Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Dipped headlights, helps other road users see you

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2
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What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?

A

They must have valid motor insurance

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3
Q

What’s the reason for traffic calming measures?

A

To slow traffic down

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4
Q

You’re driving behind a large vehicle. what should you do if it steers left but signals right?

A

Hold your speed and sound you’re horn

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5
Q

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

A

They may be overtaking on your right.

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6
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You’re driving in busy traffic. you want to pull up just after a junction on the left. when should you signal?

A

Just before you reach the junction

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7
Q

When are you not allowed to sound your vehicles horn?

A

Between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built up area

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8
Q

You’re waiting to emerge at a junction. You’re view is restricted by parked vehicle. what can you do to help you see traffic on the road you’re joining?

A

reflections of traffic in windows

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9
Q

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

A

Before a service area

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10
Q

which hand signal tells you that that the car you’re following is going to pull up?

A

Waving the hand up and down, like wings

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11
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What does a red triangle with an up and down arrow mean?

A

Two-way traffic ahead

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12
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what’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a motorway?

A

60mph

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13
Q

What colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A

steady amber

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14
Q

What colour are the reflective studs between lanes on a motorway?

A

White

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15
Q

what does a no entry sign look like?

A

Red circle with a white strip across the middle

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16
Q

When may you stop on a motorway?

A

In an emergency or breakdown.

17
Q

You want to reverse into a side road. what should you do if you’re not sure the area behind you’re car is clear.

A

Get out and check.

18
Q

You’re vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing.What should you do if the warning bells begin to ring while you’re trying to start the car engine?

A

Get out of the car and clear of the crossing