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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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When leaving your car to help keep it secure you should
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What’s badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated?
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Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are
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Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?
Make sure you carry out the manoeuvre without causing a hazard to other vehicles. Choose a place to turn which is safe and convenient for you and for other road users.
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You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?
The right-hand lane of the motorway is for overtaking. Sometimes you may be directed into a right-hand lane as a result of roadworks or a traffic incident. This will be indicated by signs or officers directing the traffic.
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For what reason may you use the right-hand lane of a motorway?
Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.
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An MOT certificate is normally valid for
Third party insurance doesn’t cover damage to your own vehicle or injury to yourself. If you have a crash and your vehicle is damaged you might have to carry out the repairs at your own expense.
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You have third party insurance. What does this cover?
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
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?
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?
It is a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as a heavy fine you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.
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What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?
At a level crossing flashing red lights mean you must stop. If the train passes but the lights keep flashing, wait. There may be another train com
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You are waiting at a level crossing. The red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by. What should you do?
To prevent your lights from dazzling the driver of the car in front, wait until you’ve overtaken before switching to full beam.
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You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that
You must take extra care when on single track roads. You may not be able to see around bends due to high hedges or fences. Proceed with caution and expect to meet oncoming vehicles around the next bend. If you do, pull into or opposite a passing place.
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You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road. You should
Even if the lights turn to green, wait for them to clear the crossing. Allow them to cross the road in their own time, and don’t try to hurry them by revving your engine.
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As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should
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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Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. You are on a good, dry road surface with good brakes and tyres. What is the typical braking distance from 50 mph?
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In windy conditions you need to take extra care when
A toucan crossing is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. Look out for cyclists approaching the crossing at speed.
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Which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?
Look well ahead and only pull out if it is safe. You will need to use all of the road to pass the cyclist, so be extra-cautious. Look out for entrances to fields where tractors or other farm machinery could be waiting to pull out.
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You are travelling along this narrow country road. When passing the cyclists you should go
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
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?
When approaching a tunnel, switch on your dipped headlights. Be aware that your eyes might need to adjust to the sudden darkness. You may need to reduce your speed.
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What does this sign mean?
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