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1 / 40

1. When is it legal to drive in the hard shoulder of a motorway?

To allow faster moving traffic to overtake.

Never, except in an emergency.

When leaving at the next exit.

When driving less than 50kph.

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2. _Wh_{en is it permissible for a car/taxi/bike to use a 'contra-flow' bus lane?}

After dusk/before dawn.

From 07.00-09.30am and from 16.00-18.30pm.

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

Never.

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3. How may a warm interior of a vehicle affect the driver while driving at night?

It could you feel more alert than usual.

It has no effect.

It could make you feel drowsy.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

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4. What fuel type/types can be use in a petrol engine?

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

A mixture of both.

Green diesel only.

Petrol only.

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5. What should a driver do before setting off when transporting children?

Ensure that every child wears either a seat-belt or an appropriate restraint system.

Give them treats to keep them from getting bored.

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

Ensure all kids have earphones for their tablets for entertainment.

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6. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

Maintain your speed and move out to the centre of the road.

Look out for children who may run out in your way.

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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7. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Take caution of aquaplaning.

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

Keep to the centre of the road.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

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8. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

They should be carried in an adult's lap as long as the adult is wearing a seatbelt.

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

As long as they're placed in the back seat, a child safety seat is not required.

They should be placed in the front passenger seat with an adult.

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9. You have stopped and wish to get out of the vehicle. What should you do before proceeding?

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

Check your side mirror blind spots and look behind before opening the door.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

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10. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, which vehicle types are you now permitted to drive?

All vehicle types.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

Automatic vehicles only.

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

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11. A section of the road ahead which you are travelling is flooded. You should..?

Increase your speed and keep to the centre of the road.

Maintain your speed.

Increase your speed to get through it quicker.

Reduce speed.

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12. What does this sign mean?

Dangerous bend ahead.

Road ends ahead.

No left turn.

Mini roundabout ahead.

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13. When driving behind a Heavy Goods Vehicle, it is important to know its blind spots. Where are its 'blind spots'?

The area of view on the drivers near side only.

The area of view hidden by the sun-visor In front of the vehicle.

The areas on the road where the headlights' main beam doesn't reach.

The areas to the front sides and rear where the driver cannot see.

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14. You are travelling behind a vehicle on a wide road. The vehicle ahead has signalled right, you should..

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

Sound your horn to indicate to make them aware you're behind them.

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15. What may occur if an exhaust is worn out on a vehicle?

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

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16. If an elderly person is crossing at a pedestrian light and it changes to flashing amber, you should..

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

Start moving towards them slowly so as not to delay traffic.

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

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17. What should you do when you see farm animals crossing the road ahead of you?

Flash your headlamps and put on your hazard lights.

Stop and allow them to cross before continuing.

Sound your horn to move them.

Turn back immediately.

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18. When is it permissible to drive with full headlights in a built up area at night?

When you can't see properly.

Never.

Between the hours of 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.

When there is no traffic.

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19. What should you do if you are involved in a road accident and a person is unconscious?

Contact the emergency services.

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

Lie the person flat on the ground and keep him / her still.

Keep the person warm and give him / her something to drink.

20 / 40

20. Should the handbrake be used to bring the vehicle to a stop?

Only in dry conditions.

Only in wet conditions.

Yes.

No.

21 / 40

21. What is the minimum legal thread depth for a car's tyres?

1.6 millimetres.

3 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

2.6 millimetres.

22 / 40

22. You wish to use your phone but you are currently driving. What should you do?

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

Pull in and stop.

Make your call quickly and discreetly with one hand on the steering wheel.

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23. What precautions should you take when getting off a motorcycle?

Park the machine on its stand and then switch off the ignition.

Make sure the machine is on a stand.

Prop the machine against a wall.

Switch off the ignition, park the machine on its stand and take out the key.

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24. How much clearance should a driver give while parking next to another vehicle assuming it is safe to do so?

A mirror-width.

A door-width.

Half a cars length.

A car-width.

25 / 40

25. Are you still covered to drive your vehicle if your insurance policy has expired?

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

Yes, if the vehicle is NCT'd and taxed.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

No.

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26. A child is standing in the space between the front seats. What is the greatest danger of allowing this?

They might get trapped.

They might be thrown forwards if the brakes are applied suddenly.

They might impede on the drivers concentration.

They might become carsick.

27 / 40

27. What does this traffic light mean?

You may proceed immediately.

You have to yield to oncoming traffic.

You must stop.

You may go on only if the way is clear.

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28. Where should you drive while travelling on a dual-carriageway?

Between both lanes.

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

In the right-hand lane.

In the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking or turning right.

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29. Where there is a sharp dip in the road ahead you should..

Decrease your speed, keep left and watch for hazards or a parked vehicles hidden from your view.

Continue at normal speeds as you are aware what is over the hill.

Move to the centre of the road and change to second gear.

Increase your speed.

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30. What should you do if a person has been injured in an accident?

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Move the victim out the way to avoid causing an obstruction.

Move them and give them something to drink.

Seek help from the emergency services.

31 / 40

31. What should a driver do if feeling tired/drowsy?

Turn on the radio loudly.

Drink strong coffee.

Stop - take a break and a short walk if possible.

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

32 / 40

32. Where you see a red warning triangle on the road, you should...

Increase your speed.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

Maintain normal speed; warning triangles are only relevant for trucks.

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

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33. What would be the effect of driving at continuous high speeds?

Increased fuel consumption.

Only increased fuel consumption in dry weather.

Decreased tyre thread wear.

Reduced fuel consumption.

34 / 40

34. When must the passengers of a vehicle with fitted seatbelts use seatbelts?

At speeds over 50 KPH.

In built-up areas only.

On motorways only.

At all times.

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35. Where should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

On both sides of the vehicle.

On the front and rear bumpers only.

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

36 / 40

36. If you are taking any medication which might affect your driving you should..

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

Only drive in off-peak times.

37 / 40

37. What vehicles do the minimum legal thread depth not apply to?

Heavy Goods Vehicles.

Tractors.

Motorcycles and Vintage cars.

Vans.

38 / 40

38. In which situation should the vehicles rear fog lights be used?

When a brake light bulb is not functioning.

Where visibility is poor.

Only in dense fog or snow.

When raining heavily at night.

39 / 40

39. What may occur if the headlight lens is broken?

It can increase the beam's brightness.

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

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40. There is blue smoke being emitted from your vehicles exhaust.. What is this usually a sign of?

The timing belt is worn.

The choke is faulty.

The engine is burning oil.

You are running low on fuel.

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