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Example Test #80

1. What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?
To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce the risk of fire

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

To reduce engine wear

2. What makes your tyres illegal?
If they were bought second-hand

If they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall

If they're of different makes

If they have different tread patterns

3. The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?
You may park on the lines when dropping off schoolchildren

You may park on the lines when picking up schoolchildren

You shouldn't wait or park your vehicle here

You must stay with your vehicle if you park here

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4. What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?
Signal left before leaving the roundabout

Don't signal at any time

Signal right when you're approaching the roundabout

Signal left when you're approaching the roundabout

5. You're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who's responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
The children's parents

You, the driver

The front-seat passenger

The children

6. Who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax?
The driver of the vehicle

The registered keeper of the vehicle

The car dealer

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

7. You're driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?
Keep in that lane until you reach the queue

Move to the left immediately

Wait and see which lane is moving faster

Move to the left in good time

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8. Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
Moped riders can use it

It's controlled by a traffic warden

It's controlled by two flashing lights

Cyclists can use it

9. 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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10. You're following a vehicle on a wet road. You stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left?
Flash your headlights as a warning

Try to overtake safely as soon as you can

Drop back to regain a safe distance

Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on

11. You're driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?
Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn

Slow down and wave the cyclist across

Brake sharply and flash your headlights

Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

12. Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?
A

B

C

D

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13. An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
Press firmly between their shoulders

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Check their airway remains open

14. What does this sign mean?
Through traffic to use left lane

Right-hand lane T-junction only

Right-hand lane closed ahead

11 tonne weight limit

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15. 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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16. What's a rumble device designed to do?
Give directions

Prevent cattle escaping

Alert you to low tyre pressure

Alert you to a hazard

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17. You're about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?
A

B

C

D

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18. Which lights must you use if you're driving on a well-lit motorway at night?
Use only your sidelights

Use your headlights

Use rear fog lights

Use front fog lights

19. You're approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction?
Accelerate and keep to the middle

Slow down and keep to the right

Accelerate and look to the left

Slow down and look both ways

20. Which shape is used for a 'give way' sign?
A

B

C

D

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21. What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?
Improvement in control

Easier steering

Reduction in control

Increased fuel consumption

22. Why does this junction have a 'stop' sign and a stop line on the road?
Speed on the major road is derestricted

It's a busy junction

Visibility along the major road is restricted

The junction is on a downhill gradient

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23. 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

24. How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?
About 5%

About 15%

About 75%

About 100%

25. Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?
Estate car

Milk float

Delivery van

Long vehicle

26. You're on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?
When a vehicle is following too closely

When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead

When you're being towed by another vehicle

When you're riding on the hard shoulder

27. 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

28. What information would be shown in a triangular road sign?
Road narrows

Ahead only

Keep left

Minimum speed

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29. Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?
Stop and arrest drivers who break the law

Repair broken-down vehicles on the motorway

Issue fixed penalty notices

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

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30. You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle?
Flash your headlights

Use dipped headlights

Switch off your headlights

Use full-beam headlights