Quick Test #1

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

Explanation

Using a hands-free system doesn’t mean that you can safely drive and use a mobile phone. This type of mobile phone can still distract your attention from the road. As a driver, it is your responsibility to keep yourself and other road users safe at all times.

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Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving

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Explanation

Letting your vehicle roll or coast in neutral reduces your control over steering and braking. This can be dangerous on downhill slopes where your vehicle could pick up speed very quickly.

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Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?

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Explanation

You'll find traffic officers on motorways in England and Wales as well as some primary routes. They work in partnership with the police, helping to keep traffic moving and helping to make your journey as safe as possible. It's an offence not to comply with the directions given by a traffic officer.

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You're travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?

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Explanation

You may decide to turn your vehicle around by reversing into an opening or side road. When you reverse, always look behind and all around and watch for pedestrians. Don’t reverse from a side road into a main road. You MUST NOT reverse further than is necessary.

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You must not reverse

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Explanation

Long vehicles might have to take a slightly different position when approaching the roundabout or going around it. This is to stop the rear of the vehicle cutting in and mounting the kerb.

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Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

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Explanation

If the left-hand lane is free you should use it, regardless of the speed you’re travelling.

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You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?

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Explanation

Wet roads will reduce your tyres’ grip on the road. The safe separation gap of at least two seconds in dry conditions should be doubled in wet weather.

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You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least

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Explanation

Before moving off you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check if the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and give a signal if it’s necessary to warn other road users of your intentions.

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When you're moving off from behind a parked car you should

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

Explanation

When surface spray reduces visibility switch on your dipped headlights. This will help other road users to see you.

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You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use

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Explanation

The flashing amber light allows pedestrians already on the crossing to get to the other side before a green light shows to the traffic. Be aware that some pedestrians, such as elderly people and young children, need longer to cross. Let them do this at their own pace.

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What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

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Explanation

Make sure you know what the different warning lights mean. An illuminated warning light could mean that your car is unsafe to drive. Don’t take risks. If you aren’t sure about the problem get a qualified mechanic to check it.

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While driving, a warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel comes on. You should

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Explanation

If possible, lay the casualty down. Protect yourself from exposure to blood and, when you're sure there's nothing in the wound, apply firm pressure to it using clean material.

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You arrive at the scene of a crash. Someone is bleeding badly from an arm wound. There is nothing embedded in it. What should you do?

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Explanation

A SORN declaration allows you to keep a vehicle off road and untaxed. SORN will end when the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

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How long will a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) last for?

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Explanation

Mandatory speed limit signs above all lanes including the hard shoulder, show that you are in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. In this case you can use the hard shoulder as a running lane. You must stay within the speed limit shown. Look out for any vehicles that may have broken down and be blocking the hard shoulder.

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You are on a three-lane motorway and see this sign. It means you can use

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Explanation

Only use your fog lights when visibility is seriously reduced. Use dipped headlights in poor conditions.

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Daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced. You should switch on

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Explanation

The names of towns and cities may be painted on the road at busy junctions and complex road systems. Their purpose is to let you move into the correct lane in good time, allowing traffic to flow more freely.

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Why are place names painted on the road surface?

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

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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

No one likes to spend time in traffic queues. Try to avoid busy times related to school or work travel. As well as moving vehicles you should also consider congestion caused by parked cars, buses and coaches around schools.

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Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?

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Explanation

Allow the sheep to clear the road before you proceed. Animals are unpredictable and startle easily; they could turn and run into your path or into the path of another moving vehicle.

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A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should

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Explanation

At junctions your view is often restricted by buildings, trees or parked cars. You need to be able to see in order to judge a safe gap. Edge forward slowly and keep looking all the time. Don’t cause other road users to change speed or direction as you emerge.

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You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?

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Explanation

The 'dual carriageway ends' sign appears in a red triangle. It shows two carriageways coming together to indicate two-way traffic will continue ahead on a single carriageway road. You'll soon notice the central reservation coming to an end and lanes beginning to merge.

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Which of these signs means the end of a dual carriageway?

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Explanation

A red cross over a blue background indicates a clearway, which means you're not allowed to stop – not even to set down or pick up passengers. In some instances, restrictions may only apply at certain times of the day.

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Which sign means no stopping?

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Explanation

There is a swing bridge or one that can open for boats at a river crossing ahead. Category: Warning signs.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

swing open bridge

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