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A casualty has an injured arm. They can move it freely but it’s bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
A casualty isn’t breathing normally. Chest compressions should be given. At what rate? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do to help? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers? Rules of the road
A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard. What should you do? Hazard awareness
A driver’s behaviour has upset you. What can you do to safely get over this incident? Hazard awareness
A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go? Vulnerable road users
A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? Attitude
A new car will need its first MOT test when it’s how old? Documents
A person has been injured. They may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
A police car is following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left. What should you do? Road and traffic signs
A police officer asks to see your documents. You don’t have them with you. Within what time must you produce them at a police station? Documents
A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer? Rules of the road
A slow-moving lorry showing this sign is travelling in the middle lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you pass it? Hazard awareness
A tanker is involved in a collision. Which sign shows that it’s carrying dangerous goods? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
A trailer must stay securely hitched to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system? Vehicle loading
A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do? Attitude
After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. This affects your driving. What must you do? Hazard awareness
After refuelling your vehicle, what should you do to avoid spillage? Attitude
After this hazard you should test your brakes. Why is this? Vehicle handling
Ahead of you, traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing. What should you do? Hazard awareness
An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, compressions should be given. What’s the correct depth to press for each compression? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there’s no further danger. What should you do to help? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of skidding. When is this particularly important? Safety margins
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed? Vehicle loading
As a driver, why should you be more careful where trams operate? Other types of vehicle
As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if elderly people are halfway across? Vulnerable road users
At a junction, you see this sign partly covered by snow. What does it mean? Road and traffic signs
At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing? Attitude
At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal? Attitude
At a railway level crossing, the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by. What should you do? Road and traffic signs
At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, a casualty is unconscious. You need to check whether they’re breathing. How long should you allow for this check? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, a casualty isn’t breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, a small child isn’t breathing. To restore normal breathing, how should you breathe into their mouth? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, it’s important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help them? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident someone is unconscious. What would your priority be? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At an incident, what should you do with a casualty who has stopped breathing? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
At night, you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light. What does this mean? Vulnerable road users
At this junction, there’s a ‘stop’ sign and a solid white line on the road surface. Why is there a ‘stop’ sign here? Road and traffic signs
At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own? Road and traffic signs
At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians? Attitude
Before driving through a tunnel, what should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Before overtaking a large vehicle, you should keep well back. Why is this? Other types of vehicle
Before starting a journey, it’s wise to plan your route. How can you do this? Safety and your vehicle
By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions? Safety margins
Daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced. Which lights should you switch on? Vehicle handling
During periods of illness, your ability to drive may be impaired. What must you do? Hazard awareness
During which manoeuvre may you remove your seat belt? Rules of the road
Following a collision, someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What’s the shortest time it should be cooled for? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid? Documents
For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid? Documents
Fuel consumption is at its highest when you’re doing what? Safety and your vehicle
How can drivers help the environment? Safety and your vehicle
How can driving in an ecosafe manner help protect the environment? Safety and your vehicle
How can you avoid wasting fuel? Safety and your vehicle
How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen? Safety and your vehicle
How can you identify traffic signs that give orders? Road and traffic signs
How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night? Safety and your vehicle
How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended? Safety and your vehicle
How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment? Safety and your vehicle
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle? Safety and your vehicle
How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake? Safety margins
How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed? Vehicle handling
How should a load be carried on your roof rack? Vehicle loading
How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used? Road and traffic signs
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery? Safety and your vehicle
How should you drive in areas with traffic-calming measures? Hazard awareness
How should you give an arm signal to turn left? Road and traffic signs
How should you overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road? Other types of vehicle
How should you overtake horse riders? Vulnerable road users
How should you signal when going straight ahead at a roundabout? Rules of the road
How should you use a satellite navigation system so that it doesn’t distract you when you’re driving? Alertness
How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway? Motorway rules
How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle’s handling? Vehicle loading
How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle normally get you to stop? Road and traffic signs
How will a roof rack affect your car’s performance? Safety and your vehicle
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop? Vulnerable road users
How will your vehicle be affected when you drive up steep hills? Vehicle handling
How would age affect an elderly person’s driving ability? Hazard awareness
How would you identify a section of road used by trams? Vehicle handling
How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced? Vulnerable road users
In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using dipped headlights. Why? Vulnerable road users
In good conditions, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70 mph? Safety margins
In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision? Safety margins
In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect? Safety margins
In what way are provisional car licence holders restricted? Hazard awareness
In which circumstances may you use hazard warning lights? Hazard awareness
In which conditions are your anti-lock brakes most unlikely to prevent skidding? Safety margins
In which conditions should you leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front? Attitude
In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase? Safety margins
In which of these circumstances must you show your insurance certificate? Documents
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking? Alertness
In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care? Safety margins
It can be helpful to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route? Safety and your vehicle
It’s a very windy day and you’re about to overtake a cyclist. What should you do? Other types of vehicle
It’s essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done? Safety and your vehicle
It’s important to wear suitable shoes when you’re driving. Why is this? Safety and your vehicle
It’s very windy. You’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do? Other types of vehicle
On a motorway, what’s an emergency refuge area used for? Motorway rules
On a motorway, when should the hard shoulder be used? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails? Attitude
On a three-lane dual carriageway, what can the right-hand lane be used for? Rules of the road
On a three-lane motorway, what does this sign mean? Motorway rules
On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you normally use? Motorway rules
On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter? Safety and your vehicle
On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes not work effectively? Safety margins
On which occasion may you enter a box junction? Rules of the road
On which occasion should you inflate your tyres to more than their normal pressure? Vehicle loading
On which part of a motorway are amber reflective studs found? Motorway rules
Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this? Road and traffic signs
Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users? Rules of the road
Over what distance are you allowed to reverse? Rules of the road
Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50 mph? Safety margins
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and hard to see. How do they give early warning when on a dual carriageway? Vulnerable road users
Some junctions controlled by traffic lights have a marked area between two stop lines. What’s this for? Vulnerable road users
Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? Hazard awareness
The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two-second rule’? Attitude
The driver of the car in front is giving this arm signal. What does it mean? Road and traffic signs
The dual carriageway you’re turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do? Rules of the road
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with? Safety and your vehicle
The left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs. What should you do? Vulnerable road users
The Pass Plus scheme has been created for new drivers. What’s its main purpose? Documents
The red lights are flashing. What should you do when approaching this level crossing? Hazard awareness
The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend? Vehicle handling
The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean? Vulnerable road users
There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take? Vulnerable road users
There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated? Rules of the road
There’s a bus lane on your left. The signs show no times of operation. What does this mean? Attitude
There’s a tractor ahead. You want to overtake but you aren’t sure whether it’s safe. What should you do? Rules of the road
There’s been a collision. A driver is suffering from shock. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
There’s been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Unless it’s essential, why should you not usually attempt to remove their helmet? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
These flashing red lights mean that you must stop. Where would you find them? Road and traffic signs
To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park? Rules of the road
Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England. What are they authorised to do? Motorway rules
Traffic signs giving orders are generally which shape? Road and traffic signs
Turning the steering wheel while stationary can cause damage to which part of your car? Safety and your vehicle
Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway? Motorway rules
Up to how much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph? Safety and your vehicle
What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road? Vulnerable road users
What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party? Hazard awareness
What are triangular signs for? Road and traffic signs
What basic rule applies when you’re using a motorway? Motorway rules
What can a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank cause? Attitude
What can be badly affected when you overload your vehicle? Vehicle loading
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear? Safety and your vehicle
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear? Safety and your vehicle
What can driving smoothly achieve? Safety and your vehicle
What can fitting chains to your wheels help to prevent? Vehicle handling
What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels? Safety and your vehicle
What can rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to? Safety and your vehicle
What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)? Safety margins
What can seriously affect your ability to concentrate? Hazard awareness
What causes the most damage to the environment? Safety and your vehicle
What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road? Motorway rules
What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway? Motorway rules
What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads? Safety and your vehicle
What do these motorway signs show? Motorway rules
What do these zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean? Road and traffic signs
What do traffic-calming measures do? Vehicle handling
What does ’25’ mean on this motorway sign? Road and traffic signs
What does a circular traffic sign with a blue background do? Road and traffic signs
What does a flashing amber beacon mean when it’s on a moving vehicle? Vulnerable road users
What does a red traffic light mean? Road and traffic signs
What does a sign with a brown background show? Road and traffic signs
What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do? Safety margins
What does ecosafe driving achieve? Safety and your vehicle
What does it mean if this light comes on while you’re driving? Safety and your vehicle
What does ‘tailgating’ mean? Attitude
What does the law require you to keep in good condition? Safety and your vehicle
What does the Pass Plus scheme enable newly qualified drivers to do? Documents
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate? Hazard awareness
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver? Alertness
What does the white line along the side of the road indicate? Road and traffic signs
What does this motorway sign mean? Road and traffic signs
What does this motorway sign mean? Road and traffic signs
What does this road marking mean? Alertness
What does this road marking mean? Road and traffic signs
What does this sign indicate? Road and traffic signs
What does this sign mean? Vulnerable road users
What does this sign mean? Rules of the road
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