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

A mixture of both.

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

Petrol only.

Green diesel only.

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

It has no effect.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

It could make you feel drowsy.

It could you feel more alert than usual.

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

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

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

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

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

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

It can increase the beam's brightness.

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

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

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

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

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

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

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

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7. When you are being overtaken by another vehicle you should..

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Increase your speed slightly.

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8. What does this sign mean?

Minor road ahead.

No Entry.

Unprotected Level crossing.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

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9. What does this sign mean?

Keep left.

Steep descent ahead.

Private property ahead.

Turn right ahead.

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10. Are musical horns allowed on a vehicle?

Only on vintage cars (cars over 30 years old).

Yes, if the car manufacturer permits it.

No.

Yes, if not louder than 10 decibels.

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11. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

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.

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

Fast acceleration through the gears.

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12. 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.

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

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

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13. What would happen if the exhaust is removed from a motorcycle?

The engine would become too hot.

It would decrease fuel consumption.

The engine noise and smoke pollution would be increased.

The engine would be more efficient.

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14. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure before allowing the passenger to get off over?

The motorcycle is secure and at no risk of falling over.

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

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15. 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 placed in the front passenger seat with an adult.

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.

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16. What should you do when approaching a playground?

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

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

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

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

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18. What effect may a broken or damaged exhaust have on the environment?

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

Decreases fuel consumption.

It increases smoke pollution levels.

None.

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

The choke is faulty.

The timing belt is worn.

You are running low on fuel.

The engine is burning oil.

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

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

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21. What would be the 'blind spots' for a bus driver?

The areas to the front sides and the rear of the bus which the driver can't see.

The passenger side of the bus.

The seats at the back of the bus.

The seats upstairs on the bus.

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22. A school bus is stopped on the road ahead of you in your lane. What should you do?

Sound your horn to let them know you're there.

Accelerate so as not to be delayed by children alighting from the bus.

Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

Maintain normal speed and overtake when safe to do so.

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23. What danger should drivers be most aware of while driving on country roads?

Falling branches and debris.

Slower moving vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Other vehicles.

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24. What precautions should you take after stopping your vehicle before you exit the vehicle door?

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

Check your rear view inside mirror before opening your door.

Open the door quickly and alight quickly.

Open the door a little and then check for blind spot.

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25. 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.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

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

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

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

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

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

Pull in and stop.

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

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27. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

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

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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

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.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

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

Reduced fuel consumption.

Decreased tyre thread wear.

Only increased fuel consumption in dry weather.

Increased fuel consumption.

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30. When driving at night when should you dip your vehicles headlights?

When you meet oncoming traffic.

When the road narrows dangerously ahead.

Only on motorways.

Approaching a bend or dip in the road.

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31. What is a clearway?

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

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

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32. What does this sign mean?

Bus lane ahead.

Tram lane crossing ahead.

Unprotected level crossing ahead.

Taxi parking ahead.

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

Never.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

With permission from the driver.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

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34. When is it permissible to reverse on a motorway?

Only on the hard shoulder.

Never.

Once you have checked your mirrors and it is clear to do so.

Using the hatched road markings.

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35. When can you leave children and infants unattended in a car?

At no stage.

Only if you are in possession of a permit.

If you will be away from the car for no longer than 5 minutes.

If the doors are locked and the windows left slightly ajar for air.

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

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move them and give them something to drink.

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

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

On the front and rear bumpers only.

On both sides of the vehicle.

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

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

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

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

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

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39. What is the combined speed of two vehicles involved in a head on collision if they are each travelling at 100 km/h?

150 km/h

100 km/h

50 km/h

200 km/h

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

Tractors.

Vans.

Motorcycles and Vintage cars.

Heavy Goods Vehicles.

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