25 Question Test #1
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A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should
(mark ONE answer)
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Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?
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Where is the safest place to park your vehicle at night?
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You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are street lights. What is the speed limit?
When approaching a contraflow system reduce speed in good time and obey all speed limits. You may be travelling in a narrower lane than normal with no permanent barrier between you and the oncoming traffic. Be aware that the hard shoulder may be used for traffic and the road ahead could be obstructed by slow- moving or broken down vehicles.
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You are on a motorway. There is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
If the property owner is not available at the time, you MUST inform the police of the incident. This should be done as soon as possible, and within 24 hours.
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You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. No one is around. What must you do?
If you want to turn left and there’s a cyclist in front of you, hold back. Wait until the cyclist has passed the junction and then turn left behind them.
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You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist
Learning is a process of practice and experience. Try to understand this and this process.
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You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should
A skid happens when the driver changes the speed or direction of their vehicle so suddenly that the tyres can't keep their grip on the road. Remember that the risk of skidding on wet or icy roads is much greater than in dry conditions.
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What is the most common cause of skidding?
Try to stay calm, especially if you have passengers om board. If you can't restart your engine before the warning bell rings, leave the vehicle and get yourself clear of the crossing.
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You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. You should
This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It is normally accompanied by details of when restrictions are in force.Details of most signs which are in common use are shown in The Highway Code and a more comprehensive selection is available in Know Your Traffic Signs.
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What is the meaning of this sign?
A long vehicle may have to straddle lanes either on or approaching a roundabout so that the rear wheels don’t cut in over the kerb.If you’re following a long vehicle, stay well back and give it plenty of room.
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Which vehicle might have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?
At some junctions the layout may make it difficult to turn offside to offside. If this is the case, be prepared to pass nearside to nearside, but take extra care as your view ahead will be obscured by the vehicle turning in front of you.
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You are intending to turn right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. It will normally be safer to
Always check the road signs. Triangular signs are warningsigns and they will keep you informed of hazards ahead to help you anticipate problems.
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Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
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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Have your eyesight tested before you start your practical training. Then, throughout your driving life, have checks periodically to ensure that your eyes haven’t deteriorated.
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You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When MUST you wear them?
The driver may be unsure of the location of a junction and turn suddenly. Be cautious and don’t attempt to overtake.
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You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator.
You should(mark ONE answer)
The continuous white line shows the edge of the carriageway. It can be especially useful when visibility is restricted, for example at night or in bad weather. It is discontinued where it crosses junctions, lay-bys etc.
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What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Hold back and allow the cyclist to move off. In some towns, junctions have special areas marked across the front of the traffic lane. These allow cyclists to wait for the lights to change and move off ahead of other traffic.
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You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
White lights at the rear of a car show that it is about to reverse. Sound your horn to warn of your presence and reduce your speed as a precaution.
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You are driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. You should
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To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
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Staying back will increase your view of the road ahead. This will help you to see any hazards that might occur and allow you more time to react.
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Following this vehicle too closely is unwise because
The longer traffic lights have been on green, the greater the chance of them changing. Always allow for this on approach and be prepared to stop.
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You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should
As you begin to think about overtaking, ask yourself if it’s really necessary. If you can’t see well ahead stay back and wait for a safer place to pull out.
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In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
Be aware that older people might take a long time to cross the road. They might also be hard of hearing and not hear you approaching. Don't hurry older people across the road by getting too close to them or revving your engine.
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What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?
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