Driving TheorySession 4

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Safety Margins 2

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

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A) ignore the error and stay calm

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

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 C) react very quickly

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

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 A) drive at a reduced speed

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

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 B) Yes, regular stops help concentration

A driver does something that upsets you. You should

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 A) try not to react

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

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 D) check for bicycles on your left

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

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 C) Go home by public transport

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

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 C) Avoid drinking alcohol completely

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

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 A) wait until you are fit and well before driving

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

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 B) ensure a supply of fresh air

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

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A) stopping every so often for a walk B) opening a window for some fresh air  C) ensuring plenty of refreshment breaks

Which THREE result from drinking alcohol?

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A) Less control  B) A false sense of confidence  D) Poor judgement of speed

How does alcohol affect you?

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 D) It reduces your concentration

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. Just before turning you should

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 C) check for traffic overtaking on your right

You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before changing lane you should

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 B) look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

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 B) Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

In which THREE places would parking your vehicle cause danger or obstruction to other road users?

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A) In front of a property entrance  B) At or near a bus stop  E) On the approach to a level crossing

In which three places would parking cause an obstruction to others?

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A) Near the brow of a hill  D) Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs  E) At or near a bus stop

You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven road. You should

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 C) allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid pot-holes

You are following two cyclists.They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

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 C) Any direction