Approaching
A-Class Driving School - Online driving quiz - Approaching
Approaching is the term used to describe when you turn from a major road into a minor road. It's one of the earliest things you learn and also one of the things that gets over looked by learners as it's mastered usually quiet early. Check to see if what you know, or what you think you know is correct.
- 1.
When turning left, what is the first thing you have to do and why?
- A.
Brake to get your speed down
- B.
Apply your indicator to the left to let people know you are turning left
- C.
Check your interior and left door mirror to check the speed and position of other road users, especially cyclists
- D.
Move closer to the left
Correct Answer
C. Check your interior and left door mirror to check the speed and position of other road users, especially cyclists -
- 2.
What would be a good speed for approaching to the left and right?
- A.
40mph
- B.
30mph
- C.
20mph
- D.
10mph
Correct Answer
D. 10mph -
- 3.
What are the dangers of being too close to the kerb when turning left?
- A.
You could splash puddle water on pedestrians
- B.
The rear wheels take a different path to the front wheels resulting in mounting of the kerb
- C.
You damage wheels in storm drains
- D.
It invites cars to over take you
Correct Answer
B. The rear wheels take a different path to the front wheels resulting in mounting of the kerb -
- 4.
Which gear are you going to be in when approaching to the left and right before you turn?
- A.
4th
- B.
3rd
- C.
2nd
- D.
1st
Correct Answer
C. 2ndExplanation
Most of the time it would be 2nd gear. However, occasionally you may need to approach in 1st gear, if the road you are entering is exceptionally narrow/small. Or you had to allow a vehicle to leave the new road before entering due to poor position or taking up too much space to allow you in.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The MSM routine can be broken down futher to MSPSL. What does this stand for?
- A.
Mirrors, speed, position, signal, leave
- B.
Mirrors, speed, placement, signal, look
- C.
Mirrors, signal, position, speed, look
- D.
Manouevre, signal, position, speed, leave
Correct Answer
C. Mirrors, signal, position, speed, look -
- 6.
What is the last thing you need to do once in the new road?
- A.
Keep accelerating
- B.
Change up through the gears
- C.
Check your mirrors
- D.
Reduce your speed further
Correct Answer
C. Check your mirrors -
- 7.
When turning right, what are you checking in your right door mirror?
- A.
Cyclists
- B.
Cars behind you
- C.
Cars/bikes/buses etc trying to over take you
- D.
Your hair
Correct Answer
C. Cars/bikes/buses etc trying to over take you -
- 8.
When turning right it is possible to change your position on occassion if the road is wide enough. Where should you be positioning your car?
- A.
One meter from the left
- B.
One meter from the right
- C.
In the middle of your carriageway
- D.
With the hazard lines along the right flank of the car
Correct Answer
D. With the hazard lines along the right flank of the car -
- 9.
When turning right into a new road, who has priority?
- A.
You
- B.
The oncoming cars
- C.
The cars leaving the new road
- D.
No one
Correct Answer
B. The oncoming carsExplanation
You are crossing the path of oncoming vehicles, they always have priority.
NB - So too would the cars wishing to leave the road, if the new road is only wide enough for one vehicle. You'd have to let them out first before entering yourself. This is what the "Look" part of MSPSL is for and could result in you approaching in 1st gear and stopping before entering. Part of the advanced approaching techniques.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the danger of cutting the corner of the new road when turning right?
- A.
You slow down the oncoming traffic
- B.
You could crash into oncoming cars
- C.
You can't look into the new road when you turn too early
- D.
It results in you taking far too long to get into your driving postion in the new road
Correct Answer(s)
A. You slow down the oncoming traffic
B. You could crash into oncoming cars
C. You can't look into the new road when you turn too early
D. It results in you taking far too long to get into your driving postion in the new roadExplanation
It's easier to list all the problems. Cutting the corner could result in an automatic fail. Make sure you can look fully into the new road before committing yourself, you may have to wait for other vehicles to exit.Rate this question:
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