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What does this sign mean |
Primary route forming part of a ring road |
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What are the ways of preparing for long journeys |
1.good night sleep 2.sufficient sleep 3. Regular breaks , 15min:2hours |
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What is the required distance you should be able to read a numberplate? |
20 metres are on a good day |
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How does alcohol influence driving? |
1. Reduces coordination 2.slows down reactions 3. Affect judgement of speed distance and risk |
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What is the Horn used for? |
To let other road users You know of your presence |
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When are you not allowed to use a horn? |
1.While stationary 2. In built up areas between 11:30 PM and 7 AM |
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What are some traffic calming measures? |
1. Chicanes 2. Narrowings 3. Speed bumps |
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What are features of a pedestrian crossing? |
1. Zigzag lines on the approach 2. Traffic lights |
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Why would cyclist and motorcyclist come further out into the road? |
To avoid obstacles such as : 1.drains 2. icy patches |
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What is the maximum speed of powered vehicles used by disabled people? |
8 mph/ 12 km/h |
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What can you do If you're dazzled car light in your interior mirror ? |
Set the mirror to anti dazzle |
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Describe "kick down" ? |
•Used by automatic cars when overtaking 1. Press down gas to change into lower gear 2. When gas is released a higher gear will be selected |
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If your vehicle breaks down how far do you have to put the warning triangle behind your car? |
45 metres/ 147 feet |
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Q: some two-way roads are divided into three lanes why are These dangerous? |
Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake |
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Q: A driver pulled out of the side street in front of you you have to brake hard you should... |
Ignore the error and stay calm |
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Q:Examples of when you should not overtake |
1. When turning left shortly 2. Approaching a junction 3. When view ahead is blocked |
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Q:when approaching a junction you should give way to... |
Buses |
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Q: to avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system you should... |
1.Reduce speed in a good time 2.choose an appropriate Lane in good time 3.keep the correct separation distance |
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Q:what should you do if you have crossed the White lines when the amber lights come on at a level Crossing? |
Keep going |
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Q: you are driving on the motorway the traffic ahead is breaking sharply because of an incident how could you warn traffic behind you? |
Briefly use the hazard warning lights |
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What will rise if you have been convicted of drink/drug driving ? |
Insurance premiums |
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If in an accident when do you produce your insurance certificate to the police ? |
Within 7 days |
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does anyone need to be informed if you change name or address ? |
Yes , inform the DVLA |
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How long is an MOT valid |
One year after registering |
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What is SORN and how long is it valid for ? |
•Statutory off road notification • valid for 12 months |
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When can you drive without MOT ? |
To the garage for an appointment time |
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What does third party insurance cover ? |
1.injury to others 2.damage to peoples property 3.damage to other vehicles
*min level of insurance *cheapest insurance |
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What is a cover note ? |
A document issued before you receive an insurance certificate |
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To be able to supervise a learner driver you must be... |
1. Over 21 with driving licence 2. Must have had license for more than 3 years |
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Consequences of getting 6 points on your licence in 2 years ? |
Licence will be revoked |
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Q:What is the maximum fine for driving for driving with out insurance |
£5000 |
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If your license is revoked you most... |
1. Reapply for a provisional licence 2. Retake your theory and practical tests |
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When you apply to renew your vehicle excise license (VED) you must have ... |
Valid insurance |
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What three pieces of information are found on the vehicle registration document? |
1.registered keeper 2.make of vehicle 3.engine size |
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What is third party , fire and theft insurance? |
Similar to third party + covers you against theft and damaged by fire |
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What is comprehensive insurance ? |
Covers all including injury to you and damage to your vehicle |
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You claim insurance on your car for repair , your policy has an excess of £100 , what does this mean ? |
You must pay the £100 |
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Before driving anyone else's car you must make sure that the vehicle is ... |
Insured for use |
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You have broken down on a motorway , when you use the emergency phone what will you be asked ? |
1. Whether you belong to a motoring agency 2. Details and you and your vehicle 3. The number you're calling from |
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what are the sequence of lights at a traffic light ? |
1. Red 2. Red & Amber 3. Green 4. Amber 5.red |
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Do high way traffic officers have authority to stop you |
No ! ,
They can only stop traffic when accidents occur |
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Do high way traffic officers have authority to stop you |
No ! ,
They can only stop traffic when accidents occur |
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A driver behind you is flashing their headlights you should ... |
Stay calm |
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If a vehicle is approaching near a guide dog , the dog trained to... |
Wait |
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What features do controlled motorways genuinely have? |
have signed advising drivers not to change lanes |
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M and S tires are .. |
Mud and snow tires |
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If you hit a domestic or farm animal you should |
Try and find the owner |
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PAS is an abbreviation of .. |
Power assisted steering |
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What lights may Police vehicles use.. |
Flashing Yellow lights |
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Q: you are involved in a collision what documents me to please ask you to produce? |
1. Vehicle registration document
2. Driving license
3. Insurance certificate |
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Q: Name three situations where you can overtake on the left? |
1. When you are approaching a one-way street
2. when The vehicle in front is signalling to turn right
3. It's slow moving traffic queues when the traffic on the right hand lane is moving more slowly |
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You are overtaking a car at night you must be sure that.. |
You do not dazzle the other road user |
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Areas reserved for trams may have.. |
1.White line markings 2.A different coloured surface 3. A different surface texture |
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Q: when can you drive or park in the cycle lane marked by solid white line ? |
must NOT in times of operation
*dont park drive in a cycle lane with a broken white line unless it's unavoidable |
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Q: You are driving at night you are dazzled by an on coming vehicle what should you do? |
Slow down or stop |
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Q: You are driving at night you must have your headlights on unless |
Vehicle has broken down on the hard shoulder |
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When will you feel effects of engine braking |
When you change to a lower gear |
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What Are the main reasons why coasting downhill is wrong |
1. The vehicle will get faster 2.you have less braking and steering control |
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At what speed should you drive through floodwater? |
First gear at a slow speed |
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If you are involved in a collision what documents do you need to produce |
1.name 2.vehicle owners name & address 3. Vehicle name & registration 4.insurance |
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What should you look out for in a tunnel |
Various signs warning you of congestion an incident ahead |
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What do you do if your vehicle catches fire in a tunnel |
Drive through the tunnel If you can
* if you can't put the fire out |
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What do you do if you break down a level crossing |
1. Leave your vehicle get yourself and passengers away from the cross
2. Phone the signal operator
3. Move the vehicle if the operator tells you to |
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Which two safeguards could you take against fire risk to your vehicle |
1. Carry and extinguisher 2. Check out any strong smells of petrol |
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What reasons for the area marked in red and white along the centre of this road |
to separate traffic flowing in opposite directions |
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What is the meaning of this sign |
No motorcycles |
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What is the typical stopping distance at 40mph |
36metres |
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What do two red painted lines at the side of the road mean |
No stopping at any time |
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If children under 1.35metres are travelling in your car and there is no child restraint then they must ... |
Use an adult seatbelt |
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You are driving through a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire but you can not drive on what should you do? |
1. Try and put the fire out 2. Switch on the hazard warning lights |
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Ways of improving fuel consumption ? |
1.Reduce your road speed 2. Planning well ahead |
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Where may you overtake on a one-way street? |
Either on the right or the left |
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When must you allow cyclists and motorcyclist extra room when over taking ? |
In windy conditions |
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When must you allow cyclists and motorcyclist extra room when over taking ? |
In windy conditions |
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What is the first thing you should do after driving through flood water ? |
Test your brakes |
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When must you allow cyclists and motorcyclist extra room when over taking ? |
In windy conditions |
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What is the first thing you should do after driving through flood water ? |
Test your brakes |
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You have driven through flood water how would you dry your brakes ? |
Drive slowly whilst gently applying your brakes |
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When must you allow cyclists and motorcyclist extra room when over taking ? |
In windy conditions |
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What is the first thing you should do after driving through flood water ? |
Test your brakes |
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You have driven through flood water how would you dry your brakes ? |
Drive slowly whilst gently applying your brakes |
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When driving on a motorway there is surface spray, what light are best for you to use ? |
Dipped headlights |
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What gears should you use when driving through snow or ice ? |
Use the highest gear possible |
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What gears should you use when driving through snow or ice ? |
Use the highest gear possible |
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Why should you use a high gear when driving through ice and snow ? |
To prevent wheel spin |
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What is Aquaplaning? |
Occurs in wet conditions
The tyres have lift off the surface of the road
Causes steering to become very light |
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What is Aquaplaning? |
Occurs in wet conditions
The tyres have lift off the surface of the road
Causes steering to become very light |
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What should you do if your car is Aquaplaning ? |
ease off the accelerator |
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What do anti lock brakes do |
Prevent the tyres from locking so they don't skid |
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What do anti lock brakes do |
Prevent the tyres from locking so they don't skid |
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When may anti locking systems not be as effective |
When the road surface is wet or loose |
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What do anti lock brakes do |
Prevent the tyres from locking so they don't skid |
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When may anti locking systems not be as effective |
When the road surface is wet or loose |
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How would you apply anti lock system in the case of an emergency? |
Rapidly and firmly |
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What is the typical stopping distance at 70mph on a good day |
96metres |
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What is the most common cause of skidding ? |
Driver error |
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What is the braking distance at 30mph ? |
? |
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What is the braking distance at 30mph ? |
14metres |
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You're towing a caravan on a dual carriageway you must not exceed what speed ? |
60mph |
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What is the speed limit on a built up area |
30mph |
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What is the speed limit on a built up area |
30mph |
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The presence of Street lights suggest that you're in ...mph area? |
30mph |
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What is the braking distance at 10mph |
7 |
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Which of these signs means it is the end of a dual carriageway ? |
Sign D |
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Which three does the law require you to keep in good condition? |
Seatbelts Headlights Windscreen |
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What does this sign tell you |
Cycle route ahead |
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At an incident it is important to look after any casualties, when the area is safe , you should ? |
Keep them in the vehicle |
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On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching ? |
Variable speed limits |
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In which three places would parking cause an obstruction to others ? |
1.Brow Of a hill 2.At a bus stop 3.where kerb has been lowered for wheel chairs |
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When may you drive over a footpath? |
To get into property |
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You are in a one-way street and you want to turn right , you should position yourself... |
Right lane |
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What can be affected when you seriously overload your vehicle |
Steering Handling |
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You are turning right onto a dual carriageway , what should you do before emerging? |
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle |
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You are turning right onto a dual carriageway , what should you do before emerging? |
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle |
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What do red circular signs tell you |
They are instructions on things you must not do |
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What does this sign mean ? |
Keep left
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What does this sign mean ? |
T-junction Priority over vehicles from the right |
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What does this sign mean |
Traffic merging from the left ahead |
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What does this sign mean |
Level crossing with out barrier or gate ahead |
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What does this sign mean |
Hidden dip |
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What does this sign mean |
Primary route forming part of a ring road |
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What does this sign mean |
Primary route forming part of a ring road |
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What do these signs mean |
Symbol showing emergency diversion routes for motorway and main roads |
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What does this sign mean ? |
With flow bus lane, which cycles and taxis can use |
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Which of these if allowed to get low could cause you to crash ? |
Brake fluid level |
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What does this sign mean |
End of restriction |
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What is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle? |
An immobiliser |
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What does this sign mean |
Leave the motorway at the next exit |
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You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band, this means that the person is |
Deaf and blind |
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When overtaking at night you should... |
1.Beware of bends in the road ahead 2. Be careful because you can see less
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A properly services vehicle will give |
1.Cleaner exhaust emissions 2.Better fuel economy |
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For what reason may you use the right hand lane of the motorway? |
For overtaking other vehicles |
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Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause .. |
The steering to vibrate |
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What does this sign mean ? |
Park in a bay and pay |
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You are intending to turn right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. It will normally be safer to ..? |
Turn offside to offside
keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind it |
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You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic . You should .. |
Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear |
