The routine you need to remember for emerging is MSPSL. What does MSPSL stand for?

Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look

Mirrors, speed, placement, signal, low gear

Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look

Manual gear change, Slow down, Position the car, Signal on, Leave the road

Manouevre, speed, Position, Signal, Look

What is the danger of signalling too soon?

Your signal could be misleading and cause cars to pull out infront of you from other minor roads on either side.

Other cars may think you are pulling over to the side of the road and may try to over take you.

Your signal could be misleading and cause cars to pull out infront of you from other minor roads on either side.

It doesn't give the car behind you time to react.

Other cars may think you are pulling over to the side of the road and may try to over take you.

When turning right, where should you position your car?

With the hazard lines down the right flank of the car

In the middle of the carriageway

With the hazard lines down the right flank of the car

How many times do you need to look left and right before emerging?

Once to the left and once to the right

once to the right, twice to the left

When trying to emerge you want arrive at the give way lines and find it hard to see if there is any oncoming traffic coming from the right. Do you ...

Creep and peep until you can see safely

Try your best to look Over - Under - Through (OUT) the parked cars to see what's coming

Set lots of gas and bite, hope for the best and go it

Open the window and listen for cars coming

Creep and peep until you can see safely

Try your best to look Over - Under - Through (OUT) the parked cars to see what's coming

Emerging Left And Right From A Minor Road Into A Major Road

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A few questions on turning left and right at the end of the road from a minor road onto a major road (emerging).

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1.

The routine you need to remember for emerging is MSPSL. What does MSPSL stand for?
- A.
  
  Mirrors, speed, placement, signal, low gear
- B.
  
  Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look
- C.
  
  Manual gear change, Slow down, Position the car, Signal on, Leave the road
- D.
  
  Manouevre, speed, Position, Signal, Look
Correct Answer
B. Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look

Explanation
The correct answer is "Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look." This routine is used for emerging, which means coming out onto the road from a parked position or a side road. It is important to check the mirrors to be aware of any approaching vehicles, signal to indicate your intention, position the car correctly in the road, check for a safe gap in traffic to adjust your speed, and look for any hazards before proceeding.

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2.

What is the danger of signalling too soon?
- A.
  
  Your signal could be misleading and cause cars to pull out infront of you from other minor roads on either side.
- B.
  
  It doesn't give the car behind you time to react.
- C.
  
  Other cars may think you are pulling over to the side of the road and may try to over take you.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Your signal could be misleading and cause cars to pull out infront of you from other minor roads on either side.
C. Other cars may think you are pulling over to the side of the road and may try to over take you.

Explanation
The time of the signal is important. Signalling too early with other side roads present before the end of the road could result in an instant fail. Other road users would be lead to think you are taking the side road and pull out infront of you.

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3.

How far from the kerb should your car be when turning to the left?
- A.
  
  2 meters
- B.
  
  1 meter
- C.
  
  Half a meter
- D.
  
  As close as possible
Correct Answer
B. 1 meter

Explanation
Any closer and you run the risk of the back wheels cutting in and mounting the kerb.

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4.

When turning right, where should you position your car?
- A.
  
  1 meter from the left
- B.
  
  1 meter from the right
- C.
  
  In the middle of the carriageway
- D.
  
  With the hazard lines down the right flank of the car
Correct Answer
D. With the hazard lines down the right flank of the car

Explanation
In this position you would then allow other road users to turn left at the end of the road too.

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5.

When turning right at the end of the road, at which angle should the wheels be positioned?
- A.
  
  To the left
- B.
  
  To the right
- C.
  
  Straight
- D.
  
  It doesn't matter
Correct Answer
C. Straight

Explanation
You want to keep them straight so when you emerge you get across the road before making your turn. Turing too early would result in being on the wrong side of the road.

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6.

On approach to the end of the road, you notice that the visibility is very good and you can see that there are no cars in either direction. Which gear would you be expected to be in for this situation?
- A.
  
  4th
- B.
  
  3rd
- C.
  
  2nd
- D.
  
  1st
Correct Answer
C. 2nd

Explanation
In 2nd gear you can still get your cars speed down low enough to make the turn safely and the car will respond when you need to accelerate away in the new road.

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7.

On approach to the end of the road you notice that there is no way you can tell what is happening in either direction of the new road due to high hedges and parked cars. Which gear will you be expected to arrive in?
- A.
  
  4th
- B.
  
  3rd
- C.
  
  2nd
- D.
  
  1st
Correct Answer
D. 1st

Explanation
In this situation the likelyhood of you stopping at the end of the road is very high, so preempt this by dipping the clutch and rolling up in 1st gear at around 5mph.

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8.

How many times do you need to look left and right before emerging?
- A.
  
  Once to the left and once to the right
- B.
  
  Twice in both directions
- C.
  
  As many times as is necessary
- D.
  
  Once to the right, twice to the left
Correct Answer
C. As many times as is necessary

Explanation
The correct answer is "As many times as is necessary." When emerging, it is essential to ensure that there are no oncoming vehicles or pedestrians from both the left and right directions. The number of times one needs to look left and right may vary depending on the specific situation, such as the speed and distance of approaching vehicles or the presence of any obstacles. Therefore, it is crucial to look as many times as needed to ensure a safe emergence.

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9.

When trying to emerge you want arrive at the give way lines and find it hard to see if there is any oncoming traffic coming from the right. Do you ...
- A.
  
  Set lots of gas and bite, hope for the best and go it
- B.
  
  Open the window and listen for cars coming
- C.
  
  Creep and peep until you can see safely
- D.
  
  Try your best to look Over - Under - Through (OUT) the parked cars to see what's coming
Correct Answer(s)
C. Creep and peep until you can see safely
D. Try your best to look Over - Under - Through (OUT) the parked cars to see what's coming

Explanation
Both of these answers are acceptible. You should try OUT first, failing that creep and peep until you can see what is happening in the new road.

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10.

Once you have emerged into the new road what is the last thing you have to do?
- A.
  
  Slow down
- B.
  
  Keep accelerating
- C.
  
  Check your mirrors
- D.
  
  Get into a higher gear
Correct Answer
C. Check your mirrors

Explanation
You should be checking your mirror after sorting yourself out. Get up to speed, into the correct gear then have a look to see what is behind you.

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Emerging Left And Right From A Minor Road Into A Major Road

The routine you need to remember for emerging is MSPSL. What does MSPSL stand for?

What is the danger of signalling too soon?

How far from the kerb should your car be when turning to the left?

When turning right, where should you position your car?

When turning right at the end of the road, at which angle should the wheels be positioned?

On approach to the end of the road, you notice that the visibility is very good and you can see that there are no cars in either direction. Which gear would you be expected to be in for this situation?

On approach to the end of the road you notice that there is no way you can tell what is happening in either direction of the new road due to high hedges and parked cars. Which gear will you be expected to arrive in?

How many times do you need to look left and right before emerging?

When trying to emerge you want arrive at the give way lines and find it hard to see if there is any oncoming traffic coming from the right. Do you ...

Once you have emerged into the new road what is the last thing you have to do?