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25 Question Test #1
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Learner drivers benefit by combining professional driving lessons with private practice. However, you need to be at least 21 years old and have held your driving licence for at least 3 years before you can supervise a learner driver.
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To supervise a learner driver you must
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The “Traffic Merges from Left” sign warns you that traffic from a separate lane will be joining the road you are on from the left-hand side. This merging traffic does not have priority and must yield to you, the driver on the main road.
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What does this sign mean?
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When emerging from junctions, which is most likely to obstruct your view?
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Missing out some gears saves fuel by reducing the amount of time you spend
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You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that
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You may drive with front fog lights switched on
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You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must
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You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should
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An Emergency Refuge Area is an area
You should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence. Don’t use them to, greet others, show impatience or give priority to other road users. They could misunderstand your signal.
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You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users
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A casualty suffering from shock may have injuries that aren't immediately obvious. Call the emergency services then stay with the person in shock, offering reassurance until the experts arrive.
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There's been a collision. A driver is suffering from shock. What should you do?
Poor contact with the road surface could cause one or more of the tyres to lose grip on the road. This is more likely to happen when braking in poor weather conditions and when the road has a loose or uneven surface.
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Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is
Try to stay calm, especially if you have passengers om board. If you can't restart your engine before the warning bell rings, leave the vehicle and get yourself clear of the crossing.
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You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. You should
A tyre bursting can lead to a loss of control, especially if you’re travelling at high speed. Using the correct procedure should help you to stop the vehicle safely.
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Your tyre bursts while you are driving. Which TWO things should you do?
A red cross above the hard shoulder shows it is closed as a running lane and should only be used for emergencies or breakdowns. At busy times within an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane. This will be shown by a mandatory speed limit on the gantry above.
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You are on a three-lane mororway. A red cross is shown above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes. This means
Although cars are the least likely to be affected, crosswinds can take anyone by surprise. This is most likely to happen, after overtaking a large vehicle, when passing gaps between hedges or buildings, and on exposed sections of road.
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Which of these is least likely to be affected by crosswinds?
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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To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
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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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Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving
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?
Try to be ready for the unexpected. Plan ahead and learn to anticipate hazards. You’ll then give yourself more time to react to any problems that might occur. Be tolerant of the behaviour of other road users who don’t behave correctly.
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A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?
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
Sign warns road users that they are approaching a Zebra crossing and should be prepared to stop if necessary.
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There is a swing bridge or one that can open for boats at a river crossing ahead. Category: Warning signs.
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What is the meaning of this sign?
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