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What should you do before making a U turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check
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What does a road marking with an arrow pointing left mean?
All overtaking traffic should move back to the left
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Why are yellow lines painted across the road?
To make you aware of your speed
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At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?
Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
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Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
Another vehicle may be coming
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What does 'tailgating' mean?
Following another vehicle too closely
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Why is it unwise to follow a large vehicle too closely?
It will restrict your view
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Whats the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?
Four seconds
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A long heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
Slow down
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What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
Doctors car
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On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
Cycles
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You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?
In the right hand lane
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When musn't you sound your vehicles horn?
Between 11:30pm and 7:00am in a built-up area
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Why have red routes been introduced in major cities?
To help the traffic flow
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Whats the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowing?
To reduce traffic speed
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In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care?
Passing pedal cyclists
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At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?
Toucan
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What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
To reduce harmful exhaust gases
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Which of the following should you do before stopping?
Use the mirrors
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When will your vehicle use more fuel?
When its tyres are under-inflated
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How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
Take it to a local-authority site
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What's most likely to cause high fuel consumption?
Harsh braking and accelerating
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You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You'll allow the driver to see you in their mirrors
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How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
Keep engine revs low
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You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to?
Just above the cell plates
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In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect?
The tyre grip
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In good conditions, what's the typical stopping distance at 70mph?
96 metres (315 feet)
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What's the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry day road at 60mph?
73 metres (240 feet)
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You're following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left. What should you do?
Drop back again to regain a safe distance
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Before starting a journey, its wise to plan your route. How can you do this?
Look at a map
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You avoid busy times when travelling. How will this affect your journey?
You are less likely to be delayed
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When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this?
To assess how your actions will affect following traffic
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What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds?
Pass wide
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In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?
Increase your distance from the vehicle in front
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What may happen if you hang objects from your interior mirror?
Your view could be obstructed
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You're on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
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Why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark?
So others can see you more easily
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You're driving on a clear night. Theres a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies, which lights should you choose?
Dipped headlights
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There's a bus lane on your left, the signs show no times of operation. what does this mean?
The lane is in operation 24 hours a day
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What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?
Stop and switch off your engine
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What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?
Go past slowly and carefully
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Whats the main cause of brake fade?
The brakes overheating
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What should you do if your anti-lock brakes warning light stays on?
Have the brakes checked immediately
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It is important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving. Why is this?
To maintain control of the pedals
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You're testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing, what does this mean?
Worn shock absorbers
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You're driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?
Drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible
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You're turning left on a slippery road. What should you do if the back of your vehicle slides to the right?
Steer carefully to the right
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What should you clear of ice and snow before starting a journey in freezing weather?
The windows
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What should you do when you're driving in snowy conditions?
Brake gently in plenty of time
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What's most likely to distract you whilst you're driving?
Using a mobile phone
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What does a road marking with an arrow pointing left mean?

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All overtaking traffic should move back to the left

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Why are yellow lines painted across the road?

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Card 4

Front

At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

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Card 5

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Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

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