Driving Test

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in what two things? Braking system and Suspension You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should do what two things? Select a low gear, use the brakes carefully You are driving towards a train crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train? A Steady Amber light A roof rack will cause what negative thing to happen? A heavy load on your roof rack will effect the vehicle how? Increased fuel consumption reduce stability under inflated tyres can cause.. heavy steering What is different about toucan crossings? peds and cyclists can cross here Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which two apply when driving up steep hills? -the engine will work harder - you will slow down sooner You have broken down on a two way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the triangle at least how far from your vehicle? - 45 metres (147 feet) Which two of the following will improve fuel consumption? -reducing your road speed -planning well ahead The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines.. what do they mean? you must not wait or park your vehicle here at all! Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan? It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds Whilst driving, front tyre bursts.. You should: -allow the vehicle to roll to a stop - grip the steering wheel firmly Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which of the following: Suspension You wish to park in a 40mph zone which has traffic flowing in both directions. At night time, you should park: On the left side of the road, with parking lights on When travelling on icy roads, how should you drive? with the car in the highest gear available Which of these emergency vehicles might have a blue flashing beacon the coastguard, ambulence, police Green flashing light is doctor You are towing a caravan and it starts to snake. How can you stop this from happening: slow down gently You are towing a caravan and it starts to snake. How can you stop this from happening: slow down gently What is the most common cause for a vehicle to skid: driver makes a mistake When must you NOT sound your horn 1130-730 If you park on the road at night when should you use parking lights: If the speed limit is greater than thirty Ordinarily you would use dipped headlights at night. When MUST you use dipped headlights in the daytime: when visibillity is poor The fluid in your car's battery needs topping up. What should you use: distilled water If you tow a trailer you must ensure that it is hitched securely to the towing vehicle. You could use what as an extra precaution: a breakaway cable When a road dips you should not overtake If you have put too much oil in your engine what could happen: could leak out Some road signs give orders that must be obeyed. Usually these orders are: Red circle You are driving when you come across a pelican crossing that is flashing an amber light. This means that you must: stop and give way to peds already in the crossing You are involved with a collision where someone suffers a burn. What is the shortest time that a burn should be cooled for: 10 mins You need to reverse into a side street. At what point is your car the biggest hazard to passing traffic: as the front of your car swings out What is the purpose of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway to prevent congesstion It is compulsory to wear glasses or contact lenses when you are driving if: 67 feet 20.5 metres triangular road sign's have what on them? Warnings! What is the purpose of a catalytic converter: it reduces exhaust emmisson It unsure it is safe to reverse onto a side road, what should you do? get out of the vehicle to check there is no obstruction It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. The effects of drugs last up to: 72 hours You are driving at night with full beam headlights on. A vehicle is overtaking you. You should dip your lights: as soon as the vehicle passes you Using a mobile phone is illegal. The chances of you having an accident when using one is: 4 times Missing out some gears when changing saves fuel. This is achieved by reducing: acceleration If you have to park your car on a foggy day, you should: leave you sidelights on Anti-lock brakes are very useful when you are: Braking excessively Signs on a motorway are what colour? blue When approaching a contraflow system, you should: Choose an appropriate lane early what is the nearest you can park towards a junction? 10 metres what does MSM stand for? mirrors, signal, manovoure what would you do if you approach a solid white line that runs accross the width of your side of the road? stop what is the minn tread depth on a car tyre? 1.6mm what shape are warning signs? triangles at a puffin crossing what follows green? -steady amber What shape is a ROUNDABOUT sign? triangular You are driving along the motorway in the inside lane. You intend to turn left at the next available exit. When should you signal left? at the first count down marker (300 yds to go) What shape is a STOP sign? octagonal What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for? 20% Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in an emergency. You should press the brake pedal promptly and firmly until you have stopped Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? they give wider field of vision How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed? by changing to a lower gear You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous? your vehicle will pick up speed Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You decide to use your mobile phone to call for help. You should check your location from the marker posts on the left You are driving on an urban clearway. You may stop only to set down and pick up passengers Which THREE pieces of information are found on a vehicle registration document? A - Registered keeper B - Make of the vehicle F - Engine size Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the steering and handling You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling? a stabiliser fitted to the towbar A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system? breakaway cable On which TWO occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure? when driving fast for a long distance and when carrying a heavy load Usually, on a motorway, how far from the exit is the first sign showing the junction number? one mile A motorcycle is not allowed on a motorway if it has an engine size smaller than:- 50cc Which of the following signs tell you what you must not do? red circle tells you what you must not do Where should you be most cautious when driving? at intersections What should you look for at junctions? motorcyclists What's the best way to reduce CO2 emissions (the chief global warming greenhouse gas) from a car? drive less and buy a more fuel efficient car Diesel cars are less damaging to the environment than petrol cars because... they are more fuel efficient Reducing your speed from 85mph to 70mph improves fuel efficiency by how much? 25 precent What's the most used alternative fuel in the UK? lpg White Studs mark the lanes of the middle of the road red studs mark the left edge of the road amber studs mark the central reservation green studs mark edge of carriageway at lay-byes, slip roads and such What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 30 mph? 23 metres 75 feet What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 40 mph? 36 metres 120 feet What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph? 53 metres 175 feet What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph? 73 metres 240 feet What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 70 mph? 96 metres 315 feet