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When must you contact the vehicle licensing authority? Documents
When must you notify the licensing authority? Documents
When must you stop your vehicle? Rules of the road
When must you use dipped headlights during the day? Vehicle handling
When mustn’t you sound your vehicle’s horn? Safety and your vehicle
When mustn’t you stop on a clearway? Rules of the road
When should you especially check the engine oil level? Safety and your vehicle
When should you flash your headlights at other road users? Attitude
When should you use hazard warning lights? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
When should you use hazard warning lights? Hazard awareness
When traffic lights are out of order, who has priority? Road and traffic signs
When will anti-lock brakes take effect? Safety margins
When will you feel the effects of engine braking? Vehicle handling
When will your vehicle use more fuel? Safety and your vehicle
When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this? Alertness
When you use the brakes, your vehicle pulls to one side. What should you do? Safety and your vehicle
When you’re overtaking a cyclist, you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What’s the main reason for this? Vulnerable road users
Where are you most likely to be affected by side winds? Safety margins
Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway? Road and traffic signs
Where does this marking normally appear on a road? Road and traffic signs
Where may you overtake on a one-way street? Rules of the road
Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs? Road and traffic signs
Where should you never overtake a cyclist? Vulnerable road users
Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists? Vulnerable road users
Where shouldn’t you overtake? Hazard awareness
Where shouldn’t you park? Rules of the road
Where will you see these red and white markers? Rules of the road
Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction? Safety and your vehicle
Where would you expect to see these markers? Hazard awareness
Where would you find these road markings? Road and traffic signs
Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane? Road and traffic signs
Where would you see these road markings? Road and traffic signs
Where would you see this road marking? Road and traffic signs
Where would you see this sign? Vulnerable road users
Where would you see this sign? Vulnerable road users
Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night? Rules of the road
Which arm signal tells you that the car you’re following is going to pull up? Road and traffic signs
Which driving technique can help you save fuel? Safety and your vehicle
Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam? Attitude
Which is the most vulnerable road user at road junctions? Vulnerable road users
Which is the sign for a ring road? Road and traffic signs
Which of the following may help to deter a thief from stealing your car? Safety and your vehicle
Which of the following should you do before stopping? Alertness
Which of the following shouldn’t be kept in your vehicle? Safety and your vehicle
Which of the following types of glasses shouldn’t be worn when driving at night? Hazard awareness
Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause you to crash? Safety and your vehicle
Which of these is a hazard warning line? Road and traffic signs
Which of these is least likely to be affected by side winds? Other types of vehicle
Which of these is needed before you can legally use a vehicle on the road? Documents
Which of these isn’t allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway? Motorway rules
Which of these makes your tyres illegal? Safety and your vehicle
Which of these mustn’t use motorways? Motorway rules
Which of these plates normally appears with this road sign? Vehicle handling
Which of these should you allow extra room when overtaking? Vulnerable road users
Which of these signs means that the national speed limit applies? Road and traffic signs
Which of these signs means the end of a dual carriageway? Road and traffic signs
Which of these signs means there’s a double bend ahead? Road and traffic signs
Which of these signs means turn left ahead? Road and traffic signs
Which of these signs shows that you’re entering a one-way system? Road and traffic signs
Which of these will help you to keep your car secure? Safety and your vehicle
Which person’s signal to stop must you obey? Rules of the road
Which road user has caused a hazard? Hazard awareness
Which shape is used for a ‘give way’ sign? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means ‘no entry’? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means no motor vehicles are allowed? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means ‘no stopping’? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road? Road and traffic signs
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road? Vulnerable road users
Which type of sign tells you not to do something? Road and traffic signs
Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to? Road and traffic signs
Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge? Hazard awareness
Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout? Rules of the road
Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at roundabouts? Rules of the road
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon? Attitude
Which vehicles should use the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway? Motorway rules
While you’re driving, a warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel comes on. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
While you’re driving in fog, it becomes necessary to use front fog lights. What should you remember? Vehicle handling
Who can use a toucan crossing? Rules of the road
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads? Rules of the road
Who may use toucan crossings? Vulnerable road users
Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs? Attitude
Who’s especially in danger of not being seen as you reverse your car? Vulnerable road users
Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated? Documents
Who’s responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn’t overloaded? Vehicle loading
Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle excise duty (road tax)? Documents
Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? Hazard awareness
Why are place names painted on the road surface? Hazard awareness
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road? Alertness
Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights? Vehicle handling
Why can it be an advantage for traffic speed to stay constant over a longer distance? Motorway rules
Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you’re driving? Vehicle handling
Why do MOT tests include a strict exhaust emission test? Safety and your vehicle
Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities? Safety and your vehicle
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings? Vulnerable road users
Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times? Safety and your vehicle
Why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill? Vehicle handling
Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights on when they’re not needed? Vehicle handling
Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car? Other types of vehicle
Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey? Motorway rules
Why is it unwise to follow this vehicle too closely? Attitude
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong? Vehicle handling
Why must these road markings be kept clear? Vulnerable road users
Why must you take extra care when turning right at this junction? Hazard awareness
Why should motorcyclists wear bright clothing? Vulnerable road users
Why should the junction on the left be kept clear? Hazard awareness
Why should you allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day? Vulnerable road users
Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog? Vehicle handling
Why should you be cautious when going past this stationary bus? Hazard awareness
Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions? Vulnerable road users
Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning? Road and traffic signs
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings? Attitude
Why should you reduce your speed when driving along this road? Hazard awareness
Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared? Vehicle handling
Why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark? Alertness
Why will a motorcyclist look round over their right shoulder just before turning right? Vulnerable road users
You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn’t broken and there’s nothing in the wound. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You arrive at an incident. There’s no danger from fire or further collisions. What’s your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You arrive at the scene of a crash. Someone is bleeding badly from an arm wound. Nothing is embedded in it. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What’s the first thing you should do at the scene? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You avoid busy times when travelling. How will this affect your journey? Safety and your vehicle
You break down on a level crossing. The lights haven’t yet begun to flash. What’s the first thing you should do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? Motorway rules
You can’t see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do? Alertness
You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean? Documents
You enter a road where there are road humps. What should you do? Safety and your vehicle
You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When must you wear them? Hazard awareness
You find that your eyesight has become very poor and your optician cannot help you. By law, who should you tell? Hazard awareness
You have a collision while your car is moving. What’s the first thing you must do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You have third-party insurance. What does this cover? Documents
You have to leave valuables in your car. What would it be safest to do? Safety and your vehicle
You have to make a journey in fog. What should you do before you set out? Vehicle handling
You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause? Safety and your vehicle
You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning? Hazard awareness
You intend to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach it? Rules of the road
You intend to turn right into a side road. Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning? Vulnerable road users
You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into the gap? Other types of vehicle
You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. No-one is around. What must you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You lose your way on a busy road. What’s the best action to take? Alertness
You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to? Safety and your vehicle
You notice horse riders in front. What should you do first? Vulnerable road users
You park at night on a road with a 40 mph speed limit. What should you do? Rules of the road
You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a ‘help’ pennant displayed. What does this mean? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they’re signalling right but keeping well to the left? Vulnerable road users
You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band. What does this tell you? Vulnerable road users
You see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing. What should you normally do? Rules of the road
You see a pedestrian with a dog wearing a yellow or burgundy coat. What does this indicate? Vulnerable road users
You see street lights but no speed-limit signs. What will the speed limit usually be? Rules of the road
You see these markings on the road. Why are they there? Vehicle handling
You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next? Road and traffic signs
You see this line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout. What does it mean? Road and traffic signs
You see this sign ahead. What does it mean? Road and traffic signs
You see this sign ahead. What should you expect? Hazard awareness
You see this signal overhead on the motorway. What does it mean? Road and traffic signs
You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil? Safety and your vehicle
You shouldn’t normally travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway. When can you use it? Motorway rules
You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving? Hazard awareness
You take the wrong route and find you’re on a one-way street. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown? Rules of the road
You want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat, which is protected by a frontal airbag. What must you do before setting off? Safety and your vehicle
You want to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do? Vulnerable road users
You want to turn left at this junction. Your view of the main road is restricted. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You want to turn right at a box junction. There’s oncoming traffic. What should you do? Rules of the road
You want to turn right from a junction but your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What should you do? Vulnerable road users
You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning? Vulnerable road users
You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight allowed on your vehicle’s tow hitch? Vehicle loading
You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time? Attitude
Your car gets a puncture while you’re driving on the motorway. You get it onto the hard shoulder. What should you do? Motorway rules
Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate? Documents
Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate? Documents
Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask how it will affect you? Hazard awareness
Your mobile phone rings while you’re travelling. What should you do? Alertness
Your motorway journey is boring and you feel drowsy. What should you do? Hazard awareness
Your tyre bursts while you’re driving. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You need to use your mobile phone to call for help. What should you do? Motorway rules
Your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel. It’s still driveable. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You aren’t able to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do? Motorway rules
Your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing. What should you do first? Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do to use the phone? Alertness
Your vehicle is insured third-party only. What does this cover? Documents
Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn? Road and traffic signs
You’re about to drive home from holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You’re about to drive home. You can’t find the glasses you need to wear. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You’re about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Safety margins
You’re about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care? Other types of vehicle
You’re about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign? Road and traffic signs
You’re about to reverse into a side road. A pedestrian is waiting to cross behind you. What should you do? Vulnerable road users
You’re approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you’re in the wrong lane? Rules of the road
You’re approaching a crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do? Hazard awareness
You’re approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren’t working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal? Road and traffic signs
You’re approaching a mini-roundabout. What should you do when you see the long vehicle in front signalling left but positioned over to the right? Other types of vehicle
You’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change? Attitude
You’re approaching a red traffic light. What will the signal show next? Road and traffic signs
You’re approaching a roundabout. There are horses just ahead of you. What should you do? Vulnerable road users
You’re approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do? Attitude