Theory Flashcards
1
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What’s the legal minimum depth of tread
For car tyres
A
2.5 mm
2
Q
What lights should you use when you’re driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray
A
Dipped lights
3
Q
What type of crossing allows cyclist to ride across with pedestrians
A
Puffin
4
Q
Where is your vehicle most likely to be effected by side winds
A
On an open stretch of road
5
Q
How should you drive when driving along a road that has road bumps
A
Maintain a reduced speed throught
6
Q
You’ve stopped at a zebra crossing, when may you move off
A
When the pedestrian has fully crossed
7
Q
at night , your approaching a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light what does this mean
A
your approaching an organised walk
8
Q
you’ve just passed your driving test. how can you reduce the risk of being involved in a Collison
A
by taking further training
9
Q
you’re in a built up area at night and the road is well lit . why should you use dipped headlights
A
so that you can be easily seen by others
10
Q
why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times
A
you’ll have an easier journey
11
Q
how do motorways reduce traffic bunching
A
by using variable speed limits
12
Q
what can result when you travel for long distances in neutral [ known as coasting ]
A
reduction of control
13
Q
why do MOT tests incude exhaust emission test
A
to help protest the environment against pollution
14
Q
what is the MOT test
A
a yearly inspection that ensures a vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards
15
Q
what would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway
A
lower speed limits
16
Q
when may you enter a box junction
A
when your exit road is clear
17
Q
you’ve just gone through flood water what should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly
A
go slowly whilst gently applying the brakes
18
Q
you’re being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. what should you do if its taking a long time for it to overtake ?
A
slow down
19
Q
you’re towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway .when may you use the right hand lane
A
when there are lane closures
20
Q
how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions
A
ten times
21
Q
where should you park your vehicle at night
A
in a well-lit area
22
Q
what should you do when you’re overtaking at night
A
beware of bends in the road ahead
23
Q
how can you avoid wasting fuel
A
by having a vehicle serviced regularly
24
Q
what will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions
A
they’ll dazzle other drivers
25
you're joining a motorway from a slip road. how should you deal with traffic already on the motorway
match your speed to the traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap
26
what should you do if your driving in the wrong direction on a busy main road
turn around in a side road
27
you arrive at an incident. there's no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. what's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist
check whether they're beathing normally
28
at least how far how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle
45 metres or 147 feet
29
when are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers
when you have a blue badge
30
what's the official meaning of a driver flashing their headlights at you
they're warning you of their presence
31
you're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. what should you do as you approach the junction
keep well to the left of the road
32
what is a junction
A junction is a place where two or more things meet , such as roads and railways
33
what will reduce fuel consumption
driving more slowly
34
you want to reverse into a side road. what should you do if you aren't sure that the area behind your car is clear ?
get out and check
35
which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon
bomb disposal
36
what colour are the reflective studs between a hard shoulder
and the left hand lane of a motorway
red
37
if you're following a long vehicle towards crossroads and it signals left but turns right what should you do
stay well back and give it room
38
what does it mean when a vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon
the vehicle is slow moving
39
when should tyre pressures be checked ?
when tyres are cold
40
what does this motorway sign mean
change to the lane on your left
41
which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side winds
cars
42
when may you overtake another vehicle on their left ?
when you're on a one-way street
43
you're driving at night with you're headlights on main beam when should you dip your headlights if a vehicle is overtaking you
as soon as the vehicle passes you
44
what should you do if its raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway
be aware of spray reducing your vision
45
what should you do while you're driving along a motorway
look much further ahead than you would on other roads
46
your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on a hard shoulder what should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help ?
check your location from the nearest marker post behind the hard shoulder
47
a motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious why should you only remove their helmet if its essential
removing it could make any injuries worse
48
the conditions are good and dry when should you use the two second rule
when checking your gap from the vehicle in front
49
which road users benefit from toucan crossings ?
cyclists and pedestrians
50
what's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance
unlimited
51
what may help deter a thief from stealing your car
by etching the registration number on the windows
52
what's the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway
60 mph
53
what does this road sign mean
quayside or river banks
54
your car breaks down on a level crossing what should you should do ?
leave your vehicle and get everyone clear
55
why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities
to help traffic flow
56
what does it mean if this light comes on whilst you're driving
a fault in the braking system
57
what does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation
the lane is in operation 24 hours a day
58
what should you do if you can't see clearly behind when you're reversing ?
ask someone to guide you
59
which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car
children
60
which vehicles aren't allowed to use the right hand lane of a three lane motorway
vehicles towing a trailer
61
what's the nearest you may park to a junction
10 metres [32 feet]
62
what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate
edge of the carriageway
63
what type of line is this
hazard warning lines
64
when should you use hazard warning lights
when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction
65
your car requires an MOT certificate when may you drive without one
when driving to an appointment at an MOT centre
66
what's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on this road
60 mph
67
you're turning right onto a dual carriageway what should you do before emerging
check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
68
what does this sign mean
tourist directions
69
what should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit ?
leave parking lights switched on
70
why may you have to slow down on this dual carriageway
there are roadworks ahead of you
71
what does it mean if the cycle lane is marked by a broken white line ?
you shouldn't drive in the lane unless its unavoidable
72
what does this sign mean ?
trams crossing ahead
73
where would you see this sign
on a school bus
74
what do the white diagonal stripe marking in the middle of the road mean
you should not enter the area unless its necessary and you can see its safe
75
you're waiting to turn right into a minor road. its clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn
anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden
76
when are you not allowed to sound your vehicles horn
between 111:30 and 19:00 in a built up area
77
after dealing with the hazard what does this sign mean
test your brakes
78
what should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather
you have to check the windows and lights are clean and clear
79
in order to supervise a new learner you need to have had a license for 3 years and a ???
age of atleast 21
80
why is travelling in neutral for long distances a bad driving technique
there wont be any engine braking
81
what does this sign mean
national speed limit applies
82
what should you do when there's an obstruction on the side of the road ?
give way to oncoming traffic
83
you're driving on a wet road what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency
keep both hands on the steering wheel
84
what should you do if there's a bus at a bus stop ahead of you
watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
85
you have a child under 4ft'5 with you in the car what seat belt security must be in place
they must use a suitable child restraint
86
what does this sign mean
two way traffic crossing
87
what should you do if the amber lights come on and warning sounds whilst your driving over a level crossing
keep going and clear the crossing
88
what does this arm signal mean
the driver intends to turn left
89
when should you update your vehicles registration certificate
when you move house
90
what do the lines along the centre of the road mean
there's a hazard ahead
91
why would a tractor have amber flashing lights
to warn you its a slow moving vehicle
92
what should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions
leave plenty of time before your journey
93
what does this sign mean
two-way traffic ahead
94
what should you do when going through a contraflow system on a motorway
keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead
95
when leaving an emergency reufge and joining a carriageway what must you do
use the emergency telephone
96
what does ecosafe driving achieve
improved road safety
97
which does this sign mean
people walking along the road
98
a single carriage way has this sign what's the maximum speed limit for a car towing a trailer
50 mph
99
why should a junction on the left be kept clear
to allow vehicles to enter and emerge
100
how can you avoid dazzling other drivers whilst in traffic queue at night
use the parking brake and release the footbrake
101
what's invalidated if the vehicle hasn't passed its MOT test
the vehicles insurance
102
what does this sign mean
no through road on the left
103
where may you overtake on a one way street ?
on either the right or left side
104
where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway
on the right hand edge of the road
105
which lights should you use when driving on a well
-lit motorway at night
use your headlights
106
what does this sign mean
maximum speed limit with traffic calming
107
how should you use anti-lock brakes when stopping in an emergency
brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped
108
what's the purpose of a catalytic converter
to reduce harmful exhaust gases
109
what must you do when you're overtaking a car at night
make sure you don't dazzle other road users
110
why should you check for motorcyclist before turning right into a side road
they may be overtaking on your right
111
why would you see the warning 'reduce speed now'
there's a crossroad and a double bend ahead
112
you're driving on the motorway. which lane should you get in well before you reach your exit
the right hand lane
113
where would you find these flashing red light signals
level crossings
114
what should you do when looking after a casualty and the area is safe
keep them where they are
115
what should you do when your driving on the motor way and you miss your exit
carry on to the next exit
116
what should you do before making a U-turn ?
look over your shoulder for a final check
117
what colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and slip road
green
118
what should you do if you're driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow winding road
pull in when you can, to let the vehicles overtake
119
when driving this left hand bend what should you look out for ?
pedestrians walking towards you
120
who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax
the registered keeper of the vehicle
121
what does this sign mean
you have priority from vehicles coming towards you
122
what's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road
60 mph
123
what does this sign mean
two way traffic crosses a one-way road
124
you see the double white lines along the centre of the road. when may you park on the left
to pick up or drop someone off
125
what does this type of sign tell you
it tells you what not to do
126
what could you do to help injured people at an incident
keep them warm and comfortable
127
what should you do when dealing with this hazard
use a lower gear and drive slowly
128
who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't being overloaded
the driver of the vehicle
129
how long does a MOT certificate normally last
one year after the date it was issued
130
what's the main cause of skidding
the driver
131
which type of vehicle does this sign apple to ?
high vehicle
132
why should you park in a secure car park
to deter thieves
133
what does it mean when a pedestrian has a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat
the pedestrian is deaf
134
what does this mean
the car is going to pull up
135
you're on a one way street and realised you have taken the wrong route what should you do
continue and find another route
136
what will help you move off on a snowy surface
using a higher gear than normal
137
how should you position yourself when using the emergency telephone on the motor way
face the oncoming traffic
138
what does this sign do
it gives orders
139
you're driving in fog. why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front
in case it stops
140
what does it mean when a vehicle is showing flashing amber beacon
the vehicle is slow moving
141
what does this sign do
it gives mandatory instructions
142
why is it bad to coast when driving downhill ?
the vehicle will gain speed more quickly
143
you're waiting to emerge at a junction your view is obstructed what can help you see the traffic on the road your joining
reflections of traffic in windows
