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Slow-moving, large vehicles might slow down the progress of other traffic. On a steep gradient this extra lane is provided for these slow-moving vehicles to allow the faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.

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A crawler lane on a motorway is found

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Having your vehicle broken into or stolen can be very distressing and inconvenient. Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended in poorly-lit areas.

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How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

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Missing out intermediate gears when appropriate, helps to reduce the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating - the time when your vehicle uses most fuel.

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You can save fuel when conditions allow by

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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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It can be frustrating and worrying to find your planned route is blocked by roadworks or diversions. If you have planned an alternative you will feel less stressed and more able to concentrate fully on your driving or riding. If your original route is mostly on motorways it’s a good idea to plan an alternative using non- motorway roads. Always carry a map with you just in case you need to refer to it.

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It can help to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

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Fog lights can be brighter than normal dipped headlights. If the weather has improved turn them off to avoid dazzling other road users.

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Using front fog lights in clear daylight will

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Leave the lane free for cyclists. At other times, when the lane is not in operation, you should still be aware that there may be cyclists about. Give them room and don’t pass too closely.

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You are driving along a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a solid white line. This means that during its period of operation

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Where signs or road markings show lanes are for cyclists only, leave them free. Don’t drive or park in a cycle lane unless it is unavoidable.

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You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. This means that

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In cases of breakdown or emergency try to get your vehicle into an Emergency Refuge Area. This is safer than just stopping on the hard shoulder as it gives you greater distance from the main carriageway. If you are able to re-join the motorway you must take extra care, especially when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane.

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What is an Emergency Refuge Area on a motorway for?

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When an Active Traffic Management (ATM) scheme is operating on a motorway you MUST follow the mandatory instructions shown on the gantries above each lane. This includes the hard shoulder.

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You are in an Active Traffic Management area on a motorway. When the Actively Managed mode is operating

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Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.

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An MOT certificate is normally valid for

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Emergency vehicles use blue flashing lights. If you see or hear one, move out of its way as soon as it's safe and legal to do so.

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Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

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In icy and snowy weather, your stopping distance will increase by up to ten times compared to good, dry conditions. Take extra care when braking, accelerating and steering, to cut down the risk of skidding.

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Braking distances on ice can be

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Try not to brake or steer heavily as this will only make matters worse and you could lose control altogether. Keep calm and regain control by easing off the accelerator.

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You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What should you do?

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You may be difficult to see when you’re travelling at night, even on a well lit road. If you use dipped headlights rather than sidelights other road users will see you more easily.

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You are travelling on a well-lit road at night in a built-up area. By using dipped headlights you will be able to

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Large vehicles may throw up a lot of spray when the roads are wet. This will make it difficult for you to see ahead. Dropping back further will move you out of the spray and allow you to see further, and increase your separation distance. It takes longer to stop when the roads are wet and you need to allow more room. Don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely, or overtake unless you can see and are sure that the way ahead is clear.

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You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should

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These are small battery powered vehicles and include wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Some are designed for use on the pavement only and have an upper speed limit of 4 mph (6 km/h). Others can go on the road as well and have a speed limit of 8 mph (12 km/h). They are now very common and are generally used by the elderly, disabled or infirm. Take great care as they are extremely vulnerable because of their low speed and small size.

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Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of

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You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should

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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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Catalytic converters are designed to reduce a large percentage of toxic emissions. They work more efficiently when the engine has reached its normal working temperature.

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The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce

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When parking at night, park in the direction of the traffic. This will enable other road users to see the reflectors on the rear of your vehicle. Use your parking lights if the speed limit is over 30 mph.

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You are parked on a road at night. Where must you use parking lights?

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You'll see this sign if there has been an incident ahead and the motorway is closed. You must obey the sign. Make sure that you prepare to leave in good time. Don't cause drivers to take avoiding action by cutting in at the last moment.

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You see this signal overhead on a motorway. What does it mean?

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Where a motorway has a steep uphill gradient, slow-moving, large vehicles might get in the way of other traffic. An extra lane on the left may be provided for these slow-moving vehicles. It allows faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.

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A crawler lane on a motorway is found

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You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a bal bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?

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A green arrow indicates that the lane is available to traffic facing the signal. A white diagonal arrow means that the lane is closed ahead and traffic should move to the next lane on the left. A red cross means that the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal.

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You are driving on a road with several lanes. You see these signs above the lanes. What do they mean?

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