1. Other Types of Vehicle and Vehicle Handling
Sample questions from the Other Types of Vehicle and Vehicle Handling units of the Driving Theory syllabus.
Other Types of Vehicle
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Vehicle Handling
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2. It is very windy. You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. You should
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It is very windy. You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. You should
Overtake slowly
Allow extra room
Sound your horn
Keep close as you pass
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You are driving behind a long vehicle. There is a mini-roundabout ahead. The vehicle is signalling left, but positioned to the right. You should
Sound your horn
Overtake on the left
Keep well back
Flash your headlights

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You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should
Sound your horn
Drop back further
Flash your headlights
Start to overtake

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You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?
Interior wide-angle-view mirror
Extended-arm side mirrors
Ordinary door mirrors
Ordinary interior mirror

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You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should
Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way
Stay behind until the driver waves you past
Keep well back until you can see that it is clear

7. Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car?
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Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car?
Lorries are longer than cars
Lorries may suddenly pull up
The brakes of lorries are not as good
Lorries climb hills more slowly

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You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?
Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn
Watch carefully for pedestrians
Be ready to give way to the bus
Pull in closely behind the bus

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You are driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which TWO of the following should you do?
Be prepared to give way if the bus suddenly moves off
Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can

10. You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use
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You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use
Hazard flashers
Dipped headlights
Rear fog lights
Sidelights

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Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?
Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
Traffic can overtake on the left
Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

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Hills can effect the performances of your vehicle. Which TWO apply when driving up steep hills?
Higher gears will pull better
You will slow down sooner
Overtaking will be easier
The engine will work harder
The steering will feel heavier

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You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should
Increase your speed
Be wary of a sudden gust
Drive alongside very closely
Expect normal conditions

14. Which THREE of the following will affect your stopping distance?
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Which THREE of the following will affect your stopping distance?
How fast you are going
The tyres on your vehicle
The time of day
The weather
The street lighting

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Pressing the clutch pedal down or rolling in neutral for too long while driving will
Use more fuel
Cause the engine to overheat
Reduce your control
Improve tyre wear

16. To correct a rear-wheel skid you should
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To correct a rear-wheel skid you should
Not steer at all
Steer away from it
Steer into it
Apply your handbrake

17. When snow is falling heavily you should
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When snow is falling heavily you should
Only drive with your hazard lights on
Not drive unless you have a mobile phone
Drive only when your journey is short
Not drive unless it is essential

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You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front?
Four times the normal distance
Six times the normal distance
Eight times the normal distance
Ten times the normal distance

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You have to make a journey in fog. What are the TWO most important things you should do before you set out?
Top up the radiator with antifreeze
Make sure that you have a warning triangle in the vehicle
Check that your lights are working
Check the battery
Make sure that the windows are clean

20. You have to park on the road in fog. You should
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You have to park on the road in fog. You should
Leave sidelights on
Leave dipped headlights and fog lights on
Leave dipped headlights on
Leave main beam headlights on

21. Traffic calming measures are used to
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Traffic calming measures are used to
Stop road rage
Help overtaking
Slow traffic down
Help parking

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