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You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should*
- flash your headlights
- use dipped beam headlights
- switch off your headlights
- use full beam headlights
If you follow another vehicle with your headlights on full beam they could dazzle the driver. Leave a safe distance and ensure that the light from your dipped beam falls short of the vehicle in front.

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles in the centre lane of a three- lane motorway?*
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
Unless shown otherwise, the speed limit on a motorway applies to all the lanes. Look out for any signs of speed limit changes due to roadworks or traffic flow control.

Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?*
- Fuel spillage will occur
- Engine damage may be caused
- You will have less steering and braking control
- It will wear tyres out more quickly
Letting your vehicle roll or coast in neutral reduces your control over steering and braking. This can be dangerous on downhill slopes where your vehicle could pick up speed very quickly.

It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?*
- After any lengthy journey
- After travelling at high speed
- When tyres are hot
- When tyres are cold
When you check the tyre pressures do so when the tyres are cold. This will give you a more accurate reading. The heat generated from a long journey will raise the pressure inside the tyre.

In windy conditions you need to take extra care when*
- using the brakes
- making a hill start
- turning into a narrow road
- passing pedal cyclists
You should always give cyclists plenty of room when overtaking. When it’s windy, a sudden gust could blow them off course.

You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use*
- hazard flashers
- dipped headlights
- rear fog lights
- sidelights
When surface spray reduces visibility switch on your dipped headlights. This will help other road users to see you.

What is the right-hand lane used for on a three-lane motorway?*
- Emergency vehicles only
- Overtaking
- Vehicles towing trailers
- Coaches only
You should keep to the left and only use the right-hand lane if you’re passing slower- moving traffic.

What can be badly affected when you overload your vehicle?*
- The vehicle's gearbox
- The vehicle's ventilation
- The vehicle's handling
- The vehicle's battery
Any load will have an effect on the handling of your vehicle, and this becomes worse as you increase the load. You need to be aware of this when carrying passengers or heavy loads, fitting a roof rack or towing a trailer.

You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself*
- in the right-hand lane
- in the left-hand lane
- in either lane, depending on the traffic
- just left of the centre line
If you’re travelling in a one-way street and wish to turn right you should take up a position in the right-hand lane. This will enable other road users not wishing to turn to proceed on the left. Indicate your intention and take up your position in good time.

An MOT certificate is normally valid for*
- three years after the date it was issued
- 10,000 miles
- one year after the date it was issued
- 30,000 miles
Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.

Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You are not able to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do?*
- Switch on your hazard warning lights
- Stop following traffic and ask for help
- Attempt to repair your vehicle quickly
- Stand behind your vehicle to warn others
If you can’t get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder, use your hazard warning lights to warn others. Leave your vehicle only when you can safely get clear of the carriageway. Do not try to repair the vehicle or attempt to place any warning device on the carriageway.

You may wait in a yellow box junction when*
- oncoming traffic is preventing you from turning right
- you are in a queue of traffic turning left
- you are in a queue of traffic to go ahead
- you are on a roundabout
The purpose of this road marking is to keep the junction clear of queuing traffic. You may only wait in the marked area when you’re turning right and your exit lane is clear but you can’t complete the turn because of oncoming traffic.

You have to treat someone for shock at the scene of an incident. You should*
- reassure them constantly
- walk them around to calm them down
- give them something cold to drink
- cool them down as soon as possible
Stay with the casualty and talk to them quietly and firmly to calm and reassure them. Avoid moving them unnecessarily in case they are injured. Keep them warm, but don’t give them anything to eat or drink.

You are following a large vehicle approaching crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do?*
- Overtake if you can leave plenty of room
- Overtake only if there are no oncoming vehicles
- Do not overtake until the vehicle begins to turn.
- Do not overtake when at or approaching a junction.
Hold back and wait until the vehicle has turned before proceeding. Do not overtake because the vehicle turning left could hide a vehicle emerging from the same junction.

You are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?*
- Where there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
- Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
- Where you are facing oncoming traffic
- Where you are near a bus stop
When parking at night, park in the direction of the traffic. This will enable other road users to see the reflectors on the rear of your vehicle. Use your parking lights if the speed limit is over 30 mph.

Where would you see these road markings?*
- At a level crossing
- On a motorway slip road
- At a pedestrian crossing
- On a single-track road
When driving on a motorway or slip road, you must not enter into an area marked with chevrons and bordered by a solid white line for any reason, except in an emergency.

You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should*
- select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
- select a high gear and use the brakes firmly
- select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
- select a low gear and avoid using the brakes
When going down a steep hill your vehicle will speed up. This will make it more difficult for you to stop. Select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and control. Use this in combination with careful use of the brakes.

What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph?*
- 53 metres (175 feet)
- 58 metres (190 feet)
- 73 metres (240 feet)
- 96 metres (315 feet)
This distance is the equivalent of 18 car lengths. Try pacing out 73 metres and then look back. It’s probably further than you think.

There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?*
- By hazard warning lines
- By street lighting
- By pedestrian islands
- By double or single yellow lines
There is usually a 30 mph speed limit where there are street lights unless there are signs showing another limit.

You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?*
- One way street
- Pedestrians
- Traffic congestion
- Parked vehicles
Make sure that you have reduced your speed and are in the correct gear for the turn. Look into the road before you turn and always give way to any pedestrians who are crossing.

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