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1:
You are driving on a well-lit motorway at night. You should?
Use only your sidelights in good weather
Always use your headlights
Always use your fog lights
Use headlights only in bad weather
2:
In WET road conditions the minimum distance you should leave between you and the vehicle in front should be?
2 second gap
4 second gap
6 second gap
10 second gap
3:
You are driving along a motorway. A vehicle in front switches on its hazard warning light while it is still moving. What does this mean?
There is a police car ahead
The vehicle is leaving the motorway
The vehicle is changing lanes
There is a hazard ahead
4:
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
5:
What is the main reason why your stopping distance is longer after heavy rain?
Water on the windscreen will blur your view of the road
You may not be able to see large puddles
The brakes will be cold because they are wet
Your tyres will have less grip on the road
6:
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider is conscious but in shock. You must make sure that...
the rider is put in the recovery position
the rider's helmet is not removed
the rider is moved to the side of the road
the rider's helmet is removed
7:
Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the...
Steering
Gearbox
battery life
journey time
8:
When you are not sure that it's safe to reverse your vehicle you should...
use your horn
reverse slowly
rev your engine
get out and check
9:
As a car driver, which lane are you NOT allowed to use?
Crawler lane
Overtaking lane
Acceleration lane
Bus lane
10:
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
11:
You're driving on a quiet motorway at night which lane should you drive in?
Left
Middle
Right
Hard Shoulder
12:
What's the minimum age to supervise a learner?
17 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
13:
The reaction time of most drivers is over?
1/2 second
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
14:
As a driver, how can you help the environment?
By using leaded fuel
By driving faster
By driving with your windows down
By reducing your speed
15:
You start to feel tired whilst driving, you should?
Increase your speed to reduce your journey time
Decrease your speed
Stop at a safe place and rest
Turn on the radio and listen to loud music
16:
The purpose of a catalytic converter is to...
Reduce oil consumption
Reduce fuel consumption
Reduce toxic exhaust gases
Increase acceleration
17:
Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause
Poor acceleration
The tyres to wear out
The steering to vibrate
Poor braking
18:
You are travelling in heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be
Doubled
Tripled
Up to 15 times greater
Quadrupled
19:
You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be
emerging from the side road
following you closely
overtaking on your left
overtaking on your right
20:
You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help. ?
On the grass bank
In the car
In the front of the car
Behind the car
21:
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
22:
A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
Speed up
Hold your speed
Slow down
Change direction
23:
You are towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must
not exceed 60 mph
have a stabiliser fitted
use only the left and centre lanes
Overtake
24:
A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should
ignore the error and stay calm
sound your horn to show your annoyance
flash your lights to show your annoyance
overtake as soon as possible
25:
To drive on the road learners MUST
have NO penalty points on their licence
have a signed, valid provisional licence
have taken professional instruction
apply for a driving test within 12 months
26:
On a motorway the amber reflective studs can be found between
the hard shoulder and the carriageway
the acceleration lane and the carriageway
the central reservation and the carriageway
each pair of the lanes
27:
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
28:
At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which of the following should you check urgently?
Broken bones
Shock
Breathing
Their Vehicle
29:
Which of the following should you NOT do at the scene of an accident?
Warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights
Call the emergency services immediately
Offer someone a cigarette to calm them down
Ask drivers to switch off their engines
30:
Which of the following will make your car unroadworthy?
Broken wing mirror
Yellow headlights
Unreliable brake light
Dent in the car
31:
What should you check your tyres for?
Tread and pressure
Quality of the brand
Stretch marks
If it is wet
32:
You are waiting to emerge from a junction - what should you be most aware of?
Motorcyclists
Buses
Fast moving lorries
Cars
33:
What lane should you drive in on a motorway?
The right-hand lane
The left-hand lane
The middle lane
On the hard shoulder
34:
You break down on the motorway - which way should you walk to use the emergency telephone?
Follow the arrows on the marker posts
Facing oncoming traffic
Either way
Use a cell phone
35:
For what reason may you use the right hand lane of the motorway?
For driving over 70mph
To avoid lorries hogging the middle lane
For overtaking
Towing a trailer
36:
You have car trouble on the motorway and, after calling for help from the emergency phone, you and your passengers should ...
Wait inside the car
Stand well away from the traffic
Stand together in front of the car with the bonnet up
Try and get the car started
37:
A bus lane shows no times in operation. This means...
It's only used at peak hours
It's no longer a bus lane
It's in operation 24 hours a day
You can use the lane
38:
Your parent has become a back seat driver of the worst kind. What do you do?
Speed up and refuse to slow down until they stop hassling you
Drive really, really, slowly to make them see how stupid they're being
Ignore them, and talk to them about it when you are out of the car
Shout back at them
39:
The car in front of you stalls at the lights. What do you do?
Wait patiently for them to restart
Steer round and overtake
Rev your engine to get them to hurry up
Swear at them
40:
What does this motorway sign mean?
11 ton weight limit
Through traffic use left lane
Right-hand lane closed ahead
Right-lane T junction only
41:
What does this sign mean?
Give way to vehicles on the right and left
Traffic passes on both sides
Turn off at the next junction on the motorway
Pass either side to get to the same destination
42:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Humps in the road
Humpback bridge ahead
Tunnel ahead
Dip in the road ahead
43:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Accident blackspot ahead
Light signals ahead at a level crossing, airfield or bridge
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Temporary traffic lights ahead
44:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Side winds
Quayside or river bank
Fallen or falling rocks
Rain
45:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Staggered junction
Crossroads
Junction on bend
T-junction
46:
When braking normally your vehicle pulls to one side. You should?
Change the tyres around
Consult your garage as soon as possible
Pump the pedal when braking
Use your handbrake at the same time
47:
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)
48:
What of the following are most likely to waste fuel?
Reducing your speed
Using the wrong grade of fuel
Using different brands of fuel
Under-inflated tyres
49:
You are driving on a narrow road. You see this sign. What does it mean?
School crossing patrol
Pedestrians may be walking in the road
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Pedestrian zone - no vehicles
50:
You may drive over a footpath
to overtake slow-moving traffic
if no pedestrians are near
when the pavement is very wide
to get into a property