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1 Multiple hoice Questions Each of questions 1 to 20 is followed by four responses,, and. For each question select the correct response and mark its letter in the box. 1. Which one of the following is the best advice about driving or riding round a right hand bend? Keep to the left to get a better view. Move as far as possible to the left to get round the bend faster. Stay in your original position round the bend. Move to the right to help straighten out the bend. 2. The Highway ode gives places where you must not overtake. Which one of the following is given? When you are approaching the brow of a hill. If you would have to enter an area designed to divide traffic if it is surrounded by a solid white line. When approaching a school crossing patrol. Where traffic is queuing at junctions or road works. 3. Which one of the following statements is given in The Highway ode? You must not stop or park on a road marked with double white lines except to pick up or set down passengers. You must not enter a box junction if another motor vehicle is in the box. You must not park wholly or partially on the pavement. You should not park in the area covered by the zig-zag lines at a crossing. 4. ccording to The Highway ode which one of the following statements about stopping a vehicle is correct? Thinking distances increase greatly on wet roads. The braking distance from 40 mph is 24 m (118 ft). On roads carrying fast traffic you should allow at least a two second gap between you and the vehicle in front. The safe rule is never to get closer than your braking distance.

2 5. It is an offence to sound the horn in a built-up area except when another vehicle poses a danger between: pm and 7.00 am am and 7.00 pm pm and 7.30 am pm and 7.00 am 6. What does The Highway ode tell us if we are approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing? It warns that a red light will follow. If the crossing is clear you may proceed with caution. It warns pedestrians not to cross. We must stop unless it is unsafe to do so. 7. The Highway ode advises one not to accelerate whilst being overtaken and it goes on to give one more piece of advice. Which one of the following is this advice? o not give a signal whilst being overtaken. Move to the left to leave room for the overtaking vehicles. Slow down if necessary to allow the overtaking vehicle to pass. o not give any signal to indicate that you are ready to be overtaken. 8. What is the meaning of a sign showing only an empty red circle? No vehicles except for access. ccess prohibited to all vehicles. No motor vehicles permitted in the area ahead. No vehicles except bicycles being pushed by hand. 9. What speed limits (in mph) apply to goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight when they are driven on (i) single carriageways (not built up areas), (ii) dual carriageways, (iii) motorways? (i) (ii) (iii)

3 10. Whilst driving along a single carriageway road you encounter road works controlled by temporary traffic lights showing a red light. Which one of the following is correct? You may proceed if you can see there is no other traffic coming the other way. The temporary lights are advisory not mandatory. You may proceed if it is clear because such lights are not legally required. If you do not stop you commit an offence. 11. What is the legal limit for alcohol/breath content when in charge of a motor vehicle? 35 microgram of alcohol per 100 millilitre of breath. 35 millilitre of alcohol per 100 millilitre of breath. 35 millilitre of alcohol per 100 millilitre of breath. 80 milligram of alcohol per 100 millilitre of breath. 12. When you drive/ride along a section of road occupied by a tramway The Highway ode urges you to take extra care in various places. Which one of the following is mentioned? Near designated crossing places. Where the track crosses from one side of the road to the other. Where the road widens. Where the tracks are wet. 13. Which one of the following is given by Roadcraft as advice about using the horn? Use the horn while driving/riding at speed round a blind bend. Sound the horn when it is necessary to warn other road users of your presence. eware of its use being taken for an aggressive gesture. Ensure that it will not be misinterpreted by any other road user. 14. Which of the following defines 'acceleration sense' correctly according to Roadcraft? It is the ability to: Vary the speed of the vehicle according to road and traffic conditions by smooth use of the accelerator and the brakes. Judge when it is safe to overtake without having to brake suddenly and pull in. Vary vehicle speed in response to changing road and traffic conditions by accurate use of the accelerator. Judge how much engine power to use so as not to exceed a certain fraction of the available revolutions.

4 15. raking may be hazardous because of its effect on the stability of the vehicle. Which one of the following occurs during braking? The rear end tends to lift and the front end becomes lighter. The steering feels light and weight is thrown onto the back wheels. The rear tends to lift, the weight is thrown backwards and the steering is heavy. The rear end tends to lift, weight is thrown forwards and the steering is heavy. 16. Roadcraft says that for a vehicle without active safety features, when a skid develops the driver's/rider's first action should be to: Recognise the type of skid. Steer into the skid. Remove the cause. Use cadence braking to slow down. 17. Which one of the following could produce a micro climate? Winding rural roads. ridge surfaces in winter. Roads which have been newly surfaced. Hill tops. 18. Suppose that you are driving/riding your vehicle round a circular track at gradually increasing speed. Eventually you slide off the track. This is because: There is too much friction between the tyres and the track. entrifugal force throws your vehicle off the track. There is insufficient friction acting on the tyres towards the centre of the curve. There is insufficient friction between tyres and track acting along the track. 19. On which one of the following occasions would it be advantageous to select a higher gear? When you need greater power. In slippery conditions. When you wish to overtake another vehicle. When descending a steep hill. 20. ppreciation of road surfaces forms an important part of good driving/riding technique. Roadcraft gives several attributes of a good driver/rider on this subject. Which one of the following is given? driver/rider who Looks all round.

5 Keeps a straight path through stretches of poor road surface. Identifies changes in road surface conditions. voids newly surfaced roads.