wrong answers Flashcards
How should you use the lanes on a motorway?
keep to left hand lane unless overtaking
how should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?
facing oncoming traffic
it’s clear on the left but a lorry is coming from right - why should you wait even if u have enough time to turn?
anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view
youre waiting to emerge at junction but view is restricted by parked cars - what can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining?
reflections of traffic in windows
you’re waiting at a t-junctioin - what should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right with left indicator flashing?
wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
the road outside school is marked with yellow zig zag lines what does this mean?
you shouldn’t wait to park your vehicle here
your about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30mph speed limit. how much room should you leave them as you overtake?
as least as much as you would if you were overtaking a car
you’re driving a car that has diesel engine - what can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause
it can make the road slippery for other users
what hazard should you be especially aware of if you’re turning into a side road?
pedestrians
when should you leave a two second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
when its dry
your car breaks down on a level crossing. what’s the first thing you should do?
leave your vehicle and get everyone clear
what should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
leave parking lights switched on
what will help you move off on a snowy surface?
using a higher gear than normal
you’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?
a two second time gap
your insurer will issue you with an insurance cetificate - when must you produce this document for inspection?
when a police officer asks you for it
why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?
to prevent dazzling drivers behind
which colour follows a green signal at a puffin crossing?
steady amber
the fluid level in your battery is low - what fluid should you use to top it up?
distilled water
you’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane - what does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?
you shouldn’t drive in that lane unless it’s unavoidable
how can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?
by changing to a lower gear
what does it mean if the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator lamp comes on breifly while you are driving?
the ECS system is activated
your vehicle breaks down on motorway and you manage to stop on hard shoulder - what should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help?
check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder
you’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Which lights should you use if there’s a lot of surface spray?
dipped headlights
what should you do if you are parking a car facing downhill
turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
