General Rules

Question 1

When should you flash headlights ?

Answer 1

To let other road users know you are there

Question 2

How will traffic officers attract your attention ?

Answer 2

Flashing amber lights

Question 3

When must you use your horn ?

Answer 3

To warn other road users of your presence

Question 4

When can you not use your horn ?

Answer 4

• while on stationary
• driving in an in-built area between 11:30pm and 7:00 am

Question 5

When can you use your headlights ?

Answer 5

At night or when visibility is seriously reduced

Question 6

When can you not use headlights ?

Answer 6

A road that has lit street lighting

Question 7

When can you use front or rear fog light ?

Answer 7

When visibility is seriously reduced

Question 8

What must you do if you have rear fog lights and front lights are on and visibility is removed ?

Answer 8

Switch it off so it does not dazzle other drivers

Question 9

When do you use dipped headlights?

Answer 9

• dull daytime weather
• at night in-built areas
• when overtaking until you’re on level with other vehicle ** then change to main beam **

Question 10

What is the safest way to brake in a normal circumstance ?

Answer 10

Early and light

Question 11

How should you brake as you begin to stop ?

Answer 11

Brake more firmly

Question 12

What should you do before the vehicle comes to rest ?

Answer 12

Ease off the pressure just before to avoid jerky stop

Question 13

Why should you avoid to brake harshly in an emergency?

Answer 13

Your wheels can lock

Question 14

What can locked wheels lead to ?

Answer 14

Lead to loss of control

Question 15

What is skidding ?

Answer 15

Usually caused by the **driver braking, accelerating too harshly ** or driving too fast for the road condition

Question 16

What can you do if skidding occurs ?

Answer 16

Release brake pedal fully , steer wheel at the direction of the skid or easing off the accelerator

Question 17

What does ABS stand for ?

Answer 17

Anti-Brake system

Question 18

If your vehicle is fitted with anti - lock brake what advice should you follow ?

Answer 18

Advice given by vehicle handbook

Question 19

In case on an emergency what should you do with ABS ?

Answer 19

Apply the footbrake firmly and do not release pressure until vehicle has slowed down to desired speed

Question 20

What does ABS ensure ?

Answer 20

Ensures that steering control is retained

Question 21

What is coasting ?

Answer 21

Vehicle travelling in neutral or with cultch pressed down

Question 22

What is the speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway or motorway ?

Answer 22

70 mph

Question 23

What is the speed limit of cars and motorcycle on a single carriageway ?

Answer 23

60 mph

Question 24

What is the speed limit of cars towing trailer or caravan on a trailer on a dual carriageway or motorway ?

Answer 24

60 mph

Question 25

What is the speed limit of cars towing caravan or trailer on a single carriageway ?

Answer 25

50 mph

Question 26

What is Tailgating ?

Answer 26

When the gap between the vehicle in front of you is too small for you to brake suddenly or stop safetly

Question 27

Where are red reflective studs found ?

Answer 27

Left edge of road

Question 28

Where are amber reflective studs found ?

Answer 28

To mark central reservation of motorway or dual carriageway

Question 29

When a **single** carriageway has **three lanes** what should you not do ?

Answer 29

Give priority to traffic in either direction

Question 30

in a **single** carriageway what is the middle lane used for ?

Answer 30

To overtake or turn right

Question 31

What lane should you not use in a **single** carriageway?

Answer 31

The right lane

Question 32

What is a dual carriageway ?

Answer 32

Road which central reservation seperates the carriageway

Question 33

On a **two-lane** dual carriage what lane should you stay in ?

Answer 33

Stay in the left-hand lane

Question 34

Whah Should you use the right-hand lane for on a dual carriageway?

Answer 34

To overtake or to turn right

Question 35

After overtaking on a dual carriageway what should you do ?

Answer 35

Move back to the left-hand lane when it’s safe to do so

Question 36

On a dual carriageway with three or more lanes what lanes can you use to overtake ?

Answer 36

Middle or right lane