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You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a HELP pennant displayed. This means the driver is most likely to be

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a disabled person
first aid trained
a foreign visitor
a rescue patrol person

Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should

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give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
look over your shoulder for a final check
select a higher gear than normal

Which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam?

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Option A:

BB1591a

Option B:

BB1591b

Option C:

BB1591c

Option D:

BB1591d

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

An MOT certificate is normally valid for

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three years after the date it was issued
10,000 miles
one year after the date it was issued
30,000 miles

Where would you expect to see these markers?

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On a motorway sign. At the entrance to a narrow bridge.
At the entrance to a narrow bridge. On a large goods vehicle.
On a large goods vehicle. On a builder’s skip placed on the road.
On a builder’s skip placed on the road. On a motorway sign.

When joining a motorway you must always

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use the hard shoulder
stop at the end of the acceleration lane
come to a stop before joining the motorway
give way to traffic already on the motorway

You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?

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Option A:

AB2176a

Option B:

AB2176b

Option C:

AB2176c

Option D:

AB2176d

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are mostly in

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green rectangles
red triangles
blue rectangles
red circles

What is the meaning of this sign?

AB2246

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Local speed limit applies
No waiting on the carriageway
National speed limit applies
No entry to vehicular traffic

Which TWO are badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated?

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Braking. Steering.
Steering. Changing gear.
Changing gear. Parking.
Parking.Braking.

You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do?

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Flash your headlights as a warning
Try to overtake safely as soon as you can
Drop back to regain a safe distance
Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on

In which THREE of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

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Option A:

When you are in a one-way street. When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right.

In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly.

Option B:

When approaching a motorway slip road where you will be turning off. When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right. When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway.

Option C:

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right. When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly.

Option D:

?In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly.In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly. When you are in a one-way street

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

You are towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must

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not exceed 60 mph. use only the left and centre lanes.
not exceed 60 mph. not overtake.
not overtake. have a stabiliser fittaced.
have a stabiliser fittaced. use only the left and centre lanes.

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

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Option A:

AB2117a

Option B:

AB2117b

Option C:

AB2117c

Option D:

AB2117d

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

For which TWO should you use hazard warning lights?

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When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead. When you have broken down.
When you have broken down. When you wish to stop on double yellow lines.
When you wish to stop on double yellow lines. When you need to park on the pavement.
When you need to park on the pavement. When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead.

As you approach this bridge you should

AB2003

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move into the middle of the road to get a better view. slow down. get over the bridge as quickly as possible.
slow down. consider using your horn. beware of pedestrians.
get over the bridge as quickly as possible. consider using your horn. find another route.
consider using your horn. find another route. beware of pedestrians.

You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will

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waste fuel and money. make roads slippery for other road users
make roads slippery for other road users. improve your vehicles’ fuel consumption
improve your vehicles’ fuel consumption. increase the level of exhaust emissions.
increase the level of exhaust emissions. waste fuel and money.

A cover note is a document issued before you receive your

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driving licence
insurance certificate
registration document
MOT certificate

What is the main hazard shown in this picture?

AB2003

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Vehicles turning right
Vehicles doing U-turns
The cyclist crossing the road
Parked cars around the corner

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles in the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?

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40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?

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The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
The large vehicle can turn suddenly
The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line
The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left

Traffic signs giving orders are generally which shape?

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Option A:

AB2294a

Option B:

AB2294b

Option C:

AB2294c

Option D:

AB2294d

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

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30 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

You must NOT sound your horn

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between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area
at any time in a built-up area
between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area
between 11.30 pm and 6 am on any road

What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds?

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Pass close
Pass quickly
Pass wide
Pass immediately

You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be

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doubled
halved
up to ten times greater
no different

If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

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ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed
let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
brake hard and hold the pedal down
increase your speed as quickly as possible

You are turning left at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should

AB2119

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go on, giving them plenty of room
stop and wave at them to cross
blow your horn and proceed
give way to them

When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

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When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
When travelling during darkness without headlights
When parked for shopping on double yellow lines
When travelling slowly because you are lost

In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

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Just after a bend
In a one-way street
On a 30 mph road
Approaching a dip in the road

To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that

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your tank is only three quarter full
you have used a locking filler cap
you check your fuel gauge is working
your filler cap is securely fastened

You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?

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Retake only your theory test. Retake your theory and practical tests.
Retake your theory and practical tests. Reapply for your provisional licence.
Retake only your practical test. Reapply for your full licence immediately.
Reapply for your full licence immediately. Reapply for your provisional licence.

Which road user has caused a hazard?

AB2088

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The parked car (arrowed A)
The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
The moving car (arrowed C)
The car turning (arrowed D)

What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

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30 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right. You should

AB2179

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get closer in order to pass it quickly
stay well back and give it room
assume the signal is wrong and it is really turning right
overtake as it starts to slow down

Which type of sign tells you NOT to do something?

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Option A:

AB2295a

Option B:

AB2295b

Option C:

AB2295c

Option D:

AB2295d

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?

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By hazard warning lines
By street lighting
By pedestrian islands
By double or single yellow lines

The pictured vehicle is ‘environmentally friendly’ because it

AB2060

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reduces noise pollution. uses electricity.reduces town traffic.
uses diesel fuel. uses electricity. uses unleaded fuel.
uses electricity. uses unleaded fuel. reduces parking spaces.
uses unleaded fuel. reduces parking spaces. reduces town traffic.

You are overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds? What should you do?

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Allow extra room
Give a thank you wave
Move back early
Sound your horn

Which TWO of the following are correct? When overtaking at night you should

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wait until a bend so that you can see the oncoming headlights. sound your horn twice before moving out.
sound your horn twice before moving out. be careful because you can see less.
be careful because you can see less. beware of bends in the road ahead.
beware of bends in the road ahead. put headlights on full beam.

How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?

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Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
Accelerate to increase your speed
Stop as quickly as you can
Slow down very gradually

You are turning left from a main road into a side road. People are already crossing the road into which you are turning. You should

AB2120

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continue, as it is your right of way
signal to them to continue crossing
wait and allow them to cross
sound your horn to warn them of your presence

You are going through a congested tunnel and have to stop. What should you do?

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Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space
Ignore any message signs as they are never up to date
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
Make a U-turn and find another route

This road marking warns

AB2007

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drivers to use the hard shoulder
overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left
overtaking drivers to move back to the left
drivers that it is safe to overtake

If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take extra care when refuelling. Diesel fuel when spilt is

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sticky
odourless
clear
slippery

How long will a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) last for?

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12 months
24 months
3 years
10 years

What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do?

AB2089

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Continue at the same speed
Sound the horn
Drive through quickly
Slow down and get ready to stop

The left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway is for use by

AB2223

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any vehicle
large vehicles only
emergency vehicles only
slow vehicles only

You are following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?

AB2180

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Warn the driver of the wrong signal
Wait behind the long vehicle
Report the driver to the police
Overtake on the right-hand side

What does this sign mean?

AB2296

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Maximum speed limit with traffic calming
Minimum speed limit with traffic calming
‘20 cars only’ parking zone
Only 20 cars allowed at any one time