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Question 1

What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

Question 2

What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

Question 3

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

Question 4

What's most likely to waste fuel?

Question 5

What will reduce fuel consumption?

Question 6

Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?

Question 7

You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a five-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn't available?

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Question 8

How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

AThe vehicle's stopping distance would increase
BThe flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase
CThe vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff
DThe vehicle's headlights would aim high

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Question 9

When are you not allowed to sound your

ABetween 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
BAt any time in a built-up area
CBetween 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area
DBetween 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road

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Question 10

What makes the vehicle in the picture 'environmentally

AIt's powered by gravity
BIt's powered by diesel
CIt's powered by electricity
DIt's powered by unleaded petrol

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Question 11

Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major

ATo raise the speed limits
BTo help the traffic flow
CTo provide better parking
DTo allow lorries to load more freely

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Question 12

What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and

ATo separate lanes of traffic
BTo increase traffic speed
CTo allow pedestrians to cross
DTo reduce traffic speed

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Question 13

What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?

ATo reduce fuel consumption
BTo reduce the risk of fire
CTo reduce harmful exhaust gases
DTo reduce engine wear

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Question 14

When should tyre pressures be checked?

AAfter any lengthy journey
BAfter travelling at high speed
CWhen tyres are hot
DWhen tyres are cold

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Question 15

When will your vehicle use more fuel?

AWhen its tyres are under-inflated
BWhen its tyres are of different makes
CWhen its tyres are over-inflated
DWhen its tyres are new

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Question 16

How should you dispose of a used vehicle

ABury it in your garden
BPut it in the dustbin
CTake it to a local-authority disposal site
DLeave it on waste land

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Question 17

What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?

APoor steering control
BAccelerating around bends
CStaying in high gears
DHarsh braking and accelerating

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Question 18

The fluid level in your battery is low.

ABattery acid
BDistilled water
CEngine oil
DEngine coolant

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Question 19

You're parked on the road at night. When

AWhen there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
BWhen the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
CWhen you're facing oncoming traffic
DWhen you're near a bus stop

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Question 20

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused

AOnly use it for short journeys
BDon't service it
CDrive faster than normal
DKeep engine revs low

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Question 21

You need to top up your battery with

AThe top of the battery
BHalfway up the battery
CJust below the cell plates
DJust above the cell plates

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Question 22

How can you plan your route before starting

ACheck your vehicle handbook
BAsk your local garage
CUse a route planner on the internet
DConsult a travel agent

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Question 23

Why is it a good idea to plan

AYou'll have an easier journey
BYou'll have a more stressful journey
CYour journey time will be longer
DIt will cause more traffic congestion

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Question 24

How will your journey be affected by travelling

AYour journey will use more fuel
BYour journey will take longer
CYour journey will be more hazardous
DYour journey will have fewer delays

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Question 25

You plan your route before starting a journey.

AYour original route may be blocked
BYour maps may have different scales
CYou may find you have to pay a congestion charge
DYou may get held up by a tractor

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Question 26

You have to arrive on time for an

AAllow plenty of time for the trip
BPlan to travel at busy times
CAvoid roads with the national speed limit
DPrevent other drivers from overtaking

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Question 27

What can you expect if you drive using

AReduced pollution
BIncreased fuel consumption
CReduced exhaust emissions
DIncreased road safety

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Question 28

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes

ACheck the brake-fluid level
BCheck the footbrake free play
CCheck that the parking brake is released
DHave the brakes checked immediately

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Question 29

What does it mean if this light comes

AA fault in the braking system
BThe engine oil is low
CA rear light has failed
DYour seat belt isn't fastened

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Question 30

Why is it important to wear suitable shoes

ATo prevent wear on the pedals
BTo maintain control of the pedals
CTo enable you to adjust your seat
DTo enable you to walk for assistance if you break down

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Question 31

If you're involved in a collision, what will

AAn air-sprung seat
BAnti-lock brakes
CA collapsible steering wheel
DA properly adjusted head restraint

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Question 32

What does it mean if your vehicle keeps

AThe tyres are worn
BThe tyres are under inflated
CThe vehicle is on soft ground
DThe shock absorbers are worn

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Question 33

How will a roof rack affect your car?

AThere will be less wind noise
BThe engine will use more oil
CThe car will accelerate faster
DFuel consumption will increase

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Question 34

What makes your tyres illegal?

AIf they were bought second-hand
BIf they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall
CIf they're of different makes
DIf they have different tread patterns

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Question 35

What's the legal minimum depth of tread for

A1 mm
B1.6 mm
C2.5 mm
D4 mm

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Question 36

You're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents

AThe children's parents
BYou, the driver
CThe front-seat passenger
DThe children

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Question 37

How can drivers help the environment?

ABy accelerating harshly
BBy accelerating gently
CBy using leaded fuel
DBy driving faster

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Question 38

What could you do to reduce the volume

ADrive in a bus lane
BUse a car with a smaller engine
CWalk or cycle on short journeys
DTravel by car at all times

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Question 39

What part of the car does the law

AThe gearbox
BThe transmission
CThe door locks
DThe seat belts

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Question 40

How much more fuel will you use by

AAbout 5%
BAbout 15%
CAbout 75%
DAbout 100%

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Question 41

What should you do if your vehicle pulls

AIncrease the pressure in your tyres
BHave the brakes checked as soon as possible
CChange gear and pump the brake pedal
DUse your parking brake at the same time

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Question 42

What will happen if your car's wheels are

AThe steering will pull to one side
BThe steering will vibrate
CThe brakes will fail
DThe tyres will deflate

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Question 43

What can be damaged if you turn the

AThe gearbox
BThe engine
CThe brakes
DThe tyres

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Question 44

What s the safest thing to do if

APut them in a carrier bag
BPark near a school entrance
CLock them out of sight
DPark near a bus stop

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Question 45

What may help to deter a thief from

AAlways keeping the headlights on
BFitting reflective glass windows
CAlways keeping the interior light on
DEtching the registration number on the windows

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Question 46

What should you remove from your car before

AThe car dealer s details
BThe owner s manual
CThe service record
DThe vehicle registration document

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Question 47

What should you do when leaving your vehicle

APark near a busy junction
BPark in a housing estate
CLock it and remove the key
DLeave the left indicator on

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Question 48

You service your own vehicle. How should you

ATake it to a local-authority site
BPour it down a drain
CTip it into a hole in the ground
DPut it in your dustbin

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Question 49

Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission

ATo recover the cost of expensive garage equipment
BTo help protect the environment against pollution
CTo discover which fuel supplier is used the most
DTo make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes

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Question 50

How can you reduce the damage your vehicle

AUse narrow side streets
BBrake heavily
CUse busy routes
DAnticipate well ahead

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Question 51

How will you benefit from following the manufacturer's

AYour vehicle will be cheaper to insure
BYour vehicle tax will be lower
CYour vehicle will remain reliable
DYour journey times will be reduced

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Question 52

How should you drive when you're driving along

AMaintain a reduced speed throughout
BAccelerate quickly between the humps
CAlways keep to the maximum legal speed
DDrive slowly at school times only

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Question 53

When should you check the engine oil level?

ABefore a long journey
BWhen the engine is hot
CEarly in the morning
DEvery time you drive the car

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Question 54

You're having difficulty finding a parking space in

ANo, not unless you stay with your car
BYes, in order to drop off a passenger
CYes, if you don't block people from crossing
DNo, not under any circumstances

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Question 55

What should you do when you leave your

ALeave the engine running
BSwitch the engine off but leave the key in
CLock it and remove the key
DPark near a traffic warden

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Question 56

Why should you try and park in a

AIt makes it easy to find your car
BIt helps deter thieves
CIt stops the car being exposed to bad weather
DIt doesn't cost anything to park here

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Question 57

What's the most important reason for having a

ATo make you more comfortable
BTo help you avoid neck injury
CTo help you relax
DTo help you maintain your driving position

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Question 58

What can you do to reduce environmental damage

AAvoid using the cruise control
BUse the air conditioning whenever you drive
CUse the gears to slow the vehicle
DAvoid making a lot of short journeys

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Question 59

What can people who live or work in

ADrive more quickly
BOver-rev in a low gear
CWalk or cycle
DDrive short journeys

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Question 60

How can you reduce the chances of your

ATake all valuables with you
BPark near a taxi rank
CPlace any valuables on the floor
DPark near a fire station

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Question 61

How can you help to prevent your car

APark in an unlit area
BLeave the radio turned on
CPark near a busy junction
DInstall a security-coded radio

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Question 62

How can you reduce the risk of your

ALeave it in a well-lit area
BPark in a quiet side road
CDon t engage the steering lock
DPark in a poorly lit area

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Question 63

What will help you to keep your car

ABeing a member of a vehicle breakdown organisation
BRegistering with a Vehicle Watch scheme
CPassing an advanced driving test
DTaking car maintenance classes

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Question 64

On a vehicle, where would you find a

AIn the fuel tank
BIn the air filter
COn the cooling system
DOn the exhaust system

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Question 65

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?

AReduction in journey times by about 15%
BIncrease in fuel consumption by about 15%
CReduction in fuel consumption by about 15%
DIncrease in journey times by about 15%

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Question 66

Which driving technique can help you save fuel?

AUsing lower gears as often as possible
BAccelerating sharply in each gear
CUsing each gear in turn
DMissing out some gears

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Question 67

How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help

AThrough the legal enforcement of speed regulations
BBy increasing the number of cars on the road
CThrough increased fuel bills
DBy reducing exhaust emissions

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Question 68

What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?

AIncreased fuel consumption
BImproved road safety
CDamage to the environment
DIncreased exhaust emissions

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Question 69

What's the legal minimum tread depth for tyres

A1 mm
B1.6 mm
C2 mm
D2.6 mm

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Question 70

When is fuel consumption at its highest?

AWhen you're braking
BWhen you're coasting
CWhen you're accelerating
DWhen you're turning sharply

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Question 71

When may a passenger travel in a car

AWhen they're under 14 years old
BWhen they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
CWhen they're sitting in the rear seat
DWhen they're exempt for medical reasons

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Question 72

You're driving a friend's children home from school.

AAn adult passenger
BThe children
CYou, the driver
DYour friend

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Question 73

What's likely to happen if you put too

AThe clutch pedal will lock
BThe air intake will become blocked
CThe timing belt will slip
DThe oil seals will leak

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Question 74

You're carrying an 11-year-old child on the front

AThey must use an adult seat belt
BThey must be able to fasten their own seat belt
CThey must use a suitable child restraint
DThey must be able to see clearly out of the front window

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Question 75

You're stopped at the side of the road.

ASwitch off the engine
BApply the steering lock
CSwitch off the radio
DUse your headlights

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Question 76

You want to put a rear-facing baby seat

ADeactivate the airbag
BTurn the seat to face sideways
CAsk a passenger to hold the baby
DPut the child in an adult seat belt

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Question 77

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road

AIf you'll be parking for less than five minutes
BIf the battery keeps going flat
CWhen parked in a 20 mph zone
DNever if you're away from the vehicle

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