Driving Theory

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What will help moving off in snow?

Back 1

Higher Gear

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Regulations about small trailer on motorway

Back 2

Only use left lanes, (not right)

Don't exceed 60mph

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Horse riders at roundabouts

Back 3

Slower than cars, so may not be able to cut across to get to right lane. Therefore can be in left lane and turn right e.g.

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You're on a motorway and there are red flashing lights above every lane.

Back 4

Stop and wait

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Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs?

Back 5

At slip-road entrances and exits

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You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?

Back 6

Red

Front 7

The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?

Back 7

Distilled Water

Front 8

What should you do when going through a contraflow system on a motorway?

Back 8

Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead

Front 9

Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

Back 9

To make you aware of your speed

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Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

Back 10

On either the right or the left

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You're driving on a well-lit motorway on a clear night. What must you do?

Back 11

Use your headlights

Front 12

You're travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?

Back 12

On a steep gradient

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You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because

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There may be another vehicle coming

another driver may not have seen them, not have seen your signal and may not be able to stop safely.

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Motorway studs

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Red studs

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Hard shoulder

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Green studs

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Slip road

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Amber studs

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Central reservation

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White studs

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Between lanes of dual carriageway

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Blue studs

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BLUE motorway studs can occasionally be seen and are for the use of the emergency services.

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Compression depth to maintain circulation

Back 20

5-6cm

Front 21

You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?

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When you’re in a one-way street and want to turn right, you should take up a position in the right-hand lane. This will allow other road users, not wishing to turn, to pass on the left. Indicate your intention and take up the correct position in good time.

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What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?

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Turn wheels towards curb; prevent car rolling into traffic if brakes become disengaged

(perhaps leave car in gear; reverse if facing down, 1st if facing up)

Front 23

When should you check tire pressure?

Back 23

When tyres are cold

Front 24

"kick down" automatic car

Back 24

Quick acceleration

Front 25

You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night

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Red rear reflectors show up when headlights shine on them. These are useful when you are parked at night but will only reflect if you park in the same direction as the traffic flow. Normally you should park on the left, but if you’re in a one-way street you may also park on the right-hand side.

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SHORTEST TIME A BURN SHOULD BE COOLED FOR

Back 26

10 MINS

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Back 27

slow, but continue around the bend

Drive around the bend at a steady speed in the correct gear. Be aware that you might have to stop for approaching trains.

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Speed limits

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Front 29

Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should

Back 29

Final check over shoulder

If you want to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough to carry out the manoeuvre safely.

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Back 30

Use a low gear and drive slowly

Shallow part of river that road goes through

Front 31

You're driving on a motorway at night. When may you switch off your headlights?

Back 31

When your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

Always use your headlights at night on a motorway unless you've had to stop on the hard shoulder. If you break down and have to use the hard shoulder, switch off your headlights but leave your sidelights on, so that other road users can see your vehicle.

Front 32

What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

Back 32

1.6mm

Front 33

You have broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. It should be displayed

Back 33

at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your vehicle

Front 34

You're in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

Back 34

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

If the driver behind is following too closely, there’s a danger they’ll collide with the back of your car if you stop suddenly. You can reduce this risk by slowing down and increasing the safety margin in front of you. This reduces the chance that you’ll have to stop suddenly and allows you to spread your braking over a greater distance. This is an example of defensive driving.

Front 35

You're driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?

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10 times normal distance

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Stopping distances

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3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 24 (car lengths)

multiply by 4 to get metres

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Car length in metres

Back 37

around 4m

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Stopping distance in wet

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double

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stopping distance in icy

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10 times

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Road sign shapes

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There are three basic types of traffic sign: those that warn, those that inform and those that give orders. Generally, triangular signs warn, rectangular signs give information or directions, and circular signs give orders. An exception is the eight-sided ‘stop’ sign.

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Warning road signs

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Triangle

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Informing road signs

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Rectangle

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Ordering road signs

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Circle

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Most common cause of skidding

Back 44

Driver error

Changing direction too quickly for wheels to retain grip

Front 45

You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should

Back 45

Ease off the accelarator

If the steering becomes light in these conditions it is probably due to a film of water that has built up between your tyres and the road surface. Easing off the accelerator should allow your tyres to displace the film of water and they should then regain their grip on the road.

Front 46

Never leave in car

Back 46

Vehicle registration documents

Front 47

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. How should you normally deal with this?

Back 47

Keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it (offside to offside)

Front 48

You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band. What does this tell you?

Back 48

Deaf and blind

Front 49

You're driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?

Back 49

In case brake suddenly

If you’re following another road user in fog, stay well back. The driver in front won’t be able to see hazards until they’re close and might need to brake suddenly. Also, the road surface is likely to be wet and could be slippery.

Front 50

At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

Back 50

Steady amber

Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors that detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. The use of a sensor means there's no flashing amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing.

Front 51

Check breathing for at least?

Back 51

10 seconds

Front 52

You're driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. What should you do?

Back 52

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Front 53

What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for?

Back 53

20%

Front 54

At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings. Two vehicles approach. Which has priority?

Back 54

Neither of the vehicles

Front 55

How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?

Back 55

Slow down very gradually

Keep calm and don’t brake harshly or you could lose control completely. Ease off the accelerator until the unit is brought back under control. The most dangerous time is on long downhill gradients.

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Back 56

Pedestrians may be walking along road

Front 57

Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. What will you be unable to renew without this certificate?

Back 57

Your vehicle excise licence

If your vehicle requires a current MOT certificate you will be unable to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax) without it.

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How would you identify a section of road used by trams?

Back 58

There would be a different surface texture

Trams may run on roads used by other vehicles and pedestrians. The section of road used by trams is known as the reserved area and should be kept clear. It usually has a different surface, edged with white lane markings.

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At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

Back 59

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

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Back 60

End of restriction

Temporary restrictions on motorways are shown on signs that have flashing amber lights. At the end of the restriction, you'll see this sign without any flashing lights.

Front 61

Which of the following may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

Back 61

Etching the registration number on the windows

Front 62

The dual carriageway you're turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?

Back 62

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

When the central reservation is narrow, you should treat a dual carriageway as one road. Wait until the road is clear in both directions before emerging to turn right. If you try to treat it as two separate roads and wait in the middle, you're likely to cause an obstruction and possibly a collision.

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You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?

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There are times when road markings are obscured by queuing traffic, or you're unsure which lane to use. If, at the last moment, you find you're in the wrong lane, don’t cut across or bully other drivers to let you in. Follow the lane you’re in and find somewhere safe to turn around and rejoin your route.

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Back 64

With-flow cycle lane

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What is a cover note?

Back 65

Sometimes an insurance company will issue a temporary insurance certificate called a cover note. It gives you the same insurance cover as your certificate but lasts for a limited period, usually one month.

Front 66

You've broken down on a motorway. In which direction should you walk to find the nearest emergency telephone?

Back 66

In the direction shown on the marker posts

Along the hard shoulder there are marker posts at 100-metre intervals. These will direct you to the nearest emergency telephone.

Front 67

You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?

Back 67

Left lane

If the left-hand lane is free you should use it, regardless of the speed you’re travelling.

Front 68

You're approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give?

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A ‘slowing down’ signal will indicate your intentions to oncoming and following vehicles. Be aware that pedestrians might start to cross as soon as they see this signal.

(right arm up and down)

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End of dual carriageway

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Waiting restrictions apply

Different to the two crosses which is no stopping

Front 71

You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?

Back 71

You'll have to pay the first £100 of the cost of repairs to your car

Having an excess on your policy will help to keep the premium down. However, if you make a claim, you'll have to pay the excess yourself – in this case, £100.

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Your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel. It's still driveable. What should you do?

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Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so

If it’s possible, and you can do so without causing further danger, it may be safer to drive a vehicle that's on fire out of a tunnel. The greatest danger in a tunnel fire is smoke and suffocation.

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Back 73

ring road

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You're on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?

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On a quiet country road, always be aware that there may be a hazard just around the next bend, such as a slow-moving vehicle or pedestrians. Pedestrians are advised to walk on the right-hand side of the road if there's no pavement, so they may be walking towards you on your side of the road.

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Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You're on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What's the typical braking distance from 50 mph?

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38 metres (125 feet)

Front 76

In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheelchair) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of

Back 76

8mph

Front 77

You want to turn left at this junction. Your view of the main road is restricted. What should you do

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Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

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When do you need parking lights?

Back 78

Roads over 40mph speed limit

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what does 25 mean?

Back 79

No. of next junction

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What's used to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

Back 80

Variable speed limits

Front 81

You're driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

Back 81

Rapidly and firmly

Front 82

What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

Back 82

Edge of the carriageway

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Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?

Back 83

There won't be any engine braking

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Back 84

Cycle route ahead

Front 85

What should you do as you approach a long road tunnel?

Back 85

Make sure your radio is tuned to the frequency shown

On the approach to tunnels, a sign will usually show a local radio channel. This should give a warning of any incidents or congestion in the tunnel ahead. Many radios can be set to automatically pick up traffic announcements and local frequencies. If you have to tune the radio manually, don’t be distracted while doing so. Incidents in tunnels can lead to serious casualties. The greatest hazard is fire. Getting an advance warning of problems could save your life and others.

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A trailer must stay securely hitched to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?

Back 86

Breakaway cable

In the event that the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle, the breakaway cable activates the trailer brakes before snapping. This allows the towing vehicle to get free of the trailer and out of danger.

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When may you stop on an urban clearway?

Back 87

To set down and pick up passengers

Urban clearways have their times of operation clearly signed. You may stop only for as long as is reasonable to pick up or set down passengers. You should ensure that you're not causing an obstruction for other traffic.

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What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

Back 88

4s

Water will reduce your tyres’ grip on the road. The safe separation gap of at least two seconds in dry conditions should be doubled, to at least four seconds, in wet weather.

Front 89

What does a circular traffic sign with a blue background do?

Back 89

Give an instruction

Signs with blue circles mostly give a positive instruction. These are often found in urban areas and include signs for mini-roundabouts and directional arrows.

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You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Back 90

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

When driving down a steep hill, gravity will cause your vehicle to speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. To help keep your vehicle's speed under control, select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and make careful use of the brakes.

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At an incident, a small child isn't breathing. To restore normal breathing, how should you breathe into their mouth?

Back 91

Gently

If a young child has stopped breathing, first check that their airway is clear. Then give compressions to the chest using one hand (two fingers for an infant) and begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Breathe very gently and continue the procedure until they can breathe without help.

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Statutory Off-Road Notification

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when you take a vehicle ‘off the road’ and you want to stop taxing and insuring it.Your vehicle is off the road if you don’t keep or use it on a public road, for example if it’s in a garage, on a drive or on private land.

You must make a SORN in any of the following situations:

your vehicle isn’t taxedyour vehicle isn’t insured (even for a short time, for example because there’s a delay renewing your policy)

you want to break a vehicle down for parts before you scrap it

you buy or receive a vehicle and want to keep it off the road (you can’t transfer a SORN from the previous keeper)

Front 93

Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England. What are they authorised to do?

Back 93

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

Traffic officers don't have enforcement powers but are able to stop and direct people on motorways and some ‘A’ class roads. They only operate in England and work in partnership with the police at incidents, providing a highly trained and visible service. They're recognised by an orange-and-yellow jacket and their vehicle has yellow-and-black markings.

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Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?

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On a one-way street

In a contraflow lane the traffic permitted to use it travels in the opposite direction to traffic in the other lanes on the road.

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At traffic lights, amber on its own means

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stop at the stop line

When amber is showing on its own red will appear next. The amber light means STOP, unless you have already crossed the stop line or you are so close to it that pulling up might cause a collision.

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If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take extra care when refuelling. Diesel fuel when spilt is

Back 96

Slippery

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What do these zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean?

Back 97

No parking at any time

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Pass either side to get to the same destination

These signs are often seen in one-way streets that have more than one lane. When you see this sign, use the route that’s the most convenient and doesn’t require a late change of direction.