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Which of the following factors will NOT affect the distance it takes for you to stop?

Your speed

What time of the day it is

Weather conditions

The quality of your tyres

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When can you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

When you have a full and unrestricted driver’s license

Never

At any time

Only to call 999 in an emergency in which it is unsafe to stop

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Which of the following road users can use a toucan crossing along with pedestrians?

Cyclists

Buses

Motorbikes

Trams

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You have been drinking heavily. Which of the following will help you sober up so you can drive?

Vigorous exercise

Drinking water or eating

All of the above

Waiting

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At which of the following places should you drive with extra caution?

Near a tram stop

Near a bus stop

Near a stopped ice cream truck

All of the above

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You see a traffic signal with red, amber, green, and white lights. What does the white light mean?

The traffic signal is out of order.

This light is for tram drivers only.

This light is for bus drivers only.

All drivers must stop.

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You are travelling on the motorway. You have passed a fog warning sign with flashing amber lights. You will know that the fog alert has been lifted when

either of the above occurs.

neither of the above occurs.

you pass a sign whose amber lights are not flashing.

you pass a sign giving the ‘All clear’ (‘End’) message.

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If another road user flashes their lights at you, this means that:

They need to warn you of where they are

They want to alert you that there is a fault with your car

There could be a speed camera ahead

They are giving you right of way

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A cover note is provided by insurers in some situations and is:

A driving licence

A temporary insurance certificate

Details about the value of your car

A certificate of your MOT results

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You arrive at a level crossing with a flashing red signal. What must you do?

Proceed through with care.

Slow down and only proceed when it is safe.

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

Stop and proceed when it is safe.

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What should you do if your car becomes trapped on a level crossing?

Get everyone out of the car and away from the crossing.

Try to push the car off if there are no trains approaching.

Use the railway telephone to report the incident.

Do all of the above.

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You see a large white triangle painted on the road before a junction. What does this mean?

You must stop and give way at the junction.

You have priority at the junction.

You must give way to traffic on the main road at the junction.

You can drive straight through the junction.

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You are permitted to flash your headlights

to tell another driver to proceed ahead of you.

to warn another road user of your presence.

to warn another driver of a traffic camera.

to encourage a slower driver to move out of your way.

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What is the minimum distance it would take a car travelling at 60mph to come to a stop?

53m (174ft)

73m (240ft)

58m (190ft)

96m (315ft)

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When must you use your headlights during the day?

When visibility is reduced to 200 metres or less

Always

When visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less

Never

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When are passing motorists and pedestrians most at risk when you are reversing into a side road?

Before you begin reversing

Once you have finished

During the manoeuvre

After entering the side road that you have just reversed into

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What should you do at an amber traffic light?

Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

Drive through.

Drive through if you can beat the red light.

Stop.

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You see a zebra crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

Treat it as one crossing.

It depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

Treat it as two crossings.

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Which of the following statements about large vehicles (such as buses and articulated lorries) is FALSE?

The speed limit for large vehicles may be 56 mph (90 km/h).

Following a large vehicle closely will improve visibility and make passing safer.

Large vehicles may require more than one lane when they turn at a junction.

Large vehicles can block your view.

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You are driving on the motorway. When can you overtake on the left?

Never

Only during the day when visibility is good

At any time

Only when traffic is congested

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You see a pedestrian walking with a dog with a red-and-white harness. Which of the following is most likely?

This pedestrian likes to dress up dogs.

This pedestrian is blind and deaf.

This pedestrian is blind.

This is just an ordinary pedestrian.

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In an emergency, how should you brake if your vehicle is NOT equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

Apply both your parking brake and your footbrake firmly.

Brake consistently and firmly.

Brake as firmly as possible without causing the wheels to lock up.

Use your parking brake to slow down.

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You’re driving on a motorway, and the traffic is particularly busy. The driver directly behind your car is closer than the recommended time gap. What is the best way to reduce the chance of an accident?

Separate the gap between you and the vehicle that’s in front of you

Activate your hazards to warn the driver behind

Indicate, and swerve onto the hard shoulder to get out of the motorist’s way

Slam on the brakes hard if you need to

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How close to a junction are you allowed to park?

No closer than 5 metres

As close as you want

No closer than one car length

No closer than 10 metres

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Which way should you steer if you skid?

Steer into the skid.

Steer out of the skid.

Steer in whichever direction you feel is right.

Keep your steering wheel still.

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Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a child under 14 is secured by a seat belt or child restraint?

The child

No one; seat belts are optional.

The driver

The child’s parent

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You arrive at a pelican crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

Treat it as one crossing.

Treat it as two crossings.

It depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

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You are approaching a bend, but you are travelling too fast. When should you brake?

During the bend

Not at all

After the bend

Before the bend

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You have to stop for children playing on the road in a Home Zone. Which of the following is true?

You should not be here; motor vehicles are not permitted in home zones.

They have the absolute right to be on the road; carefully drive around them.

They have every right to play here; stop and give them time to move.

They shouldn’t be playing here; sound your horn and push through.

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You have stopped for a train at a level crossing with flashing red lights. The train has passed, but the lights have not gone out. What should you do?

Slowly edge forward up to the tracks to get a better view.

Drive across only if you do not see any trains nearby.

Wait.

Drive across.

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When must you dip your high-beam headlights?

All of the above

When you are in a built-up area

When your headlights could dazzle a pedestrian

When your headlights could dazzle another driver

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You need to give first aid. What does the ‘R’ in the acronym DRABC stand for?

Resuscitate

Revive

Response

Recover

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While nearing a mini-roundabout, you are keeping your eye on the lorry ahead. Although they are indicating to the left, they are positioned on the right-hand side of the lane. You need to:

Keep your distance

Surpass the lorry on the left-hand side

Beep the horn to alert the lorry driver of your presence

Follow the lorry’s direction

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Two vehicles meet head to head on a steep single-track road. Which vehicle has priority?

The slower vehicle

The vehicle heading downhill

The vehicle heading uphill

The larger vehicle

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Which road crossing has been designed for both cyclists and walkers?

Puffin

Pelican

Toucan

Zebra

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When red and amber are showing on traffic lights, this indicates:

That the traffic lights are currently faulty

That you can proceed if there are no obstructions immediately ahead of you

That the next light change will be to red only

That you need to wait for the light to change to green before you continue

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When may you drive with your fog lights on?

At night

At any time

At night or when visibility is poor due to fog, smoke, or mist

When visibility is severely restricted by fog, smoke, or mist

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You need to give first aid. What does the ‘C’ in the acronym DRABC stand for?

Compensate

Control

Compressions

Complete

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Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a single red line?

Yes, but only to load and unload.

Yes, at any time.

Yes, a sign nearby will state at which times you may stop there.

No.

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You wish to park a manual car facing downhill next to a kerb. How should you park?

Leave your car in reverse and steer away from the kerb.

Apply your parking brake, leave your car in reverse, and steer towards the kerb.

Leave your car in first gear and steer away from the kerb.

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Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a double red line?

Yes, at any time.

No, never.

Yes, a sign nearby will state at which times you may stop there.

Yes, but only to load and unload.

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You see a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing. Do you need to stop here?

Yes.

Yes, but only if there are pedestrians using the crossing.

No, but the light will shortly turn red.

No, you only need to stop at a red light.

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You are approaching a pair of alternately flashing red lights. What should you do?

Slow down and only proceed when it is safe.

Come to a complete stop and proceed when you judge it safe.

Turn around and go back.

Come to a complete stop and do not proceed.

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What does a signal with flashing red lights beside the motorway mean?

No traffic should continue past this signal.

The centre lanes are closed.

All traffic should proceed with care.

Reduce speed; there is a hazard ahead.

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You have arrived at the scene of an accident and someone is hurt. What is the first thing you should do?

Make sure the scene is safe and call for help.

Offer the injured person food or drink.

Remove the injured person from his or her car.

Do all of the above.

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Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. How should you place your warning triangle?

Do not place it at all.

Place it at least 70 metres behind your vehicle.

Place it at least 45 metres in front of your vehicle.

Place it at least 45 metres behind your vehicle.

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Which of the following is the most important consideration when fitting a rear-facing baby seat?

Will the baby have a good view of the road?

Can the baby see you from its seat?

Is the baby seat installed in a seat equipped with a frontal airbag?

Will the baby seat’s Dora the Explorer print match your seat covers?

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Can you drive through a pelican crossing with a green light?

Yes, at any time.

Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians crossing.

No, you must wait.

Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians on your side of the road.

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Whilst you are driving through the rain, your steering becomes unresponsive. What should you do?

Steer harder until it becomes responsive.

Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Brake firmly and slow down.

Accelerate.

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You arrive at a mini-roundabout with a painted central island. Can you drive over the island?

Yes.

Yes, but only if you are driving a vehicle that is too large to avoid the centre.

No.

Yes, but only if no other traffic is present.

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