining the motorway. Why is it important to use the slip road?
Because you can slow down if you need to
To build up speed similar to traffic on the motorway
To get into the fast lane
To continue on the hard shoulder
9:
What do AMBER studs on the motorway show?
The right hand edge of the carriageway
The left hand edge of the carriageway
The separation of the lanes
The slip road off the motorway
10:
One Red unbroken line painted parallel with the kerb is informing drivers of?
Clearway. No Stopping
Restrictions on parking
Only applicable to lorry drivers
Restrictions on weight of vehicle
11:
When waiting to emerge into a main road, if you cannot see because of parked cars what should you do?
Wait a few seconds before proceeding
Creep forwards until you can see and proceed when safe
Stop at the line and wait until you can see
Stop at the line and sound your horn
12:
You are driving past parked cars. You notice a wheel of a bicycle sticking out between them. What should you do?
Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
Brake sharply and flash your headlights
Slow down and wave the cyclist across
Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist
13:
A basic rule when on motorways is ...
overtake on the side that is clearest
try to keep above 50mph to prevent congestion
use the lane that has least traffic
keep to the left lane unless overtaking
14:
There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30mph limit indicated?
By hazard warning lines
By street lighting
By double yellow lines
By pedestrian islands
15:
Immediately after joining a motorway you should...
keep in the left lane to get used to the speed
move to the centre lane
try to overtake
re-adjust your mirrors
16:
You should contact the licensing authority when...
your job status is changed
you go abroad on holiday
you change your name
your job involves travelling abroad
17:
What type of crossing is it when cyclists and pedestrians can cross?
Puffin
Zebra
Pegasus
Toucan
18:
You're driving on a quiet motorway at night which lane should you drive in?
Left
Middle
Right
Hard Shoulder
19:
What's the full sequence of traffic lights?
Red, amber, green
Green, amber, red
Red, red and amber, green, amber, red
Red, red and flashing amber, green
20:
Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do?
sound your horn
switch on your hazard lights
switch on your fog light
switch on the headlights to full beam
21:
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
On a cold morning
Every 5000 miles
Before starting a long journey
Before an MOT test
22:
A friend tells you it is safe to drive after taking medicine that makes you drowsy. Do you?
Ignore their advice and do not drive
Take their advice and drive
Drive as long as they are with you
Only drive for short distances
23:
If you consider the vehicle behind you is following too close, what should you do ?
Flash your brake lights on and off.
Accelerate away to increase the gap.
Apply your brakes suddenly.
Increase the gap between your vehicle and the one in front by slowing down very gently.
24:
Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The person who loaded the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
The licensing authority
25:
Traffic calming measures are used to
stop road rage
help overtaking
slow traffic down
help parking
26:
Where are you most likely to be affected by a side wind?
On a narrow country lane
On an open stretch of road
On a busy stretch of road
On a long, straight road
27:
You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because
there may be another vehicle coming
they may not be looking
it is safer for you to carry on
they may not be ready to cross
28:
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
Yes, if they are over fourteen
No, not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
29:
You arrive at an accident. A motorcyclist is unconscious. Your FIRST priority is the casualty's
breathing
bleeding
broken bones
bruising
30:
At traffic lights, amber on its own means
prepare to go
go if no pedestrians are crossing
go if the way is clear
stop at the stop line
31:
What is the most important factor in avoiding running into the car in front?
Making sure your brakes are effective
Always drive at a steady speed
Having tyres that meet the legal requirements
Keeping the correct separating distance
32:
A pedestrian carrying a white stick with red reflective bands is
deaf and blind
deaf
deaf and dumb
blind and dumb
33:
Ice and snow covers your car, before you leave what should you clear?
The radio aerial
The tires
The mirrors
The grill
34:
What is the most common factor in causing road accidents. ?
Driver mistakes
Mechanical failure
Road conditions
Weather conditions
35:
Parked cars are a hazard when you're driving because...
Someone might have left their handbrake off
They make it harder for you to park
You can't see if a driver is present or not
Someone might have left it in gear
36:
Who should wear a seatbelt in your car?
The driver and any kids under 14
Everyone
Just the driver
No one
37:
Loud music in a car can cause accidents because...
It makes other drivers mad
It distracts you
It tempts you to play around with the CD
You may hate the song being played
38:
What's the difference between 'careless' and 'dangerous' driving?
Careless isn't illegal, dangerous is
Dangerous can get you killed, careless can just damage your car
Dangerous is deemed being hazardous to people and property and careless is not being reasonable as you drive
Nothing
39:
A friend's general driving scares you. What do you do?
Make excuses every time they offer you a lift
Talk to them about it when you are not in the car
Tell them they are dangerous and need more lessons
Do nothing
40:
Are you a liability as a drunk passenger?
Yes
No
Only if you've been drinking spirits
Depends on how much you drank
41:
What does this sign mean?
Keep in single file
Queues likely
Keep your distance
Car park
42:
What does this sign mean?
Cyclists and pedestrians in the road ahead
Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route
Cycle route ahead
No entry to cyclists and pedestrians
43:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Contra-flow bus lane
Buses only
Trams only
Tram crossing ahead
44:
What does this sign mean?
T-junction
No through road
Make the next turn
Turn left
45:
When driving on motorways you should?
Try to keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion
Keep to the left lane unless overtaking
Use the lane that has least traffic
Overtake on the side that is clearest
46:
You see a temporary maximum speed limit sign while approaching roadwork's. You must?
Comply with the sign during the working day
Comply with the sign during the hours of darkness
Comply with the sign at all times
Comply with the sign when the lanes are narrow
47:
Puffin crossings are for use by?
Horse riders
Pedestrians and cyclists
Pedestrians only
Cyclists only
48:
You are driving up to a level crossing warning lights are flashing but the barriers are up. What should you do?
Drive through quickly
Stop before the barrier
Drive through carefully
Switch on hazard warning lights
49:
On long journeys you should stop frequently and?
Have a rest
Fill up with fuel
Eat a meal
Take a shower
50:
The road is dry. Your car is well maintained. What is your overall stopping distance at 40 mph?
23 metres (75 feet)
36 metres (118 feet)
53 metres (174 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)