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Example Test #36

1. What's the purpose of these road markings?
To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road

To enable teachers to have clear access to the school

To ensure delivery vehicles have easy access to the school

To enable parents to pick up or drop off children safely

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2. You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?
Only when it's essential

Always straight away

Only when the motorcyclist asks

Always, unless they're in shock

3. What must you do at this junction?
Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly

Stop only if there's traffic on the main road

Stop only if you're turning right

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4. The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?
Battery acid

Distilled water

Engine oil

Engine coolant

5. What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
A faulty gearbox

A faulty braking system

A faulty electrical system

A faulty exhaust system

6. Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?
They give a wider field of vision

They totally cover blind spots

They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind

They make the traffic behind look bigger

7. What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?
Expect them to wait for you to pass

Speed up to get past them quickly

Stop and wave them across the road

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

8. What does this sign mean?
Level crossing with gate or barrier

Gated road ahead

Level crossing without gate or barrier

Cattle grid ahead

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9. How can drivers help the environment?
By accelerating harshly

By accelerating gently

By using leaded fuel

By driving faster

10. What should you do when you see this sign as you travel along a motorway?
Leave the motorway at the next exit

Turn left immediately

Change lane

Move onto the hard shoulder

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11. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?
Yes, if they're over 14

No, not at any time

Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full

Only if a stabiliser is fitted

12. When should tyre pressures be checked?
After any lengthy journey

After travelling at high speed

When tyres are hot

When tyres are cold

13. Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?
The road surface is poor

The footpath is narrow

The kerbs are high

The view is restricted

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14. As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?
Wave them to cross as quickly as they can

Rev your engine to make them hurry

Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you

Wait patiently while they cross

15. When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?
When you're overtaking only

When you're overtaking or turning right

When you're using cruise control

When you're turning right only

16. In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet?
To have a car with dual controls

To be at least 21 years old

To be an approved driving instructor

To hold an advanced driving certificate

17. At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
Move them away from the vehicles

Ask them how it happened

Give them something to eat

Keep them where they are

18. What must you do if your eyesight has become very poor and you're no longer able to meet the driver's eyesight requirements?
Tell the driver licensing authority

Tell your doctor

Tell the police

Tell your optician

19. What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?
A broken-down vehicle

A school bus

An ice-cream van

A private ambulance

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20. Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?
It will cause the car to skid

It will make the engine stall

The engine will run faster

There won't be any engine braking

21. You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?
Use one of these spaces

Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle

Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

22. What does this sign mean?
You have priority

No motor vehicles

Two-way traffic

No overtaking

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23. You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?
The aerial

The windows

The bumper

The boot

24. You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
Try to move off before the cyclist

Allow the cyclist time and room

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

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25. You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
Your original route may be blocked

Your maps may have different scales

You may find you have to pay a congestion charge

You may get held up by a tractor

26. You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by headlights coming towards you?
Pull down your sun visor

Slow down or stop

Flash your main-beam headlights

Shade your eyes with your hand

27. How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?
Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left

Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal

Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop

Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop

28. What does this motorway sign mean?
Change to the lane on your left

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Change to the opposite carriageway

Pull up on the hard shoulder

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29. When may you use hazard warning lights?
When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

When you're double-parked on a two-way road

When your direction indicators aren't working

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

30. There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?
They might not want you to remove it

Removing it could make any injuries worse

Removing it could let them get cold

You could scratch the helmet as you remove it