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Question 1,  You are overtaking high-sided vehicle, it's very windy. What should you do?

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Watch for sudden gusts of wind as you pass
Expect normal conditions
Increase your speed and go faster
Drive closely along side of other vehicle



Question 2,  When looking to park the parking area is full EXCEPT for disabled use spaces. You can?

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If you stay with the vehicle you can park there
Park there when all other spaces are used
You can use the space disabled or not
You can park only if permitted



Question 3,  After travelling at high speed for a long period on a motorway which one of the following should you check first when you exit. ?

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the distance travelled
tyre pressure
engine temperature
your speed



Question 4,  Which things should you do when a front tyre bursts. ?

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Change down and brake hard to stop the vehicle quickly
Grip the steering wheel tightly
Let the vehicle roll to a stop
Hold the steering wheel lightly
Brake firmly and quickly



Question 5,  You are driving friends to a pub. Whilst at the pub you should

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avoid alcohol
only drink alcoholic soft drinks
drink only a little alcohol
not drink alcohol an hour before you drive home



Question 6,  You are travelling along a well lit motorway at night. What lights should you use?

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Dipped headlights should be used
No lights are needed
No lights are needed unless the weather is bad
Only the side lights are needed



Question 7,  Please identify the following sign

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No parking
Entry to 20 mph zone
Exit of 20 mph zone
Minimum speed limit



Question 8,  If your steering suddenly feels light it is a sign that

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your power steering system has failed
you are steering whilst the car is stationary
tyres are losing their grip on the road
your tyre pressures are low



Question 9,  You are driving on an unlit road at night when you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. You should

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put on your sunglasses
switch on your main beam
close your eyes until the oncoming vehicle has passed
slow down and be prepared to stop



Question 10,  Please identify the following sign

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No towed caravans
Caravans only
Danger for caravans
Camping ground



Question 11,  What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing light?

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Ambulance
Doctors car
Fire engine
Road gritter



Question 12,  When overtaking a horse and rider you should

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sound your horn as a warning and then pass
wait until the rider stops the horse then pass
pass slowly and wide
pass quickly and wide



Question 13,  When traffic lights are not working who will have priority?

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Traffic going straight ahead
Nobody
Traffic turning left
Traffic turning right



Question 14,  While driving in town you see a bus at a bus stop. What should you do?

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Sound your horn and continue carefully
Pass the bus as quickly as possible
Be prepared to give way if the bus moves off suddenly
Watch for pedestrians to suddenly appear from behind the bus



Question 15,  You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help. ?

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In the car
In the front of the car
On the grass bank
Behind the car



Question 16,  To drive a motor car you must be able to read a standard number plate at a distance of

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20.5 metres
10.5 metres
30.5 metres
40.5 metres



Question 17,  Who would use a toucan crossing?

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Trains
Buses
Pedestrians
Cyclists
Nobody



Question 18,  You are about to reverse into a side street. A pedestrian wishes to cross behind you. You should

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Reverse more slowly
Wave to the pedestrians to cross
Wave to the pedestrians to stop
Give way to the pedestrians



Question 19,  A friend tells you it is safe to drive after taking medicine that makes you drowsy. Do you?

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Only drive for short distances
Ignore their advice and do not drive
Take their advice and drive
Drive as long as they are with you



Question 20,  You must not sound your horn

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Between 10 pm and 6 pm in a built up area
Between 11 pm and 6 am on any road
Between 11:30 pm and 7 am in a built up area
At anytime in a built up area



Question 21,  Please identify the following sign

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No stopping
No entry
No stopping
Stop and give way



Question 22,  You are driving at the legal speed limit, a vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlamps. You should:-

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Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you
Touch the brakes to show your brake lights
Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking
Allow the vehicle to overtake



Question 23,  The road is dry. Your car is well maintained. What is your overall stopping distance at 40 mph?

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96 metres (315 feet)
23 metres (75 feet)
36 metres (118 feet)
53 metres (174 feet)



Question 24,  Where are you most likely to be affected by crosswinds. ?

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On a narrow stretch of road
On a busy stretch of road
On a long straight road
On an open stretch of road



Question 25,  You are driving at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. You should

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Flash your headlights
Slow down or stop
Pull down your sun visor
Close your eyes



Question 26,  Please identify the following sign

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Bend in the road
No right turn
Give way
Right turn ahead



Question 27,  Please identify the following sign

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No parking
No entry
Give way
No stopping



Question 28,  You are involved in an accident. A passenger in another vehicle is slightly injured. Do you have to report it to the Police. ?

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Yes, you must report it within 28 days
No, the injured party must decide whether to report it
No, slight injuries should not involve the Police
Yes, as soon as possible



Question 29,  What should you do before you move off

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Let the clutch out quickly
Turn the indicators off
Give a continuos arm signal
Look over your right shoulder



Question 30,  What is the most common factor in causing road accidents. ?

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Driver error
Mechanical failure
Road conditions
Weather conditions



Question 31,  Please identify the following sign

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Give way to traffic on major road
No stopping
No entry
No parking



Question 32,  Please identify the following sign

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No entry
No parking
No motor vehicles
Cycle crossing



Question 33,  You are at a road junction turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should:-

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Sound your horn to let the pedestrians know you are there.
Carry on. The pedestrians should give way to you.
Give way to the pedestrians who are already crossing.
Stop and wave the pedestrians across.



Question 34,  Please identify the following sign

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No vehicle or combination vehicles over length shown
No vehicles over weight shown
No vehicles
No vehicles over height shown



Question 35,  Where are motorcyclists most at risk?

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On motorways
Approaching junctions
On dual carriageways
When moving off



Question 36,  When negotiating a right hand bend you should

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keep just left of the centre of the road
increase your speed as you steer round the bend
slow down as you steer round the bend
keep well to the left



Question 37,  You are waiting at a level crossing. A train has passed but the light is still flashing. Do you

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Edge over the stop sign to get a better look
Park your vehicle a go and investigate the problem
Carry on waiting
Phone the signal operator



Question 38,  Please identify the following sign

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Give way
No entry
No overtaking
No motor vehicles



Question 39,  You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. You should:-

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Carry on trying to restart the engine
Push the vehicle clear of the crossing
Run down the track to warn the signal man
Get out and clear of the crossing



Question 40,  Which one of the following is NOT affected by alcohol. ?

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Judgement of speed
Co-ordination
Reaction time
Perception of colour



Question 41,  Parking in the wrong place can be dangerous. Which three places from the list below might cause danger or obstruct others?

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On the approach to a level crossing
In your own driveway
At or near a bus stop
At a parking meter
In front of a property entrance or exit



Question 42,  You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

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Just before a right turn
On a one-way street
On a dual carriageway
Just before a left turn



Question 43,  Snow is falling heavily. What should you do?

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Only drive if your headlights are on
Only drive if you have a mobile phone with you
Only drive if you have a short journey to make
Unless your journey is essential do not drive



Question 44,  You MUST NOT reverse

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For more than a cars length
Into a side road
In a built up area
For longer than necessary



Question 45,  Please identify the following sign

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No waiting
No U-turns
National speed limit applies
No passing



Question 46,  You are on a fast open road in good conditions. For safety, the distance between you and the vehicle in front should be:-

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a two second time gap
1 car length
2 metres (7 feet)
2 car lengths



Question 47,  Electric vehicles

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approach very quietly
may overtake you without signalling
are only allowed to be driven during daylight hours
are not allowed on public roads



Question 48,  You break down on an ordinary road. Your warning triangle should be displayed.

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At least 150 metres (495 feet) behind your vehicle
At least 45 metres behind your vehicle
Directly behind the vehicle
On the roof of the vehicle



Question 49,  A motorway hard shoulder may be used

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to reverse if you miss your exit
for breakdowns
for a short rest if you feel tired
pass slow moving traffic in the left hand lane



Question 50,  What is the braking distance at 50 mph?

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38 metres
55 metres
24 metres
14 metres



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