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Quick Test #1

25 question, non-timed quick test.

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25 Question Test #1

Explanation

Slow-moving, large vehicles might slow down the progress of other traffic. On a steep gradient this extra lane is provided for these slow-moving vehicles to allow the faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.

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A crawler lane on a motorway is found

(mark ONE answer)

on a steep gradient

before service area

before a junction

along the hard shoulder

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

If your vehicle is fitted with drum brakes they can get hot and lose efficiency. This happens when they’re used continually, such as on a long, steep, downhill stretch of road. Using a lower gear will assist the braking and help prevent the vehicle gaining momentum.

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The main cause of brake fade is

(mark ONE answer)

the brakes overheating

air in the brake fluid

oil on the brakes

the brakes out of adjustment

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?

(mark ONE answer)

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

As well as visibility being reduced, the road will be extremely wet. This will reduce the grip the tyres have on the road and increase the distance it takes to stop. Double your separation distance.

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You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be

(mark ONE answer)

doubled

halved

up to ten times greater

no different

Explanation

This is more likely to happen on vehicles fitted with drum brakes but can apply to disc brakes as well. Using a lower gear will assist the braking and help you to keep control of your vehicle.

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You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this?

(mark ONE answer)

The brakes overheating

Air in the brake fluid

Oil on the brakes

Badly adjusted brakes

Explanation

Driving in neutral or with the clutch down for long periods is known as ‘coasting’. There will be no engine braking and your vehicle will pick up speed on downhill slopes. Coasting can be very dangerous because it reduces steering and braking control.

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You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous?

(mark ONE answer)

Fuel consumption will be higher

Your vehicle will pick up speed

It will damage the engine

It will wear tyres out more quickly

Explanation

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?

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For keeping out of the way of lorries

For travelling at more than 70 mph

For turning right

For overtaking other vehicles

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?

(mark ONE answer)

In the right-hand lane

In the middle lane

On the hard shoulder

In the left-hand lane

Explanation

Only travel if you have to. Making unnecessary journeys in bad weather can increase the risk of having a collision. It’s important that you can see and be seen. Make sure any snow or ice is cleared from lights, mirrors, number plates and windows.

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Before starting a journey in freezing weather you should clear ice and snow from your vehicle’s

(mark ONE answer)

aerial

windows

bumper

boot

Explanation

Deep water can affect your brakes, so you should check that they’re working properly before you build up speed again. Before you do this, remember to check your mirrors and consider what’s behind you.

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You are driving along a country road. You see this sign. AFTER dealing safely with the hazard you should always

(mark ONE answer)

check your tyre pressures

switch on your hazard warning lights

accelerate briskly test your brakes

test your brakes

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

(mark ONE answer)

the lowest gear you can

the highest gear you can

a high engine speed

the handbrake and footbrake together

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

If it's possible, and you can do so without causing further danger, it may be safer to drive a vehicle which is on fire out of the tunnel. The greatest danger in a tunnel fire is smoke and suffocation.

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Your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel. It is still driveable. What should you do?

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Leave it where it is with the engine running

Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone point

Park it away from the carriageway

Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so

Explanation

If you accumulate six or more penalty points within two years of gaining your first full licence it will be revoked. The six or more points include any gained due to offences you committed before passing your test. If this happens you may only drive as a learner until you pass both the theory and practical tests again.

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You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?

(mark TWO answers)

Retake only your theory test

Retake only your practical test

Reapply for your full licence immediately

Reapply for your provisional licence

Retake your theory and practical tests

Explanation

Try to join the motorway without affecting the progress of the traffic already travelling on it. Always give way to traffic already on the motorway. At busy times you may have to slow down to merge into slow-moving traffic.

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You are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road?

(mark ONE answer)

Because there is space available to turn round if you need to

To allow you direct access to the overtaking lanes

To build up a speed similar to traffic on the motorway

Because you can continue on the hard shoulder

Explanation

If you’re driving behind other traffic at night on the motorway, leave a two-second time gap and use dipped headlights. Full beam will dazzle the other drivers. Your headlights’ beam should fall short of the vehicle in front.

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You are on a motorway at night with other vehicles ahead of you. Which lights should you have on?

(mark ONE answer)

Front fog lights

Main beam headlights

Sidelights only

Dipped headlights

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

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Overtake on the right

Give a horn warning

Signal the cyclist to move across

Give the cyclist plenty of room

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You are travelling at 50mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

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36 metres (118 feet)

53 metres (175 feet)

75 metres (245 feet)

96 metres (315 feet)

Explanation

Trams are powered by electricity and therefore do not emitt exhaust fumes. They are also much quieter than petrol and diesel engined vehicles and can carry large number of passengers.

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The pictured vehicle is environmentally friendly because it

(mark TRHEE answers)

reduces noise pollution

uses diesel fuel

uses electricity

uses unleaded fuel

reduces parking spaces

reduces town traffic

Explanation

Other things to check include lights. Battery, a lot of these are now maintenance free. Steering, check for any play in the steering. Oil, water and suspension also need checking.

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Which THREE does the law require you to keep in good condition?

(mark THREE answers)

Gears

Transmission

Headlights

Windscreen

Seat Belts

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?

(mark ONE answer)

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

Keep a lookout for traffic signs. If you're directed to change lanes, do so in good time. Don't push your way into traffic in another lane try to gain advantage by delaying changing lanes

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What does this sign mean?

Right-hand lane closed for turning right

Right-hand lane for buses only

The right-hand lane is closed

Queues likely in right-hand lane

Explanation

There will be an orange label on the side and rear of the tanker. Look at this carefully and report what it says when you phone the emergency services. Details of hazard warning plates are given in The Highway Code.

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A tanker is involved in a collision. Which sign shows it is carrying dangerous goods?

(mark ONE answer)

Explanation

An Urban Clearway Monday to Friday refers to a period of operation in which stopping or parking a vehicle is not allowed on the road or side of the road, except for the purpose of dropping off or picking up passengers. Urban clearways are commonly found in built-up areas and have clearly designated hours of operation.

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What does this sign mean?

(mark ONE answer)

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