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1. How often should you check that your vehicles lights are in working order?

Monthly.

Annually.

Bi-monthly.

Weekly.

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2. What should you give a person who has been injured in an accident to drink?

Cold water if possible.

Nothing.

Coffee.

A cup of tea.

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3. When is it permissible to carry more passengers in your vehicle than there are seats available?

Yes, once they all sit still.

Yes, only if they are above the age of fourteen.

Never.

Yes, once all passengers are fully insured in the vehicle.

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

Only in dry conditions.

Yes.

No.

Only in wet conditions.

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5. Where should loose bags of shopping be stored?

Placed on the floor of the front passenger seat.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

Stowed away safely in the boot.

Placed to either side of the rear passenger seat.

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6. What should you do when approaching a playground?

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

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

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

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

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

After dusk/before dawn.

Never.

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8. When you wish to reverse your vehicle you should..

Put your head out the driver's window to watch behind.

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

Check your two blind spots and three mirrors and all around your vehicle before and during the manoeuvre.

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9. Who is responsible for the making sure the vehicle is properly insured when driving another persons vehicle with their permission?

The vehicle owner.

The driver only.

The insurance company.

Both the driver and the vehicle owner.

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10. In which situation should you use your hazard warning lights?

When passing a heavy goods vehicle.

When about to pull in and stop on a clearway.

When causing an unavoidable obstruction.

When stopping temporarily in a loading bay.

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11. The vehicle ahead is being driven by a slower learner driver. You should..

Be patient and allow extra time to the driver if necessary.

Drive closely behind the vehicle to encourage the driver to hurry up.

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

Flash your lights to tell the learner driver to let you pass.

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

When there is no traffic.

Never.

When you can't see properly.

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

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13. What precautions should you take before getting out of your vehicle?

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

Check all directions for approaching traffic or pedestrians before opening the door.

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14. Which of the following does not affect braking distance?

The power of the engine.

The quality of the brakes.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

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

On motorways only.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

In built-up areas only.

At all times.

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

No.

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

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

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

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

Contact the emergency services.

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

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

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18. When driving behind a vehicle that is driving erratically or dangerously you should?

Overtake as soon as possible.

Flash your lights to encourage the driver to make way for you.

Stay well back until the road widens enough to let you overtake safely.

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

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19. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

Driving the vehicle in a lower gear as much as possible.

Fast acceleration through the gears.

Using gentle acceleration and changing gears as recommended by the manufacturer's specifications.

When increasing speed, get into the highest gear as soon as possible.

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20. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure their passenger is wearing before driving?

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

Protective glasses.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

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21. Are children who are not secured in a child's safety seat allowed in the front passenger seat?

Yes if held by a parent or other adult.

Only if using a safety belt.

Yes.

No.

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

1.6 millimetres.

3 millimetres.

2.6 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

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23. How often is it advised that you should service you engine?

When there is a problem with the engine.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

Every 35000 kilometres.

Once a year.

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24. What should you do if the windows of your vehicle are covered in ice?

Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving off.

Use water to remove the ice.

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

Drive slowly until the vehicle's heating system has melted the ice.

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25. You are approaching a roundabout.. Who has right of way?

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

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

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

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27. What way is a less experienced driver likely to act?

More confidently.

More hesitantly.

With more alertness.

More quickly.

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28. When is it allowed for passengers to have their heads outside a sunroof while driving?

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Never.

With permission from the driver.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

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29. You want to reverse your vehicle on a busy street, you should..

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

Reverse slowly while checking all around you for other road users.

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

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30. When is it permitted for a provisionally licensed motorcyclist to carry a pillion passenger?

When the pillion passenger is fully licensed.

When the motorcycle engine capacity is under 50cc.

Never.

When the driver is over 21 years of age.

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31. What is a clearway?

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited at all times.

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

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32. When you are overtaking a cyclist, you should..

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

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33. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

Drive close to the cyclist as not to cross the centre line.

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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34. How would you discover an issue with the condition of your tyre?

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

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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.

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

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Increase your speed.

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

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

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37. 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.

A car-width.

Half a cars length.

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

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

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39. How does alcohol affect the drivers ability to drive a vehicle?

Makes the driver more alert.

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

It increases reaction time.

It has little or no effect.

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40. What roads are provisionally licensed drivers permitted drive on?

All roads.

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

All roads except for motorways.

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