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1: Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

Incorrect tyre pressure Your handbrake is still on Low brake fluid level Poorly adjusted brakes

2: What is the most common factor in causing road accidents?

Bad weather Driver error Turning right only Mechanical failure

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: It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

After driving at speed After a lengthy journey When the tyres are cold When the tyres are hot

5: How old must a car be before applying for the FIRST MOT certificate?

1 year old 2 year old 3 year old 4 year old

6: 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

7: 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

8: 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

9: Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

The faster vehicle The smaller vehicle The larger vehicle No one has priority

10: You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a gap of at least...

one second two seconds three seconds four seconds

11: You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock.You should...

Tell them to pull themselves together Keep them warm Offer them a warm drink Offer them a cigarette

12: Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your...

road tax disc insurance vehicle registration document vehicle service record

13: What's the minimum tread depth for car tyres?

1.6mm 2.6mm 4.5mm 3.3mm

14: You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called?

Ghosting Sking Aquaplaning Coasting

15: A provisional licence holder must not drive a motor car

At night On a dual carriageway Alone With passengers in the back

16: If you are driving on a motorway and you see brake lights coming on in the distance, what would you do ?

Switch on your hazard warning lights and leave them on. Flash your headlights. Check the distance of the cars behind you in your mirrors. Keep going as normal

17: When driving on a narrow road only wide enough for one vehicle......

You may park in the passing places. You should consider sounding your horn at sharp bends. You should ONLY stop and give way to farm vehicles. You should not give way at all

18: When approaching a right-hand bend you should keep well to the left. Why is this?

To improve your view of the road To let faster traffic from behind overtake To be positioned safely if you skid To overcome the effect of the road's slope

19: Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this?

To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you To get the best view of the road ahead

20: You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that

you flash your headlights before overtaking you select a higher gear you have switched your lights to full beam before overtaking you do not dazzle other road users

21: You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

It connects you to a local garage Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers It allows easy location by the emergency services Mobile phones do not work on motorways

22: A heavy load on your roof rack will

improve the road holding reduce the stopping distance make the steering lighter reduce stability

23: You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?

One way street Pedestrians Traffic congestion Parked vehicles

24: You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?

The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle The large vehicle can turn suddenly The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left

25: 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

26: The right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway is

for lorries only the right-turn lane an overtaking lane an acceleration lane

27: What do these zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean?

No parking at any time Slow down to 20 mph Parking allowed only for a short time Sounding horns is not allowed

28: For what reason may you use the right hand lane of a motorway. ?

For overtaking other vehicles For driving more than 70 mph For turning right For keeping out of the way of lorries

29: When overtaking a horse and rider you should

sound your horn as a warning and then pass wait until the rider stops the horse then pass pass slowly and wide pass quickly and wide

30: You are waiting at a level crossing. A train has passed but the light is still flashing. Do you

Edge over the stop sign to get a better look Park your vehicle a go and investigate the problem Carry on waiting Phone the signal operator

31: You are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road. ?

To build up speed similar to those already on the motorway To allow you full access to an overtaking lane To allow you to use the hard shoulder if required Because there is room to slow down if required

32: You want to move off from a parked position. The road is busy with traffic passing from behind. You should:-

Signal while waiting for a gap in the traffic. Edge your way into the traffic until someone gives way to you. Wait without signalling for a safe gap in the traffic. Give a signal and move away as soon as someone flashes you.

33: You should reduce your speed when driving if...

The road is very dry Another vehicle passes you You see a sign for a bend ahead The road is wet

34: What should you check your tyres for?

Tread and pressure Quality of the brand Stretch marks If it is wet

35: The driver in front is driving very slowly. How do you deal with them?

Drive close to their bumper until they get the message and speed up Use your horn to make them move over so you can overtake Stay back and wait for an opportunity to pass Overtake them quickly

36: 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

37: You are driving at night on an unlit road in moderate traffic. You should...

Have your lights on full beam so you can see where you're going Switch off your headlights so you can see the road Use dipped-beam headlights Use fog lights

38: When's the greatest risk of falling asleep behind a wheel?

Between midnight and 6am and 2 to 4pm As soon as you get up After a large lunch After a shower

39: What's the best way to get your parents to relax about you and driving?

Take them out for a spin and show them how you cope with speed and braking Drive with them as often as possible Tell them about all the potential accidents you've escaped Do nothing

40: Reducing your speed from 85mph to 70mph improves fuel efficiency by how much?

10% It doesn't 25% 35%

41: What does this sign show?

Use the nearside (left) lane Roundabout ahead Special diversion route Diversion route to the football ground

42: Where would you find this Sign?

On a roundabout On a overhanging load At the end of the motorway At a Level crossing with no barrier

43: What does this sign mean?

No Road Marking No Entry No Through Road No Parking

44: What is the meaning of this sign?

School crossing patrol ahead No pedestrians allowed Pedestrian zobe - no vehicles allowed Footpath ahead

45: What is the meaning of this sign?

Double bend first to left Bend to right Junction on bend Slippery road

46: At a cross-road there are no road markings, who has priority?

Nobody Traffic from the right Traffic from ahead Traffic from the left

47: What other lights normally give signals besides direction indicators

Brake lights Side lights Fog lights Interior lights

48: You are driving behind a cyclist as they approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. In which direction should you expect them to go?

Left Any direction Right Straight ahead

49: When can you can park on the right-hand side of the road at night?

If in a one-way street As long as your sidelights are on If more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction If under a lamp-post

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

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