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What's the meaning of this sign?

Select one answer A No entry B National speed limit C School crossing patrol D Waiting restrictions

This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It's normally accompanied by details of when the restrictions are in force. Details of most signs in common use are shown in The Highway Code. For more comprehensive coverage, see Know Your Traffic Signs.

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Where should you park your vehicle at night?

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

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

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Where's the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

Select one answer A Near a red route B On a busy road C In a garage D In a quiet car park

If you have a garage, use it. Your vehicle is less likely to be a victim of car crime if it's in a garage. Also, in winter, the windows will be kept free from ice and snow.

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You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

Select one answer A If the line nearest to you is broken B When there are no yellow lines C To pick up or set down passengers D During daylight hours only

You must not park or stop on a road marked with double white lines (even where one of the lines is broken) except to pick up or set down passengers.

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How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Select one answer A Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take B Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the roundabout C Signal left after you leave the roundabout and enter the new road D Signal right on the approach to the roundabout and keep the signal on

To go straight ahead at a roundabout, you should normally approach in the left-hand lane, but check the road markings. At some roundabouts, the left lane on approach is marked ‘left turn only’, so make sure you use the correct lane to go ahead. You will not normally need to signal as you approach, but signal before you leave the roundabout, as other road users need to know your intentions.

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A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Select one answer A 30 mph B 40 mph C 60 mph D 50 mph

When you're towing a trailer, a reduced speed limit also applies on dual carriageways and motorways. These lower speed limits apply to vehicles pulling all sorts of trailers, including caravans and horse boxes.

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You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

Select one answer A You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear B You'll be able to turn without stopping C You'll have more time to turn D You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

When turning right at a crossroads where oncoming traffic is also turning right, it's generally safer to turn behind the approaching vehicle. This allows you a clear view of approaching traffic and is called 'turning offside to offside'. However, some junctions, usually controlled by traffic-light filters - are marked for vehicles to turn nearside to nearside.

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What should you do when you're unsure whether it's safe to reverse your vehicle?

Select one answer A Reverse slowly B Rev your engine C Sound your horn D Get out and check

A small child could be hidden directly behind you, so, if you cannot see all around your vehicle, get out and have a look. You could also ask someone reliable outside the vehicle to guide you.

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In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

Select one answer A 50 mph B 40 mph C 30 mph D 60 mph

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the presence of street lights generally indicates that there's a 30 mph speed limit, unless signs tell you otherwise. In Wales, street lights indicate a 20 mph limit, unless signs show otherwise.

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What's the nearest you may park to a junction?

Select one answer A 10 metres (32 feet) B 12 metres (39 feet) C 15 metres (49 feet) D 20 metres (66 feet)

Do not park within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction (unless in an authorised parking place). This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they're joining. It also allows them to see hazards such as pedestrians or cyclists at the junction.

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What's the meaning of this sign?

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Where's the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

What should you do when you're unsure whether it's safe to reverse your vehicle?

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

What's the nearest you may park to a junction?

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