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Timed Theory Test #4
50 Questions. Timed.
Explanation
Rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to greater fuel consumption. They also increase wear and tear on your vehicle.
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How can you, as a driver, help the environment?
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When it’s foggy use dipped headlights. This will help you see and be seen by other road users. If visibility is seriously reduced consider using front and rear fog lights if you have them. Keep a sensible speed and don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely. If the road is wet and slippery you’ll need to allow twice the normal stopping distance.
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You are following other vehicles in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
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The safest way to carry items on the roof is in a specially designed roof box. This will help to keep your luggage secure and dry, and also has less wind resistance than loads carried on a roof rack.
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Any load that is carried on a roof rack should be
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?
If someone has been injured, the sooner proper medical attention is given the better. Send someone to phone for help or go yourself. An injured person should only be moved if they’re in further danger. An injured motorcyclist’s helmet should NOT be removed unless it is essential.
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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should always
It is a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as a heavy fine you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.
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What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?
When learning to drive it is a good idea to practise filling your car with fuel. Ask your instructor if you can use a petrol station and fill the fuel tank yourself. You need to know where the filler cap is located on the car you are driving in order to park on the correct side of the pump. Take care not to overfill the tank or spill fuel. Make sure you secure the filler cap as soon as you have replaced the fuel nozzle.
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To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that
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The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce
It is illegal to use fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced, which is generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). Check that they have been switched off when conditions improve.
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Front fog lights may be used ONLY if
This distance is the equivalent of 18 car lengths. Try pacing out 73 metres and then look back. It’s probably further than you think.
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What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph?
If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Don’t wave them across the road since another driver may, not have seen them, not have seen your signal and may not be able to stop safely.
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You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because
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You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should
It is your responsibility as a driver to ensure that children are secure and safe in your vehicle. Make sure you are familiar with the rules. In a few very exceptional cases when a child restraint is not available, an adult seat belt MUST be used.
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You are carrying an 11-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres in height. You MUST make sure that
Keep a steady course to give the driver behind an opportunity to overtake safely. If necessary, slow down. Reacting incorrectly to another driver’s impatience can lead to danger.
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You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should
Lorries are larger and longer than other vehicles and this can affect their position when approaching junctions. When turning left they may move out to the right so that they don’t cut in and mount the kerb with the rear wheels.
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You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take?
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You're travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?
Driving at a slow speed in a high gear will reduce the likelihood of wheel-spin and help your vehicle maintain the best possible grip.
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The roads are icy. You should drive slowly
In this situation motorcyclists could be passing you on either side. Always check before you change lanes or change direction.
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You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before changing lane you should
Look out on the approach especially for children and older pedestrians. They may walk across without looking. Zebra crossings have flashing amber beacons on both sides of the road, black and white stripes on the crossing and white zigzag markings on both sides of the crossing. Where you can see pedestrians waiting to cross, slow down and prepare to stop.
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You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should
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To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
The controller will ask you • the make and colour of your vehicle • whether you are a member of an emergency breakdown service • the number shown on the emergency telephone casing • whether you are travelling alone.
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Motorway emergency telephones are usually linked to the police. In some areas they are now linked to
Always look out for motorcyclists, and cyclists, particularly at junctions. They are smaller and usually more difficult to see than other vehicles.
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Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists?
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You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must
Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move out. Indicate your intention and use the hard shoulder to gain speed but don’t force your way into the traffic.
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After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should
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You are looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. The area is full EXCEPT for spaces marked ‘disabled use’. You can
Further collisions and fire are the main dangers immediately after a crash. If possible get others to assist you and make the area safe. Help those involved and remember DR ABC, (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compressions). This will help when dealing with any injuries.
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You arrive at a serious motorcycle crash. The motorcyclist is unconscious and bleeding. What should you do to help them?
If you are wearing sunglasses you should remove them before driving into a tunnel. If you don’t, your vision will be restricted, even in tunnels that appear to be well-lit.
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Before driving through a tunnel what should you do?
At a pelican crossing the green light means you may proceed as long as the crossing is clear. If someone hasn’t finished crossing, be patient and wait for them.
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You've stopped at a pelican crossing. A disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you. The lights change to green. You should
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?
You may have to pull forward slowly until you can see up and down the road. Be aware that the traffic approaching the junction can’t see you either. If you don’t know that it’s clear, don’t go.
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Why must you take extra care when turning right at the junction?
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To help keep your car secure you could join a
At some junctions the layout may make it difficult to turn offside to offside. If this is the case, be prepared to pass nearside to nearside, but take extra care as your view ahead will be obscured by the vehicle turning in front of you.
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You are intending to turn right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. It will normally be safer to
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What is the meaning of this sign?
Bright rear fog lights might be mistaken for brake lights and could be misleading for the traffic behind.
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Whilst driving, the fog clears and you can see more clearly. You must remember to
Regular servicing will help to detect faults at an early stage and this will avoid the risk of minor faults becoming serious or even dangerous.
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Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following?
If you are in a collision that causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property, by law you MUST STOP. Give your name, the vehicle owner’s name and address, and the vehicle’s registration number to anyone who has reasonable grounds for requiring them.
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You have a collision whilst your car is moving. What is the FIRST thing you must do?
Wait until the pedestrian has passed, then look around again before you start to reverse. Don’t forget that you may not be able to see a small child directly behind your vehicle. Be aware of the possibility of hidden dangers.
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You are reversing around a corner when you notice a pedestrian walking behind you. What should you do?
Always check the road signs. Triangular signs are warning signs: they inform you about hazards ahead and help you to anticipate any problems. There are a number of different signs showing pedestrians. Learn the meaning of each one.
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Which sign means there may be people walking along the road?
Other traffic will have to pull out to pass you. They may have to use the other side of the road, and if you park near the brow of a hill, they may not be able to see oncoming traffic. It's important not to park at or near a bus stop as this could inconvenience passengers, and may put them at risk as they get on or off the bus. Parking near a junction could restrict the view for emerging vehicles.
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Which THREE places must you not park?
If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for some time, switch off the engine. We should all try to reduce global warming and pollution.
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You are parked at the side of the road. You will be waiting for some time for a passenger. What should you do?
Rear fog lights make it easier to spot a vehicle ahead in foggy conditions. Avoid the temptation to use other vehicles’ lights as a guide, as they may give you a false sense of security.
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Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?
When a car is three years old (four years old in Northern Ireland), it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate before it can be used on the road. Exceptionally, you may • drive to a pre-arranged test appointment or to a garage for repairs required for the test • drive vehicles that are more than 40 years old without an MOT test, but they must be in a roadworthy condition before being used on the road. See GOV.UK for more details.
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Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?
Keeping your vehicle’s tyres correctly inflated is a legal requirement. Your vehicle will use less fuel and have a shorter stopping distance with correctly inflated tyres.
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Driving with under-inflated tyres can affect
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Don’t drive or park in a bus lane when it’s in operation. This can cause disruption to traffic and delays to public transport.
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A bus lane on your left shows no times of operation. This means it is
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You have to park on the road in fog. You should
If you are carrying anything on a roof rack, make sure that any cover is securely fitted and does not flap about while driving. Aerodynamically designed roof boxes are available which reduce wind resistance and, in turn, fuel consumption.
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A roof rack fitted to your car will
If you’re travelling in a one-way street and wish to turn right you should take up a position in the right-hand lane. This will enable other road users not wishing to turn to proceed on the left. Indicate your intention and take up your position in good time.
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You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself
If a motorcyclist is travelling slowly it may be that they are looking for a turning or entrance. Be patient and stay behind them in case they need to make a sudden change of direction.
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There is a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are unsure what the rider is going to do. You should
You shouldn’t use rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced. If you forget to turn them off when the weather improves they can • be confused with brake lamps • dazzle following drivers. A warning light will show on the dashboard to indicate when your rear fog lights are on. You should know the meaning of all the lights on your dashboard and check them before you move off and as you drive.
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Using rear fog lights on a clear dry night will
On busy roads traffic may still travel at high speeds despite being close together. Don’t follow too closely to the vehicle in front. If a driver behind seems to be ‘pushing’ you, gradually increase your distance from the vehicle in front by slowing down gently. This will give you more space in front if you have to brake, and lessen the risk of a collision involving several vehicles.
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In heavy motorway traffic the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?
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