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What should you do when you’re overtaking at night ?
beware of bends in the road ahead
You’re at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green traffic light?
When your exit from the junction is blocked
You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency
keep both hands on the steering wheel
Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway?
between the central reservation and the carriageway
What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?
They must have valid motor insurance.
When may you enter a box junction ?
when your exit road is clear
When will a new car need its first MOT test ?
when its 3 years old
You’re travelling along a motorway . Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane ?
on a steep gradient
You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?
turn around in a quiet side road
What colour are reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road ?
green
What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit ?
leave parking lights switched on
Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down , or select neutral , for long periods of time while you’re driving?
you’ll have less steering and braking control
Ur driving at night with ur headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should u dip ur headlights ?
as soon as the vehicle passes you
U want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?
wait in the box junction if your exit is clear
Ur going through a long tunnel. What will warn u of congestion or an incident ahead ?
variable message signs
Ur turning right into a dual carriageway. What should u do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain ur vehicle?
wait until the road is clear in both directions
What must u do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?
fit a secondary coupling device
why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?
because trams can’t steer to avoid obstructions
what should u do if ur vehicle catches fire while ur driving through a tunnel?
drive out of the tunnel if its safe to do so.
what colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway ?
white
ur parked on the road at night . When must you use parking lights ?
when the speed limit exceeds 30mph
u have just passed ur driving test . How can you reduce ur risk of being involved in a collision?
by taking further training
How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching?
by using variable speed limits
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (coasting) bad driving technique?
There won’t be any engine braking
ur about to go down a steep hill, what should u do to control the speed of ur vehicle ?
select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
How should u load ur trailer ?
put heavy items over the axles
ur driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should u keep from the vehicle in front ?
a 2 second time gap
Whats the legal minimum insurance cover u must have to drive on public roads ?
third party only
what does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?
The vehicle is slow moving
You’ve just passed ur first practical driving test. What will u have to do if u get 6 penalty points on ur licence in the next 2 years ?
retake ur theory and practical tests
What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left hand lane of a motorway ?
red
ur insurer will issue u an insurance certificate. When must u produce this document for inspection?
when a police officer asks u for it
ur travelling on the motorway . How can u lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?
increase ur distance from the vehicle infront
what signal should u give when ur going straight ahead at a roundabout?
signal left before leaving the roundabout
who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax ?
the registered keeper of the vehicle
You’ve just passed ur driving test.Whats the maximum authorised mass of any trailer that u can tow?
5,500kg
What’s the main benefit of driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle ?
improved grip on the road
Whats the nearest u may park to a junction ?
10 metres
A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR . At what rate should u press down and release on the centre of their chest ?
120 times per minute
ur looking for somewhere to park at night . When may u park on the right-hand side of the road ?
when ur in a one way street
what information would be shown in a triangular road signs?
road narrows
ur driving in fog. Why should u keep well back from the vehicle in front?
in case it stops suddenly.
what does it mean if ur trailer has a maximum authorised mass of 3,500kg ?
ur trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500kg
ur travelling in the left hand lane of a three lane motorway. How should u react to traffic joining from a slip road?
adjust ur speed or change lane if u can do so.
why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights on after fog has cleared ?
they may be confused with brake lights
what part of the car does the law require u to keep in good conditon?
seat belts
where should u avoid overtaking ?
approaching a dip in the road
where would u see a contraflow bus lane ?
on a one way street
what’s a SORN?
a notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road.
What may help deter a thief from stealing ur car ?
ethcing registration number on the windows
You stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway and use the emergency telephone. Where’s the best place to wait for help to arrive?
well away from the carriageway
What information is found on a vehicle registration document?
the registered keeper
When is fuel consumption at its highest ?
when you’re accelerating
where will u find green reflective studs on a motorway?
at slip-road entrances and exits
ur on a 3 lane motorway . Which lane are you in if there are red reflective studs on ur left and white ones to ur right?
in the left hand lane
what must u have when u apply to renew ur vehicle tax ?
valid insurance
what should you do before making a u-turn?
give an arm signal as well as using indicators
who should obey diamond shape traffic signs?
tram drivers
what does this sign mean?
there may be people walking across the road
where would you see this road sign?
on road humps
what does this sign mean?
end of controlled parking zone
where would you expect to see these markers ?
on a large goods vehicle
what does this sign mean ?
contraflow bus lane
what does this sign mean ?
with-flow cycle lane
what does this sign mean ?
end of minimum speed
what do the lines along the centre of the road mean ?
there's a hazard ahead
what does this sign mean?
hump bridge
what does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?
a fault in the braking system
what does this sign mean ?
no overtaking
what does a sign with a brown background show ?
tourist directions
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the number of the next junction
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direction to park and ride car park
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no motor vehicles
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waiting restrictions apply
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keep going and clear the crossing
what does this signal mean
the car is going to pull up
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driver is turning left
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to allow vehicles to enter and emerge
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go to the next emergency telephone and report
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give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
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the parked car
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the condition of the tyres
wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
60mph
stop
rapid shallow breathing
electrical system could overload
red and amber
3,500kg
when approaching bends and junctions
Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take
two way traffic crosses a one way road
when u change to a lower gear
a document issued before you receive Ur insurance certificate
red and amber
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