United Kingdom Driving License

1. If you press down on the accelerator rapidly and brake heavily without planning, it can lead to

Fewer emissions from your car's exhaust.

Less pollution entering the atmosphere.

Greater fuel consumption

Enhanced road safety.

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2. A child passenger in your car is under 1.35 metres tall. It is your responsibility to ensure that

The child is able to fasten his or her seat belt.

An appropriate child restraint for the child's height and age is used.

The child is positioned between two adults wearing seat belts.

The child has a great view outside the window.

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3. You should only stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway if

You forgot to turn off at the last junction.

There is a genuine emergency.

There is someone who needs a lift.

You want to take a short nap.

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4. You are involved in an accident in which someone suffers a burn. A burn should be cooled for at least

1 hour.

30 minutes.

20 minutes.

5 minutes.

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5. You are giving your mate's kids a lift to school. They are both 10 years old. Who is responsible for ensuring that they wear seat belts or appropriate child restraints?

An adult passenger

You, the driver

The kids

Your mate

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6. A disadvantage of installing a roof rack on top of your car is that

The vehicle will be easier to handle on the road.

Fuel consumption will increase.

The speed of your car will be increased.

Your dog will get some fresh air.

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7. When preparing to join a motorway, why do you need to use all available space on the slip road?

To be immediately able to enter the lanes designed for overtaking

To accelerate to a speed similar to that of the traffic currently on the motorway

To make a U-turn if you've gone the wrong way

To drive on the hard shoulder

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8. Signs with brown backgrounds are used to show

Directions to tourist attractions.

Diversions.

Routes of nearby motorways.

Rural roads.

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9. What is the main purpose of an emergency refuge area?

To allow you to use your mobile phone freely

To provide an escape from traffic queues

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10. You should not use your fog lights in good visibility during the day because

They can run down your battery.

Your visibility will be greatly enhanced.

Your awareness could be enhanced.

Other drivers could be dazzled by the light.

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11. While you are stationary at a pelican crossing, a person in a wheelchair is crossing the road slowly. The traffic light has since turned green. You should

Proceed once the person has passed your car.

Wait until the person has crossed the road safely.

Edge forward onto the crossing gradually.

Beep your horn.

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12. You pull up at a puffin crossing with a red light. Pedestrians are currently using the crossing. The light will remain red until

An oncoming driver on the other side of the road has also stopped in front of the crossing.

The pedestrians using the crossing are no longer in front of your car.

You drive your car onto the puffin crossing gradually.

The pedestrians have safely reached the pavement on the other side of the road.

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13. After travelling through deep water that has gathered on a road surface, you should

Stop using the brakes for several miles.

Pull over for an hour so the brakes can return to normal.

Reduce your speed and apply a little pressure on your brakes simultaneously.

Increase your speed for a prolonged period.

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14. Which of the following will alcohol NOT do if you consume it before you travel?

Improve how quickly you react to hazards

Impair your judgment on how fast you are travelling

Provide a false sense of confidence behind the wheel

Impair your ability to react to hazards

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15. There has been a collision, and one driver is suffering from shock. What should you do?

Calm the driver down and reassure him or her.

Give the driver a cigarette.

Give the driver a drink

Ask the driver for all the details on what happened.

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16. Which type of vehicle may have to follow an unconventional course on a roundabout?

4x4s

Long vehicles

Convertibles

Motorcycles

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17. To overtake a cyclist, you need to put as much distance as possible between the person and your vehicle. This is because the cyclist may

Be planning to turn left.

Need to swerve.

Dismount.

Increase speed.

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18. Although you are travelling on a well-lit road in a busy area, you should use dipped headlights. Why?

To be more visible to other road users

To be able to accelerate and get to your destination faster

To be able to switch to full headlights faster

To see further ahead

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19. Why does a motorcyclist steer around a drain cover on a wet road?

To prevent a slide

To prevent tyre punctures

To keep pedestrians from being splashed with rainwater

To prepare for the bend ahead

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20. At an unmarked crossroads, who has priority?

The smallest vehicles

The fastest vehicles

No one

The largest vehicles

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21. You are driving down a narrow country road. There is a left-hand bend ahead. The main hazards to be aware of are

Obstructions.

Oncoming vehicles.

Pedestrians walking on your side of the road.

All of the above.

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22. As you are driving in the left lane on a three-lane motorway, more cars start to join from a slip road. You need to

Accelerate and race those other drivers.

Continue at the same speed.

Activate your hazard lights.

Indicate and move into the middle lane if it is safe to do so.

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23. What does the solid line along the left-hand side of the carriageway indicate?

There are traffic lights ahead.

This is the edge of the carriageway.

There is a cycle path ahead.

There is a footpath ahead.

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24. The actions of another driver have upset you. You should

Stop for a while and take a short break.

Flash the other driver a rude hand gesture.

Follow the other driver's vehicle.

Swear at the other driver through your window.

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25. Which of the following statistics about driving smoothly is true?

The amount of fuel the car consumes increases by 15%.

The time it takes to make journeys increases by 15%.

The amount of fuel the car consumes declines by 15%.

The time it takes to make journeys decreases by 15%.

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26. While driving in the town centre, you notice that there is a stationary bus located at the bus stop on the other side of the road. You should exercise greater caution because

The bus could be broken down.

The bus may start to move without warning.

The bus could remain in the same position

Pedestrians may attempt to cross the road from behind the vehicle.

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27. When should hazard lights be activated while you are driving?

When you are approaching a toucan crossing with bicyclists waiting to cross

As an alternative to beeping your horn

On narrow country roads where animals are present

On motorways and dual carriageways to warn motorists behind you of hazards ahead

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28. Coasting (driving in neutral or with the clutch pressed down) will cause which of the following?

The driver of the vehicle will have less control.

The vehicle will consume more fuel than usual.

The driver of the vehicle will have more control.

The vehicle's steering wheel will be easier to use.

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29. You are about to start a journey, but there is snow or ice on your vehicle. Which part of the car does NOT need to be cleared of ice or snow?

The bumper

Your licence plate

The windows

The mirrors

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30. Which of the following measures is most likely to prevent a thief from stealing your vehicle?

Tinted windows

An immobilising device

Sun shades

A steering wheel lock

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31. Some road signs give orders. Except for 'Stop' and 'Give Way' signs, what colour and shape are they?

A red triangle

A blue rectangle

A red circle

A green rectangle

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32. You are approaching a traffic light. Only the amber light is lit. Which light(s) will come on next?

Green only

Both red and amber

Red only

Both amber and green

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33. What is the purpose of the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

To make left turns

To overtake motorists in other lanes

To accelerate

To be used by lorry drivers only

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34. What is the minimum age for someone to supervise a person who is learning to drive?

21

25

19

23

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35. What is the main benefit of the Pass Plus scheme?

It can make insurance free.

It gives the driver the right to supervise other learner drivers.

It can prevent a car from breaking down.

It can give a newly-qualified driver more experience.

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36. When can you use your horn while your vehicle is stationary?

To alert someone that you have just arrived

When a moving vehicle poses a danger

Never

To make a brief sound

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37. While travelling downhill, how can you get the engine to assist with braking?

Change into a lower gear.

Put your car into neutral.

Put your car into reverse.

Change into a higher gear.

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38. If you sustain a puncture on the motorway, what should you do?

Pull over onto the hard shoulder and call for help.

Pull over onto the hard shoulder and change the tyre yourself.

Continue to drive slowly until the next service station.

Come to a complete stop in the lane that you are travelling in.

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39. What does a red traffic light indicate?

You can continue if no road traffic or pedestrians are ahead.

You must prepare to stop.

You must stop and stay behind the stop line.

You can turn left if no road traffic or pedestrians are ahead.

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40. While travelling on a wet road, you need to make an emergency stop. What should you do?

Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

Honk your horn.

Put your vehicle into reverse.

Wave your arm to alert other road users

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41. What is the main warning sign that your car is aquaplaning?

More noise is being emitted from the engine.

The steering is lighter than usual.

The steering is heavier than usual.

The engine is stalling regularly.

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42. After heavy rain, the motorway is wet and road spray is affecting visibility and overall driving conditions. You should

Ensure that your sidelights are on.

Ensure that your dipped headlights are on

Ensure that your rear fog lights are turned on.

Ensure that your hazard lights are turned on.

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43. Which of the following are allowed to drive on motorways?

Double-decker buses

Motorcycles driven by learners

Tractors

Bicycles

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44. You don't have time to remove your sat nav, car radio, and suitcase from your vehicle. What should you do?

Park near the entrance of a school.

Place them in a plastic bag.

Lock them away out of sight.

Park where there is a bus stop nearby

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45. You are at the scene of a collision where someone is unconscious inside a car. The emergency services need to be contacted

Once you have performed a check for broken bones.

Once you have woken the person.

Only if absolutely necessary.

Immediately.

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