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Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4 Paper 5 Paper 6 Question 1, As a driver what does the term ‘Blind Spot’ mean? (mark one answer) A An area not seen in your mirrors B An area not covered by your headlights C An area covered by your right hand mirror D An area covered by your left hand mirror Question 2, You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on (mark two answers) A even when street lights are not lit B so others can see you C only when others have done so D only when street lights are lit Question 3, Objects hanging from your interior mirror may (mark two answers) A restrict your view B improve your driving C distract your attention D help your concentration Question 4, You are driving a slow moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should (mark one answer) A keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking B wave following vehicles past you if you think they can overtake quickly C pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake D give a left signal when it is safe for vehicles to overtake you Question 5, Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons? (mark three answers) A Motorway maintenance B Bomb disposal C Blood transfusion D Police patrol E Breakdown recovery Question 6, ‘ Tailgating’ means (mark one answer) A reversing into a parking space B driving with rear fog lights on C following another vehicle too closely D using the rear door of a hatchback car Question 7, Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle? (mark one answer) A A first aid kit B A road atlas C The tax disc D The vehicle documents Question 8, Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause (mark one answer) A the brakes to fail B the steering to pull to one side C the steering to vibrate D the tyres to deflate Question 9, How can you, as a driver, help the environment? (mark three answers) A By reducing your speed B By gentle acceleration C By using leaded fuel D By driving faster E By harsh acceleration F By servicing your vehicle properly Question 10, What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road from 60 mph? (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 tell if you are driving on ice? (mark two answers) A The tyres make a rumbling noise B The tyres make hardly any noise C The steering becomes heavier D The steering becomes lighter Question 12, Anti-lock brakes are of most use when you are (mark one answer) A braking gently B driving on worn tyres C braking excessively D driving normally Question 13, Which THREE result from drinking alcohol? (mark three answers) A Less control B A false sense of confidence C Faster reactions D Poor judgement of speed E Greater awareness of danger Question 14, You feel drowsy when driving. You should (mark two answers) A stop and rest as soon as possible B turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable C make sure you have a good supply of fresh air D continue with your journey but drive more slowly E close the car windows to help you concentrate Question 15, A driver’s behaviour has upset you. It may help if you (mark one answer) A stop and take a break B shout abusive language C gesture to them with your hand D follow their car, flashing the headlights Question 16, You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven road. You should (mark one answer) A overtake immediately B allow less room so you can be seen in their mirrors C allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid pot-holes D allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists Question 17, You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a bright orange lead and collar. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is (mark one answer) A elderly B dog training C colour blind D deaf Question 18, Who is especially in danger of not being seen as you reverse your car? (mark one answer) A Motorcyclists B Car drivers C Cyclists D Children Question 19, You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use (mark one answer) A hazard flashers B dipped headlights C rear fog lights D sidelights Question 20, Which of these vehicles is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds? (mark one answer) A Cyclists B Motorcyclists C High-sided vehicles D Cars Question 21, Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car? (mark one answer) A Lorries are longer than cars B Lorries may suddenly pull up C The brakes of lorries are not as good D Lorries climb hills more slowly Question 22, How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed? (mark one answer) A By changing to a lower gear B By selecting reverse gear C By changing to a higher gear D By selecting neutral Question 23, Traffic calming measures are used to (mark one answer) A stop road rage B help overtaking C slow traffic down D help parking Question 24, Front fog lights may be used ONLY if (mark one answer) A visibility is seriously reduced B they are fitted above the bumper C they are not as bright as the headlights D an audible warning device is used Question 25, You are on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway? (mark one answer) A Green B Red C White D Amber Question 26, You are travelling along the left lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should (mark one answer) A race the other vehicles B move to another lane C maintain a steady speed D switch on your hazard flashers Question 27, Which FOUR of these must NOT use motorways? (mark four answers) A Learner car drivers B Motorcycles over 50 cc C Double deck buses D Farm tractors E Horse riders F Cyclists Question 28, Where is the safest place to park your vehicle at night? (mark one answer) A In a garage B On a busy road C In a quiet car park D Near a red route Question 29, When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should (mark one answer) A use your horn B rev your engine C get out and check D reverse slowly Question 30, Which TWO of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts? (mark two answers) A Milk floats B Delivery vans C Long vehicles D Estate cars E Cyclists Question 31, You are on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only. What should you do? (mark one answer) A Pull onto the hard shoulder B Continue in that lane and look for further information C Move into another lane in good time D Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed Question 32, You must not use your horn when you are stationary (mark one answer) A at any time whatsoever B unless a moving vehicle may cause you danger C unless it is used only briefly D except for signalling that you have just arrived Question 33, Motor cars must FIRST have an MOT test certificate when they are (mark one answer) A one year old B three years old C five years old D seven years old Question 34, At the scene of an accident you should (mark one answer) A not put yourself at risk B go to those casualties who are screaming C pull everybody out of their vehicles D leave vehicle engines switched on Question 35, Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the (mark two answers) A gearbox B steering C handling D battery life E journey time Please make sure you have answered all the questions before clicking on the 'Finished' button below.
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