| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| Before making a U turn in the road you should.... | look over your shoulder for a final check |
| In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking? | approaching a dip in the road |
| which of the following you should do before stopping? | use the mirrors |
| When following a larfge vehicle you should keep well back because this... | allows the driver to see you in the mirrors |
| when you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. why is this? | to assess how your actions will affect following traffic |
| you are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. your view is obstructed by parked vehicle. what should you do? | stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view |
| on a long motorway journey boredom can cause you to feel sleepy. You should... | ensure a supply of fresh air into your vehicle. |
| you're driving at dusk. you should switch your lights on... | so others can see you |
| you are driving on a wet road. you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. you should... | keep both hands on the wheel |
| when you're moving off from behind a parked car you should... | check both interior and exterior mirrors |
| Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. t use the telephone you should... | find a safe place to stop |
| Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view. you should take paticular care when... | approafching bends and junctions |
| you cannot see clearly when reversing. what should you do? | ask someone to guide you |
| what does the term 'blind spot' mean for a driver? | an area not covered by your mirrors |
| you are turning right onto a dual carriageway. what should you do before emerging? | check that the central reseveration is wide enough for your vehicle |
| you are waiting to emerge from a junction. the indescreen pilar is restricting your view. what should you be paticularly aware of? | motorcyclist |
| when emerging from junctions, which is most likley ot be obstructing your view? | windscreen pillar |
| your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. how should you aviod leting this distract you while driving? | stop in a safe place before using the system. |
| you are driving on a motorway and want to use your mobile phone. what should you do? | leave the motorway and stop in a safe place. |
| at a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you must | give way to pedestrians already on the crossing |
| you should never wave people across at pedestrian crossing because... | there may be another vehicle coming |
| tailgating means... | following another vehicle too closely |
| you are following a vehicle on a wet road. you should leave a time gap of at least... | 4 seconds |
| a long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? | slow down. |
| which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon? | emergency vehicles i.e. bomb disposal, coast guard |
| what type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon? | doctors car |
| diamond-shaped signs give instructions to | tram drivers |
| what should you use your horn for? | to alert people of your presence |
| you wish to turn right ahead. why should you take up the correct position in good time? | to help other road users know what you intend to do |
| at which type of crossing are cyclist allowed to ride across with pedestrians? | toucan |
| you are traveling at legal speed limit. a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing it headlights. what should you do? | allow the vehicle to overtake |
| you should only flah your headlights to other road users.. | to let them know that you are there |
| you are approaching unmarked crossroads. hoe should you deal with this type of junction? | slow down and look both ways |
| you are approaching a pelican crossing, the amber light is flashing. you must... | give way to pedestrians who are crossing. |
| at a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal? | flashing green |
| you are in a line of traffic. the driver behind you is following very closely. what action should you take? | slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle infront |
| you are waiting in a traffic queue at night. to avoid dazzling following drivers you should... | use handbrake only |
| you are driving speed limit for the road. the driver behind is trying to overtake. you should... | keep a steady course and allow the drive behind to overtake |
| you're driving along a country road. a horse and a rider are approaching. what should you do? | drive slowly past |
| a person herding sheep asks you to stop. you should... | stop and switch off your engine |
| when overtaking a horse and rider you should... | go past slowly and carefully. |
| you are approaching a zebra crossing. pedestrians are waiting to cross. you should... | slow down and prepare to stop. |
| a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. what should you do? | slow down and be ready to stop |
| you are a following this lorry. you should keep well back from it to. | give you a good view of the road ahead. |
| you are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. pedestrians are on the crossing. the red light will stay on until... | the pedestrians have reached a safe position. |
| at a puffin crossings, which light will NOT show to a driver? | flashing amber |
| you should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are... | good |
| you are driving at night on a unlit road behind another vehicle. you should.... | use dipped beam headlights |
| you are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. you should... | pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake. |
| to avoid spilage after refuelling, you should make sure that... | your filler cap is securely fastened. |
| if your vehicle is diseal fuel, take extra care when refuelling. Diseal fuel when spilt is... | slipperly. |
| what style of driving causes increased risk to everyone? | competitive |
| young, inexpeirenced and newly qualified drivers can ften be involved in crashes. this is due to.... | showing off and being too competitive |
| What's badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated? | braking |
| you must NOT sound your horn... | between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area |
| Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LPT) systems are environmentally friendly because... | they use electric power |
| 'Red route' in major cities have been introduced to... | help the traffic flow |
| Road humps, chicanes and narrowings are... | traffic calming mesures. |
| the purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce... | toxic exhaust gases |
| It is essential that tyre pressures ae checked regularly. when should this be done? | When tyres are cold. |
| You will use more fuel if your tyre are... | under-inflated |
| How should you dispose of a used car battery? | Take it to a local authority site. |
| What is most likley to cause high fuel consumption? | hard braking and acceleration. |
| The fluid level in you battery is low. what should you top it up with? | Distilled water |
| You are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights? | where the speed limits exceeds 30 mph. |
| Motor vehicles can harm the environment. this resulted in... | air pollution. |
| what can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear? | a faulty braking system. |
| You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill to? | just above the cell plates. |
| You are parking on a two-way road at night. the speed limit is 40 mph. you should park on the... | left with parking lights on |
| Before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. how can you do this? | look at a map |
| Before starting a journey, where can you get help to plan your route? | a motor organisation. |
| How can you plan your route before starting a long journey? | Use a route planner on the internet |
| Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to... | increased fuel consumption. |
| What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for? | 20% |
| Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause you to crash? | brake fluid level. |
| what can cause heavy steering? | under inflated tyres |
| Driving with under-inflated tyres can affect... | fuel consumption |
| excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in the.... | suspension |
| the main cause of brake fade is.... | the brakes overheating. |
| your anti-lock brakes warning stays on you should..... | have the brakes checked immediatly |
| It is important to wear suitable shoes when you are driving. why is this? | to maintain control of your pedals. |
| What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision? | a properly adjusted head restraint |
| You are testing your suspension. you notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean? | worn shock absorbers. |
| A roof rack fitted to your car will... | increase fuel consumption |
| It is illegal to drive with tyres that... | have a large deep cut in the side wall |
| the legal minimium depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is... | 1.6mm |
| How can drivers help the environment? | by accelerating gently |
| you can aviod wasting fuel by.... | having your vehicle serviced regularly. |
| to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could... | walk or cycle on short journeys |
| What is most likely to waste fuel? | under-inflated tyres |
| what does the law require you to keep in good condition? | seatbelt |
| Driving at 70mph usess more fuel than driving at 50 mph by up to.... | 30% |
| your vehicle pulls to one side when braking, you should... | consult your garage as soon as possible. |
| unbalanced wheels on a car may cause.... | the steering to vibrate. |
| turning the steering wheel while your car s stationary can cause damage to the... | tyres |
| which of thte following should not be kept in your vehicle? | the vehicle registration document |
| what should you do when leaving the vehicle? | remove all valuables |
| which of these is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle? | an immobilsers |
| when parking and eaving your car, what should you do ot make it more secure? | engage the steering lock |
| when your vehicle parked and unattended you should ... | remove key and locked it |
| what will improve your fuel consumption? | reducing your speed. |
| you service your own vehicle. how should you get rid of the old engine oil? | take it to the local authority site |
| why do MOT tests include a strict exhaust emission test? | to help protect the environment against pollution |
| to reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment you should... | anticipate well ahead |
| a properly serviced vehicle will result in... | better fuel economy |
| you enter a road where there are road humps. what should you do? | maintain a reduced speed throughout |
| when should you especially check the engine oil level? | before long journey. |
| where would parking cause an obstruction to others? | near a brow of hill. |
| the most important reason for having properly adjusted head restraint is to... | help you avoid neck injury |
| a driver causes more damage to the environment by.... | making alot of short journeys. |
| how can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen? | install a security-coded radio |
| how can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night? | leave it in a well lit area. |
| to help keep your car secure you could join a... | vehicle watch scheme |
| On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter? | on the exhaust system |
| you will find that driving smoothly can... | reduce fuel consumption by 15% |
| you can save fuel when conditions allow by... | missing out some gears |
| what does eco-safe driving achieve? | improved road safety |
| how can missing out some gear changes save fuel? | by reducing the amount of time you are accelerating. |
| fuel consumption is at its highest when... | accelerating |
| you have too much oil in your engine. what could cause this? | oil leaks |
| you are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. they are under 1.35 metres. A correct child restraint is not available. they must.... | use an adult seat belt. |
| you are carrying a child using a rear-facing baby seat. you want to put it on the front passenger seat. what must you do before setting off? | make sure the front passenger airbag is deactivated |
| you are parked at a side of the road. you will be waiting for some time for a passenger. what should you do? | switch off engine. |
| braking distances on ice can be... | 10x normal distance |
| In windy conditions you need to take extra care when.... | passing pedal cyclist |
| In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. what will this affect? | the tyre grip |
| where are you most likley to bef affected by a side wind? | on a open stretch of road |
| In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph? | 96 metres (315 feet) |
| what is the overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph? | 73 metres (240 feet) |
| You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do? | drop back to regain the safe distance. |
| You are travelling at 50mph on a good, dry road. what is your typical stopping distance? | 53 metres (175 metres) |
| You are on a good, dry surface. Your brakes and tyres are good. What is the typical overall stopping distance at 40 mph? | 36 metres (118 feet) |
| What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds? | pass wide |
| what is the BRAKING distance at 50mph in good dry conditions? | 38 metres (125 feet) |
| In heavy motorway traffic the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of collision? | Increase your distance from the vehicle in front. |
| You are following other vehicle in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision? | Reduce your speed and increase the gap in front. |
| When entering a contraflow system, you should... | choose an appropriate lane in a good time. |
| what is the most common cause of skidding? | driver error |
| You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheel-spin? | Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible. |
| You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend? | Slow down before you reach the bend |
| You are turning left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle slides to the right. you should... | steer carefully to the right |
| You are trying to move off in snow. You should use... | the highest gear you can. |
| the main benefit of having four-wheel drive is to improve... | road holding |
| you are about to go down a steep hill. to control the speed of your vehicle you should... | select a low gear anf use brakes carefully. |
| What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill? | turn the steering wheel towarrds the kerb. |
| Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to... | skid |
| Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of a skid occurring particularly when... | braking in an emergency |
| Vehicles fitted with anti-lovk brakes... | can be steered
while you are braking |
| Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is... | loose |
| Anti-lock brakes are of most use when you are... | braking excessively |
| Driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes allows you to... | steer and braking at the same time |
| You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. you need to stop in an emergency. you should apply the footbrake... | rapidly and firmly |
| Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but they may not alwyaws prevent skidding. this is most likely to happen when driving... | on loose road surfaces |
| You are driving in heavy rain. You steering suddenly becomes very light. You should... | ease off the accelerator |
| You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle is aquaplaning? | The steering will feel very light. |
| What would suggest you're driving on ice? | There's less tyre noise. |
| Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving... | in the rain. |
| you have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do? | test your brakes |
| How can you use yout vehicles's engine as a brake? | by changing to a lower gear. |
| Anti-lock brake are most effective when you... | brake promptly and firmly until you have slowed. |
| When would an anti-lock braking system start to work? | just as the wheels are about to lock |
| anti-lock brakes will take effect when... | maximum brake pressure has been applied. |
| You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. you should use... | dipped headlight |
| Traveling for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)... | reduces the drivers control. |
| How can you tell when your driving over black ice? | Your steering feels light. |
| A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to break hard. you should... | ignore the error and stay calm |
| An elderly peron's driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to... | react very quickly |
| You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rests? | Yes, regularly stops help concentration. |
| A driver does something that upsets you. you should.... | try not to react |
| You are approaching crossroads. the traffic lights have failed. What should you do? | Be prepared to stop for any traffic. |
| You are following a slower-moving vehicle on a norrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? | Stay behind until you are past the junction. |
| Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? | They give a wider field of vision. |
| You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator. you should... | stay behind and not overtake |
| In areas where there are traffic calming measure, you should.... | travel at a reduced speed |
| Why are place names painted on the road surfaces? | to enable you to change lanes early |
| Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? | traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake. |
| You are on a dual carriageway . Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. what could this be? | A disabled person's vehicle |
| You should not overtake.... | approaching a junction |
| What is the effect of drinking alcohol? | poor judgment of speed |
| You have been convicted of driving whilst unfit through drinks or drugs. You will find this is likely to cause the cost of one of the following to rise considerably. Which one? | Insurance premiums |
| What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party? | Go home by public transport. |
| You have been taking medicine for a few days which made you feel drowsy. Today you feel better but still need to take the medicine. You should only drive.... | after checking with your doctor. |
| You are about to return home from a holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect yout driving. You should... | not drive yourself. |
| you feel drowsy will driving. you should... | stop and rest as soon as possible. |
| you are about to drive home. you feel very tired and have a severe headache. yo should... | wait until you are fit and well before driving. |
| if you are feeling tired it is best to stop as soon as you can. Until then you should.... | ensure a supply of fresh air. |
| You have been involved in an argument before starting your journey. This has made you feel angry. You should... | calm down before you start to drive. |
| You are about to drive home. You cannot find the glasses you need to wear. You should... | find a way of getting home without driving. |
| what is a common effect of drinking alcohol? | increased confidence. |
| Which of the following types of glasses should not be worn when driving at night? | tinted |
| What can seriously affect your ability to concentration? | drugs |
| As a driver you find that your eyesight has become very poor. your optician says they cannot help you. The law says that you should tell... | the licencing authority |
| When should you use hazard warning lights? | When your vehicle is broken down and is causing an obstruction |
| When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use to kick down for? | quick acceleration |
