Timed Theory Test #4

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Timed Theory Test #4

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Explanation

Always check road and traffic conditions in all directions before reversing into a side road. Keep a good look-out throughout the manoeuvre. Act on what you see and wait if necessary.

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You are reversing your vehicle into a side road. When would the greatest hazard to passing traffic occur?

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Explanation

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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Explanation

Try not to react by applying the brakes harshly. This could lead to further loss of steering control. Indicate your intention to pull up at the side of the road and roll to a stop.

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What should you do when a front tyre bursts?

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Explanation

A vehicle with a trailer is restricted to 60 mph. For this reason it isn’t allowed in the right-hand lane as it might hold up the faster-moving traffic that wishes to overtake in that lane.

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Which of these is not allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

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Explanation

It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.

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A newly qualified driver must

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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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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 collison. Which sign shows that it is carrying dangerous goods?

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Explanation

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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Explanation

Be patient and stay behind the car in front. Normally you should not overtake other vehicles in traffic-calmed areas. If you overtake here your speed may exceed that which is safe along that road, defeating the purpose of the traffic calming measures.

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You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you. You should

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Explanation

Once the airway is open, check breathing. Listen and feel for breath. Do this by placing your cheek over their mouth and nose, and look to see if the chest rises. This should be done for up to 10 seconds.

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You are at an incident where a casualty is unconscious. Their breathing should be checked. This should be done for at least

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Explanation

It is against the law to drive on or over a footpath, except to gain access to a property. If you need to cross a pavement, watch for pedestrians in both directions.

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You may drive over a footpath

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Explanation

The draught caused by other vehicles could be strong enough to push you out of your lane. Keep both hands on the steering wheel to maintain full control.

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You are driving on a motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should

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Explanation

The driver may be unsure of the location of a junction and turn suddenly. Be cautious and don’t attempt to overtake.

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You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator.

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Explanation

Be extra-cautious, especially when your view is restricted by hedges, bushes, walls and large vehicles etc. In the summer months these junctions can become more difficult to deal with when growing foliage may obscure your view.

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You are approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?

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Anti-lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is

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The main benefit of having four-wheel drive is to improve

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Explanation

You should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence. Don’t use them to, greet others, show impatience or give priority to other road users. They could misunderstand your signal.

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You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users

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Explanation

Normally you should only use the hard shoulder for emergencies and breakdowns, and at roadworks when signs direct you to do so. Active Traffic Management (ATM) areas are being introduced to ease traffic congestion. In these areas the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane when speed limit signs are shown directly above.

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You should not normally travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway. When can you use it?

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Explanation

Keep a look-out for traffic signs. If you’re directed to change lanes, do so in good time. Don’t
• push your way into traffic in another lane
• leave changing lanes until the last moment.

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You are in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. You see signs showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead. You should

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Explanation

Toucan crossings are shared by pedestrians and cyclists and they are shown the green light together. Cyclists are permitted to cycle across. The signals are push-button operated and there is no flashing amber phase.

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A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

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Explanation

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

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Explanation

Your vehicle is like a shop window for thieves. Either remove all valuables or lock them out of sight.

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You are parking your car. You have some valuables which you are unable to take with you. What should you do?

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Explanation

At some junctions, there may be separate signals for different lanes. These are called 'filter' lights. They're designed to help traffic flow at major junctions. Make sure that you're in the correct lane and proceed if the way is clear and the green light shows for your lane.

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You are in the left-hand lane at traffic lights. You are waiting to turn left. At which of these traffic lights must you not move on?

Explanation

At night all vehicles must display parking lights when parked on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph. They should be close to the kerb, facing in the direction of the traffic flow and not within a distance as specified in The Highway Code.

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You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the

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Explanation

Check the casualty for shock and if possible try to cool the burn for at least ten minutes. Use a clean, cold non-toxic liquid preferably water.

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Following a collision someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What is the shortest time it should be cooled for?

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You are travelling at 50mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

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Explanation

The draught caused by other vehicles could be strong enough to push you out of your lane. Keep both hands on the steering wheel to maintain full control.

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You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should

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Explanation

Sometimes an insurance company will issue a temporary insurance certificate called a cover note. It gives you the same insurance cover as your certificate, but lasts for a limited period, usually one month.

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A cover note is a document issued before you receive your

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Explanation

You can overtake other traffic on either side when travelling in a one-way street. Make full use of your mirrors and ensure that it’s clear all around before you attempt to overtake. Look for signs and road markings and use the most suitable lane for your destination.

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Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

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Explanation

Your vehicle will use less fuel if you avoid heavy acceleration. The higher the engine revs, the more fuel you will use. Using the same gear, a vehicle travelling at 70mph will use up to 30% more fuel to cover the same distance, than at 50mph. However, don’t travel so slowly that you inconvenience or endanger other road users.

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Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than driving at 50 mph by up to

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Explanation

The licensing authority need to keep their records up to date. They send out a reminder when a vehicle's excise licence (road tax) is due for renewal. To do this they need to know the name and address of the registered keeper. Every vehicle in the country is registered, so it’s possible to trace its history.

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You have a duty to contact the licencing authority when

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Explanation

Where street repairs have closed off pavements, proceed carefully and slowly as pedestrians might have to walk in the road.

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The left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs. What should you do?

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Explanation

If there are no road signs or markings do not assume that you have priority. Remember that other drivers may assume they have the right to go. No type of vehicle has priority but it’s courteous to give way to large vehicles. Also look out in particular for cyclists and motorcyclists.

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At a busy unmarked crossroads, which of the following has priority?

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Explanation

When an Active Traffic Management (ATM) scheme is operating on a motorway you MUST follow the mandatory instructions shown on the gantries above each lane. This includes the hard shoulder.

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You are in an Active Traffic Management area on a motorway. When the Actively Managed mode is operating

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Explanation

Before you start your journey make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed driving. You should check a number of things, the main ones being oil, water and tyres. You also need to plan rest stops if you’re going a long way.

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Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

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Explanation

Tyres must have sufficient depth of tread to give them a good grip on the road surface. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm. This depth should be across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.

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The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is

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Explanation

Novice drivers are much more likely to be involved in a collision than experienced drivers. The Pass Plus scheme gives structured training to help new drivers improve basic skills and widen their experience. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) will be able to advise of the benefits.

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New drivers can take further training after passing the practical test. A Pass Plus course will help to

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Explanation

Sometimes you may not be able to see that the road is icy. Black ice makes a road look damp. The signs that you’re travelling on black ice can be that the steering feels light or that the noise from your tyres suddenly goes quiet.

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How can you tell when you are driving over black ice?

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Explanation

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?

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Explanation

This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It's normally accompanied by details of when the restrictions are in force. Details of most signs in common use are shown in The Highway Code. For more comprehensive coverage, see Know Your Traffic Signs.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Explanation

An Urban Clearway Monday to Friday refers to a period of operation in which stopping or parking a vehicle is not allowed on the road or side of the road, except for the purpose of dropping off or picking up passengers. Urban clearways are commonly found in built-up areas and have clearly designated hours of operation.

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What does this sign mean?

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Explanation

When leaving your car take all valuables with you if you can, otherwise lock them out of sight.

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How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

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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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Explanation

It is your legal responsibility to keep the details of your Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) up to date. You should tell the licensing authority of any changes. These include your name, address, or vehicle details. If you don’t do this you may have problems when you sell your vehicle.

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Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) is updated?

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Explanation

You'll generally see this sign at the approach to a pedestrian-only zone.

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Which sign means no motor vehicles are allowed?

Explanation

Don’t reverse into a main road from a side road. The main road is likely to be busy and the traffic on it moving quickly. Cut down the risks by reversing into a quiet side road.

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When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?

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Explanation

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?

Explanation

An adult casualty is not breathing normally. To maintain circulation place two hands on the centre of the chest. Then press down 4 to 5 centimetres at a rate of 100 times per minute.

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An adult is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compressions should be given. What is the correct depth to press?

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Explanation

Every vehicle used on the road has a registration document. It shows vehicle details including date of first registration, registration number, previous keeper, registered keeper, make of vehicle, engine size, chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.

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What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

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