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Question 1, You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should (mark one answer)
A	accelerate hard
B	maintain your speed
C	be ready to stop
D	brake hard

Question 2, To answer a call on your mobile phone while traveling you should (mark one answer)
A	reduce your speed
B	stop in a proper and convenient way
C	keep the call time to a minimum
D	slow down and allow others to overtake

Question 3, In which of these situations you should avoid overtaking ? (mark one answer)
A	Just after a bend
B	In a one-way street
C	On a 30mph road
D	Approaching a dip in the road

Question 4, You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should (mark one answer)
A	give way to the elderly only
B	slow down and prepare to stop
C	use your headlights to indicate they can cross
D	wave at them to cross the road

Question 5, A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean ? (mark one answer)
A	The vehicle is slowing down
B	It is a motorway patrol vehicle
C	A doctor is answering an emergency call
D	A vehicle is carrying hazardous chemicals

Question 6, You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least. (mark one answer)
A	one second
B	two second
C	three second
D	four second

Question 7, How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended ? (mark one answer)
A	Take all contents with you
B	Park near a taxi rank
C	Place any valuables on the floor
D	Park near a fire station

Question 8, Catalytic converters are fitted to make the (mark one answer)
A	engine produce more power
B	exhaust system easier to replace
C	engine run quietly
D	exhaust fumes cleaner

Question 9, When must you use dipped headlights during the day ? (mark one answer)
A	All the time
B	Along narrow streets
C	In poor visibility
D	When parking

Question 10, What is the shortest stopping distance at 70mph ? (mark one answer)
A	53 meters (175 feet)
B	60 meters (197 feet)
C	73 meters (240 feet)
D	96 meters (315 feet)

Question 11, How can you use the engine of your vehicle as a brake ? (mark one answer)
A	By selecting reverse gear
B	By changing to lower gear
C	By changing to higher gear
D	By selecting neutral gear

Question 12, What is the most common cause of skidding ? (mark one answer)
A	Worn tires
B	Driver error
C	Other vehicles
D	Pedestrians

Question 13, You start to feel tired while driving. What should you do? (mark one answer)
A	Increase your speed slightly
B	Decrease your speed slightly
C	Find a less busy route
D	Pull over at a safe place to rest

Question 14, Which three are likely to make you lose concentration while driving? (mark three answers)
A	Looking at road maps
B	Listening to loud music
C	Looking at your wing mirror
D	Using a mobile phone

Question 15, You think that driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel the right indicator . You should (mark one answer)
A	flash your lights to alert the driver
B	sound your horn before overtaking
C	overtake on left if there is room
D	stay behind and not overtake

Question 16, The left hand pavement is closed due to street repairs. What should you do ? (mark one answer)
A	Position close to left hand kerb
B	Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road
C	Use your right hand mirror more often
D	Speed up to get past the road more quicker

Question 17, Which of the following types of crossing can detect when people are on them ? (mark one answer)
A	Pelican
B	Toucan
C	Zebra
D	Puffin

Question 18, In which three places would parking cause obstruction to others? (mark three answers)
A	Near the brow of a hill
B	In a lay-by
C	Where the kerb is raised
D	Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs
E	At or near a bus stop

Question 19, You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should (mark one answer)
A	sound your horn
B	drop back further
C	flash your headlights
D	start to overtake

Question 20, Some two way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous ?(mark one answer)
A	Traffic can overtake from left
B	Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies
C	Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
D	Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

Question 21, You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear view mirror to use ?(mark one answer)
A	Extended-arm side mirrors
B	Interior wide-angle view mirror
C	Ordinary door mirrors
D	Ordinary interior mirror

Question 22, Pressing the clutch peddle down or rolling in neutral for too long while driving will (mark one answer)
A	use more fuel
B	cause engine to overheat
C	reduce your control
D	improve tyre wear

Question 23, Areas reserved for trams may have (mark three answer)
A	metal studs around them
B	white line markings
C	zig zag markings
D	a different colored surface
E	yellow hatch markings
F	a different surface texture

Question 24, You are driving in very wet weather. Your vehicle begins to slide. The effect is called (mark one answer)
A	hosing
B	weaving
C	aquaplaning
D	fading

Question 25, You are approaching road works on a motorway. You should (mark one answer)
A	speed up to clear the works clearly
B	always use the hard shoulder
C	obey all speed limits
D	stay very close to the vehicle in front

Question 26, You are on a three lane motorway towing a trailer. You may use the right-hand lane when (mark one answer)
A	there are lane closures
B	there is slow moving traffic
C	you can maintain a high speed
D	large vehicles are in the left and center lanes

Question 27, You are driving on a motorway. You have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. You should (mark one answer)
A	switch on your hazard lights
B	switch on your headlights
C	sound your horn
D	flash your headlights

Question 28, When leaving your car unattended for a few minutes you should ( mark one answer)
A	leave the engine running
B	switch the engine off but leave the keys in the car
C	lock it and remove the key
D	park near a traffic warden

Question 29, You must not reverse (mark one answer)
A	for longer than necessary
B	for more than a car's length
C	into the side road
D	into built up area

Question 30, On a clearway you must not stop (mark one answer)
A	at any time
B	when it is busy
C	in the rush hour
D	during daylight hours

Question 31, You are signaling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely ? (mark one answer)
A	Sound the horn
B	Give an arm signal
C	Flash your headlights
D	Position over the center line

Question 32, To drive on the road, learners must (mark one answer)
A	have a signed, valid provisional license
B	have NO penalty point on their license
C	have taken professional instructions
D	apply for a driving test within 12 months

Question 33, What is the maximum speed for a car on a single carriageway road ? (mark one answer)
A	50mhp
B	60mph
C	40mph
D	70mph

Question 34, You arrive at an accident. A motorcyclist is unconscious. Your first priority is the casualty's (mark one answer)
A	breathing
B	bleeding
C	broken bones
D	bruising

Question 35, Which three are suitable restraints for a child under three years ? (mark three answers)
A	A child seat
B	An adult holding the child
C	An adult seat belt
D	A lap belt
E	A harness
F	A baby carrier

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