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Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

Select one answer A To help protect the environment against pollution B To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes C To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment D To discover which fuel supplier is used the most

Emission tests are carried out to make sure your vehicle’s engine is operating efficiently. This keeps the pollution produced by the engine to a minimum. If your vehicle is not serviced regularly, it may fail the MOT emissions test.

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You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a 5-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint is not available?

Select one answer A Sharing a belt with an adult B Using an adult seat belt C Between 2 other children D Behind the passenger seat

In journeys of unexpected necessity, and when a correct child restraint is not available, the child must sit on the rear seat and use an adult seat belt. In a collision, unrestrained objects and people can cause serious injury or even death.

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How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

Select one answer A Ask your local garage B Consult a travel agent C Check your vehicle handbook D Use a route planner on the internet

Various route planners are available on the internet. Most of them give you several options, allowing you to choose between the most direct route and quieter roads. They may also identify rest and fuel stops. Print off the directions and take them with you.

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What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

Select one answer A Fuel level B Anti-freeze level C Brake-fluid level D Battery-water level

You should carry out frequent checks on all fluid levels but particularly brake fluid. As the brake pads or shoes wear down, the brake-fluid level will drop. If it drops below the minimum mark on the fluid reservoir, air could enter the hydraulic system and lead to a loss of braking efficiency or even complete brake failure.

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How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

Select one answer A Bury it in your garden B Take it to a local authority disposal site C Put it in the dustbin D Leave it on waste land

Batteries contain acid, which is hazardous, and they must be disposed of safely. This means taking them to an appropriate disposal site.

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What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

Select one answer A 4 mm B 1.6 mm C 1 mm D 2.5 mm

Car tyres must have sufficient depth of tread to give them a good grip on the road surface. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm. This depth should be across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.

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How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

Select one answer A Your journey will use more fuel B Your journey will take longer C Your journey will be more hazardous D Your journey will have fewer delays

If possible, avoid the early morning, late afternoon and early evening ‘rush hour’. Doing this should allow you to have a better journey, with fewer delays. This should help you to arrive at your destination feeling less stressed.

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You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?

Select one answer A Plan to travel at busy times B Avoid roads with the national speed limit C Prevent other drivers from overtaking D Allow plenty of time for the trip

Always allow plenty of time for your journey in case of unforeseen problems. Anything can happen; for example, punctures, breakdowns, road closures, diversions and delays. You'll feel less stressed and less inclined to take risks if you’re not ‘pushed for time’.

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You’re driving an unfamiliar car fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Where would you find information about how to use the ADAS correctly?

Select one answer A Ask at your local garage B In the manufacturer’s handbook C Ask a motoring association D In the Highway Code

Information about the ADAS fitted to a car can be found in the manufacturer’s handbook. Different manufacturers sometimes have their own names for the features and the technologies work in slightly different ways.

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You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

Select one answer A If the battery keeps going flat B Never if you're away from the vehicle C If you'll be parking for less than 5 minutes D When parked in a 20 mph zone

When you leave your vehicle parked on a road, switch off the engine and secure the vehicle. Make sure no valuables are visible, shut all the windows, lock the vehicle, and set the alarm if the vehicle has one.

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Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a 5-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint is not available?

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?

You’re driving an unfamiliar car fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Where would you find information about how to use the ADAS correctly?

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

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