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25 Question Test #1
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The “Traffic Merges from Left” sign warns you that traffic from a separate lane will be joining the road you are on from the left-hand side. This merging traffic does not have priority and must yield to you, the driver on the main road.
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What does this sign mean?
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The main cause of brake fade is
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You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil?
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The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend?
Whenever possible park in an area which will be well lit at night.
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To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park?
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At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of
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You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right. You should
The colours of the reflective studs on the motorway and their locations are• red – between the hard shoulder and the carriageway• white – lane markings• amber – between the edge of the carriageway and the central reservation• green – along slip road exits and entrances• bright green/yellow – roadworks and contraflow systems.
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You are on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective studs on your left and white ones to your right. Where are you?
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
If you have to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough for you to carry out the manoeuvre safely.
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What should you do before making a U-turn?
Many towns have speed humps to slow down traffic. Slow down when driving over them. If you go too fast they may affect your steering and suspension, causing you to lose control or even damaging it. Be aware of pedestrians in these areas.
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You are driving in a built-up area. You approach a speed hump. You should
Note that this is the typical stopping distance. It will take at least this distance to think, brake and stop in good conditions. In poor conditions it will take much longer.
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In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
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
You should always stop at the first white line. Avoid going into the marked area which is reserved for cyclists only. However if you have crossed the first white line at the time the signal changes to red you must stop at the second line even if you are in the marked area.
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At some traffic lights there are advance stop lines and a marked area. What are these for?
You must know how to load your trailer or caravan so that the hitch exerts a downward force onto the tow ball. This information can be found in your vehicle handbook or from your vehicle manufacturer’s agent.
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You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicle’s tow ball?
The fuel in your vehicle can be a dangerous fire hazard. Never
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Which TWO safeguards could you take against fire risk to your vehicle?
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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
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 red cross above the hard shoulder shows it is closed as a running lane and should only be used for emergencies or breakdowns. At busy times within an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane. This will be shown by a mandatory speed limit on the gantry above.
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You are on a three-lane mororway. A red cross is shown above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes. This means
You should give way to traffic already on the motorway. Where possible they may move over to let you in but don’t force your way into the traffic stream. The traffic may be travelling at high speed so you should match your speed to fit in.
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When joining a motorway you must always
There are some occasions when you may have to stop on the carriageway of a motorway. Those include when being signalled by the police or a Highways Agency Traffic Officer, when flashing red lights show above every lane and in traffic jams.
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When may you stop on a motorway?
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At certain times of the day, traffic might be heavy. If traffic is moving slowly in queues and vehicles in the right-hand lane are moving more slowly, you may overtake on the left.
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In which THREE of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left?
Other things to check include lights. Battery, a lot of these are now maintenance free. Steering, check for any play in the steering. Oil, water and suspension also need checking.
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Which THREE does the law require you to keep in good condition?
This broken white line is a reminder to give way to traffic from the right at roundabouts. You can expect to find these at larger roundabouts.
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Where would you find these road markings?
Look out for signs above your lane or on the central reservation. These will give you importantn information or warnings about the road ahead. To allow for the high speed of motorway traffic, these signs may light up some distance from any hazard. Don't ignore the signs just because the road looks clear to you.
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What does this motorway sign mean?
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