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Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.

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25 Question Test #1

Explanation

You must ensure that you can be seen by others on the road, but you don't want to dazzle them. Use your dipped headlights during the day if the visibility is bad. If appropriate, use your rear fog lights but don’t forget to turn them off when the visibility improves.

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You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your

(mark TWO answers)

full beam headlights

rear fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet)

rear fog lights if visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)

dipped headlights

sidelights only

Explanation

Both recreational drugs and prescribed medicine can affect your concentration. It's also now an offence to drive with certain drugs in your body and a positive test could lead to a conviction.

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What can seriously affect your ability to concentrate?

(mark ONE answer)

Drugs

Busy roads

Tinted windows

Contact lenses

Explanation

You should plan your overtaking to take into account any hazards ahead. In this picture the marking indicates that you are approaching a junction. You will not have time to overtake and move back into the left safely.

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This road marking warns

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drivers to use the hard shoulder

overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left

overtaking drivers to move back to the left

drivers that it is safe to overtake

Explanation

Check your tyre pressures frequently – normally once a week. If pressures are lower than those recommended by the manufacturer, there will be more ‘rolling resistance’. The engine will have to work harder to overcome this, leading to increased fuel consumption.

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You will use more fuel if your tyres are

(mark ONE answer)

under-inflated

of different makes

over-inflated

new and hardly used

Explanation

Try not to use your car as a matter of routine. For shorter journeys, consider walking or cycling instead – this is much better for both you and the environment.

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To help protect the environment you should NOT

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remove your roof rack when unloaded

use your car for very short journeys

walk, cycle, or use public transport

empty the boot of unnecessary weight

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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By reducing the amount of time you are accelerating

Because there is less need to use the footbrake

By controlling the amount of steering

Because coasting is kept to a minimum

Explanation

A security-coded radio can deter thieves as it is likely to be of little use when removed from the vehicle.

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How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?

(mark ONE answer)

Park in an unlit area

Hide the radio with a blanket

Park near a busy junction

Install a security-coded radio

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?

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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

If you have a garage, use it. Your vehicle is less likely to be a victim of car crime if it’s in a garage. Also in winter the windows will be free from ice and snow.

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Where is the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

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In a garage

On a busy road

In a quiet car park

Near a red route

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

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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

Sometimes you may not be able to see that the road is icy. Black ice makes a road look damp. The signs that you’re travelling on black ice can be that the steering feels light or that the noise from your tyres suddenly goes quiet.

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How can you tell when you are driving over black ice?

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It is easier to brake

The noise from your tyres sounds louder

You will see tyre tracks on the road

Your steering feels light

Explanation

Poor contact with the road surface could cause one or more of the tyres to lose grip on the road. This is more likely to happen when braking in poor weather conditions and when the road has a loose or uneven surface.

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Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is

(mark ONE answer)

dry

loose

firm

smooth

Explanation

A heavy load on your roof rack will reduce the stability of the vehicle because it moves the centre of gravity away from that designed by the manufacturer. Be aware of this when you negotiate bends and corners. If you change direction at speed, your vehicle and/or load could become unstable and you could lose control.

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A heavy load on your roof rack will

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improve road handling

reduce the stopping distance

make steering lighter

reduce stability

Explanation

Try to stay calm, especially if you have passengers om board. If you can't restart your engine before the warning bell rings, leave the vehicle and get yourself clear of the crossing.

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You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. You should

(mark ONE answer)

get out and clear of the crossing

run down the track to warn the signal operator

carry on trying to restart the engine

push the vehicle clear of the crossing

Explanation

Lorry drivers can be unaware of objects falling from their vehicles. If you see something fall onto a motorway look to see if the driver pulls over. If they don’t stop, do not attempt to retrieve it yourself. Pull on to the hard shoulder near an emergency telephone and report the hazard. You will be connected to the police or a Highways Agency control centre.

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You are on a motorway. A large box falls onto the road from a lorry. The lorry does not stop. You should

(mark ONE answer)

go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver's attention

stop close to the box until the police arrive

pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box

Explanation

A vehicle with a trailer is restricted to 60 mph. For this reason it isn’t allowed in the right-hand lane as it might hold up the faster-moving traffic that wishes to overtake in that lane.

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Which of these is not allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

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A small delivery van

A motorcycle

A vehicle towing a trailer

A motorcycle and sidecar

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 to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?

(mark ONE answer)

Overtake on the right

Give a horn warning

Signal the cyclist to move across

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Explanation

The only time you are permitted to use your hazard warning lights while moving is if you are on a motorway or dual carriageway and you need to warn other road users, particularly those behind, of a hazard or obstruction ahead. Only use them long enough to ensure your warning has been seen.

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You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind you?

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Briefly use the hazard warning lights

Switch on the hazard warning lights continuously

Briefly use the rear fog lights

Switch on the headlights continuously

Explanation

Try to plan your journey so that you can take rest stops. It’s recommended that you take a break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving or riding. This should help to maintain your concentration.

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You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?

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Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

Yes, regular stops help concentration

No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

No, only fuel stops will be needed

Explanation

When you check the tyre pressures do so when the tyres are cold. This will give you a more accurate reading. The heat generated from a long journey will raise the pressure inside the tyre.

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It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

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After any lengthy journey

After travelling at high speed

When tyres are hot

When tyres are cold

Explanation

This sign is found on slow-moving or stationary works vehicles. If you wish to overtake, do so on the left, as indicated. Be aware that there might be workmen in the area.

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You see this sign on the rear of a slow-moving lorry that you want to pass. It is travelling in the middle lane of a three-lane motorway. You should

(mark ONE answer)

Cautiously approach the lorry then pass on either side.

Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway

Wait on the hard shoulder until the lorry has stopped

Approach with care and keep to the left of the lorry

Explanation

At some junctions, there may be separate signals for different lanes. These are called 'filter' lights. They're designed to help traffic flow at major junctions. Make sure that you're in the correct lane and proceed if the way is clear and the green light shows for your lane.

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You are in the left-hand lane at traffic lights. You are waiting to turn left. At which of these traffic lights must you not move on?