LGV – Quick Test 1

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25 Question Test #6

Explanation

Always check the label of any medication container. The contents might affect your driving. If you aren’t sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask how it will affect you?

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Explanation

This will have a serious effect on your judgement and concentration. If you cannot meet the eyesight requirements you must tell DVLA (or DVA in Northern Ireland).

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As a driver you find that your eyesight has become very poor. Your optician says they cannot help you. The law says that you should tell

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Explanation

Using a vehicle for short journeys means the engine does not have time to reach its normal running temperature. When an engine is running below its normal running temperature it produces increased amounts of pollution. Walking and cycling do not create pollution and have health benefits as well.

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As a driver, you can help reduce pollution levels in town centres by

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Explanation

When you’re going to drive, ensure that you’re wearing suitable clothing. Comfortable shoes will ensure that you have proper control of the foot pedals.

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It is important to wear suitable shoes when you are driving. Why is this?

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Explanation

Too much oil in the engine will create excess pressure and could damage engine seals and cause oil leaks. Any excess oil should be drained off.

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You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

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Explanation

Emission tests are carried out to ensure your vehicle's engine is operating efficiently. This ensures the pollution produced by the engine is kept to a minimum. If your vehicle is not serviced regularly, it may fail the annual MOT test.

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Why do MOT tests include a strict exhaust emission test?

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Explanation

To prevent your lights from dazzling the driver of the car in front, wait until you’ve overtaken before switching to full beam.

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

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Explanation

Driving in neutral or with the clutch down for long periods is known as ‘coasting’. There will be no engine braking and your vehicle will pick up speed on downhill slopes. Coasting can be very dangerous because it reduces steering and braking control.

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You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous?

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Explanation

You may pass slower traffic on their left while driving along a one-way street. Be aware of drivers who may need to change lanes and not expect faster traffic passing on their left.

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When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

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Explanation

Normally you should travel in the left-hand lane and only use the right-hand lane for overtaking or turning right. Move back into the left lane as soon as it’s safe but don’t cut in across the path of the vehicle you’ve just passed.

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You're on a two-lane dual carriageway. Why would you use the right-hand lane?

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Explanation

Always check road and traffic conditions in all directions before reversing into a side road. Keep a good look-out throughout the manoeuvre. Act on what you see and wait if necessary.

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You are reversing your vehicle into a side road. When would the greatest hazard to passing traffic occur?

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Explanation

It is against the law to drive on or over a footpath, except to gain access to a property. If you need to cross a pavement, watch for pedestrians in both directions.

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You may drive over a footpath

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Explanation

Don’t swing out into the centre of the road in order to make the turn. This could endanger oncoming traffic and may cause other road users to misunderstand your intentions.

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While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road. On the approach you should

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Explanation

A mandatory speed limit sign above the hard shoulder shows that it can be used as a running lane between junctions. You must stay within the speed limit. Look out for vehicles that may have broken down and could be blocking the hard shoulder.

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You are on a motorway in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?

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Explanation

When going down a steep hill your vehicle will speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. Select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and control. Use this in combination with careful use of the brakes.

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You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should

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Explanation

Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. When travelling on ice, tyres make virtually no noise and the steering feels light and unresponsive. In icy conditions be very gentle when braking, accelerating and steering.

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What would suggest you're driving on ice?

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Explanation

Congestion can be reduced by keeping traffic at a constant speed. At busy times maximum speed limits are displayed on overhead gantries. These can be varied quickly depending on the amount of traffic. By keeping to a constant speed on busy sections of motorway overall journey times are normally improved.

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On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?

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Explanation

As you look through the rear of your vehicle you may not be able to see a small child. Be aware of this before you reverse. If there are children about, get out and check if it is clear before reversing.

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Who is especially in danger of not being seen as you reverse your car?

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Explanation

Cyclists and motorcyclists are smaller than other vehicles and so are more difficult to see. They can easily become hidden from your view by cars parked near a junction.

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Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

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Explanation

If you are driving at night or in poor visibility, tinted lenses will reduce the efficiency of your vision, by reducing the amount of available light reaching your eyes.

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Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

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

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Explanation

The humps are there for a reason – to reduce the speed of the traffic. Don’t accelerate harshly between them as this means you will only have to brake harshly to negotiate the next hump. Harsh braking and accelerating uses more fuel.

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You enter a road where there are road humps. What should you do?

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Explanation

If you want to turn your car around try to find a place where you have good all-round vision. If this isn’t possible and you’re unable to see clearly, then get someone to guide you.

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You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?

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Explanation

This sign marks a route which buses are not permitted to use.

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What does this sign mean?

Explanation

You mustn't park or stop on a road marked with double white lines (even where one of the lines is broken) except to pick up or set down passengers.

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When can you park on the left opposite these road markings?

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