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2562 Before making a U - turn in the Select a higher gear than normal CARS1.2 road you should always: Signal so that other drivers can slow down Look over your shoulder for final confirmation ALERTNESS Give another signal as well as using your indicators
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4212 As a driver what do you understand An area covered by your left hand mirror CARS1.3 by the term 'Blind Spot'? An area not covered by your headlights An area covered by your right hand mirror ALERTNESS An area not covered by your mirrors
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4213 What does the abbreviation MSM Mirror signal manoeuvre CARS1.7 mean? Manoeuvre speed mirror Mirror speed manoeuvre ALERTNESS Manoeuvre signal mirror
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4214 When following a large vehicle you It helps you to keep out of the wind CARS1.9 should stay well back because It helps the large vehicle to stop more easily It allows the driver to see you in the mirror ALERTNESS It allows you to corner more quickly
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4215 In which of these following On a 50 kph road CARS1.10 situations should you avoid In a one-way street overtaking? Just after a bend ALERTNESS Approaching a dip in the road
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4216 You should not use a mobile phone Because reception is poor when the engine is running CARS1.12 whilst driving Unless you are able to drive one handed Because it might distract your attention from the road ahead ALERTNESS Until you are satisfied that no other traffic is near
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4217 Your vehicle is fitted with a hands- Could be very good for road safety CARS1.13 free phone system. Using this Could distract your attention from the road equipment whilst driving Is recommended by The Highway Code ALERTNESS Is quite safe as long as you slow down
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4218 Using a hands-free phone is likely Reduce your view CARS1.14 to Increase your concentration Improve your safety ALERTNESS Divert your attention
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4219 Using a mobile phone while you Will affect your vehicle CARS1.15 are driving Will reduce your field of vision Could distract your attention from the road ALERTNESS Is acceptable in a vehicle with power steering
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4220 You are driving along a narrow Quickly sounding the horn as you pass CARS1.18 country road. When passing a Quickly leaving plenty of room cyclist you should drive Slowly leaving plenty of room ALERTNESS Slowly sounding the horn as you pass
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4221 To answer your mobile phone Slow down and allow others to overtake CARS1.19 when driving you should: Stop in a proper and convenient place Keep the call time to a minimum ALERTNESS Reduce your speed wherever you are
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4222 Why should you be parked before Because the car electrics will be affected CARS1.23 using a mobile phone? So that the control of your vehicle is not affected So that a proper conversation can be held ALERTNESS Because the reception is better when stopped
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4223 You are driving in the dark and are Slow down or stop CARS1.24 dazzled by the headlights of an Pull down the sun visor oncoming car.You should Flash your headlights ALERTNESS Close your eyes
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4224 You are driving at dusk. Your lights So that others can see you CARS1.25 should be switched on Even when street lights are lit Only when street lights are lit ALERTNESS Only when others have done so
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4225 To overtake safely which one of Check the speed and position of following traffic CARS1.26 the following applies? Steer round the vehicle sharply Get in close behind before moving out ALERTNESS Cut back in sharply when you have passed the vehicle
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4226 A pelican crossing that crosses the Two crossings during darkness CARS2.1 road in a STRAIGHT line and has a One complete crossing central traffic island MUST be Two separate crossings ATTITUDE treated as: One crossing in daylight only
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4227 When at a pelican crossing the Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing CARS2.2 amber light means you MUST Stop and wait for the red light Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross ATTITUDE Stop and wait for the green lights
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4228 You are approaching a pelican Not move until the green light appears CARS2.3 crossing. The amber light is Encourage pedestrians to cross showing. You MUST: Keep on driving ATTITUDE Stop and wait for the red light even if the crossing is clear
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4229 You are approaching a zebra Wave at them to cross the road CARS2.4 crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to Slow down and prepare to stop cross. You should: Use your headlights to indicate they can cross ATTITUDE Give way to elderly and infirm only
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4230 You have stopped at a pedestrian Wait until they have crossed CARS2.5 (zebra) crossing to allow Signal to pedestrians to cross pedestrians to cross. You should: Wait revving your engine ATTITUDE Edge your vehicle forward slowly
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4231 You should never wave or urge There may be another vehicle coming CARS2.6 people across at a pedestrian They may not be ready to cross crossing because: It is safer for you to carry on ATTITUDE They may not be looking
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4232 At a Pedestrian (zebra) crossing Wave pedestrians to cross if you intend to wait for them to CARS2.7 you should: cross Park only on the zigzag lines on the left ATTITUDE Always leave it clear in traffic queues
MARK 1 ANSWER Rev your engine to encourage pedestrians to cross quickly
4233 You stopped for pedestrians Be patient and wait CARS2.8 waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. Wave them to cross They did not start to cross. What Drive on ATTITUDE should you do? Sound your horn
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4234 You may use the 'Two-Second Rule' When emerging on wet roads CARS2.9 To keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front Before using the 'Mirror - Signal - manoeuvre' routine ATTITUDE Before restarting the engine after it has stalled
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4235 When following another vehicle Drive with rear fog lights off CARS2.12 whilst driving on the road you Reverse into a parking space should not Follow vehicle too closely ATTITUDE Look through the rear view mirror
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4236 Following this vehicle too closely is Your engine will overheat CARS2.14 unwise because: Your view ahead is reduced Your brakes will overheat ATTITUDE The driver cannot see you in his mirrors
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4237 You are following a vehicle on a Three seconds CARS2.17 wet and slippery road. You should Two seconds leave a time gap of at least One second ATTITUDE Four seconds
MARK 1 ANSWER
4238 You are in a line of traffic. The Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road CARS2.19 driver behind you is following very Slow down gradually increasing the gap between you and the closely. What action should you vehicle in front ATTITUDE take? Signal left and wave the following driver past
Ignore the following driver and continue to drive within the MARK 1 ANSWER speed limit
4239 You are driving at the legal speed Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking CARS2.20 limit. A vehicle comes up quickly Touch the brakes to show your brake lights behind flashingits headlights. You Accelerate to make a gap behind you ATTITUDE should: Allow the vehicle to overtake
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4240 When are you permitted to exceed When the road is clear CARS2.22 the maximum speed limit? At no time When overtaking ATTITUDE Between midnight and 6 am
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4241 A heavy lorry is taking a long time Change direction CARS2.26 to overtake you. What should you Slow down do? Hold your speed ATTITUDE Speed up
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4242 Which of the following cars will use Doctor on call CARS2.30 blue flashing beacons? Police patrol Ambulance ATTITUDE Breakdown recovery
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4243 When being followed by an Pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass CARS2.31 ambulance showing a flashing blue Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road light you should: Maintain your speed and course ATTITUDE Accelerate fast to get away from it
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4244 A bus has stopped at a bus stop Slow down and then sound your horn CARS2.32 ahead of you. Its right-hand Slow down and give way if it is safe to do so indicator is flashing. You should Sound your horn and keep going ATTITUDE Flash your headlights and slow down
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4245 You should ONLY flash your To tell them that you have right of way CARS2.33 headlights to other roads users: To show that you are about to reverse To show that you are giving way ATTITUDE To let them know that you are there
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4246 Why should you use your horn? To alert others of your presence CARS2.34 To signal your annoyance To greet other road users ATTITUDE To allow you right of way
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4247 You are in a one-way street and Just left of the centre line CARS2.36 want to turn right. You should In either lane depending on the traffic place yourself In the left-hand lane ATTITUDE As close as you safely can to the right hand side of the street
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4248 You wish to turn right ahead. Why To allow drivers to pass you on the right CARS2.37 should you take up the proper To give a better view into the road that you're joining position in goodtime? To help other road users know what you intend to do ATTITUDE To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
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4249 When should you give signals? After checking it is safe to do so, before changing course or CARS2.41 direction, turning to the left or right, stopping or moving Only when joining a dual carriageway from a slip road so you
ATTITUDE don't have to give way.
At all times in order to alert other road users including MARK 2 ANSWERS pedestrians of your intended actions. In traffic only during the hours of darkness or in bad weather. To give you priority over other traffic when changing lanes or
before pulling out.
4250 Which of these fluids, if allowed to Radiator coolant level CARS3.1 get low, is dangerous? Brake fluid level Battery water level SAFETY AND YOUR Antifreeze level VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4251 Which TWO are adversely affected Steering CARS3.4 if the tyres are under-inflated? Braking Parking SAFETY AND YOUR Changing gear VEHICLE
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4252 It is important that tyre pressure is When tyres are hot CARS3.7 regularly checked. When should After driving at high speed this be done? After any lengthy journey SAFETY AND YOUR When tyres are cold VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4253 It is very important that tyre Every time the vehicle has an VRT test CARS3.8 pressures are correct. They should Once a week be checked at least: Once a month SAFETY AND YOUR Every time the vehicle is serviced VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4254 Driving with under-inflated (low) Oil pressure CARS3.9 tyres can affect: Braking Fuel consumption SAFETY AND YOUR Engine temperatures VEHICLE
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4255 When MUST you use dipped lights When parking CARS3.18 during the day? Along narrow streets In poor visibility SAFETY AND YOUR All the time VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4256 How can you as a vehicle driver By servicing your vehicle properly CARS3.23 help the environment? By gentle acceleration By harsh acceleration SAFETY AND YOUR By driving faster VEHICLE By reducing your speed MARK 3 ANSWERS By using leaded fuel
4257 Motor vehicles can harm the Using up natural resources CARS3.27 environment resulting in: Damage to buildings Less use of electric vehicles SAFETY AND YOUR Improved public transport VEHICLE Reduced health risks MARK 3 ANSWERS Air pollution
4258 To reduce the damage your vehicle Use busy routes CARS3.28 causes to the environment you Plan well ahead should: Brake in good time SAFETY AND YOUR Avoid harsh acceleration VEHICLE Use narrow side streets MARK 3 ANSWERS
4259 You will help your environment if Accelerate and brake sharply CARS3.29 you: Drive continually using full choke Reduce the tyre pressure SAFETY AND YOUR Walk or cycle when you can VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4260 Empty the boot of unnecessary weight CARS3.30 To help the environment you Use your vehicle for very short journeys should NOT: Walk cycle or use public transport SAFETY AND YOUR Remove your roof rack when unloaded VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4261 Excessive or uneven wear on the The exhaust system CARS3.31 tyres can be caused by faults in: The suspension The accelerator SAFETY AND YOUR The gearbox VEHICLE Wheel alignment MARK 3 ANSWERS The braking system
4262 Which of the following will reduce Planning well ahead CARS3.33 fuel consumption? Reducing your road speed Rapid acceleration SAFETY AND YOUR Short journeys with a cold engine VEHICLE Driving in lower gears MARK 2 ANSWERS Late and harsh braking
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4263 You should NOT sound your horn: Between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area CARS3.38 At any time in a built-up area Between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area SAFETY AND YOUR Between 11.00 pm and 6 am in a built-up area VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4264 In some residential roads you will 80 kph CARS3.45 find a speed limit of: 60 kph 35 kph SAFETY AND YOUR 50 kph VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4265 Road humps, chicanes and At toll-bridge approaches only CARS3.46 narrowing are: Used to increase traffic speed Always at major road works SAFETY AND YOUR Traffic calming measures VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4266 You enter a road where there are Maintain a reduced speed throughout CARS3.47 road humps. You should: Drive slowly at school times only Always keep to the maximum legal speed SAFETY AND YOUR Accelerate quickly between each one VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4267 If you are on a good dry road 96 metres (315 feet) CARS4.5 surface and your vehicle has good 53 metres (174 feet) brakes and tyres. What is the 36 metres (118 feet) SAFETY MARGINS overall stopping distance at 48 23 metres (75 feet)
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4268 Braking hard at a high speed on a Corner safely CARS4.6 sharp bend can make your vehicle: Unstable Stall SAFETY MARGINS More stable
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4269 When driving in fog which of the Use side lights only CARS4.7 following measures are correct? Use dipped headlights Keep close to the car in front SAFETY MARGINS Slow down
MARK 3 ANSWERS Use headlights on full beam Allow more time for your journey
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Keep a safe distance from the car in front 4270 The 'two-second rule' allows you Check your mirrors CARS4.10 to: Check your blind spot Keep the correct distance from the kerb SAFETY MARGINS
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4271 Your overall stopping distance will In the rain CARS4.11 be longer when driving: In strong winds At night SAFETY MARGINS In fog
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4272 You are driving in heavy rain. Your Brake firmly to reduce speed CARS4.14 steering suddenly becomes very Apply gentle acceleration light. You should: Steer towards the side of the road SAFETY MARGINS Ease off the accelerator
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4273 The MAIN cause of skidding is: The road CARS4.16 The driver The vehicle SAFETY MARGINS The weather
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4274 If you are at a junction with limited Be ready to move off quickly CARS4.20 visibility you should: Creep forward looking to the left Creep forward looking to the right SAFETY MARGINS Creep forward looking both ways
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4275 In very hot weather the road The windscreen CARS4.21 surface can get soft. Which TWO of The steering the following will be affected The suspension SAFETY MARGINS most? The braking
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4276 Your indicators may be difficult to Turn as quickly as you can CARS4.22 see in bright sunlight. What should Give an arm signal as well as using your indicator you do? Touch the brake several times to show the stop lamp(s) SAFETY MARGINS Use the indicator earlier
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4277 How can you use the engine of By selecting neutral gear CARS4.25 your vehicle as a brake? By changing to a higher gear By selecting reverse gear SAFETY MARGINS By changing to a lower gear
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4278 You are driving in a built-up top and check both pavements CARS4.27 residential area. You are Wait for any pedestrians to cross approaching road humps. You Slow your vehicle right down SAFETY MARGINS should: Move across to the left-hand side of the road
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4279 When approaching a right-hand To be positioned safely if the vehicle skids CARS4.28 bend you should keep well to the To let faster traffic from behind overtake left. Why is this? To overcome the effect of the road's slope SAFETY MARGINS To improve your view of the road
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4280 You are approaching a right-hand Keep well to the right to make the bend less sharp CARS4.29 bend. You should: Keep well to the left for a better view around the bend Keep well to the right to avoid anything in the gutter SAFETY MARGINS Keep well to the left as it makes the bend faster
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4281 You should not overtake when: Driving up a long hill CARS4.30 In a one-way street The view ahead is blocked SAFETY MARGINS Approaching a junction
MARK 3 ANSWERS Intending to turn left shortly afterwards
4282 A driver can only read a number All the time when driving CARS5.3 plate at the required distance with Only in poor visibility glasses on. The glasses should be Only when reversing HAZARD worn: Only when driving long distances AWARENESS
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4283 You are about to drive home. You Drive home at night CARS5.4 cannot find the glasses you need to Borrow a friend's glasses and drive home wear when driving. You should: Drive home slowly keeping to quite roads HAZARD Find a way of getting home without driving AWARENESS
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4284 You MUST wear glasses or contact There is an eyesight problem in your family CARS5.5 lenses when driving on public roads You cannot read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 36
if: meters (120 feet) without them HAZARD You are the holder of an orange badge AWARENESS You cannot read a vehicle number plate from distance of 20.5 MARK 1 ANSWER meters (67 feet) without them
4285 Which THREE result from drinking Less control CARS5.6 alcohol and driving? Poor judgment of speed Greater awareness of danger HAZARD Faster reactions AWARENESS A false sense of confidence MARK 3 ANSWERS
4286 Which THREE of these are likely Poor judgment CARS5.7 effects of drinking alcohol on Increased confidence driving? Colour blindness HAZARD Faster reactions AWARENESS Increase concentration MARK 3 ANSWERS Reduce co-ordination
4287 Drinking any amount of alcohol is Give a false sense of confidence CARS5.8 likely to: Improve your awareness of danger Increase the speed of your reactions HAZARD Worsen your judgment of speed AWARENESS Slow down your reactions to hazards MARK 3 ANSWERS
4288 You are invited to a pub lunch. You Eat a hot meal with your alcohol drinks CARS5.9 know that you will have to drive in Have some milk before drinking alcohol the evening. What is your best Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks HAZARD course of action? Not drink any alcohol at all AWARENESS
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4289 What else can seriously affect your Loud music CARS5.10 concentration when driving other Tiredness than alcoholic drinks? Contact lenses HAZARD Tinted windows AWARENESS Drugs MARK 3 ANSWERS
4290 How does alcohol affect your It improves your co-ordination CARS5.11 driving? It increases your awareness It speeds up your reactions HAZARD It reduces your concentration AWARENESS
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4291 After drinking alcohol heavily you Your concentration may still be badly affected CARS5.12 should not drive the following day. You may still be over the legal limit Why is this? You will be well under the legal limit HAZARD Your concentration will not be badly affected AWARENESS
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4292 What advice should you give to a Wait a short while and then drive home CARS5.13 driver who has had a few alcoholic Drive home carefully and slowly drinks at a party? Go home by public transport HAZARD Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4293 You go to a social event and need Drink plenty of milk before drinking alcohol CARS5.14 to drive a short time after. What Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol precautions should you take? Avoid drinking alcohol completely HAZARD Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4294 It is eight hours since you last had You will have no alcohol in your system CARS5.15 an alcoholic drink. Which TWO of You will certainly be under the legal limit the following applies? You may still be unfit to drive HAZARD You may still be over the legal limit AWARENESS
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4295 Your doctor has given you a course The medicine you take may affect your hearing CARS5.16 of medicine. Why should you ask if You will have to let your insurance company know about the
it is OK to drive? medicine HAZARD Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow AWARENESS down MARK 1 ANSWER Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions
4296 You have been taking medicine for If someone goes with you CARS5.17 a few days which made you feel At night on quiet roads drowsy. Today you feel better but If driving is really necessary HAZARD still need to take the medicine. You After checking with your doctor AWARENESS should only drive:
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4297 You become ill. A doctor prescribes Never drive at more than 30 kph CARS5.18 drugs which are likely to affect Drive only if someone is with you your driving. You should: Not drive yourself HAZARD Aviod busy roads AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4298 During periods of illness your Take all your medicines with you when you drive CARS5.19 ability to drive may be impaired. Only take smaller doses of any medicines You MUST: Not drive after taking certain medicines HAZARD See your doctor each time before you drive AWARENESS Be medically fit to drive MARK 2 ANSWERS
4300 You are taking drugs that are likely Seek medical advice before driving CARS5.21 to affect your driving. What should Drive only for short distances you do? Only drive if accompanied by a full licence-holder HAZARD Limit your driving to essential journeys AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4301 If you are feeling tired it is best to Keep changing speed to improve concentration CARS5.22 stop as soon as you can. Until then Gently tap the steering wheel you should: Increase your speed to find a stopping place quickly HAZARD Ensure a supply of fresh air AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4302 Your reaction will be much slower In rain CARS5.23 when driving: Too quickly In fog HAZARD If tired AWARENESS
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4303 Which THREE are likely to make Using a mobile phone CARS5.24 you lose concentration while Looking in your wing mirror driving? Using your windscreen washers HAZARD Listening to loud music AWARENESS Looking at road maps MARK 3 ANSWERS
4304 A driver pulls out of a side road in Ignore the error and stay calm CARS5.26 front of you. You have to brake Overtake as soon as possible hard. You should Sound your horn to show your annoyance HAZARD Flash your lights to show your annoyance AWARENESS
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4305 A car driver pulls out causing you Keep calm and not retaliate CARS5.27 to brake. You should: Flag the driver down and explain the mistake Drive close behind and sound your horn HAZARD Overtake and sound your horn AWARENESS
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4306 Another driver does something Sound your horn CARS5.28 that upsets you. You should: Flash your headlights several times Let them know how you feel HAZARD Try not to react AWARENESS
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4307 An elderly person's driving ability Give signals correctly CARS5.29 could be affected because they Understand road signs may be unable to: React very quickly HAZARD Obtain car insurance AWARENESS
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4308 You take the wrong route and find Turn around and drive against the one-way CARS5.30 you are well into a one-way street. Reverse out of the road You should: Continue to the end of the one-way street HAZARD Reverse into a driveway AWARENESS
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4309 What is the maximum permissible Breath alcohol level of 20 mg/100ml or blood alcohol level of CARS5.31 alcohol level above which a driver 60mm/100ml. must not drive? Breath alcohol level of 35 mg/100ml or blood alcohol level of HAZARD 80mg/100ml. AWARENESS Breath alcohol level of 45 mg/100ml or blood alcohol level of
MARK 1 ANSWER 90mm/100ml. Breath alcohol level of 25 mg/100ml or blood alcohol level of
70mg/100ml.
4310 You are driving on a quiet country Horse riders CARS6.1 road. What should you expect to Bicycles see coming towards you on YOUR Pedestrians VULNERABLE ROAD side of the road? Motorcycles USERS
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4311 CARS6.2 Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road? VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
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4312 You are turning left into a side road Switch on your hazard lights CARS6.4 and find pedestrians that are Sound your horn crossing. You must: Wave them on VULNERABLE ROAD Wait for them to cross USERS
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4313 You are turning left at a junction. Blow your horn and proceed CARS6.5 Pedestrians have suddenly started Stop and wave at them to cross to cross the road. You should: Go on giving them plenty of room VULNERABLE ROAD Give way to them USERS
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4314 You want to emerge from a Stop get out and look along the main road to check CARS6.10 junction but your view is partly Sound your horn and pull out if there is no reply restricted by parked vehicles. What Move out quickly but be prepared to stop VULNERABLE ROAD should you do? Stop then move slowly forward until you have a clear view USERS
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4315 You are at the front of a queue of To check for emerging traffic CARS6.11 traffic waiting to turn right into a To check for overtaking vehicles side road. Why is it important to To make sure the side road is clear VULNERABLE ROAD check your right mirror just before To look for pedestrians about to cross USERS turning?
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4316 What should a driver do at a Move off CARS6.13 pelican crossing when the red and Always wait for the green light before proceeding amber lights are on? Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing VULNERABLE ROAD Signal the pedestrian to cross USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4317 You have stopped at a pelican Drive in front of the person CARS6.14 crossing. A disabled person is Edge forward slowly crossing slowly in front of you.The Allow the person to cross VULNERABLE ROAD lights have now changed to green. Sound your horn USERS You should: Be patient MARK 2 ANSWERS Drive behind the person
4318 As you approach a pelican crossing Flash your lights in case they have not heard you CARS6.15 the lights change to green but Rev your engine to make them hurry elderly people are halfway across. Wave them to cross as quickly as they can VULNERABLE ROAD You should: Wait because they will take longer to cross USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4319 Look at this picture. What is the The car on the left may move off CARS6.16 danger you should be most aware The driver of the ice cream van may get out of? The ice cream van may move off VULNERABLE ROAD The child may run out into the road USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4320 You are driving past parked cars. Brake sharply and flash your headlights CARS6.17 You notice a wheel of a bicycle Slow down and wave the cyclist across sticking out between them. What Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn VULNERABLE ROAD should you do? Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4321 You are driving past a lane of Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball CARS6.18 parked cars and you notice a ball Continue driving at the same speed and flash your headlights bouncing out into the road ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop for children VULNERABLE ROAD What should you do? Continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn USERS
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4322 If you are following a car driven by Stay close behind and drive carefully CARS6.19 an elderly driver you should: Flash your lights and overtake Be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast as VULNERABLE ROAD yours USERS Expect the driver to drive badly MARK 1 ANSWER
4323 Which sign tells you that CARS6.20 pedestrians may be walking in the road as there is no pavement? VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4324 Which sign means there maybe CARS6.21 elderly pedestrians likely to cross the road? VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
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4325 If you see a pedestrian carrying a Elderly CARS6.22 white stick, this shows that the Deaf person is: Disabled VULNERABLE ROAD Blind USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4326 You are driving towards a Wave to the person to wait CARS6.23 pedestrian (zebra) crossing. Wave to the person to cross Waiting to cross is a person in a Continue on your way VULNERABLE ROAD wheelchair. You should: Be prepared to stop USERS
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4327 What action should you take when Tap the horn in case they are hard of hearing CARS6.24 elderly people are crossing the Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time road? Rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting VULNERABLE ROAD Wave them across so they know that you have seen them USERS
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4328 You should NEVER attempt to Just before you turn left CARS6.27 overtake a cyclist: On a dual carriageway On a one-way street VULNERABLE ROAD Just before you turn right USERS
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4329 If you are driving behind a cyclist Go around the cyclist on the junction CARS6.28 and you wish to turn left just Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction ahead. You should: Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction VULNERABLE ROAD Overtake the cyclist before the junction USERS
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4330 You are coming up to a roundabout Signal the cyclist to move across CARS6.29 and a cyclist is signaling to turn Give a horn warning right. What should you do: Overtake on the right VULNERABLE ROAD Give the cyclist plenty of room USERS
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4331 You are driving behind three Straight ahead CARS6.30 cyclists. They approach a Right roundabout in the left-hand lane. Any direction VULNERABLE ROAD In which direction should you Left USERS expect the cyclists to go?
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4332 You are approaching a roundabout The cyclist thinks The highway Code does not apply to CARS6.31 and see a cyclist signal right. Why is bicycles the cyclist keeping to the left? The cyclist is going to turn left instead VULNERABLE ROAD It is quicker route for cyclist USERS The cyclist is slower and more vulnerable MARK 1 ANSWER
4333 When you are overtaking a cyclist The cyclist might have to make a right turn CARS6.32 in the road you should leave as The cyclist might get off the bike much room as you would give to a The cyclist might change lanes VULNERABLE ROAD car. What is the main reason for The cyclist might swerve USERS this?
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4334 Where should you take particular On one-way streets CARS6.38 care to look out for motorcyclists At junctions and cyclists? At zebra crossings VULNERABLE ROAD On dual carriageways USERS
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4335 In daylight an approaching So that the rider can be seen more easily CARS6.39 motorcyclist is using a dipped The rider is inviting you to proceed headlight. Why? To improve the rider's vision VULNERABLE ROAD To stop the battery overcharging USERS
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4336 You are driving behind a moped or Sound your horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped CARS6.42 a small motorcycle. You want to Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the
turn left just ahead. You should: junction VULNERABLE ROAD Overtake the moped before the junction USERS Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction MARK 1 ANSWER
4337 At road junctions which THREE of Motorcyclists CARS6.44 the following are most vulnerable? Cyclists Lorry drivers VULNERABLE ROAD Car drivers USERS Pedestrians MARK 3 ANSWERS
4338 When emerging from a side road Motorcycles CARS6.45 into a queue of traffic which road Cars users can be difficult to see? Milk floats VULNERABLE ROAD Tractors USERS
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4339 You want to turn right from a main Stop and set the handbrake CARS6.46 road into a side road. Just before Select first gear you turn you should: Check for traffic overtaking on your right VULNERABLE ROAD Cancel your right-turn signal USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4340 You are driving and ahead of you Slow moving CARS6.48 there is a vehicle with a flashing A school crossing patrol amber beacon.This means it is: A doctor's car VULNERABLE ROAD Broken down USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4341 An injured motorcyclist is lying Remove the leather jacket CARS6.50 unconscious in the road. You Move the person off the road should: Remove the safety helmet VULNERABLE ROAD Seek medical assistance USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4342 You are driving in town. There is a The bus may remain stationary CARS6.51 bus at the bus stop on the other The bus may move off suddenly side of the road. Why should you The bus may have broken down VULNERABLE ROAD be careful? Pedestrians may come from behind the bus USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4343 How should you overtake horse Use your horn just once to warn them CARS6.52 riders? Speed is not important but allow plenty of room Drive along their side and overtake as soon as possible VULNERABLE ROAD Drive slowly and leave plenty of room USERS
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4344 You notice horse riders ahead of Signal right CARS6.53 you. What should you do FIRST? Be prepared to slow down Accelerate around them VULNERABLE ROAD Pull out to the middle of the road USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4345 You are driving on a narrow On left-hand bends CARS6.54 country road. Where would you On right-hand bends find it most difficult to see horses When uphill VULNERABLE ROAD and riders ahead of you? When downhill USERS
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4346 A horse rider is in the left-hand Go ahead CARS6.55 lane approaching a roundabout. Turn left The driver behind should expect Turn right VULNERABLE ROAD the rider to: Go in any direction USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4347 You are approaching a roundabout. Sound your horn as a warning CARS6.56 There are horses just ahead of you. Give them plenty of room You should: Accelerate past as quickly as possible VULNERABLE ROAD Treat them like any other vehicle USERS Be prepared to stop MARK 2 ANSWERS
4348 You see a group of horse riders as Cut in front of them CARS6.57 you approach a roundabout. They Keep close of them are signalling to go right but Proceed as normal VULNERABLE ROAD keeping well to the left. You Stay well back USERS should:
MARK 1 ANSWER
4349 What is the MOST common cause Mechanical failure CARS6.58 of road accidents? Driver error Road conditions VULNERABLE ROAD Weather conditions USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4350 Which age group is most likely to 46 to 55-year-old CARS6.60 be involved in traffic accidents? 55-year-olds and over 36 to 45-year-old VULNERABLE ROAD 18 to 25-year-old USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4351 You are following a learner driver Be patient as you expect them to make mistakes CARS6.61 who stalls at a junction. What Immediately steer around them and drive on should you do? Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart VULNERABLE ROAD Drive up close behind and flash your headlights USERS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4352 You are waiting to emerge left The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left CARS7.4 from a minor road. A large vehicle The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line is approaching from the right. You The large vehicle can turn suddenly OTHER TYPE OF have time to turn, but you should The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle VEHICLES wait. Why?
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4353 You are driving behind a large Overtake quickly before the lorry moves out CARS7.5 articulated vehicle (trailer). It is Pass on the left as the vehicle moves out going to turn left into a narrow Be prepared to stop behind it OTHER TYPE OF road. What action should you take? Move out and overtake on the offside VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4354 You are driving behind a long Overtake as it starts to slow down CARS7.6 vehicle. It approaches a crossroads Stay well back and give it room and signals left, but moves out to Assume the signal is wrong and it is really turning right OTHER TYPE OF the right. You should: Get closer in order to pass it quickly VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4355 You are driving behind a long Overtake on the right-hand side CARS7.7 vehicle approaching a crossroad. Wait behind the long vehicle The driver signals right but moves Report the driver to the police OTHER TYPE OF close to the left-hand kerb. What Warn the driver of the wrong signal VEHICLES should you do?
MARK 1 ANSWER
4356 You are approaching a small Follow the same course as the lorry CARS7.8 roundabout. The long vehicle in Overtake on the left front is signaling left but is Sound your horn OTHER TYPE OF positioned over to the right. You Keep well back VEHICLES should:
MARK 1 ANSWER
4357 You keep well back while waiting to Start to overtake CARS7.9 overtake a large lorry. Another car Drop back further fills the gap. You should: Flash your headlights OTHER TYPE OF Sound your horn VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4358 Before overtaking a large vehicle or To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you CARS7.10 lorry you should keep well back. To get the best view of the road ahead Why is this? To leave a gap in case it stops and rolls back OTHER TYPE OF To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4359 You wish to overtake a long, slow Stay behind until the driver waves you past CARS7.11 moving vehicle or lorry on a busy Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way road with oncoming traffic. You Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead OTHER TYPE OF should: Keep well back until you can see that it is clear VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4360 You are driving downhill. There is a Pull over on the right behind the parked car CARS7.12 car parked on the other side of the Slow down and give way road partly blocking the road. Speed up and get past quickly OTHER TYPE OF Large, slow lorries are coming Keep going because you have the right of way VEHICLES towards you. You should:
MARK 1 ANSWER
4361 When about to overtake a long Flash your lights and wait for the driver to signal when it is CARS7.13 vehicle or lorry you should: safe Stay well back from the lorry to obtain a better view OTHER TYPE OF Drive close to the lorry in order to pass more quickly VEHICLES Sound the horn to warn the driver that you are there MARK 1 ANSWER
4362 You are traveling behind a bus that Be ready to give way to the bus CARS7.15 suddenly pulls up at a bus stop. Pull in closely behind the bus What should you do? Watch carefully for pedestrians OTHER TYPE OF Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn VEHICLES
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4363 You are driving in a city. Ahead of Be prepared to give way if the bus suddenly moves off CARS7.16 you a bus is at a bus stop. Which Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as warning TWO of the following should you Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians OTHER TYPE OF do? Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can VEHICLES
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4364 When you approach a bus that is Signal left and wave the bus on CARS7.17 about to move off from a bus stop Allow it to pull away, if it is safe to do so you should: Flash your headlights as you approach OTHER TYPE OF Get past before it moves VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4365 What is the effect of not keeping to When stationary vehicles are too close in a queue CARS7.19 the two second rule 'tailgating' When a vehicle is with its back doors open when driving on a dry and good When a vehicle delivering goods has its tailgate down OTHER TYPE OF road surface? When a driver is following another vehicle too closely VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4366 You are following a large lorry on a Drop back until you can see better CARS7.20 wet road. Spray makes it difficult to Speed up and overtake quickly see. You should: Keep close to the lorry away from the spray OTHER TYPE OF Put your headlights on full beam VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4367 You are driving on a dual- Your sidelights CARS7.21 carriageway with surface spray. Your dipped headlights You should use: Your rear fog lights OTHER TYPE OF Your hazard flashers VEHICLES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4368 What are TWO main reasons why It damages the engine CARS8.1 coasting downhill is dangerous or You have less braking and steering control wrong? It puts more wear and tear on the tyres VEHICLE The vehicle will pick up speed HANDLING Fuel consumption will be higher MARK 2 ANSWERS
4369 Why is coasting wrong or The engine will run faster CARS8.3 dangerous? It will make the engine stall It will cause the car to skid VEHICLE There is no engine braking HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4370 Hills can affect the performance of The engine will work harder CARS8.4 your vehicle. Which TWO apply The steering will feel heavier when driving up steep hills? You will slow down sooner VEHICLE Higher gears will pull better HANDLING Overtaking will be easier MARK 2 ANSWERS
4371 You are approaching a bend at a After changing gears CARS8.5 high speed. You should begin to Before the bend brake. After the bend VEHICLE On the bend HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4372 You are following a vehicle at a safe Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on CARS8.6 distance on a wet and slippery Try to overtake safely as soon as you can road. Another driver overtakes you Drop back to regain a safe distance VEHICLE and pulls into the gap you have Flash your headlights as a warning HANDLING left. What should you do?
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4373 In which THREE of these situations When the vehicle in front is to turn right CARS8.8 may you overtake another vehicle When a slower vehicle is in the right-hand lane of a dual
on the inside, or the left? carriageway VEHICLE When you are in a one-way street HANDLING In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand MARK 3 ANSWERS lane is moving more slowly
4374 Which THREE of the following will The street lighting CARS8.9 affect your stopping distance? The weather The time of day VEHICLE The tyres on your vehicle HANDLING How fast you are going MARK 3 ANSWERS
4375 You are in a very heavy downpour. Doubled CARS8.10 Your overall stopping distance is No different likely to be: Up to ten times greater VEHICLE Halved HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4376 You have to make a journey in Keep two seconds behind other vehicles CARS8.15 foggy conditions. You should: Never use demisters and windscreens wipers. Leave plenty of time for your journey VEHICLE Follow closely other vehicle's tail lights HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4377 You are following other vehicles in Keep together with the faster vehicles CARS8.22 fog with your lights on. How else Use your main beam instead of dipped headlights can you reduce the chances of Keep close to the vehicle in front VEHICLE being involved in an accident? Reduce your speed and increase the gap HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4378 Why should you always reduce Because the engine's colder CARS8.23 your speed when driving in fog? Because you could be dazzled by other people's fog lights Because the brakes do not work as well VEHICLE Because it is more difficult to see events ahead HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4379 You are driving in fog. Why should In case its brake lights dazzle you CARS8.24 you keep well back from the In case its fog lights dazzle you vehicle in front? In case it stops suddenly VEHICLE In case it changes direction suddenly HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4380 Using rear fog lights in clear Be useful when towing a trailer CARS8.25 daylight or tunnels will: Make following drivers keep back Dazzle others drivers VEHICLE Give extra protection HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4381 Which TWO of the following are Wait until a bend so that you can see the oncoming CARS8.30 correct? When overtaking at night headlights you should: Put headlights on full beam VEHICLE Beware of the bends in the road ahead HANDLING Sound your horn twice before moving out MARK 2 ANSWERS Be careful because you can see less
4382 You are overtaking a car at night. Your rear fog lights are switched on CARS8.31 You must be sure that: You have switched your lights to full beam before overtaking You flash your headlamps before overtaking VEHICLE You do not dazzle other road users HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4383 At night you are dazzled by Put your hand over your eyes CARS8.32 headlights of vehicles coming Slow down or stop towards you. You should: Switch on your main beam headlights VEHICLE Pull down your sun visor HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4384 You are dazzled by headlights of Slow down or stop CARS8.33 oncoming vehicles when driving at Flash your lights night. What should you do? Drive faster past the oncoming car VEHICLE Brake hard HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4385 You are on a narrow road at night. Signal right and sound your horn CARS8.34 A slower-moving vehicle ahead has Flash your headlights before overtaking been signalling right for some time. Overtake on the left VEHICLE What should you do? Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4386 Which TWO are correct? The To pull into if the car behind wants to overtake CARS8.35 passing places on a narrow single- To turn the car around in if you are lost track road are: For stopping and checking your route VEHICLE To pull into if an oncoming vehicle wants to proceed HANDLING For taking a rest from driving MARK 2 ANSWERS
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4387 You see a vehicle coming towards Put on your hazard warning lights CARS8.36 you on a narrow single-track road. Do an emergency stop You should: Stop at a passing place VEHICLE Reverse back to the main road HANDLING
MARK 1 ANSWER
4388 As soon as you join a dual Position your vehicle in the centre lane CARS9.1 carriageway you should normally: Readjust your mirrors Try to overtake DUAL Keep in the left lane CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4389 When joining a dual carriageway Come to a stop before joining the dual carriageway CARS9.2 you must always: Stop at the end of the acceleration lane Use the hard shoulder DUAL Give way to traffic already on the dual carriageway CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4390 A fundamental rule when driving Try to keep above 50 kph to prevent congestion CARS9.3 on a dual carriageway is: Keep to the left lane unless overtaking Overtake on the side that is clearest DUAL Use the lane that has least traffic CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4391 You are driving on a dual There is a police speed check up ahead CARS9.4 carriageway and the car ahead The other car is going to change lanes shows its hazard lights for a short Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly DUAL time. This tells you that: The driver wants you to overtake CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4392 You are driving on a dual Switch on your hazard lights CARS9.5 carriageway. You have to slow Flash your headlights down quickly due to a hazard. You Sound your horn DUAL should: Switch on your headlights CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4393 Which vehicles are normally fitted Coastguard CARS9.6 with amber flashing beacons on Maintenance vehicles the roof? Blood transfusion team DUAL Breakdown recovery vehicles CARRIAGEWAY RULES Doctor's car
MARK 2 ANSWERS
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4394 What should you use the hard Stopping in an emergency CARS9.7 shoulder of a multi-lane- Joining the dual-carriageway carriageway for? Stopping when you are tired DUAL Leaving the dual-carriageway CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4395 After a breakdown you need to Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their CARS9.8 rejoin the main carriageway of a headlights at you multi-lane-carriageway from the Move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights DUAL hard shoulder. You should: Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the CARRIAGEWAY RULES carriageway Move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed MARK 1 ANSWER
4396 The minimum safe time gap to Three seconds CARS9.9 keep between you and the vehicle One second in front in good conditions is at Four seconds DUAL least: Two seconds CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4397 You are intending to leave the In any lane CARS9.10 multi-lane-carriageway at the next In the left-hand lane exit. Before you reach the exit you On the hard shoulder DUAL should normally position your In the middle lane CARRIAGEWAY vehicle: RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4398 You are driving on a multi-lane- Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation CARS9.11 carriageway. By mistake, you go Carry on to the next exit past the exit that you wanted to Carefully reverse in the left-hand lane DUAL take. You should: Carefully reverse on the hard shoulder CARRIAGEWAY RULES
MARK 1 ANSWER
4399 You may drive over a footpath: If no pedestrians are near CARS10.1 When the pavement is very wide To overtake slow-moving traffic RULES OF THE To gain lawful access into a property ROAD
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4400 What is the national speed limit 100kph CARS10.3 outside built up areas unless 60kph otherwise indicated for cars and 80kph RULES OF THE motorcycles? 50 kph ROAD
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4401 What is the national speed limit 50kph CARS10.4 unless otherwise indicated on dual 70kph carriageways for cars and 80kph RULES OF THE motorcycles? 100kph ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4402 You are driving along a street with Children may run out from between the vehicles CARS10.7 parked vehicles on the left-hand Drivers' doors may open side. For which THREE reasons Vehicles may be pulling out RULES OF THE should you keep your speed down? You may set off car alarms ROAD So that oncoming traffic can see you more clearly MARK 3 ANSWERS
4403 You meet an obstruction on your Accelerate to get past first CARS10.8 side of the road. You should: Give way to oncoming traffic Wave oncoming vehicles through RULES OF THE Drive on; it is your right of way ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4404 There is a tractor ahead of you. You Speed through but flash your lights to oncoming traffic CARS10.9 wish to overtake but you are NOT Sound your horn to the slow vehicle to pull over sure if it is safe to do so. You Follow another overtaking vehicle through RULES OF THE should: Not overtake if you are in doubt ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4405 Which three of the following are Bread vans CARS10.10 most likely to take an unusual Horse riders course at roundabouts? Delivery vans RULES OF THE Long vehicles ROAD Cyclists MARK 3 ANSWERS Estate cars
4406 You are leaving your vehicle parked When in a 40 kph zone CARS10.11 on a road. When may you leave the If the battery is flat engine running? If you will be parked for less than five minutes RULES OF THE Not on any occasion ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4407 In which Five places must you NOT On the slope of a hill CARS10.12 park or wait? On the brow of a hill In front of someone else's drive-way/garage RULES OF THE Opposite a traffic island ROAD On a dual carriageway MARK 5 ANSWERS At a bus stop
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4408 What is the nearest you may park 5 meters (16 feet) CARS10.13 your vehicle to a junction? 15 meters (49 feet) 12 meters (39 feet) RULES OF THE 10 meters (32 feet) ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4409 You are finding it difficult to find a Yes if you don't block people from crossing CARS10.14 parking place in a busy town. You Yes in order to drop off a passenger can see there is space on the zigzag No unless you stay with your car RULES OF THE lines of a zebra crossing. Can you No not under any circumstances ROAD park there?
MARK 1 ANSWER
4410 In which TWO places must you NOT At a bus stop CARS10.15 park? In a one-way street In a side road RULES OF THE Near a school entrance ROAD Near a police station MARK 2 ANSWERS
4411 You are looking for somewhere to Use these spaces disabled or not CARS10.17 park your vehicle. The area is full Park if you stay with your vehicle EXCEPT for spaces marked Use these spaces when elsewhere is full RULES OF THE 'disabled use'. You can: Not park there unless permitted ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4412 You are driving at night with full- Only if the other driver dips his headlights CARS10.18 beam headlights on. A vehicle is Before the vehicles starts to pass you overtaking you. You should dip Some time after the vehicles has passed you RULES OF THE your lights: As soon as the vehicle passes you ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4413 You are driving on a two-lane Overtaking CARS10.19 carriageway. For which TWO of the Mending punctures following would you use the right- Constant high speed driving RULES OF THE hand lane? Driving at the minimum allowed speed ROAD Turning right MARK 2 ANSWERS Normal driving
4414 You are entering an area of Not exceed the speed limit CARS10.20 roadworks. There is a temporary Obey the limit except for overnight speed limit displayed. You must: Accept the speed limit as advisable RULES OF THE Obey the limit only during rush hour ROAD
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4415 You are approaching a busy Continue in that lane CARS10.21 junction. There are several lanes Use clear arm signals to cut across with road markings. At the last Stop until the area has cleared RULES OF THE moment you realise that you are in Force your way across ROAD the wrong lane. You should:
MARK 1 ANSWER
4416 Where may you overtake on a one- Only on the right-hand side CARS10.22 way street? Overtaking is not allowed Only on the left-hand side RULES OF THE Either on the right or the left ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4417 You are going along a single-track Drive into a passing place on your right CARS10.23 road with passing places only on Switch on your hazard warning lights the right. The driver behind wishes Wait opposite a passing place on your right RULES OF THE to overtake. You should: Speed up to get away from the following driver ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4418 You are on a road that is only wide Wait opposite a passing place on your left CARS10.24 enough for one vehicle. There is a Pull into a passing place if your vehicle is wider car coming towards you. Which Force the other driver to reverse RULES OF THE TWO of these would be correct? Wait opposite a passing place on your right ROAD Pull into a passing place on your left MARK 2 ANSWERS Pull into a passing place on your right
4419 Signals are normally given by Brake lights CARS10.25 direction indicators and: Interior lights Fog lights RULES OF THE Side lights ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4420 When going straight ahead at a Indicate left just after you pass the exit before the one you will CARS10.26 roundabout you should: take Indicate left when approaching the roundabout RULES OF THE Indicate right when approaching the roundabout ROAD Not indicate at any time MARK 1 ANSWER
4421 Which vehicle might have to use a Estate car CARS10.27 different course than normal at Van roundabouts? Sports car RULES OF THE Long vehicle ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4422 You are going straight ahead at a Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the CARS10.28 roundabout. How should you roundabout signal? Signal left on the approach to the roundabout and keep the
RULES OF THE signal on until you leave ROAD Signal left as you leave the roundabouts MARK 1 ANSWER Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you will take
4423 At a crossroads there are no signs Neither vehicle CARS10.29 or road markings. Two vehicles Vehicles approaching from the right approach. Which has priority? The vehicle on the widest road RULES OF THE The fastest vehicle ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4424 Who has priority at an unmarked The driver on the wider road CARS10.30 crossroads? No one The driver who is going faster RULES OF THE The driver of the larger vehicle ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4425 You are intending to turn right at a Keep the other vehicle to your RIGHT and turn behind it CARS10.31 junction. An oncoming driver is also (offside to offside) turning right. It will normally be Hold back, wait for the other driver to turn first RULES OF THE safer to: Carry on and turn at the next junction instead ROAD Keep the other vehicle to your LEFT and turn in front of it
MARK 1 ANSWER (nearside to nearside)
4426 The dual carriageway you are Emerge slightly to show your intentions CARS10.32 turning right onto has a narrow Wait until the road is clear in both directions central reservation. You should: Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way RULES OF THE Proceed to central reservation and wait ROAD
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4427 While driving you intend to turn Swing out wide just before turning CARS10.33 left into a minor road. On the Keep in the middle of the road approach you should: Keep just left of the middle of the road RULES OF THE Keep well to the left of the road ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4428 You may only enter a box junction You need to turn left CARS10.34 when: The traffic lights show green Your exit road is clear RULES OF THE There are less than two vehicles in front of you ROAD
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4429 Someone is waiting to cross at a Ignore them as they are still on the pavement CARS10.35 zebra crossing. They are standing Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross on the pavement. You should Stop, let them cross and wait patiently RULES OF THE normally: Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4430 You are on a busy main road and Make a 'three point' turn in the main road CARS10.36 find that you are in a wrong Make a U-turn in the main road direction. What should you do? Turn into a side road on the road on the right and reverse into
RULES OF THE the main road. ROAD Turn round in a side road MARK 1 ANSWER
4431 You are parked in a busy high Find a quiet side road to turn round in CARS10.39 street. What is the safest way to Do a U-turn turn your vehicle around to go the Get someone to stop the traffic RULES OF THE opposite way? Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4432 Why is it important for you to So that you are on the correct side of the road before and CARS10.42 maintain road position. after turning left or right at junctions and when approaching roundabouts RULES OF THE So that you are always in the correct lane on a multi-lane ROAD road. MARK 2 ANSWERS Staying in the lane of your choice as long as you are driving
within the speed limit. So that nobody can overtake you if they are speeding.
4433 What lights should you use and No lights are necessary as tunnels have their own lighting. CARS10.43 why, when going through a tunnel? Dipped-beam to help you see and also be clearly seen by others. RULES OF THE Hazard warning lights so nobody drives too near. ROAD Main-beam to see clearly where you are going. MARK 1 ANSWER
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4434 When can you overtake in a On the outside lane if the vehicle in front of you on the inner CARS10.44 tunnel? lane is not going fast enough. On the inside lane if the vehicle in front of me on the outside
RULES OF THE lane is not going fast enough. ROAD Never under normal circumstances as overtaking in tunnels is MARK 2 ANSWERS prohibited. If a broken down vehicle or other static hazard is obstructing the lane you are driving in, after having checked and signaled correctly
4435 What are the maximum national 40kph and 70kph CARS10.45 speed limits for cars and 50kph and 80kph motorcycles in built-up areas and 30kph and 60kph RULES OF THE elsewhere? 45kph and 100kph ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4436 You MUST obey signs giving orders. Blue rectangles CARS11.1 These signs are mostly in: Red triangles Green rectangles ROAD AND Red circles TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4437 At a mini-roundabout you should: Give way to traffic from the right CARS11.25 Stop even when clear Give way to traffic from the other way ROAD AND Give way to traffic from the left TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4438 What does a circular traffic sign Give motorway information CARS11.27 with a blue background do? Give directions to a car park Give warning of a motorway ahead ROAD AND Give an instruction TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4440 What does a sign with a brown Tourist directions CARS11.29 background show? Minor routes Motorway routes ROAD AND Primary roads TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4441 What are triangular signs for? To give warnings CARS11.30 To give directions To give order ROAD AND To give information TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4442 Which FOUR of these would be Ahead only CARS11.34 indicated by a triangular road sign? Children crossing T-junction ROAD AND Road narrows TRAFFIC SIGNS Tunnel ahead MARK 4 ANSWERS Minimum speed
4443 You are approaching a red traffic Red and amber then green CARS11.55 light. The signal will change from Green and amber then green red to: Amber then green ROAD AND Green then amber TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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CARS11.56 A red traffic light means: Proceed with caution Stop if you are able to brake safely ROAD AND You must stop and wait behind the stop line TRAFFIC SIGNS You should stop unless turning left MARK 1 ANSWER
4445 At traffic lights amber on its own Go if no pedestrians are crossing CARS11.57 means: Go if the way is clear Prepare to go ROAD AND Prepare to stop at the stop line TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4446 CARS11.58 A red traffic light means: You must stop behind the white stop line You must slow down and prepare to stop if traffic has started
ROAD AND to cross TRAFFIC SIGNS You may turn left if it is safe to do so MARK 1 ANSWER You may drive straight on if there is no other traffic
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4447 You are approaching traffic lights. The lights are about to change to red CARS11.59 Red and amber are showing. This There is a fault with the lights - take care means: Wait for the green light before you pass the lights ROAD AND Pass the lights if the road is clear TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4448 You are at a junction controlled by When you intend to turn right CARS11.60 traffic lights. When should you NOT When your intended route from the junction is blocked proceed at green? When you think the lights may be about to change ROAD AND When pedestrians are waiting to cross TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4449 What do these zigzag lines at No parking at any time CARS11.61 pedestrian crossings mean? Sounding of horns is not allowed Slow down to 20kph ROAD AND Parking allowed only for a short time TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4450 You are to turn right in busy traffic. Position over the centre line at an angle CARS11.66 How would you confirm your Give an arm signal as well as an indicator signal intention safely? Flash your headlamp ROAD AND Sound the horn TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4451 You want to turn right at a junction Keep well over to the right CARS11.67 but you think that your indicators Stay in the left-hand lane cannot be seen clearly. What Get out and check if your indicators can be seen ROAD AND should you do? Give an arm signal as well as an indicator signal TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4453 Why should you make sure that To avoid damage to the indicator relay CARS11.69 you have cancelled your indicators To avoid misleading other road users after turning? To avoid dazzling other road users ROAD AND To avoid flattening the battery TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4454 You are waiting at a T-junction. A Move out slowly CARS11.70 vehicle is coming from the right Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in with the left signalflashing. What Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction ROAD AND should you do? Move out and accelerate hard TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4455 What is the maximum speed limit 60kph CARS11.73 in a built up area unless indicated 40kph otherwise? 50kph ROAD AND 30 kph TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4456 To supervise a learner driver you Have held a full licence for at least 5 years CARS12.1 must: Hold an advanced driving certificate Be an approved driving instructor DOCUMENTS Be at least 23
MARK 1 ANSWER
4457 For which THREE of these must you When you are taxing your vehicle CARS12.2 show your motor insurance When a police officer asks you for it certificate? When having a VRT inspection DOCUMENTS When buying or selling a vehicle
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4458 Before driving anyone else's motor The owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle CARS12.3 vehicle you should make sure that: Your own vehicle has insurance cover The vehicle is also insured for your use DOCUMENTS The vehicle owner has third party insurance cover
MARK 1 ANSWER
4459 What is the legal minimum Personal injury cover CARS12.4 insurance cover you must have to Fully comprehensive drive on public roads? Third party fire and theft DOCUMENTS Third party only
MARK 1 ANSWER
4460 Which THREE of the following do Proper insurance cover CARS12.7 you need before you can drive A vehicle handbook legally? Breakdown cover DOCUMENTS A valid road tax disc displayed on your vehicle
MARK 3 ANSWERS A valid signed driving licence Proof of your identity
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4461 Which TWO pieces of information Make of the vehicle CARS12.8 are found on a vehicle registration Registered owner document? Type of insurance cover DOCUMENTS Date of the VRT
MARK 2 ANSWERS Service history details
4462 What is the maximum number of 4 points a year over a 3 year period. CARS12.9 penalty points that will 12 points at any time during a 3 year period. automatically disqualify a driver 18 points over a two year period. DOCUMENTS who holds a probationary driving 10 points during any one year period.
MARK 1 ANSWER licence? 15 points over a five 5 year period.
4463 Apart from complying with any Simply re-sit and pass the test of skills and behaviour. CARS12.10 punishment according to law what Re-apply as for a new driver after expiry of disqualification
will a disqualified driver have to do period and must re-sit and pass the theory test DOCUMENTS to obtain a driving licence? Pay any outstanding fines submit a new licence application
MARK 1 ANSWER after expiry of disqualification period and re-sit and pass both the theory and practical tests Wait for any disqualification period to pass and apply for a
duplicate driving licence.
4464 Who is responsible for ensuring Nobody in particular. CARS12.11 that a vehicle is fully road worthy Your mechanic. when driven on a public road? The VRT tester. DOCUMENTS You the driver.
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4465 At the scene of an accident you Not put yourself at risk CARS13.1 should: Leave vehicle engines switched on Pull everybody out of their vehicles ACCIDENTS Go to those casualties who are screaming
MARK 1 ANSWER
4466 You are the first to arrive at the Warn other traffic CARS13.2 scene of an accident. Which FOUR Call the emergency services of these should you do? Move uninjured people away from the vehicle(s) ACCIDENTS Switch off the vehicle engine(s)
MARK 4 ANSWERS Leave as soon as another motorist arrives Offer casualties something to drink
4467 You are the first person to arrive at Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles CARS13.3 an accident where people are badly Try and get people who are injured to drink something injured. Which THREE should you Get people who are not injured clear of the scene ACCIDENTS do? Make sure that someone telephones for an ambulance
MARK 3 ANSWERS Switch on your own hazard warning lights
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4468 You arrive at the scene of a Only when it is essential CARS13.4 motorcycle accident. The rider is Always unless they are in shock injured. When should the helmet Only when the motorcyclist asks ACCIDENTS be removed? Always straight away
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4469 You arrive at a serious motorcycle Check the casualty's breathing CARS13.5 accident. The motorcyclist is Try to stop any bleeding unconscious and bleeding. Your Sweep up any loose debris ACCIDENTS main priorities should be to: Take the numbers of the vehicles involved
MARK 3 ANSWERS Check that the airway is clear Make a list of witnesses
4470 You arrive at an accident. A Breathing CARS13.6 motorcyclist is unconscious. Your Bruising FIRST priority is the casualty's Broken bones ACCIDENTS Bleeding
MARK 1 ANSWER
4471 At an accident a casualty is Broken bones CARS13.7 unconscious. Which THREE of the Airway following should you check Shock ACCIDENTS urgently? Circulation
MARK 3 ANSWERS Breathing
4472 In first aid what does ABC stand Circulation CARS13.8 for? Airway Bleeding ACCIDENTS Alert
MARK 3 ANSWERS Breathing Conscious
4473 At an accident someone is Make sure they are breathing CARS13.9 unconscious. Your main priorities Check that the airway is clear should be to: Stop any heavy bleeding ACCIDENTS Count the number of vehicles involved
MARK 3 ANSWERS Take the names of witnesses Sweep up the broken glass
4474 There has been an accident. The Not leave the driver alone CARS13.11 driver is suffering from shock. You Reassure the driver should: Ask who caused the accident ACCIDENTS Offer the driver a cigarette
MARK 2 ANSWERS Give the driver a drink
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4475 You are at the scene of an accident. Reassure them constantly CARS13.12 Someone is suffering from shock. Loosen any tight clothing You should: Keep them warm ACCIDENTS Offer them a warm drink
MARK 3 ANSWERS Offer them a cigarette
4476 You arrive at the scene of a Give the rider reassurance CARS13.13 motorcycle accident. No other Warn other traffic vehicle is involved. The rider is Clear the road of debris ACCIDENTS unconscious lying in the middle of Move the rider out of the road
the road. The first thing you should MARK 1 ANSWER do is:
4477 At an accident a small child is not Rapidly CARS13.14 breathing. When giving a mouth to Gently mouth you should breathe Heavily ACCIDENTS Sharply
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4478 To start mouth to mouth on a Pinch the nostrils together CARS13.15 casualty you should: Tilt their head back Put their arms across their chest ACCIDENTS Clear the airway
MARK 3 ANSWERS Tilt their head forward
4479 You arrive at the scene of an Remove anything sticking to burns CARS13.16 accident and a casualty is suffering Reassure casualties constantly from severe burns. You should: Lay the casualty down ACCIDENTS Douse the burn thoroughly with cold water
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4480 You arrive at an accident where Remove anything stuck to the burns CARS13.17 someone is suffering from severe Burst any blisters burns. You should: Apply lotions to the injury ACCIDENTS Douse the burns with cold water
MARK 1 ANSWER
4481 You arrive at the scene of an Fetch them a warm drink CARS13.18 accident. A pedestrian has a severe Raise the leg to lessen bleeding bleeding wound on the leg Apply firm pressure to the wound to stop bleeding ACCIDENTS although it is not broken. What Keep both legs flat on the ground
MARK 2 ANSWERS should you do? Dab the wound to stop bleeding
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4482 You arrive at a scene of an Get them a drink CARS13.19 accident. A passenger is bleeding Dab the wound badly from an arm wound. What Apply pressure over the wound and keep the arm down ACCIDENTS should you do? Apply pressure over the wound and raise the arm
MARK 1 ANSWER
4483 At an accident a casualty is Bystanders will help you to CARS13.20 unconscious but still breathing. You Bystanders advise you to should only move the person if : There is further danger to the casualty ACCIDENTS An ambulance is on its way
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4484 At an accident you suspect that a Offer them a cigarette CARS13.21 casualty has back injuries. The area Not move them at all is safe. You should: Raise their legs ACCIDENTS Offer them a drink
MARK 1 ANSWER
4485 The police may ask you to produce Driving licence CARS13.25 which three of these documents Vehicle registration document (log book) following an accident? Road tax disc ACCIDENTS VRT test certificate
MARK 3 ANSWERS Insurance certificate
4486 On the dual carriageway the hard To check a road atlas CARS13.28 shoulder should be used When an emergency arises For a short rest when tired ACCIDENTS To answer a mobile phone
MARK 1 ANSWER
4487 Overloading your vehicle can Handling CARS14.1 seriously affect the : Steering Journey time VEHICLE LOADING Battery life
MARK 2 ANSWERS Gearbox
4488 Who is responsible for making sure The driver of the vehicle CARS14.2 that a vehicle is not overloaded? The owner of the vehicle The person who loaded the vehicle VEHICLE LOADING The owner of the items being carried
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4489 What is the meaning of this sign? No entry to vehicular traffic CARS10.2 No waiting on the carriageway National speed limit applies RULES OF THE Local speed limit applies ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4490 You see this sign ahead of you. It The minimum speed limit ahead is 30 kph CARS10.5 means: You are leaving the 30 kph speed limit area Start to slow down to 30 kph after passing it RULES OF THE Do not exceed 30 kph after passing it ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4491 What does a speed limit sign like The speed shown allows for various road and weather CARS10.6 this mean? conditions The speed shown is the advised maximum RULES OF THE It is safe to drive at the speed shown ROAD You must not exceed the speed shown MARK 1 ANSWER
4492 What is the meaning of this sign? School crossing patrol CARS10.16 Waiting restrictions National speed limit RULES OF THE No entry ROAD
MARK 1 ANSWER
4493 Traffic signs giving orders are CARS11.2 generally which shape?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4494 Which type of sign tells you NOT to CARS11.3 do something? ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4495 What does this sign mean? Maximum speed limit with traffic calming measures CARS11.4 Only 20 cars allowed at any one time Parking area for 20 cars only ROAD AND Minimum speed limit with traffic calming measures TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4496 Which sign means no motor CARS11.5 vehicles are allowed? ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4497 Which of these signs means no CARS11.6 motor vehicles?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4498 What does this sign mean? Minimum speed limit 30kph CARS11.7 No vehicles over 30 tonnes New speed limit 20 kph ROAD AND End of 20kph zone TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4499 What does this sign mean? No motor vehicles CARS11.8 Cars and motorcycles only Clearway (no stopping) ROAD AND No overtaking TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4500 What does this sign mean? No through road CARS11.9 No road markings No parking ROAD AND No entry TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4501 What does this sign mean? No traffic from the right CARS11.10 Road on the right closed Bend on the right ROAD AND No right turn TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4502 Which sign means 'no entry'? CARS11.11
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4503 What does this sign mean? Two-way traffic CARS11.12 No motor vehicles You have priority ROAD AND No overtaking TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4504 What does this sign mean? Form two lanes CARS11.13 Give way to oncoming traffic Do not overtake ROAD AND Keep in one lane TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4505 What does this sign mean? Waiting restrictions apply CARS11.14 Clearway (no stopping) National speed limit applies ROAD AND Waiting permitted TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4506 Which sign means 'no stopping'? CARS11.15
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4507 What does this sign mean? Roundabout CARS11.16 No entry No stopping ROAD AND Crossroads TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4508 You see this sign ahead. It means: National speed limit applies CARS11.17 No entry No stopping ROAD AND Waiting restrictions apply TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4509 What does this traffic sign mean? No overtaking allowed CARS11.18 One-way traffic only Two way traffic ROAD AND Give priority to oncoming traffic TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4510 What is the meaning of this traffic Bus lane ahead CARS11.19 sign? Give priority to vehicles coming towards you You have priority over vehicles coming towards you ROAD AND End of two-way road TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4511 Which sign means 'traffic has CARS11.20 priority over oncoming vehicles'?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4512 What MUST you do when you see Stop ONLY if a red light is showing CARS11.21 this sign? Stop ONLY if children are waiting to cross Stop ONLY if traffic is approaching ROAD AND Stop even if the road is clear TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4513 What does this sign mean? Two-way traffic ahead CARS11.22 You are entering a one-way street No overtaking ROAD AND You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4514 What shape is a STOP sign at a CARS11.23 junction?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4515 Which shape is used for GIVE WAY CARS11.24 sign?
ROAD AND
TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4516 What does this sign mean? Give way to oncoming vehicles CARS11.26 Turn off at the next available junction Approaching traffic passes you on both sides ROAD AND Pass either side to get to the same destination TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4517 What does this sign means? Give way CARS11.31 T-junction No through road ROAD AND Turn left ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4518 What does this sign mean? Crossroads CARS11.32 Ahead only Level crossing without gate ROAD AND Level crossing with gate TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4519 What does this sign mean? Ring road CARS11.33 Mini-roundabout No vehicles ROAD AND Roundabout TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4520 Which sign means that pedestrians CARS11.35 may be walking together along the road? ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4521 Which of these signs warn you of a CARS11.36 pedestrian crossing? ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4522 What does this sign mean? No footpath ahead CARS11.37 School crossing ahead Pedestrian crossing ahead ROAD AND Pedestrians only ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4523 What does this sign mean? School crossing patrol CARS11.38 Pedestrian zone - no vehicles No pedestrians allowed ROAD AND Pedestrian crossing ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4524 Which of these signs means there CARS11.39 is a double bend ahead?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4525 What does this sign mean? Humpback bridge CARS11.40 Humps in the road Exiting tunnels ROAD AND Entrance to tunnel TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4526 What does this sign mean? Low bridge ahead CARS11.41 Tunnel ahead Accident black spot ahead ROAD AND Ancient monument ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4527 Which of these signs means the CARS11.42 end of a dual carriageway?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4528 What does this sign mean? End of dual carriageway CARS11.43 End of narrow bridge Road narrows ROAD AND Tall bridge TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4529 What does this sign mean? Two-way traffic ahead across a one-way street CARS11.44 Motorway contra flow system ahead Two-way traffic straight ahead ROAD AND Traffic approaching you has priority TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4530 What does this traffic sign mean? Slippery road ahead CARS11.45 Service area ahead Danger ahead ROAD AND Tyres liable to punctures ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
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4531 You are about to overtake when Switch your headlights on before overtaking CARS11.46 you see this sign. You should: Move to the right to get a better view Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible ROAD AND Hold back until you can see clearly ahead TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4532 What does this sign mean? Steep hill upwards CARS11.47 Steep hill downwards Uneven road ROAD AND Adverse camber TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4533 What does this sign mean? Quayside or river bank CARS11.48 Road liable to flooding Slippery road ROAD AND Steep hill downwards TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4534 What does this sign mean? Turn left for ferry terminal CARS11.49 No through road on the left No entry for traffic turning left ROAD AND Turn left for parking area TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4535 What does this sign mean? Toilet ahead CARS11.50 Telephone box ahead T-junction ROAD AND No through road TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4536 Which sign means 'no through CARS11.51 road'?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4537 Which of the following signs CARS11.52 informs you that you are coming to a No Through Road? ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4538 What does this sign mean? The right-hand lane ahead is narrow CARS11.53 Right hand lane for turning right Right-hand lane for buses only ROAD AND The right-hand lane ahead is closed TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4539 You see this traffic light ahead. CARS11.54 Which light(s) will come on next? Red alone Green alone ROAD AND Green and amber together TRAFFIC SIGNS Red and amber together MARK 1 ANSWER
4540 This marking appears on the road No through road sign CARS11.62 just before a Give way sign Stop sign ROAD AND No entry sign TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4541 You see this line across the road at Give way to traffic from the right CARS11.63 the entrance to a roundabout. Stop at the line What does it mean? You have right of way ROAD AND Traffic from the left has right of way TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4542 The driver of the car in front is The driver wishes to overtake CARS11.64 giving this signal. What does it The driver intends to turn right mean? The driver is slowing down ROAD AND The drivers intends to turn left TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4543 The driver of this car is giving an Let pedestrians cross CARS11.65 arm signal. What is he about to do? Turn to the left Go straight ahead ROAD AND Turn to the right TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4544 Which of these signs means that CARS11.71 the national speed limit applies?
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4545 Which of the following describe Hatched traffic stream separator warning lines that may be
CARS11.72 these road markings? used for overtaking as long as no traffic is coming from the opposite direction ROAD AND Central reservation and can be used for overtaking if no traffic TRAFFIC SIGNS is coming from the opposite direction. MARK 1 ANSWER Hatching bordered by continuous solid white lines intended to separate two opposing streams of traffic which lines must not be crossed or entered into except in an emergency or when directed to do so by the police
4547 The white arrow in the diagram Turn left CARS1.16 means that you should not plan to : Turn right Overtake ALERTNESS Slow down
MARK 1 ANSWER
4548 The road marking in the diagram Drivers that it is safe to overtake CARS1.17 warns : Overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left Overtaking drivers to move back to the left ALERTNESS Drivers to use the hard shoulder
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4549 You see this sign ahead. You should Bend sharply to the right CARS5.1 expect the road to: Go steeply downhill Bend sharply to the left HAZARD Steep hill upwards AWARENESS
MARK 1 ANSWER
4551 Objects or articles hanging from Distract your attention CARS1.4 your interior mirror may : Help your concentration Restrict your view ALERTNESS Improve your driving
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4552 When driving you are most likely to Listen to very loud music CARS1.5 lose concentration if you : Use a mobile phone Look at the door mirrors ALERTNESS Switch on the heated rear window
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4553 When driving which four are most Looking at a map CARS1.6 likely to cause you to lose Tuning your car radio concentration Talking into a microphone ALERTNESS Using a mobile phone
MARK 4 ANSWERS Using the demisters Checking the mirrors
4554 You are driving on a wet road and Give an arm signal CARS1.8 you have to stop your vehicle in an Keep both hands on the wheel emergency. You should: Select reverse gear ALERTNESS Apply the handbrake and footbrake together
MARK 1 ANSWER
4555 Which of the following may cause Putting in a cassette tape/ CD CARS1.11 distraction on a long journey? Using a mobile phone Arguing with a passenger ALERTNESS Loud music
MARK 4 ANSWERS Pulling up to tune the radio Stopping regularly to rest
4556 You want to use a mobile phone After stopping in a suitable place CARS1.20 whilst driving the car. You should If you feel your driving will be unaffected only use the phone: If you are driving on a motorway ALERTNESS When driving on a quiet minor roads
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4557 What is the safest way to use a Direct your call through the operator CARS1.22 mobile phone in a car? Find a suitable place to stop Drive slowly on a quiet road ALERTNESS Use hands-free equipment
MARK 1 ANSWER
4558 You are driving on a clear night. Fog lights CARS2.13 There is a steady stream of Sidelights oncoming cars. The national speed Dipped headlights ATTITUDE limit applies. Which lights should Full beam headlight
you use? MARK 1 ANSWER
4559 You are waiting in a traffic queue at Apply the handbrake only CARS2.21 night. To avoid dazzling the drivers Use both the handbrake and footbrake behind you should: Switch off your headlights ATTITUDE Apply the footbrake only
MARK 1 ANSWER
4560 You are driving a slow-moving car Give a left signal when it is safe for vehicles to overtake you CARS2.27 on a narrow winding road. You Wave following vehicles past you if you think they can
should : overtake quickly ATTITUDE Pull in safely when you can to let following vehicles overtake
MARK 1 ANSWER Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously
4561 You are driving a slow-moving car Stop immediately and wave it on CARS2.28 on a narrow road. When traffic Put your hazard warning lights on wishes to overtake you should : Take no action ATTITUDE Pull in safely as soon as you can do so
MARK 1 ANSWER
4562 You are driving a slow-moving car Keep left and hold your speed CARS2.29 on a narrow winding road. In order Pull in safely when you can to let other vehicles overtake, you Show a left turn signal ATTITUDE should : Wave to them to pass
MARK 1 ANSWER
4563 Which of the following are at Motorcycles CARS2.40 greatest risk from other road Busy bus drivers users? Learner car drivers ATTITUDE Lorry drivers
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4564 Which FOUR of these MUST be in Tempreture gauge CARS3.2 good working order for your car to Indicators be safe and roadworthy? Brakes SAFETY AND YOUR Exhaust system VEHICLE Oil warning light MARK 4 ANSWERS Lights
4565 New petrol-engined cars have to Allow the exhaust system to be recycled CARS3.3 be fitted with catalytic converters. Prolong the life of the exhaust system The reason for this is to: Control exhaust noise levels SAFETY AND YOUR Reduce harmful exhaust emissions VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4566 What can cause heavy or difficult Over-inflated tyres CARS3.5 steering? Badly worn brakes Driving on mud SAFETY AND YOUR Under-inflated tyres VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4567 Your car is fitted with power Lighter CARS3.6 assisted steering. This will make Noisier the steering seem: Quieter SAFETY AND YOUR Heavier VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4568 A police officer orders you to stop Whoever issued the VRT certificate CARS3.10 and finds you have a faulty tyre. Whoever services the car Who is responsible for the tyre? You the driver SAFETY AND YOUR The previous owner VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4569 The legal minimum depth of tread 4mm CARS3.11 for car tyres over three quarters of 1.6mm its breadth is: 2.5mm SAFETY AND YOUR 1mm VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4570 Excessive or uneven wear in one or Exhaust system CARS3.12 more tyres can be caused by faults Suspension in the: Braking system SAFETY AND YOUR Gearbox VEHICLE
MARK 2 ANSWERS
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4571 There is vibration on your steering Engine oil level is correct CARS3.13 wheel as you drive at certain Wheels are secure speeds. You should check that the: Exhaust is not loose SAFETY AND YOUR Doors are closed VEHICLE Wheels are balanced MARK 2 ANSWERS
4572 Your vehicle pulls to one side when Use your handbrake at the same time CARS3.14 braking heavily. You should: Have the fault checked by a competent mechanic as soon as possible SAFETY AND YOUR Pump the pedal when braking and steer in opposite direction VEHICLE Change the tyres around MARK 1 ANSWER
4573 The main cause of brake pedal fade The brakes overheating CARS3.15 is: The brakes out of adjustment Oil in the brakes SAFETY AND YOUR Air in brake fluid VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4574 Your anti-lock brakes warning light Check that the handbrake is released CARS3.16 stays on. You should: Check the footbrake free play Check the brake fluid SAFETY AND YOUR Have the brakes checked immediately VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4575 When may you use hazard lights? When you are being towed CARS3.19 To park on double yellows lines To park alongside another car SAFETY AND YOUR When you have broken down in traffic VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4576 Hazard lights should be used when Broken down and causing an obstruction CARS3.20 vehicles are: Reversing into a side road Being towed along a road SAFETY AND YOUR Faulty and moving slowly VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4577 A properly adjusted head rest will: Help you to maintain your driving position CARS3.21 Help you to avoid neck injury Help you to relax SAFETY AND YOUR Make you more comfortable VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4578 What will reduce the risk of neck A collapsible steering wheel CARS3.22 injury resulting from a car collision? Anti-lock brakes An air-sprung seat SAFETY AND YOUR A properly adjusted head restraint VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4579 To reduce harming the Not over-revving in the lower gears CARS3.24 environment you can avoid Making sure your tyres are correctly inflated wasting fuel by: Having your vehicle properly serviced SAFETY AND YOUR Keeping an empty roof rack properly fitted VEHICLE Driving at higher speeds where possible MARK 3 ANSWERS
4580 Why do VRT tests include an To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes CARS3.25 exhaust emission test? To help protect the environment against pollution To discover which fuel supplier is used the most SAFETY AND YOUR To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4581 You are testing the suspension of Steering wheel not located centrally CARS3.32 your car. You notice that your Tyres under-inflated vehicle keeps bouncing when you Worn tyres SAFETY AND YOUR press down on the front wing. Worn shock absorbers VEHICLE What does this mean?
MARK 1 ANSWER
4582 Which THREE of the following are A fitted empty roof rack CARS3.34 most likely to increase fuel Using different brands of fuel consumption? Under-inflated tyres SAFETY AND YOUR Using the wrong grade of fuel VEHICLE Carrying unnecessary weight MARK 3 ANSWERS
4583 The filler cap on your diesel fuel Cause diesel to spill and make roads slippery for others road CARS3.35 tank is loose. This will: users Waste fuel and money SAFETY AND YOUR Increase the level of exhaust emissions VEHICLE Improve your vehicle's fuel consumption MARK 2 ANSWERS
4584 Care should be taken when Clear CARS3.37 refueling with diesel because Odourless when spilt it is: Sticky SAFETY AND YOUR Slippery VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
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4585 If you cannot see clearly behind Look in the nearside mirror CARS3.39 when reversing what should you Open the door and look behind do? Open your window to look behind SAFETY AND YOUR Ask someone to guide you VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4586 A properly serviced car will give: You a refund on your road tax CARS3.41 Lower insurance premiums Cleaner exhaust emissions SAFETY AND YOUR Better fuel economy VEHICLE
MARK 2 ANSWERS
4587 When a roof rack is not in use it It will affect your braking CARS3.42 should be removed. Why? It is illegal It will affect the suspension SAFETY AND YOUR It will waste fuel VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4588 A roof rack that is fitted to your car Make your car go faster CARS3.43 will: Improve the road handling Reduce fuel consumption SAFETY AND YOUR Increase fuel consumption VEHICLE
MARK 1 ANSWER
4589 To reduce the volume of cars on Walk or cycle on short journeys CARS3.44 the roads you could: Share a car when possible Use public transport more often SAFETY AND YOUR Use a car with a smaller engine VEHICLE Travel by car at all times MARK 3 ANSWERS
4590 For which TWO of these should you When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an CARS3.48 use hazard-warning lights? obstruction When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop SAFETY AND YOUR When your direction indicators are not working VEHICLE When you are double parked on a two-way road MARK 2 ANSWERS When slowing down to warn other drivers behind of a hazard ahead
4591 If daytime visibility is poor but not Rear fog lights CARS3.49 seriously reduced you should Front fog lights switch on: Dipped headlights SAFETY AND YOUR Headlights and fog lights VEHICLE
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4592 If your car is fitted with anti-lock Apply the handbrake to reduce the stopping distance CARS4.1 brakes and you need to stop in an Press the brake pedal rapidly and firmly until you have emergency. You should: stopped SAFETY MARGINS Keep pushing and releasing the foot brake quickly to prevent
MARK 1 ANSWER skidding Brake normally and avoid turning the steering wheel
4593 Anti-lock brakes reduce the Driving on good road surfaces CARS4.2 chances of a skid occurring Breaking during normal driving particularly when: Breaking in an emergency SAFETY MARGINS Driving down steep hills
MARK 1 ANSWER
4594 Vehicles fitted with an anti-lock Are not fitted with a handbrake CARS4.3 brake system: Can be steered while you are braking Accelerate much faster SAFETY MARGINS Are impossible to skid
MARK 1 ANSWER
4595 Anti-lock brakes may not work as Firm CARS4.4 effectively as you expect if the road Loose surface is: Good SAFETY MARGINS Dry
MARK 2 ANSWERS Wet
4596 What is the MOSTcommon reason Pedestrians CARS4.12 a car skids? Driver error Other vehicles SAFETY MARGINS Worn tyres
MARK 1 ANSWER
4597 When braking hard in a straight Front wheels CARS4.13 line most of the weight of the Right wheels vehicle will shift onto the: Left wheels SAFETY MARGINS Rear wheels
MARK 1 ANSWER
4598 You have driven your car through a Switch on your windscreen wipers CARS4.15 flood. What is the first thing you Stop and dry the brakes should do? Stop and check the tyres SAFETY MARGINS Test your brakes
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4599 You are turning left on a slippery Brake firmly and steer to the left CARS4.17 road. The back of your vehicle Steer carefully to the left slides to the right. You should: Brake firmly and not turn the steering wheel SAFETY MARGINS Steer carefully to the right
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4600 Your vehicle does not have anti- Gently use the accelerator CARS4.18 lock brakes. If you are braking on a Push harder on the brake pedal wet road and your vehicle begins Quickly pull up the handbrake SAFETY MARGINS to skid. What is the FIRST thing you Release the footbrake fully
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4601 Clutch Coasting will : Use more fuel CARS4.19 Make steering easier Reduce the driver's control SAFETY MARGINS Improve the driver's control
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4602 You are about to go down a steep Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes CARS4.23 hill. To control the speed of your Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly car you should: Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully SAFETY MARGINS Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
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4603 You are on a long downhill slope. Apply the parking brake gently CARS4.24 What should you do to help control Grip the handbrake firmly the speed of your car? Select neutral SAFETY MARGINS Select a lower gear
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4604 You wish to park facing DOWNHILL. Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb CARS4.26 Which TWO of the following should Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb you do? Park with two wheels on the kerb SAFETY MARGINS Park close to the bumper of another car
MARK 2 ANSWERS Put the handbrake on firmly
4605 When should you use front and When it is raining and just in case the roads are slippery. CARS4.31 rear fog lights? When the road is unlit by street lamps or they are not
working. SAFETY MARGINS When going through tunnels.
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4606 A correct seating position will Rest your hand on the gear lever CARS5.25 enable you to: Have a suitable grip on the steering wheel Talk to all your passengers HAZARD Have good visibility through the windows AWARENESS Comfortably reach the pedals MARK 3 ANSWERS Rest your head against the head restraint
4607 You want to reverse into a side Carry on assuming it is clear CARS6.6 road. You are not sure that the Get out and check area behind your car is clear. What Check the mirrors only VULNERABLE ROAD should you do? Look through the rear window only USERS
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4608 You are about to reverse into a side Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross CARS6.7 road and a pedestrian wishes to Give way to the pedestrian cross behind you. You should: Wave to the pedestrian to cross VULNERABLE ROAD Wave to the pedestrian to stop USERS
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4609 Who is especially in danger of not Cyclists CARS6.8 being seen as you reverse your car? Car drivers Motorcyclists VULNERABLE ROAD Children USERS
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4610 You intend to turn right into a side Emerging from the side road CARS6.9 road. Just before turning you Following you closely should check for motorcyclists who Overtaking on your left VULNERABLE ROAD may be: Overtaking on your right USERS
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4611 In which three places would Where the kerb is raised CARS6.12 parking cause an obstruction to At or near a bus stop other road users? Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs VULNERABLE ROAD Near the brow of a hill USERS In a lay-by MARK 3 ANSWERS
4612 You are following a motorcyclist on Stop and wave them across the road CARS6.25 an uneven and bumpy road. You Speed up to get past them quickly should: Expect them to wait for you to pass VULNERABLE ROAD Be careful they may misjudge your speed USERS
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4613 You are following a motorcyclist on Allow the same room as normal because motorcyclists are not CARS6.26 an uneven road. You should: affected by road surfaces Overtake immediately VULNERABLE ROAD Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid pot-holes USERS Allow less room to ensure that you can be seen in their
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4614 Which TWO should you allow extra Road-sweeping vehicles CARS6.33 room when overtaking? Motorcycles Tractors VULNERABLE ROAD Bicycles USERS
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4615 Why should you allow extra room The rider may be traveling faster than normal CARS6.34 when overtaking a motorcyclist on The rider may be blown across in front of you a windy day? The rider may stop suddenly VULNERABLE ROAD The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind USERS
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4616 Which type of vehicle is MOST Bowser CARS6.35 affected by strong winds? Motorcycle Car VULNERABLE ROAD Tractor USERS
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4617 Why should you particularly look They might not see you turn CARS6.36 for motorcyclists and cyclists at any They may slow down to let you turn junction? They are harder to see VULNERABLE ROAD They may want to turn into the side road USERS
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4618 You are waiting to come out of a Motorcycles have right of way CARS6.37 side road. Why should you watch Police patrols often use motorcycles carefully for motorcycles? Motorcycles are small and hard to see VULNERABLE ROAD Motorcycles are usually faster than cars USERS
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4619 Motorcyclists often look round Looking around helps them balance as they turn CARS6.43 over their right shoulder just Motorcycles do not have mirrors before turning right. This is They need to listen for following traffic VULNERABLE ROAD because: They need to check for traffic in their blind area USERS
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4620 Which of the following are hazards Passing very close to your car CARS6.47 that motorcyclists present in Riding with their headlamp on dipped beam queues of traffic? Riding in single file VULNERABLE ROAD Filtering between the lanes USERS Cutting in just in front of you MARK 3 ANSWERS
4621 You are driving in slow-moving Change down to first gear CARS6.49 queues of traffic. Just before Give a 'slowing down' arm signal changing lane you should: Sound the horn VULNERABLE ROAD Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic USERS
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4622 You have a collision while your car Call your insurance company CARS6.59 is moving. What is the first Call the emergency services important thing you must do? Stop at the scene of the accident VULNERABLE ROAD Stop only if there are injured people USERS
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4623 If a friend wants to teach you how Be over 25 and have held a full licence for at least 5 years CARS6.62 to drive a car they must: Be over 21 and have had a full license for at least three years. Be over 18 and have fully comprehensive insurance VULNERABLE ROAD Be over 18 and hold an advanced driver's certificate USERS
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4624 Your car hits a pedestrian at 60 Probably survive CARS6.63 kph. The pedestrian will: Certainly survive Probably be killed VULNERABLE ROAD Certainly be killed USERS
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4625 You are dazzled at night by the Set your mirror to anti-dazzle CARS6.64 lights of the vehicle behind you. Switch your rear lights on and off You should: Brake sharply to a stop VULNERABLE ROAD Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver USERS
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4626 The road is wet and slippery. Why To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavements CARS7.1 might a motorcyclist steer round To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker
drain covers on a bend? points OTHER TYPE OF To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers VEHICLES To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers MARK 1 ANSWER
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4627 It is very windy. You are behind a Keep close to the motorcyclist CARS7.2 motorcyclist who is overtaking a Keep well back high vehicle. What should you do? Stay level with the motorcycle OTHER TYPE OF Overtake the motorcyclist immediately VEHICLES
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4628 It is very blustery and windy. You Keep close as you pass CARS7.3 are about to overtake a Allow extra room motorcyclist. You should: Sound your horn OTHER TYPE OF Overtake slowly VEHICLES
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4629 You should avoid 'coasting' your Flatten the battery CARS8.2 car because it could: Increase tyre wear Damage the suspension VEHICLE Reduce steering control HANDLING
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4630 You are driving in the left-hand Sound your horn CARS8.7 lane of a dual carriageway. Another Continue as you are car overtakes and pulls in front of Drop back VEHICLE you leaving you without enough Move to the right-hand lane HANDLING separation distance. You should:
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4631 Motorcyclists are more at risk to be Are always faster than other drivers CARS8.11 injured from other road users Are more likely to break down than other motorists because they: Are less experienced that other drivers VEHICLE Are more difficult to see than other drivers HANDLING
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4632 To correct a rear-wheel skid you Apply your handbrake CARS8.12 should: Steer away from it Steer into it VEHICLE Not steer at all HANDLING
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4633 You are driving in very wet Fading CARS8.13 weather. Your vehicle begins to Weaving slide. This affect is called: Aquaplaning VEHICLE Hosing HANDLING
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4634 You have to make a journey in fog. Top up the radiator with antifreeze CARS8.14 What are the TWO most important Check that your lights are working things you should do before you Check the battery VEHICLE set out? Make sure that the windows are clean HANDLING Make sure that you have a warning triangle in the vehicle MARK 2 ANSWERS
4635 Front fog lights may be used ONLY Visibility is seriously reduced CARS8.16 if: An audible warning device is used They are not as bright as the headlights VEHICLE They are fitted above the bumper HANDLING
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4636 Front fog lights may be used ONLY During 'lighting up' times only CARS8.17 if: When visibility is seriously reduced Between dusk and dawn VEHICLE If they are not as bright as the headlights HANDLING
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4637 Front fog lights may be used ONLY They were fitted by the vehicle manufacturer CARS8.18 if: They are operated with rear fog lights Your headlights are not working VEHICLE Visibility is seriously reduced HANDLING
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4638 Front fog lights may be used ONLY Fitted by manufacturer CARS8.19 if: You wish to overtake in bad weather Visibility is seriously reduced VEHICLE They prevent headlights glare on a wet road HANDLING
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4639 Fog lights should be used ONLY Driving after midnight CARS8.20 when: Visibility is seriously reduced Daylight is fading VEHICLE In very light rain HANDLING
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4640 Using front/rear fog lights in good Increase your awareness CARS8.21 visibility will: Dazzle other drivers Improve your visibility VEHICLE Flatten the battery HANDLING
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4641 You are driving on a clear dry night Dazzle following drivers CARS8.26 with your rear fog lights switched Help your indicators to be seen more clearly on. This may: Make other drivers think you are braking VEHICLE Give a better view of the road ahead HANDLING Reduce glare from the road surface MARK 2 ANSWERS
4642 Why is it dangerous to leave rear Following drivers can be dazzled CARS8.27 fog lights on when they are not Electrical systems could be overloaded needed? The battery could fail VEHICLE Direction indicators may not work properly HANDLING Brake lights are less clear MARK 2 ANSWERS
4643 You are driving in thick fog using Increase your speed CARS8.28 fog lights. When visibility improves Keep them on you MUST: Maintain your speed VEHICLE Switch them off HANDLING
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4644 Front and rear fog lights MUST be: Switched off in night-time fog CARS8.29 Used outside built up areas only Connected to an audible warning signal VEHICLE Switched off if visibility is not seriously reduced HANDLING
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4645 Which statement represents being Both hands on the steering wheel at all times and only when a CARS8.38 in safe control of your vehicle? change of gear or operation of controls is necessary One hand on the steering wheel and the other simply hanging
VEHICLE out of the window to catch the breeze and look cool HANDLING One hand on the steering wheel and the other being used to
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4646 You may remove your seat belt Reversing CARS10.37 temporarily when carrying out a Driving slowly manoeuvre that involves: An emergency stop RULES OF THE A hill start ROAD
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4647 You must not reverse: For longer than necessary CARS10.38 In a built-up area Into a side road RULES OF THE For more than a car's length ROAD
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4648 When you are NOT sure that it is Use your horn CARS10.40 safe to reverse your vehicle you Reverse slowly should: Get out and check RULES OF THE Rev your engine ROAD
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4649 You are reversing your vehicle into After you've entered the side road CARS10.41 a side road. When would the Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre greatest hazard to passing traffic After you've completed the manoeuvre RULES OF THE occur? When the front of your vehicle swings out ROAD
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4650 Your car has third party insurance. Damage to other vehicles CARS12.5 What does this cover? Damage to someone's property Injury to yourself DOCUMENTS Injury to another person
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4651 A VRT certificate is normally valid 30,000 miles CARS12.6 for: One year after the date it was issued 10,000 miles DOCUMENTS Two years after the date it was issued
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4652 Which of the following should you Ask drivers to switch off their engines CARS13.10 NOT do at the scene of an Give them an alcoholic drink accident? Offer someone a cigarette to calm them down ACCIDENTS Call the emergency services immediately
MARK 2 ANSWERS Warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights
4653 For which TWO should you use When you have broken down CARS13.22 hazard-warning lights? When you slow down quickly because of a hazard ahead When you need to park on the pavement ACCIDENTS When you wish to stop on double yellow lines
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4654 When should you switch on your When you cannot avoid causing an obstruction CARS13.24 hazard warning lights? When you are parked on double yellow lines When you are towing a broken down vehicle ACCIDENTS When you are driving slowly due to bad weather
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4655 Your tyre bursts while you are Continue on at a normal speed CARS13.26 driving. Which TWO things should Hold the steering wheel firmly to keep control you do? Pull up slowly at the side of the road ACCIDENTS Brake as quickly as possible
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4656 Which TWO things should you do Let the vehicle roll to a stop CARS13.27 when a front tyre bursts? Grip the steering wheel firmly Hold the steering wheel lightly ACCIDENTS Stop gradually at the side of the road
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4657 Any load that is carried on a roof Securely fastened when driving CARS14.3 rack MUST be: Covered with plastic sheeting As light as possible VEHICLE LOADING Carried only when strictly necessary
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4658 A heavy load on your roof rack will Make the steering lighter CARS14.4 MAINLY: Reduce the stopping distance Improve the road holding VEHICLE LOADING Reduce stability
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4659 What do child locks in a vehicle do? Stop the rear seats from tipping forward CARS14.5 Stop children from opening rear doors from the inside Lock the rear windows in the up position VEHICLE LOADING Lock the seat belt buckles in place
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