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1. what is the hard shoulder An extra lane for emergencies on the left side of
a road bordered by a continuous white line
2. when facing oncoming traffic can you Only on national roads, when there's no pedes-
pull into the hard shoulder to let fol- trians or cyclists and no nearby junctions or exits.
lowing traffic overtake Motorways are emergency only
3. Tip Remember" proceeding when its safe to do so ".
4. what is oncoming traffic traffic moving in the opposite direction to you
5. what manuever should you use when Mirror-signal-mirror. Check mirrors, signal inten-
switching lanes tion, check mirrors again and when a suitable gap
appears move into the lane
6. what are hazard lights - Used in emergency situations
- Letting people know your vehicle is a temporary
obstruction
-Turned on by the red triangle
7. how does a wet road surface affect a in general, it doubles the braking distance re-
driver's braking ability quired compared to a dry surface
8. what should a driver do after overtak- Gradually move to the left after passing the vehi-
ing a vehicle cle
9. what stopping distance should be Up to ten times the normal braking distance
used on an icy road
10. what clearance should a driver allow a door's width
when passing a parked vehicle
11. what are loose chippings on roads loose gravel or stone pieces that create a hazard
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12. what should a driver do in slippery drive slower and acclerate and brake more gently
road conditions
13. what should a driver do when going select a low gear and go slowly
downhill in snowy conditions
14. minimum stopping distance 50km/h 25 metres
on dry road
15. minimum stopping distance 50km/h 36 metres
on wet road
16. minimum stopping distance 100km/h 70 metres
on dry road
17. In dry weather how might a driver By using a fixed point and applying the two sec-
judge what is a safe following distance ond rule.
to vehicle in front?
18. In wet weather how might a driver By using a fixed point and applying the four sec-
judge what is a safe following distance ond rule.
to vehicle in front?
19. What lights should a driver use when Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights.
driving in dense fog?
20. What are the possible consequences Oncoming road users could be dazzled.
of having incorrectly adjusted head-
lights?
21. what is the verge of a road the strip of land between the road kerb and an-
other boundary, like a wall,fence or buliding
22.
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When driving at night and blinded Look towards the verge and slow down and stop
by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, if necessary.
what should a driver do?
23. When is it safe for a driver to use the when there is no oncoming traffic
main beam headlights when driving at
night?
24. What lights should a driver have on dipped headlights so you don't dazzle the driver
when driving behind other traffic at in front of you through their mirror
night?
25. When dazzled by the lights of an on- Do not look directly at the lights
coming vehicle, what should a driver
do
26. What should a driver do if there is Avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration.
black ice on the road?
27. Where is black ice likely to occur on the In sheltered or shaded areas.
road?
28. Apart from the risk of skidding, what Road signs and road markings may become ob-
should the driver be aware of when scured.
driving in snow?
29. What should a driver do when driving Be aware that the vehicle may slide or 'aquaplane'
in heavy rain?
30. What should a driver do after passing Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a
through a flooded section of road? short distance to dry the brakes.
31.
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What should a driver do where a sec- Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keep-
tion of road ahead has a shallow flood- ing the revs high. keeping the revs high avoids
ed area? stalling.
32. What traffic may use a contra-flow bus Buses on a scheduled service.
lane?
33. What traffic may use a with-flow bus Buses, taxis and cyclists.
lane during the times specified on in-
formation signs at the start of the
lane?
34. When driving along a dual carriageway In the left-hand lane unless the driver wishes to
in normal driving conditions, which overtake or turn right.
lane should a driver be in?
35. what is a single carriageway a road with one, two or more lanes arranged
within a one carriageway with no central reserva-
tion/median strip to separate opposing flows of
traffic.
36. What does a 2-plus-1 road have? Two non-motorway lanes in one direction and
one non-motorway lane in the opposite direction
37. What is a dual carriageway? A road that has a central reservation to separate
the carriageways
38. What should a driver do when travel- Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly
ling on a motorway or dual carriage- change lanes or reduce speed.
way?
39. In normal driving conditions on a mo- Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless in-
torway, which lane should the driver tending to overtake.
occupy?
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1. what is the hard shoulder An extra lane for emergencies on the left side of
a road bordered by a continuous white line
2. when facing oncoming traffic can you Only on national roads, when there's no pedes-
pull into the hard shoulder to let fol- trians or cyclists and no nearby junctions or exits.
lowing traffic overtake Motorways are emergency only
3. Tip Remember" proceeding when its safe to do so ".
4. what is oncoming traffic traffic moving in the opposite direction to you
5. what manuever should you use when Mirror-signal-mirror. Check mirrors, signal inten-
switching lanes tion, check mirrors again and when a suitable gap
appears move into the lane
6. what are hazard lights - Used in emergency situations
- Letting people know your vehicle is a temporary
obstruction
-Turned on by the red triangle
7. how does a wet road surface affect a in general, it doubles the braking distance re-
driver's braking ability quired compared to a dry surface
8. what should a driver do after overtak- Gradually move to the left after passing the vehi-
ing a vehicle cle
9. what stopping distance should be Up to ten times the normal braking distance
used on an icy road
10. what clearance should a driver allow a door's width
when passing a parked vehicle
11. what are loose chippings on roads loose gravel or stone pieces that create a hazard
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12. what should a driver do in slippery drive slower and acclerate and brake more gently
road conditions
13. what should a driver do when going select a low gear and go slowly
downhill in snowy conditions
14. minimum stopping distance 50km/h 25 metres
on dry road
15. minimum stopping distance 50km/h 36 metres
on wet road
16. minimum stopping distance 100km/h 70 metres
on dry road
17. In dry weather how might a driver By using a fixed point and applying the two sec-
judge what is a safe following distance ond rule.
to vehicle in front?
18. In wet weather how might a driver By using a fixed point and applying the four sec-
judge what is a safe following distance ond rule.
to vehicle in front?
19. What lights should a driver use when Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights.
driving in dense fog?
20. What are the possible consequences Oncoming road users could be dazzled.
of having incorrectly adjusted head-
lights?
21. what is the verge of a road the strip of land between the road kerb and an-
other boundary, like a wall,fence or buliding
22.
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When driving at night and blinded Look towards the verge and slow down and stop
by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, if necessary.
what should a driver do?
23. When is it safe for a driver to use the when there is no oncoming traffic
main beam headlights when driving at
night?
24. What lights should a driver have on dipped headlights so you don't dazzle the driver
when driving behind other traffic at in front of you through their mirror
night?
25. When dazzled by the lights of an on- Do not look directly at the lights
coming vehicle, what should a driver
do
26. What should a driver do if there is Avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration.
black ice on the road?
27. Where is black ice likely to occur on the In sheltered or shaded areas.
road?
28. Apart from the risk of skidding, what Road signs and road markings may become ob-
should the driver be aware of when scured.
driving in snow?
29. What should a driver do when driving Be aware that the vehicle may slide or 'aquaplane'
in heavy rain?
30. What should a driver do after passing Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a
through a flooded section of road? short distance to dry the brakes.
31.
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What should a driver do where a sec- Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keep-
tion of road ahead has a shallow flood- ing the revs high. keeping the revs high avoids
ed area? stalling.
32. What traffic may use a contra-flow bus Buses on a scheduled service.
lane?
33. What traffic may use a with-flow bus Buses, taxis and cyclists.
lane during the times specified on in-
formation signs at the start of the
lane?
34. When driving along a dual carriageway In the left-hand lane unless the driver wishes to
in normal driving conditions, which overtake or turn right.
lane should a driver be in?
35. what is a single carriageway a road with one, two or more lanes arranged
within a one carriageway with no central reserva-
tion/median strip to separate opposing flows of
traffic.
36. What does a 2-plus-1 road have? Two non-motorway lanes in one direction and
one non-motorway lane in the opposite direction
37. What is a dual carriageway? A road that has a central reservation to separate
the carriageways
38. What should a driver do when travel- Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly
ling on a motorway or dual carriage- change lanes or reduce speed.
way?
39. In normal driving conditions on a mo- Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless in-
torway, which lane should the driver tending to overtake.
occupy?
