Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.
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25 Question Test #1

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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

It is illegal to pour engine oil down any drain. Oil is a pollutant and harmful to wildlife. Dispose of it safely at an authorised site.

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You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil?

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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?

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Explanation

If you have to leave valuables in your car, always lock them out of sight. If you can see them, so can a thief.

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You have to leave valuables in your car. It would be safer to

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Explanation

You should keep to the left-hand lane whenever possible. Only use the other lanes for overtaking or when directed by signals. Using other lanes when the left- hand lane is empty can frustrate drivers behind you.

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The left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for

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Explanation

Traffic on motorways usually travels faster than on other roads. You need to be looking further ahead to give yourself more time to react to any hazard that may develop.

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When using a motorway it’s important that you

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Explanation

‘Tailgating’ is used to describe this dangerous practice, often seen in fast-moving traffic and on motorways. Following the vehicle in front too closely is dangerous because it: restricts your view of the road ahead, and leaves you no safety margin if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

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‘Tailgating’ means

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Use the full beam headlights only when you can be sure that you won’t dazzle other road users.

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You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?

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Explanation

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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Explanation

If someone has been injured, the sooner proper medical attention is given the better. Send someone to phone for help or go yourself. An injured person should only be moved if they’re in further danger. An injured motorcyclist’s helmet should NOT be removed unless it is essential.

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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should always

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A last check in the offside mirror and blind spot will allow you sight of any cyclist or motorcyclist overtaking as you wait to turn.

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You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should

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Explanation

Always look out for motorcyclists, and cyclists, particularly at junctions. They are smaller and usually more difficult to see than other vehicles.

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Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists?

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Explanation

Strong winds or buffeting from large vehicles can cause a trailer or caravan to snake or swerve. If this happens, ease off the accelerator. Don’t brake harshly, steer sharply or increase your speed.

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If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

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Explanation

If a young child has stopped breathing, first check that their airway is open and then begin CPR. With a young child, you may only need to use one hand and you shouldn’t press down as far as you would with an adult. Continue the procedure until the child is breathing again or until a medical professional takes over.

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At an incident a small child is not breathing. To restore normal breathing you should breathe into their mouth

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Explanation

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

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Explanation

The studs between the carriageway and the hard shoulder are normally red. These change to green where there is a slip road. They will help you identify slip roads when visibility is poor or when it is dark.

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What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?

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Explanation

If you’re following a cyclist who’s signalling to turn right at a roundabout leave plenty of room. Give them space and time to get into the correct lane.

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You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?

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Explanation

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?

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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?

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Explanation

Police officers may need to direct traffic, for example, at a junction where the traffic lights have broken down. Check your copy of The Highway Code for the signals that they use.

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What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?

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Explanation

It is your responsibility as a driver to ensure that children are secure and safe in your vehicle. Make sure you are familiar with the rules. In a few very exceptional cases when a child restraint is not available, an adult seat belt MUST be used.

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You are carrying an 11-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres in height. You MUST make sure that

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Explanation

This sign is placed on sections of road where overtaking would be dangerous. There'll often be a plate underneath the sign, telling you how far the restriction extends. You mustn't overtake until you pass another sign cancelling the restriction.

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What does this sign mean?

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If there's a bend just before a level crossing, you may not be able to see the level-crossing barriers or waiting traffic. These signs give you an early warning that you may find these hazards just around the bend

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You will see these red and white markers when approaching

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Explanation

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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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?

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