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1.
Which of the following should you do before stopping?
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Sound the horn
Use the mirrors
Select a higher gear
Flash the headlights
2.
How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
Take all contents with you
Park near a taxi rank
Place all valuables on the floor
Park near a fire station
3.
You are driving on a wet road.How can you tell if your vehicles tyres are losing there grip on the surface?
The engine will stall
The steering will feel heavy
The engine noise will increase
The steering will feel very light
4.
In areas where there are traffic calming measures you should?
Drive at a reduced speed
Always drive at the speed limit
Position in the centre of the road
Only slow down if pedestrians are near
5.
How can you help to prevent you car radio being stolen?
Park in an unlit area
Hide the radio with a blanket
Park near a busy junction
Install a security coded radio
6.
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?
The brakes overheating
Air in the brake fluid
Oil on the brakes
Badly adjusted brakes
7.
When leaving your car unattended for a few minutes you should?
Leave the engine running
Switch the engine off but leave the key in
Lock it and remove the key
Park near a traffic warden
8.
Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
The person who loaded the vehicle
The licensing authority
9.
Rear facing baby seats should never be used on a seat protected with?
Seat belts
Head restraints
Seat covers
An airbag
10.
Where is the safest place to park your vehicle at night?
In a garage
On a busy road
In a quiet car park
Near a red route
11.
A driver does something that upset you.You should?
Try not to react
Let them know how you feel
Flash your headlights several times
Sound yor horn
12.
You have to make a journey in foggy conditions.You should?
Follow other vehicles tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind other vehicles
13.
You are driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow road.When traffic wishes to overtake you should?
Take no action
Put your hazard warning lights on
Stop immediately
Pull in safely as soon as you can do so
14.
Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving?
In the rain
In fog
At night
In strong winds
15.
You start to feel tired while driving.What should you do?
Increase your speed slightly
Decrease your speed slightly
Find a less busy route
Pull over at a safe place to rest
16.
You are approaching road works on a motorway.You should?
Speed up to clear the works quickly
Allways use the hard shoulder
Obey all speed limits
Stay very close to the vehicle in front
17.
Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle?
A first aid kit
A road atlas
The tax disc
The vehicle documents
18.
Pressing the clutch pedal down or rolling in neutral for to long while driving will?
Use more fuel
Cause the engine to overheat
Reduce your control
Improve tyre wear
19.
Which one of these is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle?
An immobiliser
Tinted windows
Locking wheel nuts
A sun screen
20.
A driver's behaviour has upset you.It may help if you?
Stop and take a break
Shout abusive language
Gesture to them with your hand
Follow there car flashing the headlights
21.
When snow is falling heavily you should?
Drive provided you use your headlights
Not drive unless you have a mobile phone
Drive only when your journey is short
Not drive unless it is essential
22.
You should only flash your headlights to other road users?
To show that you are giving way
To show that you are about to turn
To let them know you have right of way
To let them know you are there
23.
You should not overtake when?
Intending to turn left shortly afterwards
In a one way street
Approaching a junction
Going up a long hill
24.
You are about to drive home.You cannot find the glasses you need to wear.You should?
Drive home slowly keeping to quiet roads
Borrow a friends glasses and use those
Drive home at night so that the lights will help you
Find a way of getting home without driving
25.
The left hand pavement is closed due to street repairs.What should you do?
Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road
Use your right hand mirror more often
Speed up to get past the road works quicker
Postion close to the left hand kerb
26.
You are on a motorway.There is a contraflow system ahead.What would you expect to find?
Temporary traffic lights
Lower speed limits
Wider lanes than normal
Speed humps
27.
How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed?
By changing to a lower gear
By selecting reverse gear
By changing to a higher gear
By selecting neutral
28.
Vehicle excise duty is often called "road tax" or the "tax disc" you must?
Keep it with your registration documents
Display it clearly on your vehicle
Keep it concealed safely in your vehicle
Carry it on you at all times
29.
Wherever possible,which one of the following should you do when parking at night?
Park in a quiet car park
Park in a well lit area
Park facing against the flow of traffic
Park next to a busy junction
30.
You are waiting at a level crossing.A train has passed but the lights keep flashing.You must?
Carry on waiting
Phone the signal operator
Edge over the stop line and look for trains
Park and investigate
31.
Which of the following types of glasses should not be worn when driving at night?
Half moon
Round
Bi-focal
Tinted
32.
You are on the motorway.Luggage falls from your vehicle.What should you do?
Stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the police
Stop on the motorway and put on your lights whilst you pick it up
Walk back up the motorway to pick it up
Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down
33.
You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time.You should?
Accelerate hard
Maintain your speed
Be ready to stop
Brake hard
34.
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Every 6000 miles
35.
What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
An air-sprung seat
Anti lock brakes
A collapsible steering wheel
A properly adjusted head restraint
36.
Your vehicle has a catalytic converter.Its purpose is to reduce?
Exhaust noise
Fuel consumption
Exhaust emmisions
Engine noise
37.
During periods of illness your ability to drive may be impaired.You must?
See your doctor each time before you drive
Only take smaller doses of any medicnes
Be medically fit to drive
Take all medicines with you when you drive
38.
You are on a country road.What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?
Motorcycles
Bicyles
Pedestrians
Horse riders
39.
In daylight an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight.Why?
So that the rider can be seen more easily
To stop the battery overcharging
To improve the riders vision
The rider is inviting you to proceed
40.
You are driving with your front fog lights switched on.Earlier fog has now cleared.What should you do?
Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it is foggy
Drive with them on instead of your headlights
41.
What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption?
Poor steering control
Accelerating around bends
Staying in high gears
Harsh braking and accelerating
42.
You may drive over a footpath
To overtake slow moving traffic
When the pavement is very wide
If no pedestrians are near
To get into a property
43.
At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings.Two vehicles approach.Which has priority?
Neither vehicle
The vehicle travelling fastest
The vehicle on the widest road
Vehicles approaching from the right
44.
When you are not sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should?
Use your horn
Rev your engine
Get out an check
Reverse slowly
45.
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
By displaying a red light
By displaying a stop sign
By giving you an arm signal
46.
What is the most common cause of skidding?
Worn tyres
Driver error
Other vehicles
Pedestrians
47.
You have just passed your test.How can you decrease your risk of accidents on the motorway?
By keeping up with the car in front
By never going over 40 mph
By staying only in the left hand lane
By taking further training
48.
You wish to overtake a long slow moving vehicle on a busy road.You should?
Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way
Stay behind until the driver waves you past
Keep well back until you can see that it is clear
49.
How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle normally get you to stop?
Flash the headlights indicate left and point to the left
Wait until you stop then approach you
Use the siren,overtake,cut in front and stop
Pull alongside you,use the siren and wave you to stop
50.
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident.The rider is injured.When should the helmet be removed?
Only when it is essential
Always straight away
Only when the cyclist asks
Always,unless they are in shock
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