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Safety And Your Vehicle

What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?

Select one answer A Walk or cycle B Drive short journeys C Drive more quickly D Over-rev in a low gear

Using a vehicle for short journeys means the engine does not have time to reach its normal operating temperature. When an engine is running below its normal operating temperature, it produces increased amounts of pollution. Walking and cycling do not create pollution and have health benefits as well.

Hazard Awareness

Some two-way roads are divided into 3 lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?

Select one answer A Traffic can overtake on the left B Traffic in both directions may be able to use the middle lane to overtake C Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only D Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

If you intend to overtake, you must consider that approaching traffic could be planning the same manoeuvre. When you've considered the situation and decided it's safe, indicate your intentions early. This will show the approaching traffic that you intend to pull out.

Documents

What does third-party insurance cover?

Select one answer A Injury to yourself B All damage and injury C Damage to other vehicles D Damage to your vehicle

Third-party insurance cover is usually cheaper than comprehensive cover. However, it does not cover any damage caused to your own vehicle or property. It only covers damage and injury you cause to others.

Safety Margins

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Select one answer A 10 times B 3 times C 2 times D 5 times

Tyre grip is greatly reduced in icy conditions. For this reason, you need to allow up to 10 times the stopping distance you would allow on dry roads.

Vulnerable Road Users

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Select one answer A Flashing amber beacon B Flashing red beacon C Flashing blue beacon D Flashing green beacon

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and low making them hard to see on the road. They also travel very slowly. On an unrestricted dual carriageway, they must display a flashing amber beacon to warn other road users of their presence.

Attitude

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

Select one answer A When showing that you're about to turn B When letting them know that you're there C When telling them that you have right of way D When showing that you're giving way

You should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence. Do not use them to greet others, show impatience or give priority to other road users, because they could misunderstand your signal.

Motorway Rules

When may you stop on a motorway?

Select one answer A When you're tired and need a rest B In an emergency or breakdown C If you have to read a map D If your mobile phone rings

You should not normally stop on a motorway, but there may be occasions when you need to do so. If your vehicle breaks down or there's an emergency, stop on the hard shoulder and use the emergency telephones to call for assistance.

Rules of the road

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Select one answer A Near a police station B In a quiet road C In a well-lit area D On a red route

When you're parking at night, park in a well-lit area. This can help deter criminals from targeting your vehicle.

Vehicle Loading

You're going to tow a trailer that’s wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?

Select one answer A Projection markers B Exterior towing mirrors C Parking sensors D Rear-view camera

You must fit exterior towing mirrors to your vehicle if • your vehicle is narrower than your trailer or load • your trailer or load obstructs the view behind you.

Incidents, Accidents, Emergencies

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do?

Select one answer A Make sure the injured person is kept warm B Treat the person for shock C Warn other traffic D Place them in the recovery position

The most immediate danger is further collisions and fire. You could warn other traffic by switching on hazard warning lights, displaying an advance warning triangle or sign (but not on a motorway), or by any other means that does not put you or others at risk.

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