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1: You are travelling at 40 m.p.h. on a good, dry road. What is the overall stopping distance?

120 ft (36 m) 175 ft (53 m) 190 ft (58 m) 315 ft (96 m)

2: You should take extra care when overtaking at night because

All drivers are tired Large vehicles have to drive slower Speed and distance are harder to judge Most street lights do not work

3: 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

4: Rear fog lights should be used when visibility is below...

Your overall stopping distance Ten car lengths 100 metres (328ft) 10 metres (33ft)

5: 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

6: What colour backgrounds do Motorway signs show?

yellow green blue brown

7: Which is the main cause of rear-end collisions?

Traffic lights changing suddenly Stopping at every junction Pedestrians crossing in busy, built-up areas Driving to close to the vehicle in front

8: You are driving at the legal speed limit.A vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlights.You should?

Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking Touch your brakes to show your brake lights Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you Allow the vehicle to overtake

9: An infant under 3 years should only be carried in the front seat of a car if...

They are in a carrycot They are in an appropriate child restraint They are on an adult's lap They are on an approved booster cushion

10: You break down on an ordinary road. Your warning triangle should be displayed

On the roof of the vehicle Directly behind the vehicle At least 150 metres (495 feet) behind your vehicle At least 45 metres (150 feet) behind your vehicle

11: If you are driving your car through a ford or flood water, what gear should you be in?

First or second gear Top gear Third gear with slipping clutch No gears at all, freewheeling

12: 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

13: 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

14: 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

15: Objects hanging from your interior mirror may...

restrict your view help your concentration provide entertainment improve your driving

16: How can you, as a driver, help the environment?

By reducing your speed By using leaded fuel By driving faster By harsh acceleration

17: 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

18: What's the minimum age to supervise a learner?

17 years old 18 years old 21 years old 25 years old

19: 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

20: 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

21: When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible.Why is this?

To help you slow down quickly when you brake To help prevent wheelspin So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin

22: 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

23: 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

24: 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

25: In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

Just after a bend On a 30 mph road In a one-way street Approaching a dip in the road

26: 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

27: 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

28: 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

29: 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

30: What should you look for at junctions?

The lines on the road to see if you have right of way Speeding cars who might hit you Motorcyclists Nothing

31: A driver cuts you up at the lights - what do you do?

Overtake them at the next set of lights Try to catch them so you can verbally retaliate Ignore them Swear at them

32: What does this sign mean?

You are entering a one-way street You have priority over oncoming vehicles Motorway ahead Lane for heavy and slow vehicles

33: What does this sign mean?

Road noise Airport ahead Crosswinds Adverse camber

34: What does this sign mean?

Trams only Oncoming trams No trams ahead Trams crossing ahead

35: What is the meaning of this sign?

Side winds Quayside or river bank Fallen or falling rocks Rain

36: What is the meaning of this sign?

No cycles Route used by pedal cycles only Cycle route ahead Secure cycle parking ahead

37: What is the meaning of this sign?

Dual carriageway ends Single lane traffic ahead Road narrows on right Road narrows on both sides

38: What is the meaning of this sign?

Maximum speed limit is 30mph End of minimum limit Minimum speed limit is 30mph No speed limit

39: Wearing suitable shoes when driving is important. Why?

To prevent wear on the pedals To maintain control of the pedals To enable you to adjust your seat To enable you to walk for assistance if you breakdown

40: You are driving in a one-way street. Where may you overtake?

Only on the left-hand side Only on the right-hand side Either on the right or left Overtaking is not-allowed

41: Having just driven out of fog. Visibility is now good. You must?

Switch off all your fog lights Keep your rear fog lights on Keep your front fog lights on Leave fog lights on in case fog returns

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

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

43: Your approaching a pelican crossing elderly people are halfway across, the lights change to green. You should?

Wave them to cross as quickly as they can Rev your engine to make them hurry Flash your lights in case they have not heard you Wait because they will take longer to cross

44: A cars front fog lights with headlights should only be used together when visibility is reduced to less than?

100 metres (328 feet) 200 metres (656 feet) 300 metres (984 feet) 400 metres (1312 feet)

45: You want to park your vehicle. There are no spaces EXCEPT for spaces marked 'disabled use'. You can?

Use these spaces when elsewhere is full Park if you stay with your vehicle Use these spaces, disabled or not Not park there unless permitted

46: Where are motorcyclists most at risk?

When moving off On motorways Approaching junctions On dual carriageways

47: 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

48: When turning into a side road pedestrians are seen in the road near the junction. You must?

Wait for them to cross Switch on your hazard warning lights Wave them to cross Drive on they should not be in the road

49: You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

Looking for traffic behind you Making eye contact with other road users Reflections of traffic in shop windows Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

50: Which is the only triangular sign which is NOT a warning?

give way crossroads T junction pedestrian crossing

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