Lesson 1

Question 1

what should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?

Answer 1

reduce the speed gently to gain control of the car. Do not speed up or brake harshly.

Question 2

where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?

Answer 2

On an open stretch of road. care must be ensured on exposed roads in case vulnerable road users.

Question 3

you are driving on a road that has a cycle lane. what does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

Answer 3

you should not drive in the lane unless it is unavoidable.

Question 4

What driving technique can help you save fuel?

Answer 4

missing out some gears, this helps the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating.

Question 5

A police officer asks to see your documents. you do not have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

Answer 5

7 days

Question 6

your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. when must you produce this document for inspection?

Answer 6

When a police officer asks you for it.

Question 7

what is the national speed limit on single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 7

60 mph

Question 8

what lights should you use when you are driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray

Answer 8

dipped headlights

Question 9

why is it a bad technique to coast when you are driving downhill?

Answer 9

the vehicle will gain speed more quickly

Question 10

at an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Answer 10

Follow the DR ABC code

Question 11

what will reduce fuel consumption

Answer 11

driving more slowly

Question 12

tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

Answer 12

the top of the head restraint should be at least as high as the top of the ears.

Question 13

you are driving a car fitted with an automatic transmission. when would you use ‘kick down’?

Answer 13

to accelerate quickly

Question 14

What is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a dual carriageway road?

Answer 14

70 mph

Question 15

You see a vehicle with a flashing blue beacon. What type of vehicle could it be?

Answer 15

Fire engine, Police
Notes: Police, mountain rescue, coastguard, ambulances, fire engines, bomb disposal and blood transfusion vehicles all have emergency blue beacons. If one is approaching you, just pull your vehicle over and allow them to pass.

Question 16

When MUST you switch off your fog lights?
Answer Provided:

Answer 16

When visibility is greater than 100 metres (328 feet).
Notes: You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves.

Question 17

tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 17

brake pedal should feel firm, but not hard

Question 18

you are traveling in very heavy rain. how is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

Answer 18

it will be doubled

Question 19

you are waiting to emerge at a junction. your view is restricted by parker vehicles. what can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

Answer 19

reflection of traffic in windows.

Question 20

your car requires an MOT certificate. when is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?

Answer 20

when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

Question 21

you are traveling along a motorway. where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?

Answer 21

on a steep gradient

Question 22

what should you do when you are overtaking at night?

Answer 22

beware of the bends in the road ahead

Question 23

you are driving on a single carriageway road. why should you keep well back while you are following a large vehicle?

Answer 23

to get the best view of the road ahead.

Question 24

what should you do immediately after joining a motorway?

Answer 24

stay in the left-hand lane

Question 25

you are waiting in a traffic queue at night. how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Answer 25

use the parking brake and release the footbrake

Question 26

a collision has just happened. An injured person is lying on a busy road. what is the first thing you should do?

Answer 26

warn other traffic.

Question 27

what is a cover note?

Answer 27

a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

Question 28

you are turning right at a crossroads. an oncoming driver is also turning right. what is the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

Answer 28

you will have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

Question 29

you are driving towards this level crossing. what would be the first warning of an approaching train?

Answer 29

a steady amber light

Question 30

when should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

Answer 30

when you are overtaking or turning right

Question 31

what is the reason for the hatched area along the centre of a road?

Answer 31

it separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions

Question 32

you are waiting at a T junction. what should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?

Answer 32

wait until the vehicle starts to turn in

Question 33

you are waiting at a pelican crossing. what does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

Answer 33

give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Question 34

when may you cross a double solid white line in middle of the road?

Answer 34

to pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10mph or less

Question 35

what does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?

Answer 35

the vehicle is slow moving

Question 36

some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. why are they particularly dangerous?

Answer 36

traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Question 37

at an incident, it is important to look after any casualties. what should you do with them when the area is safe?

Answer 37

keep them where they are

Question 38

on what type of road surface may anti-block brakes be ineffective?

Answer 38

loose

Question 39

what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?

Answer 39

it will reduce your control

Question 40

you are following a slower-moving vehicle. what should you do if there is a junction just ahead on the right?

Answer 40

only consider overtaking when you are past the junction

Question 41

what should you do immediately after joining a motorway?

Answer 41

stay in the left-hand lane

Question 42

you are waiting in a traffic queue at night. how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Answer 42

use the parking brake and release the footbrake.

Question 43

when may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

Answer 43

when you are carrying out maneuver that includes reversing

Question 44

you are waiting to emerge at a junction. your view is restricted by parker vehicles. what can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

Answer 44

reflection of traffic in windows