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Question 1

You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

Question 2

You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

Question 3

You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

Question 4

When should you use hazard warning lights?

Question 5

What must you do if poor health affects your driving?

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Question 6

Where would you expect to see these markers?

AOn a motorway sign
BOn a railway bridge
COn a large goods vehicle
DOn a diversion sign

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Question 7

What's the main hazard shown in this picture?

AVehicles turning right
BVehicles doing U-turns
CThe cyclist crossing the road
DParked cars around the corner

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Question 8

Which road user has caused a hazard?

AThe parked car (arrowed A)
BThe pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
CThe moving car (arrowed C)
DThe car turning (arrowed D)

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Question 9

What should the driver of the car approaching…

AContinue at the same speed
BSound the horn
CDrive through quickly
DSlow down and get ready to stop

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Question 10

What should the driver of the grey car…

AThe uneven road surface
BTraffic following behind
CDoors opening on parked cars
DEmpty parking spaces

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Question 11

What should you expect if you see this…

AThe road will go steeply uphill
BThe road will go steeply downhill
CThe road will bend sharply to the left
DThe road will bend sharply to the right

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Question 12

What should you do as you approach this…

ATry to overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction
BFlash your headlights at the cyclist
CSlow down and allow the cyclist to turn
DRev your engine so the cyclist knows you're following behind

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Question 13

Why must you take great care when emerging…

AThe road surface is poor
BThe footpath is narrow
CThe kerbs are high
DThe view is restricted

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Question 14

Which type of vehicle should you be ready…

ABicycles
BBuses
CMotorcycles
DCars

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Question 15

What type of vehicle could you expect to…

ALorry
BBicycle
CCar
DMotorcycle

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Question 16

What must you do at this junction?

AStop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
BStop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly
CStop only if there's traffic on the main road
DStop only if you're turning right

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Question 17

What should you do if a driver pulls…

AIgnore the error and stay calm
BFlash your lights to show your annoyance
CSound your horn to show your annoyance
DOvertake as soon as possible

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Question 18

Why should you make allowances for older drivers?

AOlder drivers are exempt from wearing seat belts
BOlder drivers can only drive cars that have automatic gearboxes
COlder drivers reactions may be slower than other drivers
DOlder drivers take more risks than other drivers

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Question 19

Do you need to plan rest stops when…

AYes, you should plan to stop every half an hour
BYes, regular stops help concentration
CNo, you ll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible
DNo, only fuel stops will be needed

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Question 20

What should you do if the red lights…

AGo over it quickly
BGo over it carefully
CStop before the barrier
DSwitch on your hazard warning lights

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Question 21

You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do…

ABrake and stop only for large vehicles
BBrake sharply to a stop before looking
CBe prepared to brake sharply to a stop
DBe prepared to stop for any traffic

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Question 22

What should the driver of the red car…

AWave towards the pedestrians who are waiting to cross
BWait for the pedestrian in the road to cross
CQuickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road
DTell the pedestrian in the road she shouldn't have crossed

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Question 23

You're following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you…

AOvertake after checking your mirrors and signalling
BOnly consider overtaking when you're past the junction
CAccelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction
DSlow down and prepare to overtake on the left

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Question 24

What should you do as you approach this…

AMove out to the centre of the road before going through
BFind another route; this one is only for high vehicles
CBe prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road
DMove across to the right-hand side before going through

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Question 25

Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

AThey give a wider field of vision
BThey totally cover blind spots
CThey make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind
DThey make the traffic behind look bigger

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Question 26

You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you…

ACautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side
BFollow the lorry until you can leave the motorway
CUse the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally
DApproach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry

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Question 27

What should you do if you think the…

AFlash your lights to alert the driver
BSound your horn before overtaking
COvertake on the left if there's room
DStay behind and don't overtake

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Question 28

What's the main hazard the driver of the…

AGlare from the sun may affect the driver's vision
BThe black car may stop suddenly
CThe bus may move out into the road
DOncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

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Question 29

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

AA broken-down vehicle
BA school bus
CAn ice-cream van
DA private ambulance

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Question 30

What hazard should you be aware of when…

AGlare from the sun
BLack of road markings
CChildren running out between vehicles
DLarge goods vehicles

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Question 31

What's the main hazard you should be aware…

AThe cyclist may move to the left and dismount
BThe cyclist may swerve into the road
CThe cyclist may get off and push their bicycle
DThe cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

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Question 32

A driver s behaviour has upset you. How…

AStop and take a break
BShout abusive language
CGesture to them with your hand
DFollow them, flashing your headlights

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Question 33

How should you drive or ride in areas…

AAt a reduced speed
BAt the speed limit
CIn the centre of the road
DWith headlights on dipped beam

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Question 34

Why should you slow down as you approach…

ABecause of the level crossing
BBecause it s hard to see to the right
CBecause of approaching traffic
DBecause of animals crossing

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Question 35

Why are place names painted on the road…

ATo restrict the flow of traffic
BTo warn of oncoming traffic
CTo help you select the correct lane in good time
DTo prevent you from changing lanes

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Question 36

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes.…

ATraffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
BTraffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
CTraffic can overtake on the left
DTraffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

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Question 37

What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing…

AAn ambulance
BA fire engine
CA doctor on call
DA tractor

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Question 38

What does this signal from a police officer…

AGo ahead
BStop
CTurn left
DTurn right

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Question 39

Why should you be cautious when going past…

AThere's a zebra crossing ahead
BThere are driveways on the left
CPeople may cross the road in front of it
DThe road surface will be slippery

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Question 40

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

AOn a single carriageway
BOn a one-way street
CApproaching a junction
DTravelling up a long hill

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Question 41

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to…

AYour ability to judge speed will be reduced
BYour confidence will be reduced
CYour reactions will be faster
DYour awareness of danger will be improved

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Question 42

What does the solid white line at the…

ATraffic lights ahead
BEdge of the carriageway
CFootpath on the left
DCycle path

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Question 43

You're driving towards this level crossing. What would…

ABoth half-barriers down
BA steady amber light
COne half-barrier down
DTwin flashing red lights

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Question 44

You intend to turn left at the traffic…

ACheck your right mirror
BMove up closer to the car ahead
CMove out to the right
DCheck for bicycles on your left

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Question 45

Why should you reduce your speed here?

AA staggered junction is ahead
BA low bridge is ahead
CThe road surface changes ahead
DThe road narrows ahead

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Question 46

What might you expect to happen in this…

ATraffic will move into the right-hand lane
BTraffic speed will increase
CTraffic will move into the left-hand lane
DTraffic won't need to change position

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Question 47

You're driving on a road with several lanes.…

AThe two right lanes are open
BThe two left lanes are open
CTraffic in the left lanes should stop
DTraffic in the right lanes should stop

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Question 48

You're invited to a pub lunch. What should…

AAvoid mixing your alcoholic drinks
BDon't drink any alcohol at all
CHave some milk before drinking alcohol
DEat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks

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Question 49

What will become more expensive after you've been…

ARoad fund licence
BInsurance premiums
CVehicle test certificate
DDriving licence

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Question 50

What advice should you give to a driver…

AHave a strong cup of coffee and then drive home
BDrive home carefully and slowly
CGo home by public transport
DWait a short while and then drive home

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Question 51

What should you do about driving if you've…

AOnly drive if your journey is necessary
BDrive on quiet roads
CAsk someone to come with you
DAvoid driving and check with your doctor

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Question 52

What should you do if a doctor prescribes…

AOnly drive if someone is with you
BAvoid driving on motorways
CGet someone else to drive
DNever drive at more than 30 mph

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Question 53

What must you do if your ability to…

ASee your doctor each time before you drive
BTake smaller doses of any medicines
CStop driving until you're fit to drive again
DTake all your medicines with you when you drive

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Question 54

What should you do if you begin to…

AStop and rest as soon as possible
BTurn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable
CClose the car windows to help you concentrate
DContinue with your journey but drive more slowly

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Question 55

What should you do if you become tired…

APull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers
BLeave the motorway at the next exit and rest
CIncrease your speed and turn up the radio volume
DClose all your windows and set the heating to warm

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Question 56

You're about to drive home. What should you…

AWait until you're fit and well before driving
BDrive home, but take a tablet for headaches
CDrive home if you can stay awake for the journey
DWait for a short time, then drive home slowly

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Question 57

What can you do to help prevent tiredness…

AEat a large meal before driving
BTake regular refreshment breaks
CPlay loud music in the car
DComplete the journey without stopping

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Question 58

You take some cough medicine given to you…

AAsk your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving
BDrink some strong coffee one hour before driving
CCheck the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
DDrive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

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Question 59

What will be a serious distraction while you're…

ALooking at road maps
BSwitching on your demister
CUsing your windscreen washers
DLooking in your door mirror

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Question 60

What should you do if the vehicle starts…

AMove to the opposite side of the road
BDrive through as you have priority
CSound your horn and be prepared to stop
DSpeed up and drive through quickly

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Question 61

You've been involved in an argument that's made…

AOpen a window
BTurn on your radio
CHave an alcoholic drink
DCalm down

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Question 62

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may…

AThere's a broken white line in the centre
BThere are solid white lines on either side
CThere are roadworks ahead of you
DThere are no footpaths

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Question 63

You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What…

ASound the horn
BBrake firmly
CKeep a safe gap
DFlash your lights

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Question 64

You're about to drive your car. What should…

ADrive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads
BBorrow a friend s glasses and use those
CDrive home at night, so that the lights will help you
DFind a way of getting home without driving

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Question 65

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

AIt improves judgement skills
BIt increases confidence
CIt leads to faster reactions
DIt increases concentration

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Question 66

Why should you check the information leaflet before…

ADrug companies want customer feedback on their products
BYou may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
CSome types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely
DThe medicine you take may affect your hearing

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Question 67

Which type of glasses would make driving at…

AHalf-moon
BRound
CBifocal
DTinted

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Question 68

What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?

ADrugs
BBusy roads
CTinted windows
DWeather conditions

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Question 69

What must you do if your eyesight has…

ATell the driver licensing authority
BTell your doctor
CTell the police
DTell your optician

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Question 70

You want to turn left at this junction.…

AStay well back and wait to see if anything comes
BBuild up your speed so that you can emerge quickly
CStop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear
DApproach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

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Question 71

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission.…

ATo engage cruise control
BTo accelerate quickly
CTo brake progressively
DTo improve fuel economy

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Question 72

What should you do if it's raining and…

AAllow a two-second separation gap
BSwitch your headlights onto main beam
CMove into a lane that has less spray
DBe aware of spray reducing your vision

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Question 73

You're driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger…

AA vehicle overtaking you
BMud on the road
CThe road getting narrower
DPedestrians walking towards you

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Question 74

What should you do if the traffic in…

ASlow down, keeping a safe separation distance
BAccelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane
CPull up on the left-hand verge
DMove across and continue in the right-hand lane

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Question 75

When may you use hazard warning lights?

AWhen driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead
BWhen you're double-parked on a two-way road
CWhen your direction indicators aren't working
DWhen warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

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Question 76

You're waiting to emerge at a junction. Your…

ALooking for traffic behind you
BReflections of traffic in windows
CMaking eye contact with other road users
DChecking for traffic in your interior mirror

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Question 77

Why should the junction on the left be…

ATo allow vehicles to enter and emerge
BTo allow the bus to reverse
CTo allow vehicles to make a U-turn
DTo allow vehicles to park

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Question 78

What should you do if you start to…

AStop on the hard shoulder for a sleep
BOpen a window and stop as soon as it s safe and legal
CSpeed up to arrive at your destination sooner
DSlow down and let other drivers overtake

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