hazard awareness iap - Theory Test Pass

Question 1 of 95

1. Hazard warning lights should be used when
vehicles are

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broken down and causing an obstruction

faulty and moving slowly

being towed along a road

reversing into a side road

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Question 2 of 95

2. You are driving towards this left-hand bend.
What dangers should you be aware of?

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A vehicle overtaking you

No white lines in the centre of the road

No sign to warn you of the bend

Pedestrians walking towards you

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Question 3 of 95

3. You go to a social event and need to drive a
short time after. What precaution should you
take?

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Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach

Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol

Avoid drinking alcohol completely

Drink plenty of milk before drinking alcohol

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Question 4 of 95

4. Which THREE result from drinking alcohol?

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Less control

A false sense of confidence

Faster reactions

Poor judgement of speed

Greater awareness of danger

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Question 5 of 95

5. You have just been overtaken by this
motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. You
should

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sound the horn

brake firmly

keep a safe gap

flash your lights

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Question 6 of 95

6. You start to feel tired while driving. What
should you do?

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Increase your speed slightly

Decrease your speed slightly

Find a less busy route

Pull over at a safe place to rest

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Question 7 of 95

7. You are about to drive home. You cannot
find the glasses you need to wear. You
should

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drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads

borrow a friend’s glasses and use those

drive home at night, so that the lights will help you

find a way of getting home without driving

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Question 8 of 95

8. You have been involved in an argument
before starting your journey. This has made
you feel angry. You should

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start to drive, but open a window

drive slower than normal and turn your radio on

have an alcoholic drink to help you relax before driving

calm down before you start to drive

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Question 9 of 95

9. You are approaching this cyclist. You should

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overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

flash your headlights at the cyclist

slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

overtake the cyclist on the left-hand side

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Question 10 of 95

10. You want to turn left at this junction. The
view of the main road is restricted. What
should you do?

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Stay well back and wait to see if something comes

Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly

Stop and apply the handbrake even if the road is clear

Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

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Question 11 of 95

11. You take some cough medicine given to you
by a friend. What should you do before
driving?

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Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving

Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving

Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

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Question 12 of 95

12. You are about to drive home. You feel very
tired and have a severe headache. You
should

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wait until you are fit and well before driving

drive home, but take a tablet for headaches

drive home if you can stay awake for the journey

wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

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Question 13 of 95

13. You are on a motorway. You feel tired. You
should

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carry on but go slowly

leave the motorway at the next exit

complete your journey as quickly as possible

stop on the hard shoulder

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Question 14 of 95

14. When driving a car fitted with automatic
transmission what would you use ‘kick
down’ for?

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Cruise control

Quick acceleration

Slow braking

Fuel economy

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Question 15 of 95

15. You are about to return home from holiday
when you become ill. A doctor prescribes
drugs which are likely to affect your driving.
You should

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drive only if someone is with you

avoid driving on motorways

not drive yourself

never drive at more than 30 mph

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Question 16 of 95

16. Some two-way roads are divided into three
lanes. Why are these particularly
dangerous?

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Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

Traffic can overtake on the left

Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

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Question 17 of 95

17. What is the main hazard you should be
aware of when following this cyclist?

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The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

The cyclist may swerve out into the road

The contents of the cyclist’s carrier may fall onto the road

The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

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Question 18 of 95

18. You are driving along a motorway and
become tired. You should

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stop at the next service area and rest

leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

increase your speed and turn up the radio volume

close all your windows and set heating to warm

pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers

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Question 19 of 95

19. This yellow sign on a vehicle indicates this is

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a broken-down vehicle

a school bus

an ice cream van

a private ambulance

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Question 20 of 95

20. In areas where there are ‘traffic calming’
measures you should

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travel at a reduced speed

always travel at the speed limit

position in the centre of the road

only slow down if pedestrians are near

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Question 21 of 95

21. Which THREE of these are likely effects of
drinking alcohol?

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Reduced co-ordination

Increased confidence

Poor judgement

Increased concentration

Faster reactions

Colour blindness

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Question 22 of 95

22. When approaching this hazard why should
you slow down?

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Because of the bend

Because it’s hard to see to the right

Because of approaching traffic

Because of animals crossing

Because of the level crossing

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Question 23 of 95

23. What advice should you give to a driver who
has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

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Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home

Drive home carefully and slowly

Go home by public transport

Wait a short while and then drive home

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Question 24 of 95

24. Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. In
which THREE of these situations should you
NOT overtake?

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If you are turning left shortly afterwards

When you are in a one-way street

When you are approaching a junction

If you are travelling up a long hill

When your view ahead is blocked

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Question 25 of 95

25. You are waiting to emerge at a junction.
Your view is restricted by parked vehicles.
What can help you to see traffic on the road
you are joining?

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Looking for traffic behind you

Reflections of traffic in shop windows

Making eye contact with other road users

Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

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Question 26 of 95

26. Which of the following types of glasses
should NOT be worn when driving at night?

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Half-moon

Round

Bi-focal

Tinted

Question 26 of 95

Question 27 of 95

27. What should you do as you approach this
overhead bridge?

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Move out to the centre of the road before going through

Find another route, this is only for high vehicles

Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road

Move across to the right hand side before going through

Question 27 of 95

Question 28 of 95

28. You have just passed these warning lights.
What hazard would you expect to see next?

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A level crossing with no barrier

An ambulance station

A school crossing patrol

An opening bridge

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Question 29 of 95

29. Which road user has caused a hazard?

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The parked car (arrowed A)

The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)

The moving car (arrowed C)

The car turning (arrowed D)

Question 29 of 95

Question 30 of 95

30. You feel drowsy when driving. You should

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stop and rest as soon as possible

turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable

make sure you have a good supply of fresh air

continue with your journey but drive more slowly

close the car windows to help you concentrate

Question 30 of 95

Question 31 of 95

31. You are driving on a motorway. The traffic
ahead is braking sharply because of an
incident. How could you warn traffic behind
you?

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Briefly use the hazard warning lights

Switch on the hazard warning lights continuously

Briefly use the rear fog lights

Switch on the headlights continuously

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Question 32 of 95

32. Why are mirrors often slightly curved
(convex)?

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They give a wider field of vision

They totally cover blind spots

They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic

They make following traffic look bigger

Question 32 of 95

Question 33 of 95

33. What else can seriously affect your
concentration, other than alcoholic drinks?

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Drugs

Tiredness

Tinted windows

Contact lenses

Loud music

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Question 34 of 95

34. As a driver you find that your eyesight has
become very poor. Your optician says they
cannot help you. The law says that you
should tell

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the licensing authority

your own doctor

the local police station

another optician

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Question 35 of 95

35. What should the driver of the red car
(arrowed) do?

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Wave the pedestrians who are waiting to cross

Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross

Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road

Tell the pedestrian in the road she should not have crossed

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Question 36 of 95

36. Your doctor has given you a course of
medicine. Why should you ask how it will
affect you?

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Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions

You will have to let your insurance company know about the medicine

Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow down

The medicine you take may affect your hearing

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Question 37 of 95

37. You have been convicted of driving whilst
unfit through drink or drugs. You will find this
is likely to cause the cost of one of the
following to rise considerably. Which one?

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Road fund licence

Insurance premiums

Vehicle test certificate

Driving licence

Question 37 of 95

Question 38 of 95

38. You take the wrong route and find you are
on a one-way street. You should

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reverse out of the road

turn round in a side road

continue to the end of the road

reverse into a driveway

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Question 39 of 95

39. Why should the junction on the left be kept
clear?

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To allow vehicles to enter and emerge

To allow the bus to reverse

To allow vehicles to make a U-turn

To allow vehicles to park

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Question 40 of 95

40. Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely to

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slow down your reactions to hazards

increase the speed of your reactions

worsen your judgement of speed

improve your awareness of danger

give a false sense of confidence

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Question 41 of 95

41. After passing your driving test, you suffer
from ill health. This affects your driving. You
MUST

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inform your local police station

avoid using motorways

always drive accompanied

inform the licensing authority

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Question 42 of 95

42. What might you expect to happen in this
situation?

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Traffic will move into the right-hand lane

Traffic speed will increase

Traffic will move into the left-hand lane

Traffic will not need to change position

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Question 43 of 95

43. What should the driver of the car
approaching the crossing do?

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Continue at the same speed

Sound the horn

Drive through quickly

Slow down and get ready to stop

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Question 44 of 95

44. What THREE things should the driver of the
grey car (arrowed) be especially aware of?

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Pedestrians stepping out between cars

Other cars behind the grey car

Doors opening on parked cars

The bumpy road surface

Cars leaving parking spaces

Empty parking spaces

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Question 45 of 95

45. You find that you need glasses to read
vehicle number plates at the required
distance. When MUST you wear them?

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Only in bad weather conditions

At all times when driving

Only when you think it necessary

Only in bad light or at night time

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Question 46 of 95

46. You are driving along this motorway. It is
raining. When following this lorry you should

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allow at least a two-second gap

move left and drive on the hard shoulder

allow at least a four-second gap

be aware of spray reducing your vision

move right and stay in the right-hand lane

Question 46 of 95

Question 47 of 95

47. A driver’s behaviour has upset you. It may
help if you

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stop and take a break

shout abusive language

gesture to them with your hand

follow their car, flashing your headlights

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Question 48 of 95

48. You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic
lights change, what should you do?

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Try to move off before the cyclist

Allow the cyclist time and room

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

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Question 49 of 95

49. A driver pulls out of a side road in front of
you. You have to brake hard. You should

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ignore the error and stay calm

flash your lights to show your annoyance

sound your horn to show your annoyance

overtake as soon as possible

Question 49 of 95

Question 50 of 95

50. You are invited to a pub lunch. You know
that you will have to drive in the evening.
What is your best course of action?

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Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks

Not drink any alcohol at all

Have some milk before drinking alcohol

Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks

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Question 51 of 95

51. Why are place names painted on the road
surface?

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To restrict the flow of traffic

To warn you of oncoming traffic

To enable you to change lanes early

To prevent you changing lanes

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Question 52 of 95

52. What does the solid white line at the side of
the road indicate?

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Traffic lights ahead

Edge of the carriageway

Footpath on the left

Cycle path

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Question 53 of 95

53. How does alcohol affect you?

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It speeds up your reactions

It increases your awareness

It improves your co-ordination

It reduces your concentration

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Question 54 of 95

54. Which THREE are likely to make you lose
concentration while driving?

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Looking at road maps

Listening to loud music

Using your windscreen washers

Looking in your wing mirror

Using a mobile phone

Question 54 of 95

Question 55 of 95

55. As a provisional licence holder, you must not
drive a motor car

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at more than 40 mph

on your own

on the motorway

under the age of 18 years at night

with passengers in the rear seats

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Question 56 of 95

56. Where would you expect to see these
markers?

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On a motorway sign

At the entrance to a narrow bridge

On a large goods vehicle

On a builder’s skip placed on the road

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Question 57 of 95

57. What does this signal from a police officer
mean to oncoming traffic?

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Go ahead

Stop

Turn left

Turn right

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Question 58 of 95

58. When should you use hazard warning
lights?

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When you are double-parked on a two way road

When your direction indicators are not working

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

Question 58 of 95

Question 59 of 95

59. What is the main hazard shown in this
picture?

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Vehicles turning right

Vehicles doing U-turns

The cyclist crossing the road

Parked cars around the corner

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Question 60 of 95

60. When approaching this bridge you should
give way to

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bicycles

buses

motorcycles

cars

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Question 61 of 95

61. You think the driver of the vehicle in front
has forgotten to cancel their right indicator.
You should

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flash your lights to alert the driver

sound your horn before overtaking

overtake on the left if there is room

stay behind and not overtake

Question 61 of 95

Question 62 of 95

62. You are driving towards this level crossing.
What would be the first warning of an
approaching train?

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Both half barriers down

A steady amber light

One half barrier down

Twin flashing red lights

Question 62 of 95

Question 63 of 95

63. You are following a slower-moving vehicle
on a narrow country road. There is a
junction just ahead on the right. What
should you do?

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Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling

Stay behind until you are past the junction

Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction

Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

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Question 64 of 95

64. When may you use hazard warning lights?

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To park alongside another car

To park on double yellow lines

When you are being towed

When you have broken down

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Question 65 of 95

65. While driving, you see this sign ahead. You
should

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stop at the sign

slow, but continue around the bend

slow to a crawl and continue

stop and look for open farm gates

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Question 66 of 95

66. You are approaching crossroads. The traffic
lights have failed. What should you do?

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Brake and stop only for large vehicles

Brake sharply to a stop before looking

Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop

Be prepared to stop for any traffic.

Question 66 of 95

Question 67 of 95

67. The red lights are flashing. What should you
do when approaching this level crossing?

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Go through quickly

Go through carefully

Stop before the barrier

Switch on hazard warning lights

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Question 68 of 95

68. Your motorway journey seems boring and
you feel drowsy. What should you do?

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Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep

Open a window and stop as soon as it’s safe and legal

Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner

Slow down and let other drivers overtake

Question 68 of 95

Question 69 of 95

69. Driving long distances can be tiring. You can
prevent this by

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stopping every so often for a walk

opening a window for some fresh air

ensuring plenty of refreshment breaks

completing the journey without stopping

eating a large meal before driving

Question 69 of 95

Question 70 of 95

70. You see this sign on the rear of a slowmoving
lorry that you want to pass. It is
travelling in the middle lane of a three-lane
motorway. You should

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cautiously approach the lorry then pass on either side

follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway

wait on the hard shoulder until the lorry has stopped

approach with care and keep to the left of the lorry

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Question 71 of 95

71. What TWO main hazards should you be
aware of when going along this street?

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Glare from the sun

Car doors opening suddenly

Lack of road markings

The headlights on parked cars being switched on

Large goods vehicles

Children running out from between vehicles

Question 71 of 95

Question 72 of 95

72. During periods of illness your ability to drive
may be impaired. You MUST

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see your doctor each time before you drive

only take smaller doses of any medicines

be medically fit to drive

not drive after taking certain medicines

take all your medicines with you when you drive

Question 72 of 95

Question 73 of 95

73. You are not sure if your cough medicine will
affect you. What TWO things should you
do?

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Ask your doctor

Check the medicine label

Drive if you feel alright

Ask a friend or relative for advice

Question 73 of 95

Question 74 of 95

74. The traffic ahead of you in the left-hand lane
is slowing. You should

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be wary of cars on your right cutting in

accelerate past the vehicles in the lefthand lane

pull up on the left-hand verge

move across and continue in the righthand lane

slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

Question 74 of 95

Question 75 of 95

75. You are driving along this road. The driver
on the left is reversing from a driveway. You
should

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move to the opposite side of the road

drive through as you have priority

sound your horn and be prepared to stop

speed up and drive through quickly

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Question 76 of 95

76. When the traffic lights change to green the
white car should

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wait for the cyclist to pull away

move off quickly and turn in front of the cyclist

move close up to the cyclist to beat the lights

sound the horn to warn the cyclist

Question 76 of 95

Question 77 of 95

77. What type of vehicle could you expect to
meet in the middle of the road?

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Lorry

Bicycle

Car

Motorcycle

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Question 78 of 95

78. You are driving on a road with several lanes.
You see these signs above the lanes. What
do they mean?

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The two right lanes are open

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

Question 78 of 95

Question 79 of 95

79. An elderly person’s driving ability could be
affected because they may be unable to

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obtain car insurance

understand road signs

react very quickly

give signals correctly

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Question 80 of 95

80. Why must you take extra care when turning
right at this junction?

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Road surface is poor

Footpaths are narrow

Road markings are faint

There is reduced visibility

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Question 81 of 95

81. If you are feeling tired it is best to stop as
soon as you can. Until then you should

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increase your speed to find a stopping place quickly

ensure a supply of fresh air

gently tap the steering wheel

keep changing speed to improve concentration

Question 81 of 95

Question 82 of 95

82. You are driving at 60 mph. As you approach
this hazard you should

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maintain your speed

reduce your speed

take the next right turn

take the next left turn

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Question 83 of 95

83. You intend to turn left at the traffic lights.
Just before turning you should

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check your right mirror

move close up to the white car

straddle the lanes

check for bicycles on your left

Question 83 of 95

Question 84 of 95

84. You should reduce your speed when driving
along this road because

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there is a staggered junction ahead

there is a low bridge ahead

there is a change in the road surface

the road ahead narrows

Question 84 of 95

Question 85 of 95

85. For which of these may you use hazard
warning lights?

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When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

When you are double-parked on a twoway road

When your direction indicators are not working

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

Question 85 of 95

Question 86 of 95

86. You see this sign ahead. You should expect
the road to

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go steeply uphill

go steeply downhill

bend sharply to the left

bend sharply to the right

Question 86 of 95

Question 87 of 95

87. A driver does something that upsets you.
You should

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try not to react

let them know how you feel

flash your headlights several times

sound your horn

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Question 88 of 95

88. You are taking drugs that are likely to affect
your driving. What should you do?

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Seek medical advice before driving

Limit your driving to essential journeys

Only drive if accompanied by a full licence-holder

Drive only for short distances

Question 88 of 95

Question 89 of 95

89. Which TWO things would help to keep you
alert during a long journey?

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Finishing your journey as fast as you can

Keeping off the motorways and using country roads

Making sure that you get plenty of fresh air

Making regular stops for refreshments

Question 89 of 95

Question 90 of 95

90. You are planning a long journey. Do you
need to plan rest stops?

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Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

Yes, regular stops help concentration

No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

No, only fuel stops will be needed

Question 90 of 95

Question 91 of 95

91. You have been taking medicine for a few
days which made you feel drowsy. Today
you feel better but still need to take the
medicine. You should only drive

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if your journey is necessary

at night on quiet roads

if someone goes with you

after checking with your doctor

Question 91 of 95

Question 92 of 95

92. At this blind junction you must stop