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Example Test #87

1. You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?
If the line nearest to you is broken

When there are no yellow lines

To pick up or set down passengers

During daylight hours only

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2. When should you use your vehicle's horn?
To alert others to your presence

To allow you right of way

To greet other road users

To signal your annoyance

3. Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?
You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways

Motorway services areas don't deal with breakdowns

The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

4. You're driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?
Four times the normal distance

Six times the normal distance

Eight times the normal distance

Ten times the normal distance

5. If you're involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
An air-sprung seat

Anti-lock brakes

A collapsible steering wheel

A properly adjusted head restraint

6. Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?
A

B

C

D

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7. You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?
The two right lanes are open

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

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8. What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
Variable speed limits

Contraflow systems

National speed limits

Lane closures

9. What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?
Leave the engine running

Switch the engine off but leave the key in

Lock it and remove the key

Park near a traffic warden

10. What does this sign mean?
No motor vehicles

End of motorway

No through road

End of bus lane

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11. A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?
Stop and take a break

Shout abusive language

Gesture to them with your hand

Follow them, flashing your headlights

12. When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?
When you're turning right or overtaking

When you're passing a side road on the left

When you're staying at the minimum allowed speed

When you're travelling at a constant high speed

13. How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?
The vehicle's stopping distance would increase

The flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase

The vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff

The vehicle's headlights would aim high

14. Where would you see this sign?
Near a school crossing

At a playground entrance

On a school bus

At a ‘pedestrians only’ area

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15. What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party, fire and theft

Comprehensive

Third party only

Personal injury cover

16. How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?
By changing to a lower gear

By selecting reverse gear

By changing to a higher gear

By selecting neutral

17. Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?
The registered vehicle keeper

The vehicle manufacturer

Your insurance company

The licensing authority

18. You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
Hazard warning lines

Other drivers flashing their lights

Variable message signs

Areas with hatch markings

19. After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?
Only as a last resort

As soon as possible

After you've woken them up

After checking for broken bones

20. 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

21. Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving?
To prevent wear on the pedals

To maintain control of the pedals

To enable you to adjust your seat

To enable you to walk for assistance if you break down

22. What does this sign indicate?
A diversion route

A picnic area

A pedestrian zone

A cycle route

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23. What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road?
Lorry

Bicycle

Car

Motorcycle

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24. Which road user has caused a hazard?
The parked car (arrowed A)

The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)

The moving car (arrowed C)

The car turning (arrowed D)

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25. What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
To separate lanes of traffic

To increase traffic speed

To allow pedestrians to cross

To reduce traffic speed

26. You're travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?
Accelerate past the bus

Look for pedestrians

Sound your horn

Pull in closely behind the bus

27. What does this sign mean?
Service area 30 miles ahead

Maximum speed 30 mph

Minimum speed 30 mph

Lay-by 30 miles ahead

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28. How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive?
Your ability to judge speed will be reduced

Your confidence will be reduced

Your reactions will be faster

Your awareness of danger will be improved

29. 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

30. How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?
Stay close to the carriageway

Face the oncoming traffic

Keep your back to the traffic

Stand on the hard shoulder