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Timed Theory Test #1
50 Questions. Timed.
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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?
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There are times when other drivers make incorrect or ill-judged decisions. Be tolerant and try not to retaliate or react aggressively. Always consider the safety of other road users, your passengers and yourself.
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You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?
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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?
The picture of a cycle will also usually be painted on the road, sometimes with a different coloured surface. Leave these clear for cyclists and don’t pass too closely when you overtake.
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What does this sign mean?
When approaching a contraflow system reduce speed in good time and obey all speed limits. You may be travelling in a narrower lane than normal with no permanent barrier between you and the oncoming traffic. Be aware that the hard shoulder may be used for traffic and the road ahead could be obstructed by slow- moving or broken down vehicles.
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You are on a motorway. There is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
It’s important that you reduce your speed. Passing too closely at speed could startle the horse and unseat the rider.
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You're driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?
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?
Motorcyclists and cyclists are often more difficult to see on the road. This is especially the case at junctions. You may not be able to see a motorcyclist approaching a junction if your view is blocked by other traffic. A motorcycle may be travelling as fast as a car, sometimes faster. Make sure that you judge speeds correctly before you emerge.
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Where should you take particular care to look out for motorcyclists and cyclists?
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What is an Emergency Refuge Area on a motorway for?
Unlike someone in the car with you, the person on the other end of the line is unable to see the traffic situations you are dealing with. They will not stop speaking to you even if you are approaching a hazardous situation. You need to be concentrating on your driving all of the time, but especially so when dealing with a hazard.
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Using a hands-free phone is likely to
The studs between the carriageway and the hard shoulder are normally red. These change to green where there is a slip road. They will help you identify slip roads when visibility is poor or when it is dark.
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What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?
Check your nearside for cyclists before moving away. This is especially important if you have been in a stationary queue of traffic and are about to move off, as cyclists often try to filter past on the nearside of stationary vehicles.
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You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. Just before turning you should
This is a method used by insurance companies to keep annual premiums down. Generally, the higher the excess you choose to pay, the lower the annual premium you will be charged.
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Your motor insurance policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?
If it's possible, and you can do so without causing further danger, it may be safer to drive a vehicle which is on fire out of the tunnel. The greatest danger in a tunnel fire is smoke and suffocation.
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Your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel. It is still driveable. What should you do?
Try to plan your journey so that you can take rest stops. It’s recommended that you take a break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving or riding. This should help to maintain your concentration.
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You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?
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You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops below
The electronic device will automatically detect that the pedestrians have reached a safe position. Don't proceed until the green light shows it is safe for vehicles to do so.
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You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until
Large vehicles may throw up a lot of spray when the roads are wet. This will make it difficult for you to see ahead. Dropping back further will move you out of the spray and allow you to see further, and increase your separation distance. It takes longer to stop when the roads are wet and you need to allow more room. Don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely, or overtake unless you can see and are sure that the way ahead is clear.
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You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should
Before you drive on the road you MUST have a valid provisional licence, for the category of vehicle that you’re driving. It must show your signature, it isn’t valid without it.
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To drive on the road learners MUST
You should move to another lane if it is safe to do so. This can greatly assist the flow of traffic joining the motorway, especially at peak times.
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You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should
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You are making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. You should
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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?
If a young child has stopped breathing, first check that their airway is open and then begin CPR. With a young child, you may only need to use one hand and you shouldn’t press down as far as you would with an adult. Continue the procedure until the child is breathing again or until a medical professional takes over.
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At an incident a small child is not breathing. To restore normal breathing you should breathe into their mouth
The vehicle you drive must be roadworthy and in good condition. If it's over three years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test - see GOV.UK).
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A new car will need its first MOT test when it's how old?
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 must show consideration to other road users. The reactions of older drivers may be slower and they might need more time to deal with a situation. Be tolerant and don’t lose patience or show your annoyance.
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You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should
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You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should
Used correctly, these items can provide invaluable help in the event of a collision or breakdown. They could even save a life.
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Which three of these items should you carry for use in the event of a collision?
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Clearways are in place so that traffic can flow without the obstruction of parked vehicles. Just one parked vehicle will cause an obstruction for all other traffic. You MUST NOT stop where a clearway is in force, not even to pick up or set down passengers.
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On a clearway you must not stop
You must ensure that you can be seen by others on the road, but you don't want to dazzle them. Use your dipped headlights during the day if the visibility is bad. If appropriate, use your rear fog lights but don’t forget to turn them off when the visibility improves.
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You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your
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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
If you stop for pedestrians and they don’t start to cross don’t wave them across or sound your horn. This could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching which hasn’t seen or heard your signal.
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You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?
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Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle?
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You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should
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?
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You are towing a small caravan on a dual carriageway. You must not exceed
If the left-hand lane is free you should use it, regardless of the speed you’re travelling.
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You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?
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Wherever possible, which one of the following should you do when parking at night?
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You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should
This sign gives advance warning of a staggered junction ahead with roads to the left and right. Be aware that vehicles may be emerging from these roads.
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Have the correct details ready before you use the emergency telephone. The operator will need to know the details of your vehicle and its fault. For your own safety always face the traffic when you speak on a roadside telephone.
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You’ve broken down on a motorway. When you use the emergency telephone you will be asked for
Be especially careful if you’re on a motorway in fog. Reflective studs are used to help you in poor visibility. Different colours are used so that you’ll know which lane you are in. These are • red on the left-hand side of the road • white between lanes • amber on the right-hand edge of the carriageway • green between the carriageway and slip roads
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You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?
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
Check that it’s clear before you turn into a junction. If there are pedestrians crossing they have priority, so let them cross in their own time.
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You are turning left into a side road. Pedestrians are crossing the road near the junction.
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Keeping casualties or witnesses calm is important, but never offer a cigarette because of the risk of fire. Bear in mind they may be in shock. Don’t offer an injured person anything to eat or drink. They may have internal injuries or need surgery.
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Which of the following should you not do at the scene of a collision?
Motorcyclists often overtake queues of vehicles. Make one last check in your mirror and your blind spot to avoid turning across their path.
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You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. Just before turning you should
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?
You should be aware of where all the warning lights and visual aids are on the vehicle you are driving. If you are driving a vehicle for the first time you should take time to check all the controls.
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Which instrument panel warning light would show the headlights are on full beam?
Road humps are used to slow down traffic.They're found in places where there are often pedestrians, such as
Watch out for people close to the kerb or crossing the road.
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Which of these plates normally appear with the road sign shown?
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You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?
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