Timed Theory Test #3

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Timed Theory Test #3

50 Questions. Timed.

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You should always give cyclists plenty of room when overtaking. When it’s windy, a sudden gust could blow them off course.

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In windy conditions you need to take extra care when

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As well as being at least 21 years old you must hold a full EC/EEA driving licence for the category of vehicle being driven and have held that licence for at least three years.

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How old must you be to supervise a learner driver?

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If you find that your vehicle bounces as you drive around a corner or bend in the road, the shock absorbers might be worn. Press down on the front wing and, if the vehicle continues to bounce, take it to be checked by a qualified mechanic.

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You are testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?

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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

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Don’t forget to put your seat belt back on when you’ve finished reversing.

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You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves

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Any car over three years old MUST 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. However you should check this with your insurance company. Driving an unroadworthy vehicle may invalidate your insurance.

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When is it legal to drive a car over three years old without an MOT certificate?

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Emergency Refuge Areas may be found at the side of the hard shoulder about 500 metres apart. If you break down you should use them rather than the hard shoulder if you are able. When re-joining the motorway you must remember to take extra care especially when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane within an Active Traffic Management area. Try to match your speed to that of traffic in the lane you are joining.

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An Emergency Refuge Area is an area

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Prevention is better than cure, so it’s important that you take every precaution to avoid a skid from starting. If you feel the rear wheels of your vehicle beginning to skid, try to steer in the same direction to recover control. Don’t brake suddenly – this will only make the situation worse.

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To correct a rear-wheel skid you should

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Staying back will increase your view of the road ahead. This will help you to see any hazards that might occur and allow you more time to react.

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Following this vehicle too closely is unwise because

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What is the most common cause of skidding?

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Before moving off you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check if the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and give a signal if it’s necessary to warn other road users of your intentions.

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When you're moving off from behind a parked car you should

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White studs are found between the lanes on motorways. The light from your headlights is reflected back and this is especially useful in bad weather, when visibility is restricted.

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What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

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Slow-moving, large vehicles might slow down the progress of other traffic. On a steep gradient this extra lane is provided for these slow-moving vehicles to allow the faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.

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A crawler lane on a motorway is found

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Anti-lock brakes will not be required when braking normally. Looking well down the road and anticipating possible hazards could prevent you having to brake late and harshly. Knowing that you have anti-lock brakes is not an excuse to drive in a careless or reckless way.

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Anti-lock brakes are of most use when you are

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If you’re following another road user in fog stay well back. The driver in front won’t be able to see hazards until they’re close and might brake suddenly. Another reason why it is important to maintain a good separation distance in fog is that the road surface is likely to be wet and slippery.

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You are driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?

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Although cars are the least likely to be affected, crosswinds can take anyone by surprise. This is most likely to happen, after overtaking a large vehicle, when passing gaps between hedges or buildings, and on exposed sections of road.

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Which of these is least likely to be affected by crosswinds?

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Try to join the motorway without affecting the progress of the traffic already travelling on it. Always give way to traffic already on the motorway. At busy times you may have to slow down to merge into slow-moving traffic.

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You are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road?

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This broken white line is a reminder to give way to traffic from the right at roundabouts. You can expect to find these at larger roundabouts.

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Where would you find these road markings?

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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

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The steady amber light will be followed by twin flashing red lights that mean you must stop. An alarm will also sound to alert you to the fact that a train is approaching.

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You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

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Drinking black coffee or waiting a few hours won’t make any difference. Alcohol takes time to leave the body. A driver who has been drinking should go home by public transport or taxi. They might even be unfit to drive the following morning.

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What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

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You won’t be able to see as far ahead in fog as you can on a clear day. You will need to reduce your speed so that, if a hazard looms out of the fog, you have the time and space to take avoiding action. Travelling in fog is hazardous. If you can, try and delay your journey until it has cleared.

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Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog?

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Never overtake if you’re not sure whether it’s safe. Can you see far enough down the road to ensure that you can complete the manoeuvre safely? If the answer is no, DON’T GO.

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There is a tractor ahead of you. You wish to overtake but you are not sure if it is safe to do so. You should

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It’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in genuine emergencies. Even using hands-free kit is very likely to take your mind off your driving. If the use of a mobile causes you to drive in a careless or dangerous manner, you could be prosecuted for those offences. The penalties include an unlimited fine, disqualification and up to two years’ imprisonment.

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What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?

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In a contraflow system you'll be travelling close to oncoming traffic and sometimes in narrow lanes. You should get into the correct lane in good time obey, the temporary speed limit signs and keep a safe separation distance from the vehicle ahead.

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When entering a contraflow system, you should

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A blue rectangular sign showing a bicycle with a lane line indicates a mandatory route for cyclists. In addition to the road sign, this cycle lane will be separated from other traffic by a solid white line. You mustn't drive or park in the cycle lane during its times of operation.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

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The vehicle excise licence (road tax) can be renewed at post offices, vehicle registration offices, online or by phone. When applying make sure you have all the relevant valid documents, including a valid MOT test certificate where applicable.

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What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence?

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Make sure that the vehicle you’re driving is well ventilated. A warm, stuffy atmosphere will make you feel drowsy. Opening a window and turning down the heating can help you to remain alert on a long journey.

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What would help to keep you alert during a long journey?

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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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Sign warns road users that they are approaching a Zebra crossing and should be prepared to stop if necessary.

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What does this sign mean?

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Traffic calming measures help keep vehicle speeds low in congested areas where there are pedestrians and children. A pedestrian is much more likely to survive a collision with a vehicle travelling at 20 mph than at 40 mph.

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Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are

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This sign marks a route which buses are not permitted to use.

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What does this sign mean?

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Older people may have impaired hearing, vision, concentration and judgement. They may also walk slowly and so could take a long time to cross the road.

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You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead. You should

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When adult passengers are travelling in a vehicle, it is their own responsibility to wear a seat belt. However, you should still remind them to use a seat belt.

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Car passengers MUST wear a seat belt if one is available, unless they are

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You should always stop at the first white line. Avoid going into the marked area which is reserved for cyclists only. However if you have crossed the first white line at the time the signal changes to red you must stop at the second line even if you are in the marked area.

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At some traffic lights there are advance stop lines and a marked area. What are these for?

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It is not always necessary to change up or down through each gear. Missing out intermediate gears helps to reduce the amount of time you are accelerating. Because fuel consumption is at its highest when accelerating this can save fuel.

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Missing out some gears saves fuel by reducing the amount of time you spend

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Active Traffic Management schemes are intended to reduce congestion and make journey times more reliable. In these areas the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane to ease congestion at peak times or in the event of an incident. It may appear that you could travel faster for a short distance, but keeping traffic flow at a constant speed may improve your journey time.

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The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to

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At junctions your view is often restricted by buildings, trees or parked cars. You need to be able to see in order to judge a safe gap. Edge forward slowly and keep looking all the time. Don’t cause other road users to change speed or direction as you emerge.

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You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?

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Using the controls smoothly can reduce fuel consumption by about 15% as well as reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. Plan ahead and anticipate changes of speed well in advance. This will reduce the need to accelerate rapidly or brake sharply.

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Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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Braking on snow can be extremely dangerous. Be gentle with both the accelerator and brake to prevent wheel- spin.

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When driving in falling snow you should

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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

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It’s easy to be distracted. Planning your journey before you set off is important. A few sensible precautions are to tune your radio to stations in your area of travel, take planned breaks, and plan your route. Except for emergencies, it’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Even using a hands-free kit can severely distract your attention.

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What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

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Rear fog lights shine brighter than normal rear lights so that they show up in reduced visibility. When the weather is clear they could dazzle the driver behind, so switch them off.

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Using rear fog lights in clear daylight will

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A toucan crossing is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. Look out for cyclists approaching the crossing at speed.

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Which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?

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If a casualty isn't breathing normally, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be needed to maintain circulation. Place two hands on the centre of the chest and press down hard and fast – around 5–6 centimetres and about twice a second.

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A casualty is not breathing normally. Chest compressions should be given. At what rate?

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If your vehicle is required to have an MOT certificate you will need to make sure this is current before you are able to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax). You can renew online, by phone or at certain post offices.

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Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. Until you have one you will NOT be able to

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Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. When travelling on ice, tyres make virtually no noise and the steering feels light and unresponsive. In icy conditions be very gentle when braking, accelerating and steering.

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What would suggest you're driving on ice?

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In cases of breakdown or emergency try to get your vehicle into an Emergency Refuge Area. This is safer than just stopping on the hard shoulder as it gives you greater distance from the main carriageway. If you are able to re-join the motorway you must take extra care, especially when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane.

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What is an Emergency Refuge Area on a motorway for?

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Ring roads are designed to relieve congestion in towns and city centres.

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Which is the sign for a ring road?

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Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.

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An MOT certificate is normally valid for

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