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Example Test #12

1. A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
30 mph

40 mph

50 mph

60 mph

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2. What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?
Glare from the sun

Lack of road markings

Children running out between vehicles

Large goods vehicles

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3. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
Stay in your vehicle and wait for the police

Stand in the lane behind your vehicle to warn others

Stand in front of your vehicle to warn oncoming drivers

Switch on hazard warning lights, then go and call for help

4. You're towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?
Interior wide-angle mirror

Extended-arm side mirrors

Ordinary door mirrors

Ordinary interior mirror

5. You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?
Turn around in a quiet side road

Drive into a side road and reverse out into the main road

Ask someone to stop the traffic

Carry out a U-turn

6. Which of these signs warns you of a zebra crossing?
A

B

C

D

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7. On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
In the fuel tank

In the air filter

On the cooling system

On the exhaust system

8. You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
An adult passenger

The children

You, the driver

Your friend

9. You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?
Sound the horn

Brake firmly

Keep a safe gap

Flash your lights

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10. Where should you stop to rest if you feel tired while you're travelling along a motorway?
On the hard shoulder

At the nearest service area

On a slip road

On the central reservation

11. What's covered by third-party insurance?
Damage to your vehicle

Fire damage to your vehicle

Flood damage to your vehicle

Damage to other vehicles

12. What should you be prepared to do in this situation?
Sound your horn and continue

Slow down and give way

Report the driver to the police

Squeeze through the gap

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13. When is fuel consumption at its highest?
When you're braking

When you're coasting

When you're accelerating

When you're turning sharply

14. What does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat?
The pedestrian is an older person

The pedestrian is a dog trainer

The pedestrian is colour-blind

The pedestrian is deaf

15. What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?
Ignore them as they have no authority

Stop and switch off your engine

Continue on but drive slowly

Try to get past quickly

16. How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?
Use narrow side streets

Brake heavily

Use busy routes

Anticipate well ahead

17. Which sign means there's a double bend ahead?
A

B

C

D

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18. Where would you see this road marking?
At traffic lights

On road humps

Near a level crossing

At a box junction

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19. Which is the sign for a ring road?
A

B

C

D

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20. Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?
Bicycles

Buses

Motorcycles

Cars

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21. You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes

22. Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of this signal?
There's a radar speed trap ahead

They're giving way to you

They're warning you of their presence

There's a fault with your vehicle

23. When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the normal value?
When the roads are slippery

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

When carrying a heavy load

24. What does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?
A fault in the braking system

The engine oil is low

A rear light has failed

Your seat belt isn't fastened

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25. What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?
Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing

Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

Ignore them as they're still on the pavement

26. What does this sign mean?
Maximum speed limit with traffic calming

Minimum speed limit with traffic calming

‘20 cars only’ parking zone

Only 20 cars allowed at any one time

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27. What does this sign mean?
No overtaking

No motor vehicles

Clearway (no stopping)

Cars and motorcycles only

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28. Who is authorised to signal you to stop?
A motorcyclist

A pedestrian

A police officer

A bus driver

29. What's the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?
30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

30. You’ve just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?
Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry