1. When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?
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Only if both roads are clear of traffic
Not at any time
At any time
Only if the main road is clear of traffic

2. Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car?
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Lorries are longer than cars
Lorries may suddenly pull up
The brakes of lorries are not as good
Lorries climb hills more slowly

3. You must not reverse:
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Into a side road
For more than a car’s length
For longer than necessary
In a built-up area

4. You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should:
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Flash your headlights
Use dipped beam headlights
Switch off your headlights
Use full beam headlights

5. You are parking your car. You have some valuables which you are unable to take with you. What should you do?
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Park near a police station
Put them under the driver’s seat
Lock them out of sight
Park in an unlit side road

6. A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it:
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At any time
During the rush hour
If a cyclist is using it
During its period of operation

7. You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?
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It connects you to a local garage
Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
It allows easy location by the emergency services
Mobile phones do not work on motorways

8. The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is:
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1 mm
1.6 mm
2.5 mm
4 mm

9. When leaving your car to help keep it secure you should:
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Leave the hazard warning lights on
Lock it and remove the key
Park on a one‑way street
Park in a residential area

10. “Tailgating” means?
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Using the rear door of a hatchback car
Reversing into a parking space
Following another vehicle too closely
Driving with rear fog lights on

11. When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why is this?
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It will affect the suspension
It is illegal
It will affect your braking
It will waste fuel

12. You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?
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Switch on hazard warning lights
Remain in your vehicle
Wait for the police to find you
Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you

13. What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?
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Use hands‑free equipment
Find a suitable place to stop
Drive slowly on a quiet road
Direct your call through the operator

14. Motorcyclists should wear bright clothing mainly because:
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They must do so by law
It helps keep them cool in summer
The colours are popular
Drivers often do not see them

15. Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to:
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Aquaplane
Puncture
Skid
Wear

16. How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
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Park in an unlit area
Hide the radio with a blanket
Park near a busy junction
Install a security‑coded radio

17. Your engine catches fire. What should you do first?
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Lift the bonnet and disconnect the battery
Lift the bonnet and warn other traffic
Call a breakdown service
Call the fire brigade

18. You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear‑view mirror to use?
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Interior wide‑angle mirror
Extended‑arm side mirrors
Ordinary door mirrors
Ordinary interior mirror

19. Front fog lights may be used ONLY if:
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Visibility is seriously reduced
They are fitted above the bumper
They are not as bright as the headlights
An audible warning device is used

20. There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the right. What should you do?
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Stop immediately
Pull up on the right
Move over to the right
Turn left at the next junction

21. When you are overtaking a cyclist you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What is the main reason for this?
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The cyclist might change lanes
The cyclist might get off the bike
The cyclist might swerve
The cyclist might have to make a left turn

22. You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing normally. What should you do?
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Use parking lights
Use front spot lights
Use dipped headlights
Use rear fog lights

23. At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?
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Cyclists
Pedestrians
Car drivers
Lorry drivers
Motorcyclists

24. You are dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. You should:
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Set your mirror to anti‑dazzle
Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver
Brake sharply to a stop
Switch your rear lights on and off

25. During a long journey you discover the coolant in the vehicle radiator needs topping up. You should:
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Let it cool before removing the filler cap
Hose down the engine to cool it before refilling
Keep the engine running and fill it with coolant immediately
Keep driving and the fan will cool the engine

26. As a driver you can cause more damage to the environment by:
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Choosing a fuel‑efficient vehicle
Making a lot of short journeys
Driving in as high a gear as possible
Accelerating as quickly as possible
Having your vehicle regularly serviced

27. Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with:
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A higher cruising speed
Control when accelerating
Steering control when braking
Motorway driving

28. You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it?
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Opposite another parked vehicle
In a quiet road
Opposite a traffic island
In a secure car park

29. You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must:
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Wait for pedestrians on the crossing to clear
Move off immediately without any hesitation
Wait for the green light before moving off
Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows

30. Which vehicle might have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?
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Sports car
Van
Estate car
Long vehicle

31. To reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could:
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Travel by car at all times
Use public transport more often
Use a car with a smaller engine
Drive in a bus lane
Share a car when possible
Walk or cycle on short journeys

32. Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They are standing on the pavement. You should normally:
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Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing
Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross
Stop, let them cross, wait patiently
Ignore them as they are still on the pavement

33. You are on a three‑lane motorway towing a trailer. You may use the left‑hand lane when:
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There are lane closures
There is slow‑moving traffic
You can maintain a high speed
Large vehicles are in the right and centre lanes

34. A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because:
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It is controlled by a traffic warden
Moped riders can use it
Cyclists can use it
It is controlled by two flashing lights

35. In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. Which TWO of the following will be most affected?
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The suspension
The grip of the tyres
The exhaust
The braking

36. Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
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They may want to turn into the side road
They may slow down to let you turn
They might not see you turn
They are harder to see

37. You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an accident. How could you warn traffic behind you?
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Briefly use the hazard warning lights
Switch on the hazard warning lights continuously
Briefly use the rear fog lights
Switch on the headlights continuously

38. Which THREE of the following are most likely to waste fuel?
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Reducing your speed
Carrying unnecessary weight
Using the wrong grade of fuel
Under-inflated tyres
Using different brands of fuel
A fitted, empty roof rack

39. You want to turn left from a junction but your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What should you do?
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Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop
Stop, then move slowly forward until you have a clear view
Sound your horn and pull out if there is no reply
Stop, get out and look along the main road to check

40. In which TWO places would parking cause an obstruction to others?
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Near the brow of a hill
In a lay‑by
Where the kerb is raised
Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs
At or near a bus stop

41. At a Pelican crossing the flashing amber signal follows the:
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Green signal
Steady amber signal
Red and amber together
Red signal

42. When snow is falling heavily you should:
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Only drive with your hazard lights on
Not drive unless you have a mobile phone
Not drive unless it is essential
Only drive when your journey is short

43. An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should:
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Remove the safety helmet
Seek medical assistance
Move the person off the road
Remove the leather jacket

44. You are driving in a built‑up area and approaching a speed hump. You should:
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Move across to the right side of the road
Wait for any pedestrians to cross
Stop and check both pavements
Slow your vehicle right down

45. You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?
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Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn
Watch carefully for pedestrians
Pull in closely behind the bus
Be ready to give way to the bus

46. You are driving with your front fog lights switched on. Earlier fog has now cleared. What should you do?
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Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it is foggy
Drive with them on instead of your headlights

47. You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this?
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The brakes overheating
Air in the brake fluid
Oil on the brakes
Badly adjusted brakes

48. A large white triangle on the road surface before a road junction warns drivers that:
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They must stop at the junction
They must give way at the junction
The road widens ahead
They are entering a two‑way road

49. While driving, a warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel comes on. You should:
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Continue if the engine sounds all right
Hope that it is just a temporary electrical fault
Deal with the problem when there is more time
Check out the problem quickly and safely

50. You have just driven out of fog. Visibility is now good. You MUST:
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Keep your rear fog lights on
Keep your front fog lights on
Leave fog lights on in case fog returns
Switch off all your fog lights