1. Accidents and Vehicle Loading
Sample questions from the Accidents and Vehicle Loading units of the Driving Theory syllabus.
Accidents
and
Vehicle Loading
ESOL for Driving

2. At the scene of an accident you should
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At the scene of an accident you should
Not put yourself at risk
Go to those casualties who are screaming
Pull everybody out of their vehicles
Leave vehicle engines switched on
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You arrive at an accident. A motorcyclist is unconscious. Your FIRST priority is the casualty’s
Breathing
Bleeding
Broken bones
Bruising

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You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should
Offer them a cigarette
Offer them a warm drink
Keep them warm
Loosen any tight clothing
Reassure them constantly

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At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth to mouth you should breathe
Sharply
Gently
Heavily
Rapidly

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You arrive at an accident where someone is suffering from severe burns. You should
Apply lotions to the injury
Burst any blisters
Remove anything stuck to the burns
Douse the burns with cool liquid

7. On the motorway the hard shoulder should be used
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On the motorway the hard shoulder should be used
To answer a mobile phone
When an emergency arises
For a short rest when tired
To check a road atlas

8. For which TWO should you use hazard warning lights?
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For which TWO should you use hazard warning lights?
When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead
When you have broken down
When you wish to stop on double yellow lines
When you need to park on the pavement

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You are on a motorway. A large box falls on to the road from a lorry. The lorry does not stop. You should
Go to the next emergency telephone and inform the police
Catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver’s attention
Stop close to the box until the police arrive
Pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box

10. Which TWO things should you do when a front tyre bursts
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Which TWO things should you do when a front tyre bursts
Apply the handbrake to stop the vehicle
Brake firmly and quickly
Let the vehicle roll to a stop
Hold the steering wheel lightly
Grip the steering wheel firmly

11. Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do?
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Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do?
Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
Pull up on the hard shoulder. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
Pull up on the hard shoulder. Use the emergency phone to get assistance
Switch on your hazard lights. Stop in your lane

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Which of these items should you carry in your vehicle for use in the event of an accident?
Road map
Can of petrol
Jump leads
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Warning triangle

13. Before entering a tunnel it is good advice to
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Before entering a tunnel it is good advice to
Put on your sun-glasses
Check tyre pressures
Change to a lower gear
Tune your radio to a local channel

14. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the
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Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the
Gearbox
Steering
Handling
Battery life
Journey time

15. Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?
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Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
The person who loaded the vehicle
The licensing authority

16. Which of these is a suitable restraint for a child under three years?
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Which of these is a suitable restraint for a child under three years?
A child seat
An adult holding a child
An adult seat belt
A lap belt

17. Any load that is carried on a roof rack MUST be
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Any load that is carried on a roof rack MUST be
Securely fastened when driving
Carried only when strictly necessary
As light as possible
Covered with plastic sheeting

18. A heavy load on your roof rack will
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A heavy load on your roof rack will
Improve the road holding
Reduce the stopping distance
Make the steering lighter
Reduce stability

19. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
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Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
Yes if they are over 14
No not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Only if a stabilizer is fitted

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You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What should you do?
Ease off the accelerator slowly
Steer sharply from side to side
Do an emergency stop
Speed up very quickly

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You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?
Switch on hazard warning lights
Remain in your vehicle
Wait for the police to find you
Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you

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