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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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Keep well back and allow the cyclist room to take up the correct position for the turn. Don’t get too close behind or try to squeeze past.

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You are approaching this cyclist. You should

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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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Explanation

If there is a bend just before the 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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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

A doctor attending an emergency may show a green flashing beacon on their vehicle. Give way to them when you can do so safely as they will need to reach their destination quickly. Be aware that they might pull over suddenly.

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A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean?

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Emergency vehicles often travel at high speed. You should help their progress by pulling over and allowing them to pass. Do so safely and legally. Don’t stop suddenly or in a dangerous position.

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Which of these services can display a blue flashing beacon?

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Pull up on the hard shoulder and make your way to the nearest emergency telephone to call for assistance. Do not attempt to repair your vehicle while it is on the hard shoulder because of the risk posed by traffic passing at high speeds.

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Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do?

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If the wheels of your vehicle lock they will not grip the road and you will lose steering control. In good conditions the anti-lock system will prevent the wheels locking and allow you to retain steering control.

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Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with

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Explanation

At a pelican crossing the green light means you may proceed as long as the crossing is clear. If someone hasn’t finished crossing, be patient and wait for them.

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You've stopped at a pelican crossing. A disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you. The lights change to green. You should

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Explanation

Learning is a process of practice and experience. Try to understand this and this process.

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You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. 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

As you approach the vehicle, assess the situation. Due to its slow progress you will need to judge whether it is safe to overtake.

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Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is

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Explanation

A red slash through this sign indicates that the restriction has ended. In this case the restriction was a minimum speed limit of 30 mph.

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What does this sign mean?

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Explanation

In windy weather, watch out for motorcyclists and also cyclists as they can be blown sideways into your path. When you pass them, leave plenty of room and check their position in your mirror before pulling back in.

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You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?

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

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Explanation

Horse riders often keep to the outside of a roundabout even if they are turning right. Give them plenty of room and remember that they may have to cross lanes of traffic.

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You are approaching a roundabout. There are horses just ahead of you. You should

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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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Explanation

An immobiliser makes it more difficult for your vehicle to be driven off by a thief. It is a particular deterrent to opportunist thieves.

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Which of these is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle?

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Explanation

Try not to hold up a queue of traffic. Other road users may become impatient and this could lead to reckless actions. If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle and the road is narrow, look for a safe place to pull in. DON’T wave other traffic past since this could be dangerous if you or they haven’t seen an oncoming vehicle.

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You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should

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Explanation

Due to the position of the road it is likely that may be a risk of ice or packed snow so skidding may be an issue.

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Explanation

Generally, vehicles shouldn't park partially or fully on verges, footpaths or pavements. However, it's becoming more common for this to be allowed on some narrow streets. Special parking signs will show where it's allowed.

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What does this sign mean?

Explanation

Under the regulations, you must not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear. However, you can enter the box and wait if you want to turn right and are only blocked by oncoming traffic or other vehicles also waiting to turn right.

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When may you wait in a box junction?

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Explanation

These signs apply only to tram drivers, but you should know their meaning so that you're aware of the priorities and are able to anticipate the actions of the driver.

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Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to

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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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