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Timed Theory Test #7
50 Questions. Timed.
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Large vehicles can hide other vehicles that are overtaking, especially motorcycles which may be filtering past queuing traffic. You need to be aware of the possibility of hidden vehicles and not assume that it is safe to emerge.
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You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?
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A SORN declaration allows you to keep a vehicle off road and untaxed. SORN will end when the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.
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How long will a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) last for?
There are times where road markings can be obscured by queuing traffic, or you might be unsure which lane you need to be in. If you realise that you’re in the wrong lane, don’t cut across lanes or bully other drivers to let you in. Follow the lane you’re in and find somewhere safe to turn around if you need to.
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You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. 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?
When you want to go straight on at a roundabout, don’t signal as you approach it, but indicate left just after you pass the exit before the one you wish to take.
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When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should
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You may drive with front fog lights switched on
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What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?
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Where would parking cause an obstruction to others?
Travel slowly and carefully near parked vehicles. Beware of • vehicles pulling out, especially bicycles and motorcycles • pedestrians, especially children, who may run out from between cars • drivers opening their doors.
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You're driving along a street with parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?
Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move out. Indicate your intention and use the hard shoulder to gain speed but don’t force your way into the traffic.
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After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should
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You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should
Look for and obey traffic signs. Disobeying or not seeing a sign could be dangerous. It may also be an offence for which you could be prosecuted.
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What is the meaning of this sign?
A red cross above the hard shoulder shows that it's closed as a running lane and should only be used for emergencies or breakdowns. On a smart motorway, the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane at busy times.
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You are on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
Put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road, or use other permitted warning devices if you have them. Always take great care when placing or retrieving them, but never use them on motorways.
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You have broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle?
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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?
It’s usually better to drive a burning vehicle out of a tunnel. If you can’t do this pull over and stop at an emergency point if possible. Switch off the engine, use hazard warning lights, and leave the vehicle immediately. Call for help from the nearest emergency point. If you have an extinguisher it may help to put out a small fire but don't try to tackle a large one.
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You're in a tunnel. Your vehicle is on fire and you cannot drive it. What should you do?
Having an excess on your policy will help to keep down the premium, but if you make a claim you will have to pay the excess yourself.
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You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. You're policy has an excess of £150. What does this mean?
Always look out for motorcyclists, and cyclists, particularly at junctions. They are smaller and usually more difficult to see than other vehicles.
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Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists?
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You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use
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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When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?
Look out on the approach especially for children and older pedestrians. They may walk across without looking. Zebra crossings have flashing amber beacons on both sides of the road, black and white stripes on the crossing and white zigzag markings on both sides of the crossing. Where you can see pedestrians waiting to cross, slow down and prepare to stop.
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You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should
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?
Try not to brake or steer heavily as this will only make matters worse and you could lose control altogether. Keep calm and regain control by easing off the accelerator.
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You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What should you do?
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?
Take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware of vehicles approaching.
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You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is
Where you see this sign, the 20 mph restriction starts. Check all around for possible hazards and only increase your speed if it’s safe to do so.
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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
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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What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
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?
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're travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?
A doctor attending an emergency may show a green flashing beacon on their vehicle. Give way to them when you can do so safely as they will need to reach their destination quickly. Be aware that they might pull over suddenly.
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A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean?
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Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog?
Your vehicle MUST have valid insurance cover before you can tax it. If required, it will also need to have a valid MOT certificate. You can tax your vehicle online, by phone or at certain post offices.
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Your vehicle must have valid insurance cover before you can do what?
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How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
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
If you see a bus ahead watch out for pedestrians. They may not be able to see you if they’re crossing from behind the bus.
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You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?
The narrow wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in the tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or even lose balance altogether. The tram lines are also slippery which could cause a cyclist to slide or fall off.
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On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
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You must not reverse
No phone call is important enough to risk endangering lives. It’s better to switch your phone off completely when driving. If you must be contactable plan your route to include breaks so you can catch up on messages in safety. Always choose a safe and convenient place to take a break, such as a lay-by or service area.
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To answer a call on your mobile phone while travelling you shoul
If you see a red cross above your lane it means that there is an obstruction ahead. You will have to move into one of the lanes which is showing the green light. If all the lanes are showing a red cross, then you must stop.
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You are driving on a road with several lanes. You see these signs above the lanes. What do they mean?
You must take extra care when on single track roads. You may not be able to see around bends due to high hedges or fences. Proceed with caution and expect to meet oncoming vehicles around the next bend. If you do, pull into or opposite a passing place.
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You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road. You should
The 'dual carriageway ends' sign appears in a red triangle. It shows two carriageways coming together to indicate two-way traffic will continue ahead on a single carriageway road. You'll soon notice the central reservation coming to an end and lanes beginning to merge.
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Which of these signs means the end of a dual carriageway?
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You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that
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?
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
Use the full beam headlights only when you can be sure that you won’t dazzle other road users.
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You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
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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