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Timed Theory Test #5
50 Questions. Timed.
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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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When a diversion route has been put in place, drivers are advised to follow a symbol, which may be a black triangle, square, circle or diamond shape on a yellow background. Category: Road and traffic signs.
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This sign is advising you to
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This sign is found on slow-moving or stationary works vehicles. If you wish to overtake, do so on the left, as indicated. Be aware that there might be workmen in the area.
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You see this sign on the rear of a slow-moving lorry that you want to pass. It is travelling in the middle lane of a three-lane motorway. You should
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?
Learners might not have confidence when they first start to drive. Allow them plenty of room and don’t react adversely to their hesitation. We all learn from experience, but new drivers will have had less practice in dealing with all the situations that might occur.
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How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?
If another vehicle cuts in too sharply, ease off the accelerator and ease back to allow a safe sepration distance. Try not to overreact by braking sharply or swerving, as you could lose control. If vehicles behind you are too close or unprepared, if could lead to a crash.
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You have just been overtaken by this motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. You should
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
Before emerging right onto a dual carriageway make sure that the central reserve is deep enough to protect your vehicle. If it’s not, you should treat it as one road and check that it’s clear in both directions before pulling out. Neglecting to do this could place part or all of your vehicle in the path of approaching traffic and cause a collision.
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You are waiting to turn right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
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You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that
On the approach to tunnels a sign will usually show a local radio channel. It should give a warning of any incidents or congestion in the tunnel ahead. Many radios can be set to automatically pick up traffic announcements and local frequencies. If you have to tune the radio manually don’t be distracted while doing so. Incidents in tunnels can lead to serious casualties. The greatest hazard is fire. Getting an advance warning of problems could save your life and others.
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When approaching a tunnel it is good advice to
Long vehicles might have to take a slightly different position when approaching the roundabout or going around it. This is to stop the rear of the vehicle cutting in and mounting the kerb. Horse riders and cyclists might stay in the left-hand lane although they are turning right. Be aware of this and allow them room.
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Which THREE of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?
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A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it
If you’re waiting to emerge from a side road watch out for motorcycles: they’re small and can be difficult to see. Be especially careful if there are parked vehicles restricting your view, there might be a motorcycle approaching. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.
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You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?
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How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
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
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
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?
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
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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As a provisional licence holder, you mustn’t drive a motor car
If possible, lay the casualty down. Protect yourself from exposure to blood and, when you're sure there's nothing in the wound, apply firm pressure to it using clean material.
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You arrive at the scene of a crash. Someone is bleeding badly from an arm wound. There is nothing embedded in it. What should you do?
Never stop on the hard shoulder to rest. If there is no service station for several miles, leave the motorway at the next exit and find somewhere safe and legal to pull over.
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Your motorway journey seems boring and you feel drowsy. Whay should you do?
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You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should
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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You may drive over a footpath
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To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
You should consider drivers behind as brake lights can dazzle. However, if you are driving in fog it’s safer to keep your foot on the footbrake. In this case it will give the vehicle behind extra warning of your presence.
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You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should
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As a driver, you can help reduce pollution levels in town centres by
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
Note that this is the typical stopping distance. It will take at least this distance to think, brake and stop in good conditions. In poor conditions it will take much longer.
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In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
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?
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
Using a mobile phone distracts your attention away from driving. Distractions caused by mobile phones are known to be potentially dangerous. Avoid being distracted by your phone by turning it off before you start driving.
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You're most likely to lose concentration when driving if you
If a disabled driver's vehicle breaks down and they are unable to walk to an emergency phone, they're advised to stay in their car and switch on the hazard warning lights. They may also display a 'Help' pennant in their vehicle.
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You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a HELP pennant displayed. This means the driver is most likely to be
Catalytic converters are designed to reduce a large percentage of toxic emissions. They work more efficiently when the engine has reached its normal working temperature.
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The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce
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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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You're travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?
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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Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?
You should never overtake as you approach a junction. If a vehicle emerged from the junction while you were overtaking, a dangerous situation could develop very quickly.
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You are following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do?
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As a driver you find that your eyesight has become very poor. Your optician says they cannot help you. The law says that you should tell
Cyclists and motorcyclists are smaller than other vehicles and so are more difficult to see. They can easily become hidden from your view by cars parked near a junction.
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Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
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Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle?
Areas of 'hatched markings' such as these are to separate traffic streams which could be a danger to each other. They are often seen on bends or where the road becomes narrow. If the area is bordered by a solid white line, you must not enter it except in an emergency.
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What is the reason for the area marked in red and white along the centre of this road?
Where a motorway has a steep uphill gradient, slow-moving, large vehicles might get in the way of other traffic. An extra lane on the left may be provided for these slow-moving vehicles. It allows faster-moving traffic to flow more easily.
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Modern vehicles provide the driver with well-positioned mirrors which are essential to safe driving. However, they cannot see every angle of the scene behind and to the sides of the vehicle. This is why it is essential that you check over your shoulder, so that you are aware of any hazards not reflected in your mirrors.
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What does the term 'blind spot' mean for a driver?
Traffic calming measures such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings are intended to slow you down. Maintain a reduced speed until you reach the end of these features. They are there to protect pedestrians. Kill your speed!
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In areas where there are traffic calming measures you should
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?
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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The main cause of brake fade is
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