Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.

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25 Question Test #1

Explanation

This sign marks a shared route which may only be used by pedal cycles and pedestrians. Category: Bus and cycle signs.

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What does this sign mean?

No parking in cycle lane

Cycle lane closed

Cycles only

No cycles

Explanation

It’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in genuine emergencies. Even using hands-free kit is very likely to take your mind off your driving. If the use of a mobile causes you to drive in a careless or dangerous manner, you could be prosecuted for those offences. The penalties include an unlimited fine, disqualification and up to two years’ imprisonment.

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What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?

(mark ONE answer)

Use hands-free equipment

Find a suitable place to stop

Drive slowly on a quiet road

Direct your call through the operator

Explanation

Exhaust emissions are harmful to health. Together with vibration from heavy traffic, this can result in damage to buildings. Most petrol and diesel fuels come from a non-renewable source. Anything you can do to reduce your use of these fuels will help the environment.

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Motor vehicles can harm the environment. This has resulted in

(mark ONE answer)

less use of electrical vehicles

improved public transport

raised speed limits

air pollution

Explanation

Your tyres are your only contact with the road. To prevent problems with braking and steering keep your tyres free from defects; they must have sufficient tread depth and be correctly inflated. Correct tyre pressures help reduce the risk of skidding and provide a safer and more comfortable drive or ride.

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What’s badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated?

(mark ONE answer)

Braking

Indicating

Changing gear

Parking

Explanation

You won’t be able to see as far ahead in fog as you can on a clear day. You will need to reduce your speed so that, if a hazard looms out of the fog, you have the time and space to take avoiding action. Travelling in fog is hazardous. If you can, try and delay your journey until it has cleared.

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Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog?

(mark ONE answer)

The brakes do not work as well

You will be dazzled by other headlights

The engine will take longer to warm up

It is more difficult to see events ahead

Explanation

Other drivers or riders may have to change course due to the size or characteristics of their vehicle. Understanding this will help you to anticipate their actions. Motorcyclists and cyclists will be checking the road ahead for uneven or slippery surfaces, especially in wet weather. They may need to move across their lane to avoid surface hazards such as potholes and drain covers.

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The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend?

(mark ONE answer)

To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers

To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points

To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement

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

(mark ONE answer)

keep just left of the middle of the road

keep in the middle of the road

swing out wide just before turning

keep well to the left of the road

Explanation

Yellow box junctions are marked on the road to prevent the road becoming blocked. Don’t enter one unless your exit road is clear. You may only wait in the yellow box if your exit road is clear but oncoming traffic is preventing you from completing the turn.

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You may only enter a box junction when

(mark ONE answer)

there are less than two vehicles in front of you

the traffic lights show green

your exit road is clear

you need to turn left

Explanation

There is usually a 30 mph speed limit where there are street lights unless there are signs showing another limit.

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There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?

(mark ONE answer)

By hazard warning lines

By street lighting

By pedestrian islands

By double or single yellow lines

Explanation

Don’t forget to put your seat belt back on when you’ve finished reversing.

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You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves

(mark ONE answer)

reversing

a hill start

an emergency stop

driving slowly

Explanation

On the approach to tunnels a sign will usually show a local radio channel. It should give a warning of any incidents or congestion in the tunnel ahead. Many radios can be set to automatically pick up traffic announcements and local frequencies. If you have to tune the radio manually don’t be distracted while doing so. Incidents in tunnels can lead to serious casualties. The greatest hazard is fire. Getting an advance warning of problems could save your life and others.

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When approaching a tunnel it is good advice to

(mark ONE answer)

put on your sunglasses and use the sun visor

check your tyre pressures

change down to a lower gear

make sure your radio is tuned to the frequency shown

Explanation

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?

(mark ONE answer)

Ease off the accelerator slowly

Steer sharply from side to side

Do an emergency stop

Speed up very quickly

Explanation

Once you have applied the brake keep your foot firmly on the pedal. Releasing the brake and reapplying it will disable the anti- lock brake system.

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Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes. To stop quickly in an emergency you should

(mark ONE answer)

brake firmly and pump the brake pedal on and off

brake rapidly and firmly without releasing the brake pedal

brake gently and pump the brake pedal on and off

brake rapidly once, and immediately release the brake pedal

Explanation

When the area is safe and there’s no danger from other traffic or fire it’s better not to move casualties. Moving them may cause further injury.

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At an incident it is important to look after any casualties. When it is safe, you should

(mark ONE answer)

get them out of the vehicle

give them a drink

give them something to eat

keep them in the vehicle

Explanation

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?

(mark ONE answer)

Sports car

Van

Estate car

Long vehicle

Explanation

Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move out. Indicate your intention and use the hard shoulder to gain speed but don’t force your way into the traffic.

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After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should

(mark ONE answer)

move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed

move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights

gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway

wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Explanation

Only overtake on the left if traffic is moving slowly in queues and the traffic on your right is moving more slowly than the traffic in your lane.

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On motorways you should never overtake on the left unless

(mark ONE answer)

you can see well ahead that the hard shoulder is clear

the traffic in the right-hand lane is signalling right

you warn drivers behind by signalling left

there is a queue of slow-moving traffic to your right that is moving more slowly than you are

Explanation

Bright rear fog lights might be mistaken for brake lights and could be misleading for the traffic behind.

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Whilst driving, the fog clears and you can see more clearly. You must remember to

(mark ONE answer)

switch off the fog lights

reduce your speed

switch off the demister

close any open windows

Explanation

If you see a bus ahead watch out for pedestrians. They may not be able to see you if they’re crossing from behind the bus.

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You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

(mark ONE answer)

The bus may have broken down

Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

The bus may move off suddenly

The bus may remain stationary

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You are travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

(mark ONE answer)

23 metres

53 metres

75 metres

96 metres

Explanation

Keeping your vehicle’s tyres correctly inflated is a legal requirement. Your vehicle will use less fuel and have a shorter stopping distance with correctly inflated tyres.

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Driving with under-inflated tyres can affect

(mark TWO answers)

engine temperature

fuel consumption

braking

oil pressure

Explanation

When leaving your vehicle unattended it is best to take valuables with you. If you can't, then lock them out of sight in the boot. If you can see valuables in your car, so can a thief.

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What should you do when leaving your vehicle?

(mark one answer)

Put valuable documents under seats

Remove all valuables

Cover valuables with a blanket

Leave the interior light on

Explanation

Vehicle navigation systems can be useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. However they can also distract you and cause you to lose control if you look at or adjust them while driving. Pull up in a convenient and safe place before adjusting them.

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Your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. How should you avoid letting this distract you while driving?

(mark ONE answer)

Keep going and input your destination into the system

Keep going as the system will adjust to your route

Stop immediately to view and use the system

Stop in a safe place before using the system

Explanation

These signs are often seen in one-way streets that have more than one lane. When you see this sign, use the route that's the most convenient and doesn't require a late change of direction.

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Which sign means 'pass either side to get to the same destination'?

(mark ONE answer)

Explanation

These markings are used outside schools so that children can see and be seen clearly when crossing the road. Parking here would block people's view of the school entrance. This could endanger the lives of children on their way to and from school.

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What do these road markings outside a school mean?

(mark ONE answer)

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