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Question:

Which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam?

A 1212
explanation

You should be aware of where all the warning lights and visual aids are on the vehicle you are driving. If you are driving a vehicle for the first time you should take time to check all the controls.

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You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least

four seconds

Wet roads will reduce your tyres’ grip on the road. The safe separation gap of at least two seconds in dry conditions should be doubled in wet weather.

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. This is due to

showing off and being competitive

Newly qualified, and particularly young drivers, are more vulnerable in the first year after passing the test. Inexperience plays a part in this but it’s essential to have the correct attitude. Be responsible and always show courtesy and consideration to other road users.

A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop

Try to be ready for the unexpected. Plan ahead and learn to anticipate hazards. You’ll then give yourself more time to react to any problems that might occur. Be tolerant of the behaviour of other road users who don’t behave correctly.

To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that

your filler cap is securely fastened

When learning to drive it is a good idea to practise filling your car with fuel. Ask your instructor if you can use a petrol station and fill the fuel tank yourself. You need to know where the filler cap is located on the car you are driving in order to park on the correct side of the pump. Take care not to overfill the tank or spill fuel. Make sure you secure the filler cap as soon as you have replaced the fuel nozzle.

What should you use your horn for?

To alert others to your presence

Your horn must not be used between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area or when you are stationary, unless a moving vehicle poses a danger. Its function is to alert other road users to your presence.

You're driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?

Drive slowly past

It’s important that you reduce your speed. Passing too closely at speed could startle the horse and unseat the rider.

At puffin crossings, which light will not show to a driver?

Flashing amber

A flashing amber light is shown at pelican crossings, but puffin crossings are different. They are controlled electronically and automatically detect when pedestrians are on the crossing. The phase is shortened or lengthened according to the position of the pedestrians.

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

To help other road users know what you intend to do

If you wish to turn right into a side road take up your position in good time. Move to the centre of the road when it’s safe to do so. This will allow vehicles to pass you on the left. Early planning will show other traffic what you intend to do.

The conditions are good and dry. You could use the ‘two-second rule’ ______.

to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front

To measure this, choose a fixed reference point such as a bridge, sign or tree. When the vehicle ahead passes the object, say to yourself ‘Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.’ If you reach the object before you finish saying this, you’re TOO CLOSE.

A loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank will ______.

make roads slippery for other road users

Diesel fuel is especially slippery if spilled on a wet road. At the end of a dry spell of weather you should be aware that the road surfaces may have a high level of diesel spillage that hasn’t been washed away by rain.

A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should

stop and switch off your engine

Allow the sheep to clear the road before you proceed. Animals are unpredictable and startle easily; they could turn and run into your path or into the path of another moving vehicle.