Theory questions

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

Because you will need to accelerate out of danger

Because you will need to brake sharply and stop

To check what is happening on the road ahead

What is likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you are driving?

It will divert your attention

It will reduce your view

It will improve your safety

It will increase your concentration

You are driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?

When you have parked safely

When your car has automatic transmission

When you are driving at less than 30mph

When you are receiving a call

You are driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency

Select reverse gear

Apply the parking brake and footbrake together

Give an arm signal

Keep both hands on the steering wheel

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Look around before moving off

Give a signal after moving off

Use the exterior mirrors only

Look around after moving off

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system does not distract you when you are driving?

Set it before starting your journey

Choose a voice that you find calming

Only set the destination when you are lost

Turn it off while you are driving in built-up areas

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

So others can see you more easily

To make your dials easier to see

So that you blend in with other drivers

Because the street lights are lit

You are following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

You will help the large vehicle to stop more easily

You will be able to corner more easily

You will keep out of the wind better

You will give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors

What should you do as you approach this bridge?

Keep to 30mph

Slow down

Change gear

Move to the right

What should you do if you cant see clearly behind when you are reversing?

Open the door to look behind

Look in the nearside mirror

Open the window to look behind

Ask someone to guide you

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