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5431 If your lorry does NOT have an anti- Push the brake pedal harder until you stop GOODS3.1 lock braking system fitted how may Release the clutch pedal as you brake you prevent the wheels from Pump rapidly the brake pedal BRAKING SYSTEMS locking under heavy braking? Change to lower gears whilst braking
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5432 What should you do if a brake Continue driving GOODS3.2 pressure-warning device comes Drain the air tanks on? Stop and fix the fault BRAKING SYSTEMS Disconnect all air brake connections
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5433 To prevent 'brake fade', lorry That the air tanks are drained before journeys GOODS3.3 drivers should ensure : To engage the correct gears before going downhill That the handbrake is applied before stopping BRAKING SYSTEMS That the air pressure is correct
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5434 What is the correct procedure for Apply the footbrake firmly in a pumping action until the vehicle GOODS3.4 stopping a lorry equipped with an has stopped anti-lock braking system in an Apply the footbrake and handbrake until the vehicle has
BRAKING SYSTEMS emergency? stopped
Apply the footbrake firmly and continuously until the vehicle MARK 1 ANSWER: has stopped Apply the handbrake only
5435 You are approaching a green traffic Stop at the junction until the road is clear GOODS4.1 light and you want to go straight. Maintain your speed and sound your horn The traffic has stopped and queing Drive slowly across the junction THE DRIVER in the road you want to take. What Drive on only if your vehicle can clear the junction
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5436 Seat belts are fitted to your lorry. Advisable GOODS4.2 Wearing them is: Required by law Not required by law THE DRIVER Not advisable
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5437 You are driving this box van and Signal the green car (arrowed) to move out GOODS4.3 you are waiting to turn right. Just Check your left mirror and blind spot before turning you should: Check the right mirror and blind spot THE DRIVER Wave the pedestrian across
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5438 Extra skills are needed when Overspeeding drivers GOODS4.4 driving at night. The MAIN High beam headlights dazzle problems you will have to deal with Becoming tired THE DRIVER are: Dazzle from shop windows
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Cold weather conditions Harder to see if road surface is wet
5439 If you are overtaking another lorry Try to force the vehicle you are overtaking to speed up GOODS6.1 and due to an uphill gradient you Reduce your speed and move in behind the lorry you are trying start to loose speed you should: to overtake THE ROAD Try to force the vehicle you are overtaking to drop back
MARK 1 ANSWER: Continue at the same speed, keeping your position
5440 In strong winds which type of A car GOODS6.2 vehicle is most at risk from an A motorcycle overtaking lorry? A furniture van THE ROAD A coach
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5441 You are driving a lorry in a busy Sound your horn and speed up GOODS6.3 town. A driver pulls out in front of Flash your lights to show your annoyance you and you have to brake hard. Overtake as quickly as possible THE ROAD What should you do? Stay calm and accept the mistake
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5442 What is the MINIMUM depth of 5 mm GOODS8.1 tread required over three-quarters 2.5 mm of the breadth of a lorry tyre? 1.5 mm VEHICLE 1mm CONDITION
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5443 When pulling up on the left in busy There is good access to unload GOODS9.1 places you should be careful that: You have disconnected all air lines The nearside mirror doesn't hit any pedestrians LEAVING THE You change your speedometer reading VEHICLE
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5444 You have just parked a lorry along Empty air tanks GOODS9.2 the roadside in very heavy traffic. Make sure the hazard warning lights are on Before dismounting from the cab Check the rear through the mirrors LEAVING THE you should give particularly Make sure the radio is turned on VEHICLE attention to which two of the Check if warning lights remain on MARK 2 ANSWERS: following? Apply the parking brake
5445 When driving a long vehicle. Where In a service area GOODS9.3 must you NOT park? In a loading bay In a lay-by LEAVING THE On a pedestrian crossing VEHICLE
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5446 Why should you always distribute To make it easier to sheet up GOODS10.1 the weight evenly over the axles To allow for easy unloading when loading a lorry? To ensure maximum stability VEHICLE LOADING To ensure the lorry is securely closed
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5448 Which of the following is most Easy access for unloading GOODS10.2 important when loading a heavy Spreading the load evenly vehicle? Loading it towards the front VEHICLE LOADING Loading it towards the rear
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5449 Who is responsible for making sure The transport police GOODS10.3 that a lorry's load is properly The driver's mate secured during a journey? The driver VEHICLE LOADING The warehouse loader
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5450 Should the load on a lorry become Park and re-secure the load before continuing GOODS10.4 insecure on a journey what should Inform base at the earliest opportunity the driver do? Continue at a slower speed to ensure the load does not fall off VEHICLE LOADING Attach 'hazard' boards to warn other road users
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5451 Who is responsible for ensuring The loaders at the factory GOODS10.5 that a lorry's load does not move The driver's mate whilst in transit? The factory manager VEHICLE LOADING The lorry driver
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5452 Ropes should NOT be used to Canvas sacks GOODS10.6 secure a load of: Hay bales Steel plates VEHICLE LOADING Timber planks
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5453 What are the main reason that a Driving over a level crossing GOODS10.7 lorry could shed its load? Sudden change of direction Sudden change of speed VEHICLE LOADING Driving too fast
MARK 4 ANSWERS: Harsh use of brakes Driving on motorways
5454 If the lorry you are driving is heavily Push your lorry straight on GOODS10.8 laden and you are approaching a Pull your lorry back bend too fast the load may: Pull your lorry to the right VEHICLE LOADING Push your lorry to the left
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5455 You are driving a vehicle with an You will not be able to brake GOODS10.9 unladen trailer. What could happen Your vehicle could go out of control if you change into a low gear while The endurance brake will come on VEHICLE LOADING traveling at speed? Your vehicle may suddenly accelerate
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5456 You are driving a lorry and you Use both mirrors only after moving off GOODS11.1 decide to move off from behind a Check the blind spot before moving off stationary car. What should you Signal before moving off, if necessary RESTRICTED VIEW do? Start to signal when moving off
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Use both mirrors before moving off
5457 You are driving this lorry (arrowed) The give way signs GOODS11.2 and want to turn right. What are The oncoming car the main dangers to be aware of? The following motorcyclist RESTRICTED VIEW The pedestrian stepping out
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5458 If you are unable to see clearly Use an audible warning signal GOODS11.3 when reversing into a loading bay Back into the bay until your bumper touches you should: Put your hand far out of the window RESTRICTED VIEW Get someone to guide you
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5459 You are driving this lorry and Vehicles coming from the rear on the minor road GOODS11.4 turning right from this minor road. Motorcyclist from the right passing the parked van What should you be ESPECIALLY Vehicles coming from the left along the main road RESTRICTED VIEW aware of? Pedestrians on the footpath on the main road
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5460 You are driving this lorry (arrowed) The oncoming car GOODS11.5 and want to turn right. What The car waiting to emerge dangers should you be most aware The motorcycle RESTRICTED VIEW of? The hazard line
MARK 2 ANSWERS: The pedestrians The give way lines
5461 Which of the following would help Anticipate well ahead GOODS13.1 to reduce the impact that your Racing to make up time lorry has on the environment? Planning routes to avoid busy times ENVIRONMENTAL Braking in good time ISSUES Driving through town centres MARK 3 ANSWERS:
5462 You are driving a lorry with a Protect the contents from the weather GOODS13.2 loaded skip. The skip should be Make it more visible to other traffic covered with a net to: Stop others from adding to the load ENVIRONMENTAL Prevent rubbish from falling out of it ISSUES
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5463 You are driving a lorry with a heavy Change down to a lower gear GOODS15.1 load. You see this sign ahead. What Stop to check your load should you be prepared to do? Change up to a higher gear TRAFFIC SIGNS Brake to a lower speed
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5464 What does this sign mean? Minimum gross weight of 2 tonnes GOODS1.1 No entry for vehicles with two-speed axles No entry for two-axled trailers TRAFFIC SIGNS Maximum Axle weight limit of 2 tonnes
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5465 If thick black smoke is coming from Drive slowly with your hazard warning lights on GOODS1.2 the exhaust of your vehicle you Return to your depot and report the problem should: Stop in a safe place and get help VEHICLE WEIGHTS Continue on to the nearest garage AND DIMENSIONS
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5466 If you are about to overtake a The rear tyre is flat GOODS1.3 motorcyclist and he looks over his The drive chain is slack right shoulder. It is most likely that: Something has fallen from the machine VEHICLE WEIGHTS The rider intends moving to the right AND DIMENSIONS
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5467 You are driving behind a moped Sound your horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped GOODS1.4 and you want to turn left at a Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the
junction just ahead. You should: junction VEHICLE WEIGHTS Overtake the moped before the junction AND DIMENSIONS Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction MARK 1 ANSWER:
5468 Another vehicle has overtaken you Flash your headlights GOODS1.5 and has pulled in too close in front. Overtake the vehicle You should: Drive on close behind VEHICLE WEIGHTS Slow down AND DIMENSIONS
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5469 A large vehicle is most stable when Harsh braking GOODS1.6 driven in a straight line under: Gentile acceleration Gentile braking VEHICLE WEIGHTS Harsh acceleration AND DIMENSIONS
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5470 You should be careful NOT to allow Fire engines GOODS1.7 your vehicle to spill diesel fuel onto Towed vehicles the road. It can be a serious risk Empty tankers VEHICLE WEIGHTS ESPECIALLY to: Motorcycles AND DIMENSIONS
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5471 You are driving a vehicle emitting You are breaking the law GOODS1.8 excessive exhaust smoke. Which You could cause the brakes to fade two of the following is correct? You risk reducing your vision ahead VEHICLE WEIGHTS You risk being reported AND DIMENSIONS
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5472 You are following a scooter. The Turn left GOODS1.9 rider has left it too late to avoid Overtake potholes in the road. You should be Slow down VEHICLE WEIGHTS aware that the rider may suddenly: Accelerate AND DIMENSIONS
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5473 Brake fade is a loss of effectiveness On a long uphill gradient GOODS3.5 of the brakes caused by their On the approach to hazards continuous use. On a long downhill gradient BRAKING SYSTEMS On a long journey
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5474 The main cause of brake fade is: The brakes out of adjustment GOODS3.6 Oil on the brake lining Moisture in the air tanks BRAKING SYSTEMS The brakes overheating
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5475 You are behind a large vehicle. Overtake as soon as you can GOODS3.7 How can you improve your view Move over to the left ahead? Move over to the right BRAKING SYSTEMS Stay further back
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5476 You should overtake at night only The road is well lit GOODS3.8 when: You are outside built-up areas There is an overtaking lane BRAKING SYSTEMS You can do so without cutting in
MARK 2 ANSWERS: You can see well ahead
5477 After driving through a flood you Pump the footbrake when approaching hazards GOODS3.9 should: Avoid braking until the brakes are dried out Drive in low gear with the footbrake lightly applied BRAKING SYSTEMS Carry out an emergency stop
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5478 Coasting downhill could seriously Electrical systems GOODS3.10 affect the correct working of what? Tachograph Cooling system BRAKING SYSTEMS Air brakes
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5479 Your vehicle has power-assisted Assist road holding GOODS3.11 steering. Its main purpose is to: Reduce driver effort Assist with braking BRAKING SYSTEMS Reduce tyre wear
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5480 Many vehicles are fitted with Only works at high speeds GOODS3.12 power-assisted steering. You need Senses when you start to turn the wheel to be aware that this: Makes the steering seem light BRAKING SYSTEMS Makes it easier for you to steer
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Prevents you from over steering Causes less tyre wear
5481 On a vehicle with automatic Go down a steep hill GOODS3.13 transmission you would use Stop more smoothly 'kickdown' to: Apply the emergency brakes BRAKING SYSTEMS Give quicker acceleration
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5482 A properly adjusted head restraint Help you to maintain your driving position GOODS4.5 will: Help you to relax Help you to avoid neck injury THE DRIVER Make you more comfortable
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5483 What could reduce the risk of neck A properly adjusted head restraint GOODS4.6 injury in a collision? A collapsible steering wheel Anti-lock brakes THE DRIVER An air-sprung seat
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5484 You may remove your seat belt Reversing GOODS4.7 when carrying out a manoeuvre Driving slowly that involves: An emergency stop THE DRIVER A hill start
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5485 You are driving along this road. The Flash your headlights several times GOODS4.8 red van cuts in close in front of Drop back to leave the correct separation distance you. What should you do? Give a long blast on the horn THE DRIVER Accelerate to get closer to the red van
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5486 While driving you approach a large Try to avoid splashing the pedestrians GOODS4.9 puddle that is close to the left-hand Wave at the pedestrians to keep back kerb. Pedestrians are close to the Slow down before the puddle THE DRIVER water. You should: Brake suddenly and sound your horn
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Ignore the puddle
5487 What should you do if a long Change direction GOODS4.10 heavily laden lorry is taking a long Hold your speed time to overtake you? Slow down THE DRIVER Speed up
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5488 You are driving a slow-moving Pull in safely as soon as you can do so GOODS4.11 vehicle on a narrow road. If a car Stop immediately and wave them on wishes to overtake you should: Put your hazard warning lights on THE DRIVER Take no action
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5489 You are driving a slow-moving Keep left and hold your speed GOODS4.12 vehicle on a narrow winding road. Show a left turn signal In order to let other vehicles Pull in when you can THE DRIVER overtake you should Wave to them to pass
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5490 What should you use your horn To alert others to your presence GOODS4.13 for? To signal your annoyance To greet other road users THE DRIVER To allow you right of way
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5491 You are following a car driven by a Drive along the centre line of the road GOODS4.14 learner driver. You cannot overtake Be ready for mistakes made by the driver it. You should: Switch your hazard lights on and stay well behind THE DRIVER Be patient and stay well behind
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Flash your lights so that the driver sees you
5492 Large vehicles have many blind An area of road that is not lit by your headlights GOODS4.15 spots. What does 'blind spot' An area of road that cannot be seen in your mirrors mean? An area of road covered by your left hand mirror THE DRIVER An area of road covered by your right hand mirror
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5493 You are driving a vehicle fitted with Be very careful when dealing with junctions GOODS4.16 a hand-held telephone. To answer Steer your vehicle with one hand it you should Reduce your speed to less than 30 kph THE DRIVER Find a safe place to stop
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5494 You have a mobile telephone fitted In light traffic GOODS4.17 in your vehicle. It should only be On a motorway used when you are: Traveling slowly THE DRIVER Stopped in a safe place
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5495 A pelican crossing that crosses the Two crossings during darkness GOODS4.18 road in a STRAIGHT line and has a Two separate crossings central island must be treated as: One crossing in daylight only THE DRIVER One complete crossing
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5496 At a zebra crossing you should: Wave pedestrians to cross if you intend to wait for them GOODS4.19 Always leave it clear in traffic queues Park only on zigzag lines on the left THE DRIVER Rev your engine to encourage pedestrians to cross quickly
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5497 In fast traffic a two-second gap Dry GOODS4.20 may be enough only when Foggy conditions are: Damp THE DRIVER Wet
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5498 Following a large goods lorry too Your brakes need a constant cooling effect GOODS4.21 closely is dangerous because: Your engine will overheat Slipstreaming will reduce wind effect THE DRIVER Your field of vision is seriously reduced
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5499 You are following a car on a wet Four seconds GOODS4.22 road. You should leave a time gap Three seconds of at least: Two seconds THE DRIVER One second
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5500 A coach is overtaking you. When it Reduce speed and leave a safety distance GOODS4.23 is safe for the coach to move back Do nothing and let the driver decide to the left you should: Flash your headlights once or twice THE DRIVER Switch your sidelights on and off
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5501 What should you do when being Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road GOODS4.24 followed by an ambulance showing Ignore it and only let it pass if forced to a flashing blue beacon? Accelerate hard to get away from it THE DRIVER Pull over as soon as safely possible to let pass
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5502 A bus is stopped at a bus stop Slow down and then sound your horn GOODS4.25 ahead of you and its right-hand Sound your horn and keep going indicator is flashing. You should: Slow down and give way if it is safe to do so THE DRIVER Flash your headlights and slow down
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5503 You stop for pedestrians waiting to Be patient and wait GOODS4.26 cross at a zebra crossing. They do Wave them to cross not start to cross. What should you Drive on THE DRIVER do? Sound your horn
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5504 You should beckon pedestrians to School crossings GOODS4.27 cross the road at: Junctions No time THE DRIVER Pedestrian crossing
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5505 You should never wave people They may not be ready to cross GOODS4.28 across at pedestrian crossings It is safer for you to carry on because: They may not be looking THE DRIVER There may be another vehicle coming
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5506 You are driving close to the kerb in The amount of fuel being used when driving slowly GOODS4.29 a busy shopping area. What Cyclists moving up the left side of your vehicle dangers should you be most aware Traffic lights suddenly changing to green THE DRIVER of? The nearside mirror striking pedestrians
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Pedestrians stepping off the edge of the pavement
5507 You have stopped for an elderly Get out of your vehicle and wave them across GOODS4.30 pedestrian who is slowly crossing Steer slowly around them to ease the build up of traffic the road. Traffic behind you is Remain where you are and allow them to cross in their own THE DRIVER being held up. What should you time
MARK 1 ANSWER: do? Edge slowly forward and make them hurry
5508 Where should you NOT park your At an overnight service area GOODS4.31 vehicle or trailer: Opposite a traffic island In front of an entrance to a property THE DRIVER In a factory yard
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Near the brow of a hill
5509 Mirrors fitted to your vehicle MUST Concave GOODS4.32 be: Tinted Convex THE DRIVER Properly adjusted
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Clean
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5510 You are driving a slow moving Pulling in when you can GOODS4.33 vehicle along a narrow road. You Giving a left turn signal should let other vehicles overtake Waving them past THE DRIVER by: Maintaining a steady speed
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5511 As you drive past a group of school Switch on your hazard lights GOODS4.34 children standing close to the kerb Switch on your headlights you should: Check your offside mirror THE DRIVER Check your nearside mirror
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5512 You are driving at a legal speed Allow the vehicle to overtake GOODS4.35 limit. A vehicle comes up quickly Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking behind flashing its headlights. You Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights THE DRIVER should: Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you
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5513 A vehicle pulls out in front of you at Accelerate past it immediately GOODS4.36 a junction. What should you do? Flash your headlights and drive up close behind Slow down and be ready to stop THE DRIVER Swerve past it and sound your horn
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5514 Your mobile phone rings while you Pull up at the nearest kerb GOODS4.37 are driving. You should: Pull up in a suitable place Answer it immediately THE DRIVER Stop immediately
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5515 You are most likely to lose Use a mobile phone GOODS4.38 concentration when driving if you: Look at the door mirrors Switch on the heated rear windows THE DRIVER Switch on the windscreen wipers
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5516 You should ONLY use a Driving an automatic vehicle GOODS4.39 mobile/cellular phone when Driving at less than 30 kph Receiving a call THE DRIVER Suitably parked
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5517 Which THREE result from drinking Poor judgment of speed GOODS4.40 alcohol and driving? Less control A false sense of confidence THE DRIVER Greater awareness of danger
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Faster reactions
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5518 Which THREE of these are likely Increased confidence GOODS4.41 effects of drinking alcohol on Reduced coordination driving? Poor judgment THE DRIVER Colour blindness
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Faster reactions Increased concentration
5519 Drinking any amount of alcohol is Give a false sense of confidence GOODS4.42 likely to: Worsen your judgment of speed Increase your awareness of danger THE DRIVER Reduce your ability to react to hazards
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Increase the speed of your reactions
5520 What else can seriously affect your Loud music GOODS4.43 concentration when driving, other Contact lenses than alcoholic drinks? Tinted windows THE DRIVER Tiredness
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Drugs or medicine
5521 How does alcohol affect your It reduces your concentration GOODS4.44 driving? It improves your coordination It increases your awareness THE DRIVER It speeds up your reactions
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5522 Your doctor has given you a course The medicine you take may affect your hearing GOODS4.45 of medicine. Why should you ask if Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow it is OK to drive? down THE DRIVER You will have to let your insurance company know about the
MARK 1 ANSWER: medicine Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions
5523 You are about to drive home. You Wait until you are fit and well before driving GOODS4.46 feel very tired and have a severe Wait for a short time then drive home slowly headache. You should Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey THE DRIVER Drive home but take a tablet for headaches
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5524 You are waiting at a T-junction. A Move out slowly GOODS6.4 vehicle is coming from the right Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction with the left signal flashing. What Move out and accelerate hard THE ROAD should you do? Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
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5525 You are about to pass this car. The narrow pavement on the right GOODS6.5 What are the TWO main hazards The parked car may move off with no warning you should be aware of? The driver's side door may suddenly open THE ROAD Bright sunshine reflecting of the car windscreen
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5526 Before braking in wet conditions Your vehicle is travelling in a straight line GOODS6.6 you should make sure and if There is no mist on your rear view mirrors possible that: All spray suppression equipment is working THE ROAD The gear lever is in neutral
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5527 When driving on which TWO Loading GOODS6.7 occasions would you be most likely Cornering to experience weight transfers? Unloading THE ROAD Overtaking
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Braking Reversing
5528 When driving a laden vehicle Reduce stopping distances GOODS6.8 downhill the effect of gravity will Increase stopping distances tend to: Require less braking effort THE ROAD Require more braking effort
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Make the vehicle's speed increase Make the vehicle use more fuel
5529 Which of these vehicles is most at A road tanker GOODS6.9 risk from strong crosswinds on A sports car motorways? An unladen lorry THE ROAD A motorcycle
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5530 You are driving a large vehicle in A motorcycle GOODS6.10 gusty conditions. Which of the A loaded tanker following is most likely to be A car THE ROAD affected when you overtake it? A flat-bed lorry
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5531 Which road users are in the most Tractor drivers GOODS6.11 danger from the buffering effects Cyclists of large vehicles? Horse riders THE ROAD Pedestrians
MARK 3 ANSWERS: Coach drivers Lorry drivers
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5532 Turbulence is created by large Tankers GOODS6.12 vehicles travelling at speed. This is Pedestrians most likely to be a danger to: Caravans THE ROAD Motorcyclists
MARK 4 ANSWERS: Cyclists Low-loaders
5533 You are following a scooter on an Drive close to shield the rider GOODS6.13 uneven road. You should: Drive closely behind and get ready to overtake Leave less room so that the rider can see you in his mirrors THE ROAD Allow extra room as the rider may swerve to avoid pot holes
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5534 The road is wet. Why might a To prevent the motorcycle skidding GOODS6.14 motorcyclist steer around drain To avoid splashing pedestrians covers on a bend? To help steer around the bend THE ROAD To avoid puncturing the tyres
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5535 In heavy rain what is the least Twice the normal distance GOODS6.15 amount of space you should allow Five times the normal distance for braking? Three times the normal distance THE ROAD The normal distance
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5536 You are driving on a dual Switch on your dipped headlights GOODS6.16 carriageway the vision ahead of Reduce your speed you is poor due to heavy spray. Switch on your full-beam headlights THE ROAD Which THREE of the following Use the four-second rule
MARK 3 ANSWERS: should you do? Move into the lane on the right
5537 You are driving in heavy rain. Why To reduce the risk of water spraying into filters GOODS6.17 is there a need to increase your Normal stopping distances could be doubled distance from the vehicle in front? Spray from traffic will make it difficult to see ahead THE ROAD The tyres will have less grip on the road surface
MARK 3 ANSWERS: To prevent rain entering the vehicle's braking system
5538 A driver pulls out of a side road in Overtake as soon as possible GOODS6.18 front of you. You have to brake Sound your horn to show your annoyance hard. You should: Flash your lights to show your annoyance THE ROAD Ignore the error and stay calm
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5539 A car driver pulls out causing you Flag the driver down and explain the mistake GOODS6.19 to brake. You should: Drive close behind and sound your horn Overtake and sound your horn THE ROAD Keep calm and not retaliate
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5540 Tailgating another vehicle is Your view ahead is reduced GOODS6.20 dangerous because: Your distance for braking is reduced Your view to the rear is reduced THE ROAD Your braking time is increased
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Your job could be at risk
5541 You should take care when Speed and distance are harder to judge GOODS6.21 overtaking at night because: Most towns are not adequately lit Large vehicles are subject to a 10% speed reduction THE ROAD Every driver will normally be tired
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5542 What should you do before Check your mirrors carefully GOODS6.22 overtaking or changing lanes? Increase your speed gently Look over your left shoulder THE ROAD Change to a lower gear
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5543 You have just overtaken another Cutting in GOODS6.23 vehicle. When moving back in, you Signaling should avoid: Changing gear THE ROAD Increasing your speed
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5544 You should not overtake when: Approaching motorway exits or slip roads GOODS6.24 Other road users would have to slow down You are unable to see clearly ahead THE ROAD Your view of the road ahead is clear
MARK 3 ANSWERS: You would have to break the speed limit There are signs and road markings that allow you to overtake
5545 After overtaking another large By checking your nearside mirror GOODS6.25 vehicle how would you know when By moving over to the nearside in the hope that the other
it is safe to move back to the vehicle will slow down THE ROAD nearside lane? By using your hazard warning lights as a signal
By waiting for the driver you have just overtaken to flash the MARK 1 ANSWER: headlights
5546 Because of its size and design a No blind spots at all GOODS6.26 large vehicle will have: The same blind spots as smaller vehicles More blind spots than smaller vehicle THE ROAD Less blind spots than smaller vehicles
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5547 You are driving on a dual Stay on the left because large vehicles cannot use the right- GOODS6.27 carriageway and intend to overtake hand lane the vehicle ahead. Behind there is a Move up closer to the slower vehicle THE ROAD car approaching quickly in the Signal and move out
MARK 1 ANSWER: right-hand lane. You should: Keep behind the slower vehicle
5548 What should you do after Move back to the left as soon as possible GOODS6.28 overtaking on a dual carriageway? Switch your rear lights on and off Wait until the other driver flashes his headlights THE ROAD Indicate left then right
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5549 You are turning right at a Signal right after entering the roundabout GOODS6.29 roundabout when driving a long Avoid giving a signal on approach vehicle. You need to occupy a part Signal right on approach THE ROAD of the left-hand lane. You should Signal left on approach
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5550 You are driving at night in a built up Dipped beam headlights GOODS6.30 area. To ensure that you can be Front fog lights only seen you should use: Side lights only THE ROAD Main beam headlights
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5551 What must you do if you are Drive to the nearest police station GOODS7.1 involved in an accident? Stop at the scene of the accident Inform the police within seven days ACCIDENT Drive on for help HANDLING
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5552 At an accident a casualty is Breathing GOODS7.2 unconscious. Which three of the Airway following should you check Broken bones ACCIDENT urgently? Shock HANDLING Circulation MARK 3 ANSWERS:
5553 You arrive at the scene of an Take the numbers of vehicles involved GOODS7.3 accident. It has just happened and Stop any heavy bleeding someone is unconscious. Which of Look for any witnesses ACCIDENT the following should be given Check that they are breathing HANDLING urgent priority to help them? Try to get them to drink water MARK 3 ANSWERS: Clear the airway and keep it open
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5554 At an accident a casualty is Bystanders will help you to GOODS7.4 unconscious but still breathing. You There is further danger should only move them if: Bystanders advise you to ACCIDENT An ambulance is on its way HANDLING
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5555 Which type of fire extinguisher Carbon Dioxide (black) GOODS7.5 should NOT be used on flammable Dry powder (blue) liquids? Foam (cream) ACCIDENT Water (red) HANDLING
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5556 Before driving through a tunnel Remove your sunglasses GOODS7.6 what should you do? Switch on windscreen wipers Close your sunroof ACCIDENT Switch your radio off HANDLING
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5557 You are driving through a tunnel Use rear fog lights GOODS7.7 and the traffic is flowing freely. Use dipped headlights What should you do? Use front spot lights ACCIDENT Use parking lights HANDLING
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5558 You are driving through a Do not switch on your hazard warning lights GOODS7.8 congested tunnel and have to stop. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front What should you do? Ignore any message signs as they're never up to date ACCIDENT Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space HANDLING
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5559 You are driving through a tunnel. Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you GOODS7.9 Your vehicle breaks down. What Wait for the police to find you should you do? Remain in your vehicle ACCIDENT Switch on hazard warnings lights HANDLING
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5560 You have an accident while driving Sweep up any debris that is in the road GOODS7.10 through a tunnel. You are not Take the names of witnesses and other drivers injured but your vehicle cannot be Rely on other drivers phoning for the police ACCIDENT driven. What should you do first? Switch off the engine and switch on the hazard lights HANDLING
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5561 Whilst driving your steering A puncture in a front tyre GOODS8.2 suddenly becomes heavy to turn. A faulty parking brake What could this indicate? Loss of air brake pressure VEHICLE A failure of power-assisted steering CONDITION Steering not adjusted properly MARK 2 ANSWERS:
5562 Air tanks on brake systems require Any engine leakages are directed here GOODS8.3 draining because: Rain water can often seep in Excess coolant may collect in them VEHICLE Of moisture drawn in from the atmosphere CONDITION
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5563 What does this warning light on the Low air pressure GOODS8.4 instrument panel mean? Low water pressure Low fuel pressure VEHICLE Low oil pressure CONDITION
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5564 As you are driving, this warning An electrical fault GOODS8.5 light comes on. What does it A hydraulic fault mean? Low air pressure VEHICLE Low oil pressure CONDITION
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5565 Before opening your cab door you People crossing the road behind you GOODS9.4 should be aware of: Loose grab rails near the door The height of your cab from the ground LEAVING THE Vehicles passing close by VEHICLE
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5566 You are turning right onto a dual Edge out slowly so other traffic will see you GOODS11.6 carriageway from a side road. Your Move out blocking traffic from the right vehicle is too long for the central Wait until it is clear from both directions RESTRICTED VIEW gap. How should you proceed? Move forward and wait in the middle
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5567 You are turning right at a T- Ask a passenger to assist by waving you out when clear GOODS11.7 junction. Your view to the right and Ease forward until you can see clearly past the vehicles left is blocked due to parked Edge out until you are about 1 metre over the give way lines RESTRICTED VIEW vehicles. You should: Lean forward to get a better view without crossing the give
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5568 Motorcycle riders are more at risk Are more difficult for other road users to see GOODS11.8 from other road users. This is Cannot give arm signals because they: Are more likely to break down RESTRICTED VIEW Are easier for other road users to see
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5569 What is the MAIN cause of Icy roads GOODS11.9 motorcycle collisions? Wet roads Other motorcycles RESTRICTED VIEW Other drivers
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5570 At road junctions which of the Cyclists GOODS11.10 following are most at risk? Pedestrians Lorry drivers RESTRICTED VIEW Motorcyclists
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5571 Driving too close to the car in front Decrease the view of following drivers GOODS11.11 will: Increase the view of following drivers Increase your view ahead RESTRICTED VIEW Decrease your view ahead
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5572 At junctions it is difficult to see Are smaller than other vehicles GOODS11.12 motorcyclists because they: Are easily hidden in blind spots Always wear black leathers RESTRICTED VIEW Always ride in the gutter
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5573 Drivers should be aware that On poor road services GOODS11.13 motorcyclists are more vulnerable In gusting winds ESPECIALLY: To emerging vehicles RESTRICTED VIEW When exiting motorways
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5574 Before reversing you MUST always: Change the Tachograph setting GOODS11.14 Use an audible warning device Look all around RESTRICTED VIEW Remove your seatbelt
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5575 You will be driving your vehicle in The vehicle workshop manual GOODS12.1 Europe. Which of these documents Your national driving licence MUST you carry? Your medical examination form DOCUMENTS The vehicle service record
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5576 When driving in Europe you must The vehicle registration document GOODS12.2 carry: A valid breakdown cover certificate The vehicle workshop manual DOCUMENTS A valid certificate of roadworthiness
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5577 You intend to drive in Europe. A valid breakdown cover certificate GOODS12.3 What must you carry? Your vehicle's workshop manual Your national driving licence DOCUMENTS A valid certificate of roadworthiness
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5578 You can help to reduce the impact Braking in good time GOODS13.3 of road transport on the Increasing your overall speed environment by Avoiding over-acceleration ENVIRONMENTAL Reducing rest periods ISSUES Avoiding high gears MARK 2 ANSWERS:
5579 As a driver you can help to protect Avoiding town centres and use bypasses GOODS13.4 the environment by: Leaving your engine running in traffic jams Using red diesel fuel ENVIRONMENTAL Driving faster to reduce travelling time ISSUES
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5580 As a driver you can help to ease Planning routes to avoid busy times GOODS13.5 traffic congestion by: Avoiding motorways for all journeys Driving on motorways for all journeys ENVIRONMENTAL Planning routes to avoid quiet times ISSUES
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5581 Which three of the following could Badly maintained vehicles GOODS13.6 cause unnecessary pollution to the High level exhaust system environment? Regular servicing ENVIRONMENTAL Bad driving ISSUES Excessive exhaust fumes MARK 3 ANSWERS:
5582 Diesel fuel has been spilled on the Cars GOODS13.7 road. This will cause particular Horses danger to: Motorcycles ENVIRONMENTAL Lorries ISSUES
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5583 What must you do after filling your Check your fuel gauge GOODS13.8 fuel tanks? Check that the filler caps are closed Complete the fuel log sheets ENVIRONMENTAL Return the pump keys to the office ISSUES Clean up any fuel that has spilled MARK 2 ANSWERS:
5584 Your vehicle leaks diesel fuel on a Car drivers GOODS14.1 roundabout. This will most affect: Towed vehicles Motorcyclists ENVIRONMENTAL Three-wheel vehicle drivers ISSUES
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5585 You have lost the filler cap to your Only fill the tank half full GOODS14.2 diesel tank. You should: Drive slowly back to your depot Push a rag into the filler pipe ENVIRONMENTAL Get a replacement before driving ISSUES
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5586 The vehicle ahead is being driven Keep calm and be patient GOODS14.3 by a learner driver. You should Sound your horn and overtake Put your headlights on full beam OTHER ROAD Drive up close behind USERS
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5587 You are driving towards a zebra Be prepared to stop GOODS14.4 crossing. Waiting to cross is a Wave to the person to wait person in a wheelchair. You should Wave to the person to cross OTHER ROAD Continue on your way USERS
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5588 You have stopped at a pelican Allow the person to cross GOODS14.5 crossing. A disabled person is Edge forward slowly crossing slowly in front of you. The Sound your horn OTHER ROAD lights have now changed to green. Be patient USERS You should Drive behind the person MARK 2 ANSWERS: Drive in front of the person
5589 Which sign means that there may GOODS14.6 be people walking along the road?
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5590 You are turning left at a junction. Give them way GOODS14.7 Pedestrians have started to cross Stop and wave at them to cross the road. You should Go on giving them plenty of room OTHER ROAD USERS
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5591 You are turning left from a main Sound your horn to warn them of your presence GOODS14.8 road into a side road. People are Wait and allow them to cross already crossing the road into Signal them to continue crossing OTHER ROAD which you are turning. You should Continue as it is your right of way USERS
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5592 You are at the road junction Sound your horn to let the pedestrians know that you are GOODS14.9 turning into a minor road. There there are pedestrians crossing the minor Stop and wait for the pedestrians to cross. OTHER ROAD road. You should: wave pedestrians to cross USERS Carry on, the pedestrians should give way to you MARK 1 ANSWER:
5593 You intend to turn right into a side Overtaking on your right GOODS14.10 road. Just before turning you Emerging from the side road should check for motorcyclists who Following you closely OTHER ROAD might be: Overtaking on your left USERS
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5594 What action would you take when Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time GOODS14.11 elderly people are crossing the Tap the horn in case they are hard of hearing road? Rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting OTHER ROAD Wave them across so they know that you have seen them USERS
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5595 You see two elderly pedestrians Be careful they may misjudge your speed GOODS14.12 about to cross the road ahead. You Stop and wave them across the road should Speed up to get past them quickly OTHER ROAD Expect them to wait for you to pass USERS
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5596 You are coming up to a Give the cyclist plenty of room GOODS14.13 roundabout. A cyclist is signaling to Signal the cyclist to move across turn right. What should you do? Give a horn warning OTHER ROAD Overtake on the right USERS
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5597 You are waiting to come out of a Motorcycles are smaller and hard to see GOODS14.14 side road. Why should you watch Motorcycles have right of way carefully for motorcycles? Police patrols often use motorcycles OTHER ROAD Motorcycles are usually faster than cars USERS
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5598 In daylight an approaching So that the rider can be seen more easily GOODS14.15 motorcyclist is using a dipped The rider is inviting you to proceed headlight. Why? To improve the rider's vision OTHER ROAD To stop the battery from overcharging USERS
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5599 Motorcyclists should wear bright Drivers often do not see them GOODS14.16 clothing mainly because: The colours are popular It helps keep them cool in summer OTHER ROAD They must do so by law USERS
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5600 Motorcyclists will often look round They need to check for traffic in their blind area GOODS14.17 over their right shoulder just Looking around helps them balance as they turn before turning right. This is Motorcycles do not have mirrors OTHER ROAD because: They need to listen for following traffic USERS
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5601 At road junctions which of the Cyclists GOODS14.18 following are most vulnerable? Pedestrians Lorry drivers OTHER ROAD Car drivers USERS Motorcyclists MARK 3 ANSWERS:
5602 As you approach a pelican crossing Wait because they will take longer to cross GOODS14.19 the lights change to green. Elderly Flash your lights in case they have not heard you people are halfway across. You Rev your engine to make them hurry OTHER ROAD should Wave them to cross as quickly as they can USERS
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5603 You are approaching this crossing. Drive on unless the pedestrians step out GOODS14.20 You should Speed up and pass by quickly Stop and wave the pedestrians across OTHER ROAD Prepare to slow down and stop USERS
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5604 You are following a motorcyclist on Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid pot-holes GOODS14.21 an uneven road. You should Allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not
affect motorcyclists OTHER ROAD Overtake immediately USERS Allow less room so you can be seen in their mirrors MARK 1 ANSWER:
5605 You are following two cyclists. They Any direction GOODS14.22 approach a roundabout in the left- Straight ahead hand lane. In which direction Right OTHER ROAD should you expect the cyclists to Left USERS go? MARK 1 ANSWER:
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5606 Which THREE of the following are Passing very close to you GOODS14.23 hazards that motorcyclists present Filtering between the lanes in queues of traffic? Riding with their headlight on dipped beam OTHER ROAD Cutting in just in front of you USERS Riding in single file MARK 3 ANSWERS:
5607 How would you react to drivers Be patient and be aware that they react more slowly GOODS14.24 who appear to be inexperienced? Overtake them as soon as possible Flash your headlights to indicate that it is safe for them to
OTHER ROAD proceed USERS Sound your horn to warn them of your presence MARK 1 ANSWER:
5608 You are following a learner driver Be patient as you expect them to make mistakes GOODS14.25 who stalls at a junction. You should Immediately steer around them and drive on Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart OTHER ROAD Stay very close behind and flash your headlights USERS
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5609 You are following a car driven by an Be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast as GOODS14.26 elderly driver. You should yours Stay very close behind but be careful OTHER ROAD Flash your lights and overtake USERS Expect the driver to drive badly MARK 1 ANSWER:
5610 You want to turn right from a main Check for traffic overtaking on your right GOODS14.27 road into a side road. Just before Stop and set the handbrake turning you should Select first gear OTHER ROAD Cancel your right-turn signal USERS
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5611 You are driving in town. There is a Pedestrians may come from behind the bus GOODS14.28 bus at the bus stop on the other The bus may remain stationary side of the road. Why should you The bus may move off suddenly OTHER ROAD be careful? The bus may have broken down USERS
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5612 How should you overtake horse Drive slowly and leave plenty of room GOODS14.29 riders? Use your horn just once to warn them Speed is not important but allow plenty of room OTHER ROAD Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible USERS
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5613 You are driving on a main road. You Check for traffic overtaking on your right GOODS14.30 intend to turn right into a side Steer over to the left road. Just before turning you Flash your headlamps OTHER ROAD should: Adjust your interior mirror USERS
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5614 What is the meaning of this traffic You have priority over vehicles coming towards you GOODS15.2 sign? Bus lane ahead Give priority to vehicles coming towards you TRAFFIC SIGNS End of two-way road
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5615 What does this sign mean? You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction GOODS15.3 Two-way traffic ahead You are entering a one-way street TRAFFIC SIGNS No overtaking
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5616 Which FOUR of these would be Ahead only GOODS15.4 indicated by a triangular road sign? Low bridge Road narrows TRAFFIC SIGNS T-junction
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5617 Which sign means that pedestrians GOODS15.5 may be walking along the road? TRAFFIC SIGNS
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5618 What does this traffic sign mean? Danger ahead GOODS15.6 Service area ahead Tyres liable to punctures ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS Slippery road ahead
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5619 You see this traffic light ahead. Red alone GOODS15.7 Which light(s) will come on next? Green alone Green and amber together TRAFFIC SIGNS Red and amber together
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5620 These flashing red lights means Pelican crossings GOODS15.8 STOP. In which two of the following Level crossings places could you find them? Fire stations TRAFFIC SIGNS Motorway exits
MARK 2 ANSWERS: Zebra crossings
5621 What does this sign mean? No stopping at peak times GOODS15.9 Stop only to set down passengers No stopping at any time TRAFFIC SIGNS Stop only to pick up passengers
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5622 What does this sign mean? No U-turn GOODS15.10 End of one way system One way system TRAFFIC SIGNS Two way traffic
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5623 The driver of the car in front is Wants you to go past GOODS15.11 giving this arm signal. This means Wants you to keep back the driver: Is slowing down TRAFFIC SIGNS Intends to turn left
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5624 You are approaching this sign. Who Oncoming traffic GOODS15.12 has priority? You have right of way Smaller vehicles TRAFFIC SIGNS Larger vehicles
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5625 You are approaching a red traffic Green and amber then green GOODS15.13 light. What signal or signals will Red and amber then green show next? Amber then green TRAFFIC SIGNS Green then amber
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5626 You see this sign ahead. What Slow down the road may be narrow ahead GOODS15.14 should you do? Maintain your speed it's just an information sign Stop and give way to oncoming traffic TRAFFIC SIGNS Accelerate because you have priority
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