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Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.

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25 Question Test #1

Explanation

Wasting fuel costs you money and also causes unnecessary pollution. Ensuring your tyres are correctly inflated, avoiding carrying unnecessary weight and, removing a roof rack that's not in use, will all help to reduce your fuel consumption.

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What is most likely to waste fuel?

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Reducing your speed

Driving on motorways

Using different brands of fuel

Under-inflated tyres

Explanation

At night all vehicles must display parking lights when parked on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph. They should be close to the kerb, facing in the direction of the traffic flow and not within a distance as specified in The Highway Code.

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You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the

(mark ONE answer)

left with parking lights on

left with no lights on

right with parking lights on

right with dipped headlights on

Explanation

If you are away from home, try to avoid leaving your vehicle unattended in poorly-lit areas. If possible park in a secure, well-lit car park.

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Wherever possible, which one of the following should you do when parking at night?

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Park in a quiet car park

Park in a well-lit area

Park facing against the flow of traffic

Park next to a busy junction

Explanation

By looking well ahead and recognising hazards in good time, you can avoid last-minute harsh braking. Watch the traffic flow and look well ahead for potential hazards so you can control your speed accordingly. Avoid over-revving the engine and accelerating harshly as this increases wear to the engine and uses more fuel.

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To reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment you should

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use narrow side streets

brake harshly

use busy routes

anticipate well ahead

Explanation

Coasting is when you allow the vehicle to freewheel in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed. Speed will increase as you lose the benefits of engine braking and have less control. You shouldn't coast when approaching hazards such as junctions or bends and when travelling downhill.

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Why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill?

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The fuel consumption will increase

The engine will overheat

The tyres will wear more quickly

The vehicle will gain speed

Explanation

If there is no-one on the crossing when the amber light is flashing, you may proceed over the crossing. You don’t need to wait for the green light to show.

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At a pelican crossing, what does a flashing amber light mean?

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You must not move off until the lights stop flashing

You must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing

You can move off, even if pedestrians are still on the crossing

You must stop because the lights are about to change to red

Explanation

The cycle lanes are there for a reason. Keep them free and allow cyclists to use them. It is illegal to drive or park in a cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, during its hours of operation. Parking in a cycle lane will obstruct cyclists and they may move into the path of traffic on the main carriageway as they ride around the obstruction. This could be hazardous for both the cyclist and other road users.

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A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it

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at any time

during the rush hour

if a cyclist is using it

during its period of operation

Explanation

When turning into narrow roads articulated and long vehicles will need more room. Initially they will need to swing out in the opposite direction to which they intend to turn. They could mask another vehicle turning out of the same junction. DON’T be tempted to overtake them or pass on the inside.

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You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?

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Overtake on the left before the lorry reaches the junction

Overtake on the right as soon as the lorry slows down

Do not overtake unless you can see there is no oncoming traffic

Do not overtake, stay well back and be prepared to stop.

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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They are countdown markers to a bridge

They are distance markers to the next telephone

They are countdown markers to the next exit

They warn of a police control ahead

Explanation

When traffic travels at a constant speed over a longer distance, journey times normally improve. You may feel that you could travel faster for short periods but this won’t generally improve your overall journey time. Signs will show the maximum speed at which you should travel.

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Why can it be an advantage for traffic speed to stay constant over a longer distance?

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You will do more stop-start driving

You will use far more fuel

You will be able to use more direct routes

Your overall journey time will normally improve

Explanation

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?

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Damage to your vehicle

Fire damage to your vehicle

Flood damage to your vehicle

Damage to other vehicles

Explanation

New drivers are far more vulnerable on the road and more likely to be involved in incidents and collisions. The Pass Plus scheme has been designed to improve new drivers’ basic skills and help widen their driving experience.

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The Pass Plus scheme has been created for new drivers. What is its main purpose?

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To allow you to drive faster

To allow you to carry passengers

To improve your basic skills

To let you drive on motorways

Explanation

At the scene of an incident, always be aware of danger from further collisions or fire. The first priority when dealing with an unconscious person is to ensure they're breathing normally. If they’re having difficulty breathing, follow the DR ABC code.

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You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions. What's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?

Check whether they're breathing normally

Check whether they're bleeding

Check whether they have any broken bones

Check whether they have any bruising

Explanation

If a casualty is bleeding heavily, raise the limb to a higher position. This will help to reduce the blood flow. Before raising the limb you should make sure that it is not broken.

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A casualty has an injured arm. They can move it freely but it is bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position?

Because it will ease the pain

It will help them to be seen more easily

To stop them touching other people

It will help to reduce the blood flow

Explanation

Try not to brake or steer heavily as this will only make matters worse and you could lose control altogether. Keep calm and regain control by easing off the accelerator.

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You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What should you do?

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Ease off the accelerator slowly

Steer sharply from side to side

Do an emergency stop

Speed up very quickly

Explanation

There are times where road markings can be obscured by queuing traffic, or you might be unsure which lane you need to be in. If you realise that you’re in the wrong lane, don’t cut across lanes or bully other drivers to let you in. Follow the lane you’re in and find somewhere safe to turn around if you need to.

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You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. You should

(mark ONE answer)

continue it that lane

force your way across

stop until the area has cleared

use clear arm signals to cut across

Explanation

A long vehicle may have to straddle lanes either on or approaching a roundabout so that the rear wheels don’t cut in over the kerb.
If you’re following a long vehicle, stay well back and give it plenty of room.

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Which vehicle might have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?

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Sports car

Van

Estate car

Long vehicle

Explanation

Take care if you have to pass a parked vehicle on your side of the road. Give way to oncoming traffic if there isn’t enough room for you both to continue safely.

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You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. You should

(mark ONE answer)

carry on, you have priority

give way to oncoming traffic

wave oncoming vehicles through

accelerate to get past first

Explanation

Take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware of vehicles approaching.

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You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is

(mark ONE answer)

elderly

dog training

colour blind

deaf

Explanation

If you are driving at night or in poor visibility, tinted lenses will reduce the efficiency of your vision, by reducing the amount of available light reaching your eyes.

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Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

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Half-moon

Round

Bi-focal

Tinted

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You are on a long, downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle?

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Select neutral

Select a lower gear

Grip the handbrake firmly

Apply the parking brake gently

Explanation

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for some time, switch off the engine. We should all try to reduce global warming and pollution.

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You are parked at the side of the road. You will be waiting for some time for a passenger. What should you do?

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Switch off the engine

Apply the steering lock

Switch on the radio

Use your headlights

Explanation

If your tyre pressures are low this will increase the drag on the road surface and make the steering feel heavy. Your vehicle will also use more fuel. Incorrectly inflated tyres can affect the braking, cornering and handling of your vehicle to a dangerous level.

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What can cause heavy steering?

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Driving on ice

Badly worn brakes

Over-inflated tyres

Under-inflated tyres

Explanation

You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what is going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What is happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.

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When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?

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Because you will need to accelerate out of danger

To access how your actions will affect following traffic

Because you will need to brake sharply to stop

To check what is happening on the road ahead

Explanation

Except in a genuine emergency you MUST NOT use your mobile phone when driving. If you need to use it leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop. Even a hands-free phone can distract your attention. Use your voicemail to receive calls. Driving requires all of your attention, all of the time.

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You are driving on a motorway and want to use your mobile phone. What should you do?

(mark ONE answer)

Try to find a safe place on the hard shoulder

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place

Use the next exit and pull up on the slip road

Move to the left lane and reduce your speed

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