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Question 1, You are most likely to lose concentration when driving if you (mark two answers)
A	use a mobile phone
B	listen to very loud music
C	switch on the heated rear window
D	look at the door mirrors

Question 2, Which of the following should you do before stopping? (mark one answer)
A	Sound the horn
B	Use the mirrors
C	Select a higher gear
D	Flash your headlights

Question 3, You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should (mark one answer)
A	select reverse gear
B	give an arm signal
C	apply the handbrake and footbrake together
D	keep both hands on the wheel

Question 4, A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do? (mark one answer)
A	Swerve past it and sound your horn
B	Flash your headlights and drive up close behind
C	Slow down and be ready to stop
D	Accelerate past it immediately

Question 5, At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians? (mark one answer)
A	Toucan
B	Puffin
C	Pelican
D	Zebra

Question 6, On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails? (mark one answer)
A	Cars
B	Cycles
C	Buses
D	Lorries

Question 7, You have to leave valuables in your car. It would be safer to (mark one answer)
A	put them in a carrier bag
B	park near a school entrance
C	lock them out of sight
D	park near a bus stop

Question 8, You will use more fuel if your tyres are (Mark one answer)
A	under-inflated
B	of different makes
C	over-inflated
D	new and hardly used

Question 9, A properly adjusted head restraint will (mark one answer)
A	make you more comfortable
B	help you to avoid neck injury
C	help you to relax
D	help you to maintain your driving position

Question 10, You are traveling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What is your shortest overall stopping distance? (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, The roads are icy. You should drive slowly (mark one answer)
A	in the highest gear possible
B	in the lowest gear possible
C	with the handbrake partly on
D	with your left foot on the brake

Question 12, Braking distances on ice can be (mark one answer)
A	twice the normal distance
B	five times the normal distance
C	seven times the normal distance
D	ten times the normal distance

Question 13, What else can seriously affect your concentration, other than alcoholic drinks? (mark three answers)
A	Drugs
B	Tiredness
C	Tinted windows
D	Contact lenses
E	Loud music

Question 14, An elderly person’s driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to (mark one answer)
A	obtain car insurance
B	understand road signs
C	react very quickly
D	give signals correctly

Question 15, Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night? (mark one answer)
A	Half-moon
B	Round
C	Bi-focal
D	Tinted

Question 16, You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go? (mark one answer)
A	Left
B	Right
C	Any direction
D	Straight ahead

Question 17, You are dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. You should (mark one answer)
A	set your mirror to anti dazzle
B	set your mirror to dazzle the other driver
C	brake sharply to a stop
D	switch your rear lights on and off

Question 18, You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of? (mark one answer)
A	One way street
B	Pedestrians
C	Traffic congestion
D	Parked vehicles

Question 19, It is very windy. You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. You should (mark one answer)
A	overtake slowly
B	allow extra room
C	sound your horn
D	keep close as you pass

Question 20, You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should (mark one answer)
A	drop back until you can see better
B	put your headlights on full beam
C	keep close to the lorry, away from the spray
D	speed up and overtake quickly

Question 21, You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right. You should (mark one answer)
A	get closer in order to pass it quickly
B	stay well back and give it room
C	assume the signal is wrong and it is really turning right
D	overtake as it starts to slow down

Question 22, Why should you always reduce your speed when traveling in fog? (mark one answer)
A	Because the brakes do not work as well
B	Because you could be dazzled by other people’s fog lights
C	Because the engine is colder
D	Because it is more difficult to see events ahead

Question 23, Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent (mark one answer)
A	damage to the road surface
B	wear to the tyres
C	skidding in deep snow
D	the brakes locking

Question 24, To correct a rear-wheel skid you should (mark one answer)
A	not steer at all
B	steer away from it
C	steer into it
D	apply your handbrake

Question 25, You are on a motorway. There is a contra flow system ahead. What would you expect to find? (mark one answer)
A	Temporary traffic lights
B	Lower speed limits
C	Wider lanes than normal
D	Speed humps

Question 26, The emergency telephones on a motorway are connected to the (mark one answer)
A	ambulance service
B	police control
C	fire brigade
D	breakdown service

Question 27, As a provisional license-holder you should not drive a car (mark one answer)
A	over 50 mph
B	at night
C	on a motorway
D	with passengers in rear seats

Question 28, You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are street lights. What is the speed limit? (mark one answer)
A	20 mph
B	30 mph
C	40 mph
D	60 mph

Question 29, You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves (mark one answer)
A	reversing
B	a hill start
C	an emergency stop
D	driving slowly

Question 30, A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it (mark one answer)
A	at any time
B	during the rush hour
C	if a cyclist is using it
D	during its period of operation

Question 31, When other drivers flash their headlights at you it means (mark one answer)
A	that there is a radar speed trap ahead
B	that they are giving way to you
C	that they are warning you of their presence
D	that there is something wrong with your vehicle

Question 32, Where would you see a contra flow bus and cycle lane? (mark one answer)
A	On a dual carriageway
B	On a roundabout
C	On an urban motorway
D	On a one-way street

Question 33, To supervise a learner driver you must (mark two answers)
A	be at least 21
B	be an approved driving instructor
C	have held a full license for at least 3 years
D	hold an advanced driving certificate

Question 34, There has been an accident. The driver is suffering from shock. You should (mark two answers)
A	give them a drink
B	reassure them
C	not leave them alone
D	offer them a cigarette
E	ask who caused the accident

Question 35, How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side? (mark one answer)
A	Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
B	Accelerate to increase your speed
C	Stop as quickly as you can
D	Slow down very gradually

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