Questions
1) Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this? A - To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends B - To get the best view of the road ahead C - To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back D - To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you
2) You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why? A - The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle B - The large vehicle can turn suddenly C - The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line D - The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left
3) Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds? A - Cyclists B - Motorcyclists C - High-sided vehicles D - Cars
4) Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car? A - It takes longer to pass one B - They may suddenly pull up C - Their brakes are not as good D - They climb hills more slowly
5) You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should A - sound your horn B - drop back further C - flash your headlights D - start to overtake
6) Why should you be careful when riding on roads where electric trams operate? 2 answers required A - They cannot steer to avoid you B - They move quickly and quietly C - They are noisy and slow D - They can steer to avoid you E - They give off harmful exhaust fumes
7) You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do? 2 answers required A - Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn B - Watch carefully for pedestrians C - Be ready to give way to the bus D - Pull in closely behind the bus
8) Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of A - 8 mph B - 12 mph C - 16 mph D - 20 mph
9) You are riding behind a long vehicle. There is a mini-roundabout ahead. The vehicle is signalling left, but positioned to the right. You should A - sound your horn B - overtake on the left C - keep well back D - flash your headlights
10) You are following a large vehicle approaching crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do? A - Overtake if you can leave plenty of room B - Overtake only if there are no oncoming vehicles C - Do not overtake until the vehicle begins to turn D - Do not overtake when at or approaching a junction
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