Timed Theory Test #4

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50 Questions. Timed.

Explanation

Learning is a process of practice and experience. Try to understand this and this process.

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You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should

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be patient as you expect them to make mistakes

stay very close behind and flash your headlights

start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart

immediately steer around them and drive on

Explanation

In icy and snowy weather, your stopping distance will increase by up to ten times compared to good, dry conditions. Take extra care when braking, accelerating and steering, to cut down the risk of skidding.

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Braking distances on ice can be

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twice the normal distance

five times the normal distance

seven times the normal distance

ten times the normal distance

Explanation

The exit from a motorway is indicated by countdown markers. These are positioned 90 metres (100 yards) apart, the first being 270 metres (300 yards) from the start of the slip road. Move into the left-hand lane well before you reach the start of the slip road.

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What do these motorway signs show?

They are countdown markers to a bridge

They are distance markers to the next telephone

They are countdown markers to the next exit

They warn of police control ahead

Explanation

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 needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your

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vehicle service record

insurance

road tax certificate

vehicle registration document

Explanation

Travelling at the national speed limit doesn’t allow you to hog the right-hand lane. Always use the left-hand lane whenever possible. When leaving a motorway get into the left-hand lane well before your exit. Reduce your speed on the slip road and look out for sharp bends or curves and traffic queuing at roundabouts.

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What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

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30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

Explanation

If you’re travelling on an icy road extra caution will be required to avoid loss of control. Keeping your speed down and using the highest gear possible will reduce the risk of the tyres losing their grip on this slippery surface.

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You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?

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Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible

Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip

Brake gently and repeatedly

Drive in a low gear at all times

Explanation

Check your tyre pressures frequently – normally once a week. If pressures are lower than those recommended by the manufacturer, there will be more ‘rolling resistance’. The engine will have to work harder to overcome this, leading to increased fuel consumption.

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You will use more fuel if your tyres are

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under-inflated

of different makes

over-inflated

new and hardly used

Explanation

By looking well ahead and recognising hazards in good time, you can avoid last-minute harsh braking. Watch the traffic flow and look well ahead for potential hazards so you can control your speed accordingly. Avoid over-revving the engine and accelerating harshly as this increases wear to the engine and uses more fuel.

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To reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment you should

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use narrow side streets

brake harshly

use busy routes

anticipate well ahead

Explanation

Your vehicle should have a warning light on the dashboard which illuminates when the fog lights are being used. You need to be familiar with the layout of your dashboard so you are aware if they have been switched on in error, or you have forgotten to switch them off.

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Front fog lights may be used ONLY if

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visibility is seriously reduced

they are fitted above the bumper

they are not as bright as the headlights

an audible warning device is used

Explanation

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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Road surface is poor

Footpaths are narrow

Road markings are faint

There is reduced visibility

Explanation

A mandatory speed limit sign above the hard shoulder shows that it can be used as a running lane between junctions. You must stay within the speed limit. Look out for vehicles that may have broken down and could be blocking the hard shoulder.

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You are on a motorway in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What doe this mean?

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You should not travel in this lane

The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane

You can park on the hard shoulder

You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone

Explanation

You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what is going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What is happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.

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When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?

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Because you will need to accelerate out of danger

To access how your actions will affect following traffic

Because you will need to brake sharply to stop

To check what is happening on the road ahead

Explanation

Using a vehicle for short journeys means the engine does not have time to reach its normal running temperature. When an engine is running below its normal running temperature it produces increased amounts of pollution. Walking and cycling do not create pollution and have health benefits as well.

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As a driver, you can help reduce pollution levels in town centres by

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driving more quickly

over-revving in a low gear

walking or cycling

driving short journeys

Explanation

The flashing amber lights are switched on to warn you that children may be crossing near a school. Slow down and take extra care as you may have to stop.

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There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

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Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

Keep up your speed and sound the horn

Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

Wait at the lights until they change to green

Explanation

Hold back and allow the cyclist to move off. In some towns, junctions have special areas marked across the front of the traffic lane. These allow cyclists to wait for the lights to change and move off ahead of other traffic.

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You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

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Try to move off before the cyclist

Allow the cyclists time and room

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

Explanation

Only use your fog lights when visibility is seriously reduced. Use dipped headlights in poor conditions.

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Daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced. You should switch on

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headlights and fog lights

front fog lights

rear fog lights

dipped headlights

Explanation

If you’re following a cyclist who’s signalling to turn right at a roundabout leave plenty of room. Give them space and time to get into the correct lane.

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You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?

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Overtake on the right

Give a horn warning

Signal the cyclist to move across

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Explanation

Triangular signs give you a warning of hazards ahead. They're there to give you time to prepare for the hazard; for example, by adjusting your speed.

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Which of these signs means there is a double bend ahead?

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You are trying to move off on snow. You should use

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the lowest gear you can

the highest gear you can

a high engine speed

the handbrake and footbrake together

Explanation

Make sure you carry out the manoeuvre without causing a hazard to other vehicles. Choose a place to turn which is safe and convenient for you and for other road users.

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You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?

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Find a quiet side road to turn round in

Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road

Get someone to stop the traffic

Do a U-turn

Explanation

Pull up on the hard shoulder and make your way to the nearest emergency telephone to call for assistance. Do not attempt to repair your vehicle while it is on the hard shoulder because of the risk posed by traffic passing at high speeds.

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Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do?

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Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance

Pull up on the hard shoulder. Change the wheel as quickly as possible

Pull up on the hard shoulder. Use the emergency phone to get assistance

Switch on your hazard lights. Stop in your lane

Explanation

When traffic travels at a constant speed over a longer distance, journey times normally improve. You may feel that you could travel faster for short periods but this won’t generally improve your overall journey time. Signs will show the maximum speed at which you should travel.

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Why can it be an advantage for traffic speed to stay constant over a longer distance?

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You will do more stop-start driving

You will use far more fuel

You will be able to use more direct routes

Your overall journey time will normally improve

Explanation

Wasting fuel costs you money and also causes unnecessary pollution. Ensuring your tyres are correctly inflated, avoiding carrying unnecessary weight and, removing a roof rack that's not in use, will all help to reduce your fuel consumption.

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What is most likely to waste fuel?

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Reducing your speed

Driving on motorways

Using different brands of fuel

Under-inflated tyres

Explanation

If you aren’t sure of the speed limit a good indication is the presence of street lights. If there is street lighting the speed limit will be 30 mph unless otherwise indicated.

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You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are street lights. What is the speed limit?

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20 mph

30 mph

40 mph

60 mph

Explanation

The vehicle watch scheme helps reduce the risk of having your car stolen. By displaying high visibility vehicle watch stickers in your car you are inviting the police to stop your vehicle if seen in use between midnight and 5 am.

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To help keep your car secure you could join a

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vehicle breakdown organisation

vehicle watch scheme

advanced driver’s scheme

car maintenance class

Explanation

Always use your headlights at night on a motorway unless you have stopped on the hard shoulder. If you break down and have to stop on the hard shoulder, switch off the headlights but leave the sidelights on so that other road users can see your vehicle.

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You are on the motorway at night. You must have your headlights switched on unless

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there are vehicles close in front of you

you are travelling below 50 mph

the motorway is lit

your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

Explanation

The use of cycles is being encouraged and more toucan crossings are being installed. These crossings enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross the path of other traffic. Watch out as cyclists will approach the crossing faster than pedestrians.

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At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of

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emergency vehicles

emerging buses pulling out

trams crossing in front

cyclists riding across

Explanation

In windy weather, watch out for motorcyclists and also cyclists as they can be blown sideways into your path. When you pass them, leave plenty of room and check their position in your mirror before pulling back in.

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You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?

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29 / 50

Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. You are on a good, dry road surface with good brakes and tyres. What is the typical braking distance from 50 mph?

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14 metres

24 metres

38 metres

55 metres

Explanation

When the central reservation is narrow you should treat a dual carriageway as one road. Wait until the road is clear in both directions before emerging to turn right. If you try to treat it as two separate roads and wait in the middle, you are likely to cause an obstruction and possibly a collision.

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The dual carriageway you are turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?

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Proceed to the central reservation and wait

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way

Emerge slightly to show your intentions

Explanation

Trams are powered by electricity and therefore do not emitt exhaust fumes. They are also much quieter than petrol and diesel engined vehicles and can carry large number of passengers.

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The pictured vehicle is environmentally friendly because it

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reduces noise pollution

uses diesel fuel

uses electricity

uses unleaded fuel

reduces parking spaces

reduces town traffic

Explanation

When going down a steep hill your vehicle will speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. Select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and control. Use this in combination with careful use of the brakes.

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You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should

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select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

select a low gear and avoid using the brakes

Explanation

Mandatory speed limit signs above all lanes including the hard shoulder, show that you are in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. In this case you can use the hard shoulder as a running lane. You must stay within the speed limit shown. Look out for any vehicles that may have broken down and be blocking the hard shoulder.

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You are on a three-lane motorway and see this sign. It means you can use

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any lane except the hard shoulder

the hard shoulder only

the three right hand lanes only

all the lanes including the hard shoulder

Explanation

If your vehicle is fitted with drum brakes they can get hot and lose efficiency. This happens when they’re used continually, such as on a long, steep, downhill stretch of road. Using a lower gear will assist the braking and help prevent the vehicle gaining momentum.

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The main cause of brake fade is

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the brakes over heating

air in the brakes

oil on the brakes

the brakes out of adjustment

Explanation

Red studs are placed between the edge of the carriageway and the hard shoulder. Where slip roads leave or join the motorway the studs are green.

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You are on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway?

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Green

Red

White

Amber

Explanation

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

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sound the horn

look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

give a 'slowing down' arm signal

change down to first gear

Explanation

Where signs or road markings show lanes are for cyclists only, leave them free. Don’t drive or park in a cycle lane unless it is unavoidable.

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You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. This means that

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you should not drive in the lane unless it is unavoidable

there's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane

cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane

the lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic

Explanation

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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In case it changes direction suddenly

In case its fog lights dazzle you

In case it stops suddenly

In case its brake lights dazzle you

Explanation

If you have to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough for you to carry out the manoeuvre safely.

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What should you do before making a U-turn?

Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Select a higher gear than normal

Explanation

You can move into the box junction to wait as long as your exit is clear. The oncoming traffic will stop when the traffic lights change, allowing you to proceed.

40 / 50

You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic. You should

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wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

wait before the junction until it is clear of all traffic

drive on, you cannot turn right at a box junction

drive slowly into the box junction when signalled by oncoming traffic

Explanation

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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Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view

Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction

Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge

Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use

Explanation

Don’t use hazard lights as an excuse for illegal parking. If you do use them, don’t forget to switch them off when you move away. There must be a warning light on the control panel to show when the hazard lights are in operation.

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Hazard warning lights should be used when vehicles are

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broken down and causing an obstruction

faulty and moving slowly

being towed along a road

reversing into a side road

Explanation

When leaving your vehicle unattended it is best to take valuables with you. If you can't, then lock them out of sight in the boot. If you can see valuables in your car, so can a thief.

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What should you do when leaving your vehicle?

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Put valuable documents under seats

Remove all valuables

Cover valuables with a blanket

Leave the interior light on

Explanation

If you see a motorcyclist take a quick glance over their shoulder, this could mean they are about to change direction. Recognising a clue like this helps you to be prepared and take appropriate action, making you safer on the road.

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Motorcyclists will often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because

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they need to listen for following traffic

motorcycles do not have mirrors

looking around helps them balance as they turn

they need to check for traffic in their blind area

Explanation

Exhaust emissions are harmful to health. Together with vibration from heavy traffic, this can result in damage to buildings. Most petrol and diesel fuels come from a non-renewable source. Anything you can do to reduce your use of these fuels will help the environment.

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Motor vehicles can harm the environment. This has resulted in

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less use of electrical vehicles

improved public transport

raised speed limits

air pollution

Explanation

If you’re driving behind other traffic at night on the motorway, leave a two-second time gap and use dipped headlights. Full beam will dazzle the other drivers. Your headlights’ beam should fall short of the vehicle in front.

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You are on a motorway at night with other vehicles ahead of you. Which lights should you have on?

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Front fog lights

Main beam headlights

Sidelights only

Dipped headlights

Explanation

It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in a genuine emergency. Even using hands-free kit can distract your attention. Park in a safe and convenient place before receiving or making a call or using text messaging. Then you will also be free to take notes or refer to papers.

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You should ONLY use a mobile phone when

receiving a call

suitably parked

driving at less than 30 mph

driving an automatic vehicle

Explanation

You MUST stop your vehicle when signalled to do so by a
• police or traffic officer
• traffic warden
• school crossing patrol
• red traffic light.
You must also stop if you're involved in an incident which causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.

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When MUST you stop your vehicle?

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If your involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

At a junction where there are Give Way lines

At the end of a one-way street

Before merging onto a motorway

Explanation

Coasting is when you allow the vehicle to freewheel in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed. Doing this gives you less control over the vehicle. It's especially not to let your vehicle coast when approaching hazards such as junctions and bends and when travelling downhill.

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What are TWO main reasons why coasting downhill is wrong?

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Fuel consumption will be higher

It puts more wear and tear on the tyres

You have less braking and steering control

It damages the engine

The vehicle will get faster

Explanation

This sign is found in or at the end of a one-way system. It warns you that traffic will be crossing your path from both directions.

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What does this sign mean?

Two-way traffic crosses one-way road

One-way road ahead

No turning left or right

No U-turns

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