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Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.

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25 Question Test #1

Explanation

When you've passed your practical test you'll be able to drive on a motorway. It's recommended that you have instruction on motorway driving before you venture out on your own. Ask your instructor about this.

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As a provisional licence holder, you mustn’t drive a motor car

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at more than 40 mph

with passengers in the rear seats

on the motorway

between 11:30 pm and 7 am

Explanation

Using a hands-free system doesn’t mean that you can safely drive and use a mobile phone. This type of mobile phone can still distract your attention from the road. As a driver, it is your responsibility to keep yourself and other road users safe at all times.

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Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving

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is quite safe as long as you slow down

could distract your attention from the road

is recommended by The Highway Code

could be very good for road safety

Explanation

Tyres must have sufficient depth of tread to give them a good grip on the road surface. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm. This depth should be across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.

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The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is

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1 mm

1.6 mm

2.5 mm

4 mm

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

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left with parking lights on

left with no lights on

right with parking lights on

right with dipped headlights on

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

The colours of the reflective studs on the motorway and their locations are
• red – between the hard shoulder and the carriageway
• white – lane markings
• amber – between the edge of the carriageway and the central reservation
• green – along slip road exits and entrances
• bright green/yellow – roadworks and contraflow systems.

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You are on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective studs on your left and white ones to your right. Where are you?

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In the right-hand lane

In the middle lane

On the hard shoulder

In the left-hand lane

Explanation

When it’s foggy use dipped headlights. This will help you see and be seen by other road users. If visibility is seriously reduced consider using front and rear fog lights if you have them. Keep a sensible speed and don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely. If the road is wet and slippery you’ll need to allow twice the normal stopping distance.

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You are following other vehicles in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

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Keep close to the vehicle in front

Use your main beam instead of dipped headlights

Keep up with the faster vehicles

Reduce your speed and increase the gap in front

Explanation

If you attempt to move off in a low gear, such as first, the engine will rev at a higher speed. This could cause the wheels to spin and dig further into the snow.

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You are trying to move off on snow. You should use

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the lowest gear you can

the highest gear you can

a high engine speed

the handbrake and footbrake together

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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When the roads are slippery

When driving fast for long distances

When the tyre thread is worn below 2 mm

When carrying a heavy load

When the weather is cold

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

Explanation

Hazard warning lights are fitted to all modern cars and some motorcycles. They should only be used to warn other road users of a hazard ahead.

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For which TWO should you use hazard warning lights?

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When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead

When you have broken down

When you wish to stop on double yellow lines

When you park on the pavement

Explanation

Keeping casualties or witnesses calm is important, but never offer a cigarette because of the risk of fire. Bear in mind they may be in shock. Don’t offer an injured person anything to eat or drink. They may have internal injuries or need surgery.

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Which of the following should you not do at the scene of a collision?

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Warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights

Call the emergency services immediately

Offer someone a cigarette to calm them down

Ask drivers to switch off their engines

Explanation

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?

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50 pounds

500 pounds

1000 pounds

5000 pounds

Explanation

It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.

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A newly qualified driver must

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display green L plates

not exceed 40 mph for 12 months

be accompanied on a motorway

have valid motor insurance

Explanation

Looking well ahead and 'reading' the road will help you to anticipate hazards. This will enable you to stop safely at traffic lights or if ordered to do so by an authorised person.

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You must stop when signalled to do so by which THREE of these?

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A police officer

A pedestrian

A school crossing patrol

A bus driver

A red traffic light

Explanation

If you’re waiting to emerge from a side road watch out for motorcycles: they’re small and can be difficult to see. Be especially careful if there are parked vehicles restricting your view, there might be a motorcycle approaching. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.

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You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?

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Motorcycles are usually faster than cars

Police patrols often use motorcycles

Motorcycles are small and hard to see

Motorcycles have a right of way

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

Explanation

Be tolerant of older drivers. Poor eyesight and hearing could affect the speed with which they react to a hazard and may cause them to be hesitant.

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You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

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expect the driver to drive badly

flash your lights and overtake

be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast as yours

stay very close behind but be careful

Explanation

Never stop on the hard shoulder to rest. If there is no service station for several miles, leave the motorway at the next exit and find somewhere safe and legal to pull over.

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Your motorway journey seems boring and you feel drowsy. Whay should you do?

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Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep

Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner

Slow down and let other drivers overtake

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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Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

Traffic can overtake on the left

Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

Explanation

Hold back and allow the cyclist to move off. In some towns, junctions have special areas marked across the front of the traffic lane. These allow cyclists to wait for the lights to change and move off ahead of other traffic.

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You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

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Try to move off before the cyclist

Allow the cyclists time and room

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

Explanation

To measure this, choose a fixed reference point such as a bridge, sign or tree. When the vehicle ahead passes the object, say to yourself ‘Only a fool breaks the two- second rule.’ If you reach the object before you finish saying this, you’re TOO CLOSE.

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The conditions are good and dry. You should use the ''two-second rule''

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before restarting the engine after it has stalled

to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front

before using the 'Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre' routine

when emerging on wet roads

Explanation

It’s easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar area. If you need to check a map or ask for directions, first find a safe place to stop.

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You lose your way on a busy road. What is the best action to take?

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Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians

Shout to other drivers to ask them the way

Turn into a side road, stop and check a map

Check a map, and keep going with the traffic flow

Explanation

Route for trams only. The sign may include the bus symbol, the pedal cycle symbol and/or the word ‘taxi’ where these vehicles may use the tram route.

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What does this sign mean?

Route for trams only

Route for buses only

Parking for buses only

Parking for trams only

Explanation

When a diversion route has been put in place, drivers are advised to follow a symbol, which may be a black triangle, square, circle or diamond shape on a yellow background. Category: Road and traffic signs.

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This sign is advising you to

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Follow the route diversion

The the signs to the picnic area

Give way to horses

Give way to cyclists

Explanation

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

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