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Name all 6 types of crossings. |
School crossing, Zebra, Pelican, Puffin, Toucan and Pegasus.
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What's the difference between a Pelican and a Puffin crossing? |
Puffin crossings use cameras to detect pedestrians in the waiting area and on the actual road. (Pelican crossings are common button operated, timed crossings.) |
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What is an Articulated Vehicle? |
A long vehicle divided into multiple sections by a cable. |
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What is a Clearway? |
A road where no stopping is allowed at any time. |
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What does Coasting mean? |
Driving a car without using any gears (in neutral). |
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What does Contra-flow mean? |
When traffic on the motorway follows signs to move to the opposite carriageway because of roadworks. |
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What is Coolant? |
Liquid in the radiator that removes heat from the engine. |
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What is a Gantry? |
A high narrow bridge that displays electric signs on the motorway. |
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You should keep well back behind a large vehicle for what main reasons? |
To increase your vision on the road ahead. And to be in sight of the drivers wing mirror. |
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You should never wave a pedestrian across a crossing because? |
There may be another vehicle coming that doesn't see your signal. |
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Following a car on a wet road, your time gap should be what? |
At least 4 seconds. |
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What kind of vehicles have blue flashing lights? |
Life saving emergency services. |
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What kind of vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon? |
A Doctor's car. |
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At a Puffin Crossing what color follows the green signal? |
A steady Amber. (There is no flashing amber due to the sensors.) |
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Waiting in a traffic queue at night you should avoid dazzling the behind drivers by doing what? |
Using your dipped headlights only and taking your foot off the brake and applying the handbrake, as not to dazzle the driver behind with rear brake lights. |
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What does this dashboard light mean? |
A fault in the braking system. |
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If you are driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow road(not wide enough for others to overtake) what should you do? |
To avoid holding up a queue of traffic and causing drivers to be wreckless, pull over and park in a suitable place to let traffic pass. |
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A loose filler cap is bad because? |
Oil can leak and be slippy for other drivers. It is also a waste of fuel and money. |
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If your tyres are under-inflated it can badly affect what 2 things? |
Braking and steering. |
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It is illegal to sound your horn at what times? |
11:30pm and 7am on any built up area. |
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Red Routes was introduced to built up parts of cities to what? |
To increase the flow of traffic by stopping inconsiderate parking. |
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Road humps, Chicanes and Narrowings are all what? |
Traffic calming measures. |
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When should you check your tyre pressure? |
When your tyres are cold. |
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What causes are likely to use fuel consumption? |
Harsh Acceleration and braking and If your tyres are under-inflated. |
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What fluid do you fill your low battery up with? |
Distilled Water. |
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Where can you dispose of a used battery safely? |
Take it to a local authority site or to a garage. |
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When must you use parking lights at night? |
Park facing the flow of traffic that is travelling at over 30mph. |
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Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in what 3 ways? |
The braking system, wheel alignment and the suspension. |
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What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for? |
20% |
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A roof rack fitted to your car will do what to your fuel consumption? |
Increase it. |
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What 3 vehicle conponents is required of law to keep in a good condition? |
Headlights, Windscreen and seat belts. |
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In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70mph? |
96 metres (315 feet) |
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What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60mph? |
73 metres (240 feet) |
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Anti-lock brakes are of most use when you are what? |
breaking excessively. |
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What is the overall stopping distance of 20mph? |
40 feet. |
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What is the overall stopping distance of 30mph? |
75 feet. |
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What is the overall stopping distance of 40mph? |
120 feet. |
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What is the overall stopping distance of 50mph? |
175 feet. |
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Motor vehicles have harmed the enviroment in what 3 ways? |
Damage to buildings, air pollution and they use up natural resources. |
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How far up do you fill your battery? |
Just above the cell plates. |
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If your brake fluid level is low, what could happen? |
It could cause you to crash due to loss of braking efficiency or complete brake failure. |
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What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision? |
A properly adjusted head restraint. |
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What does it mean if the front wing bounces when you press on it? |
The shock absorbers are worn. |
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The legal minimun deph of tread for tyres over three quarters of the breadth is what? |
1.6mm. |
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Driving at 70mph uses more fuel than driving at 50mph by what percent? |
30% |
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The car vibrating at certain speeds can be caused by what? |
Unbalanced wheels. |
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Turning the steering wheel while stationary can cause damage to what? |
The tyres and the steering mechanism. |
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To help keep your car secure you could join a what? |
A vehicle whatch scheme |
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Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption by what percentage? |
15% |
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How can missing out some gear changes save fuel? |
By reducing the amount of time accelerating. |
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Before putting a child seat in the passenger seat, what must you do? |
Deactivate the airbag. |
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The breaking distance on ice can be up how many times more the normal distance. |
By ten times the normal distance. |
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In windy conditions, you need to be extra careful when passing a cyclist because? |
A gust of wind could blow them off course. |
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To dry of wet brakes, you should do what? |
Go slowly, while gently applying the brakes. |
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Where are you most likely to be affected by side wind. |
On an open stretch of road. |
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How can you avoid wheel-spin, driving on an icy road? |
Drive at a slow speed in as high gear as possible. |
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What should you do if the back of your vehicle slides to the right on a slippery road? |
Steer carefully to the right. |
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If you're trying to move off on snow, what should you do? |
Use the highest gear you can, so that the wheels don't spin. |
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When going down a steep hill what gears should you use? |
Low gears, in order to have more braking control. |
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If you are driving with anti-lock brakes and you need to make an emergency stop, how should you apply the footbrake? |
Immediately and firmly until you come to a stop. |
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Where would you see these markers? |
On vehicles that are over 13m long. (Lorries, truck, skips) |
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If you see this sign, what do you expect the road ahead to do? |
Bend sharply to the right. |
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What should you be prepared to do when you come to this bridge? |
Give way to larger vehicles in the middle of the road. |
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At a level crossing what order are the visual warnings for an approaching train? |
1. A steady amber light. 2. twin flashing red lights. 3. Both barriers down. (an alarm will also be rang) |
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When driving a car with automatic transmission, what would you use 'kick down' for? |
Quick acceleration. |
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If your view of the junction's traffic ahead is restricted, what could you do? |
View reflections of the traffic in shop windows or parked cars. |
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What does this sign mean? |
With-flow pedal cycle lane. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Cycle route ahead. |
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When may you wait in a box junction? |
When oncoming taffic prevents you from turning right. |
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The left hand studs on the left hand of the motorway are what colour? |
Red. |
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A rumble device is designed to what? |
Warn you of a hazard. |
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Areas reserved for trams have what 3 features? |
White line markings, a different coloured surface and a different surface texture. |
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When should you use your fog lights? |
When visibility drops below 100 metres (328 feet) |
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Why should you turn off your fog lights when fog has cleared? (3 things) |
1. It's illegal. 2. Brake lights will be less clear for following drivers. 3. The lights may dazzle other drivers. |
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Chains fitted to your wheels can prevent what? |
Skidding in deep snow. |
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What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on the motorway? |
70mph |
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Unless overtaking, what lane should you always drive on on the motorway? |
The left. |
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A vehicle with a trailer is restricted to what speed on the motorway? |
60mph. |
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Using a roadside emergency phone makes it easier for what? |
For you and your broken down vehicle to be located on the motorway. |
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A crawler lane on the motorway is found where? |
On a steep gradient. |
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What do countdown markers do? |
Show when the exit on the motorway will be. (they are placed 90 metres apart) |
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Where can reflective amber studs be found on the motorway? |
to the right next to the central reservation and the carriageway. |
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What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on the motorway? |
White. |
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What colour are the reflective studs between the slip road and the motorway? |
Red. |
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How would you find the nearest emergency telephone on the motorway? |
Along the hard shoulder, there are marker posts. |
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What 4 are not allowed to use the motorway? |
Learner drivers, tractors, horse riders and cyclists. |
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What does the Active Traffic Management scheme do on a motorway? |
Reduce congestion. |
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What are 4 reasons for stopping on the motorway? |
1. If red lights show above every lane on the gantry. 2. When told to by the police. 3. When signalled by a highway agency traffic officer. 4. In an emergency or breakdown. |
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What does this sign mean? |
National speed limit applies. |
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What does this sign mean? |
End of minimum speed. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Waiting restriction sign. |
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On a 3 lane duel carriageway, the right hand lane is for what? |
Overtaking and turning right. |
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What side of the road may you overtake on a one way street? |
Either side. |
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When are you only able to enter a box junction? |
When oncoming traffic is preventing you from turning right. |
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Who has priority at an unmarked crossing? |
No one. |
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What is the nearest you may park to a junction? |
10 metres(32 feet) |
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What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road? |
60mph |
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What will you be approaching if you see these signs? |
A concealed level crossing. |
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What is the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer on a single carriageway? |
50mph |
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What must you have to park in a disabled parking spot? |
A blue badge. |
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What sign is this? |
No entry. |
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What vehicle does this sign apply to? |
High vehicles. |
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What does this sign mean? |
No motor vehicles. |
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What does this sign mean? |
No overtaking. |
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What does this sign mean? |
No stopping. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Minimum speed (is 30mph) |
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What does this sign mean? |
Pass either side to get to the same destination. |
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Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane? |
On a one-way street. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Contraflow bus lane. |
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What does this sign mean? |
T junction, give way to the left. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Double bend ahead. |
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What does this sign mean? |
End of duel carriageway. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Crosswinds. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Danger ahead. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Level crossing with gate or barrier. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Trams crossing ahead. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Steep hill downwards. |
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What does this sign mean? |
No through road. |
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What is this sign showing? |
A contraflow system. |
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What does a crawler lane do? |
Helps the flow of traffic by diverting slower heavier vehicles into a dedicated lane on the left. (Usually on the motorway where there is a steep gradient) |
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Other than level crossings, where would you find these lights? |
Lifting bridges and fire stations. |
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What does this road marking mean? |
You are approaching a hazard. |
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Where would you see these markings? |
On road humps. |
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How will a police vehicle get you to stop? |
Flash their headlights, indicate to left and point to the left. |
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Which way is this driver turning? |
Left. |
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Where would you see these road markings? |
On a slip road. |
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What does this motorway sign mean? |
Change to the lane on your left. |
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What does this motorway sign mean? |
Advisory speed is 50mph. |
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What does the '25' mean in this motorway sign? |
The number of the next junction. |
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Where would you find reflective amber studs on the motorway? |
Placed to the far right, running alongside the central reservation.
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Where on the motorway will you find reflective green studs? |
where a junction either joins or leaves (slipway). |
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What does this motorway sign mean? |
Leave the motorway at the next exit. |
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What does this sign mean? |
End of Motorway. |
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What does this motorway sign mean? |
End of restriction. |
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What do these signs mean? |
Follow diversion route. |
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What does this sign mean? |
A compulsory maximum speed and to warn you of roadworks ahead. |
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What do you do if red flashing lights appear above your lane on the motorway? |
Move into another lane in good time. |
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What do the red hatched markings in the middle of the road mean? |
To seperate taffic flowing in opposite directions. |
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What is this sign telling you? |
You can go, trams have to stop. |
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What shape are 'give way' signs? |
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What does this sign mean? |
There's a mini-roundabout. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Two way traffic crosses a one way road.
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What does this sign mean? |
Two way traffic straight ahead. |
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What is this sign? |
Warning you of a humpback bridge. (because your view will be restricted over the bridge). |
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What is this showing? |
Diections to a park-and-ride car park. |
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Where would you see this road marking? |
Before a 'give way' sign. |
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What does this sign mean? |
Direction to emergency pedestrian exit. |
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What does this sign mean? |
With-flow bus and cycle lane |
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What does this sign mean? |
Tunnel ahead. |
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What does this arm signal mean? |
I intend to slow down or stop. |
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The long white line along the road shows what? |
The edge of the carriageway. |
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An MOT certificate is normally valid for how long? |
1 year after the date it was issued. |
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A cover note is a document issued before you recieve your what? |
Insurance certificate. |
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If you get six penalty points within 2 years of passing your practical test what will you have to do?
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Retake both theory and practical tests and reapply for a provisional licence. |
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For how long is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) valid? |
Untill the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped. |
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What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)? |
A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road. |
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What is the maximum fine for driving without insurance? |
£5,000 |
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Who should you update your personal information with to update your Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C)? |
The licensing authority. |
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Before you can obtain a tax disc, what must you have? |
Valid insurance cover. |
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Until your vehicle has a current MOT certificate you will not be able to renew what? |
Your road tax. |
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What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence? |
Valid insurance. |
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If a police officer asks to see your documents and you don't have them with you you may be asked to take them to a police station within how many days? |
7 days. |
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If you drive without an invalid MOT certificate what could be invalid? |
Your insurance. |
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Somebody helping to learn someone drive must have what? |
be atleast 21 and held a full lincence for at least 3 years. |
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What does third party insurance cover? |
Damage to another person and their car/property. |
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What 3 pieces of information are found on a vehicle registration document? |
1. The registered keeper. 2. Make of the vehicle. 3. Engine size. |
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What does the cost of your insurance depend on? |
Age. (the younger you are, the more expensive) |
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The cost of your insurance may reduce if you do what? |
Take the Pass Plus scheme. |
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If a vehicle is over 3 years old it must have a valid what? |
MOT certificate. |
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What 3 things must you have before you can legally drive? |
1. A valid driving licence. 2. A valid tax disc. 3. Valic insurance cover. |
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What does it mean when your motor insurance policy has an excess of £100? |
You have to pay the first £100 of any claim. |
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Someone has crashed and has a severly bad arm wound, would hould you do? |
Apply pressure over the wound with a clean cloth and raise the arm to reduce bleeding. |
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An unconscious persons breathing should be checked for up to how long? |
10 seconds. |
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What is the shortest time for a burn to be cooled for? |
Ten minutes. |
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Chest compressions should be give at what rate? |
100 per minute. |
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What are the warning signs for shock? |
Pale grey skin, rapid pulse, sweating and rapid shallow breathing. |
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What is the correct deph to press when giving chest compressions? |
4 to 5cm. |
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When you're first to arrive at the scene of a crash, what should you do? |
Switch hazard lights on, Call the emergency services and make sure all engines are switched off to prevent fires. |
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When tending to an unconscious casualty, what is your priority? |
Their breathing. |
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When restoring normal breath to a child, how should you breath into their mouth? |
Gently. |
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If someone has been burned, what should you do? |
Clear anything sticking to the wound, and douse the burn with clean cool non-toxic liquid. |
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You should never move a casualty unless what? |
Unless they are in further danger in their current position. |
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The police will ask for what 3 documents when involved in a collision? |
Driving licence, Insurance certificate and MOT test certificate. |
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Where should you place a warning triangle? |
45 metres (147 feet) away from your car. |
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You break down on a level crossing, what should you do? |
Leave your vehicle and phone the signal operator. If the signal operator says so, move the vehicle off the crossing. |
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What should you do if your tyre bursts? |
Hold the steering wheel firmly to keep control and let the vehicle roll to a stop at the side of the road, if possible. |
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When you use the emergency telephone on the motorway, you will be asked what 3 things? |
1. For the number on the telephone you are using 2. The name of your insurance company. 3. For details of yourself and your vehicle. |
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What headlights do you use in a tunnel? |
Dipped headlights. |
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Your vehicle catches fire what should you do first? |
Phone the fire brigade. |
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If you are driving through a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire, what should you do? |
Continue to drive out the tunnel if you can. If not, turn off engine, switch hazard lights and call a fire engine. (If you have a fire extinguisher, try and put the fire out) |
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What 3 items should you carry in the event of a collision? |
Fire extinguisher, first aid kit and warning triangle. |
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In a collision, what 4 things should you find out? |
1. If the other driver owns the vehicle. 2. The other driver personal details. 3. The make and registration number of the other vehicle. 4. The details of the other drivers insurance. |
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How can stop you stop a trailer snaking? |
ease off the accelorater, low down and you can also have a stabilisers fitted to the towbar. |
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A heavy load on your roof rack will do what to your steering? |
reduce stability. |
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Where woud you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicles tow ball? |
In the vehicle handbook. |
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Emergency phones on the motorway connect to a Highway agency control center, the police and sometimes what other organisation? |
DVLA |
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What does this sign mean? |
It means you can not park or wait during the times shown. |
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What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?
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Give way to pedestrians. |
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What is a jockey wheel? |
A retractable adjustable-height wheel used on the front of trailers.
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