Quick Test #1

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

Explanation

There are times when other road users make a misjudgement or mistake. When this happens try not to get annoyed and don’t react by showing anger. Sounding your horn, flashing your headlights or shouting won’t help the situation. Good anticipation will help to prevent these incidents becoming collisions.

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A driver does something that upsets you. You should

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Explanation

This crucial road sign warns drivers about upcoming traffic flow in both directions.

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What does this sign mean?

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Explanation

Missing out some gears helps to reduce the amount of time you are accelerating and this saves fuel. You don’t always need to change up or down through each gear. As you accelerate between each gear more fuel is injected into the engine than if you had maintained constant acceleration. Fewer gear changes means less fuel used.

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How can missing out some gear changes save fuel?

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Explanation

By standing on the pavement, the pedestrian is showing an intention to cross. If you are looking well down the road you will give yourself enough time to slow down and stop safely. Don’t forget to check your mirrors before slowing down.

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Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They are standing on the pavement. You should normally

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Explanation

Pull into the nearest passing place on the left if you meet another vehicle in a narrow road. If the nearest passing place is on the right, wait opposite it.

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You are on a road that is only wide enough for one vehicle. There is a car coming towards you. What should you do?

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Explanation

You should normally travel in the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking a slower- moving vehicle. When you are past that vehicle move back into the left-hand lane as soon as it’s safe to do so. Don’t cut across in front of the vehicle that you’re overtaking.

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A basic rule when on motorways is

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Explanation

As you drive, look well ahead and all around so that you’re ready for any hazards that might occur. There may be occasions when you have to stop in an emergency. React as soon as you can whilst keeping control of the vehicle.

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You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should

Explanation

Have the correct details ready before you use the emergency telephone. The operator will need to know the details of your vehicle and its fault. For your own safety always face the traffic when you speak on a roadside telephone.

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You’ve broken down on a motorway. When you use the emergency telephone you will be asked for

Explanation

When going down a steep hill your vehicle will speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. Select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and control. Use this in combination with careful use of the brakes.

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You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should

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Explanation

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?

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Explanation

Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. When travelling on ice, tyres make virtually no noise and the steering feels light and unresponsive. In icy conditions be very gentle when braking, accelerating and steering.

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What would suggest you're driving on ice?

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Explanation

Check the vehicle handbook. This should give you guidance on the correct tyre pressures for your vehicle and when you may need to adjust them. If you are carrying a heavy load you may need to adjust the headlights as well. Most cars have a switch on the dashboard to do this.

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On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?

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Explanation

The effects of shock may not be immediately obvious. Warning signs are rapid pulse, sweating, pale grey skin and rapid shallow breathing.

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A person has been injured. They may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for?

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Explanation

A tyre bursting can lead to a loss of control, especially if you’re travelling at high speed. Using the correct procedure should help you to stop the vehicle safely.

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Your tyre bursts while you are driving. Which TWO things should you do?

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Explanation

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?

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Explanation

Pedestrians and riders on two wheels can be harder to see than other road users. Make sure you keep a look-out for them, especially at junctions. Good effective observation, coupled with appropiate action, can save lives.

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At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?

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Explanation

If you intend to overtake you must consider that approaching traffic could be planning the same manoeuvre. When you have considered the situation and have decided it is safe, indicate your intentions early. This will show the approaching traffic that you intend to pull out.

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Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

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Explanation

Don’t be tempted to drive if you’ve lost or forgotten your glasses. You must be able to see clearly when driving.

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You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should

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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

Keep a steady course to give the driver behind an opportunity to overtake safely. If necessary, slow down. Reacting incorrectly to another driver’s impatience can lead to danger.

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You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should

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Explanation

The exit from a motorway is indicated by countdown markers. These are positioned 90 metres (100 yards) apart, the first being 270 metres (300 yards) from the start of the slip road. Move into the left-hand lane well before you reach the start of the slip road.

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What do these motorway signs show?

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Explanation

Keep a lookout for traffic signs. If you're directed to change lanes, do so in good time. Don't push your way into traffic in another lane try to gain advantage by delaying changing lanes

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What does this sign mean?

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Explanation

Plate used with level crossing warning signs: advance warning of light signals at a level crossing with or without a gate or barrier.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

light signals ahead road sign

Explanation

Where a motorway has a steep uphill gradient, slow-moving, large vehicles might get in the way of other traffic. An extra lane on the left may be provided for these slow-moving vehicles. It allows faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.

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A crawler lane on a motorway is found

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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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