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Practice Test 17

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?

What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

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How should you use the lanes on a motorway?

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You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?

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What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Vehicle handling - What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road? These lines may be painted on the road on the approach to a roundabout, a village or a particular hazard. The lines are raised and painted yellow, and their purpose is to make you aware of your speed. Reduce your speed in good time so that you avoid having to brake harshly over the last few metres before reaching the junction.
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You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

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What does a red traffic light mean?

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When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

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How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?

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What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What does this sign mean? If you’re in a place where there are likely to be pedestrians (for example, outside a school, near a park, in a residential area or in a shopping area), you should be cautious and keep your speed down. Many local authorities have taken steps to slow traffic down by creating traffic-calming measures such as road humps. They're there for a reason; slow down.
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What should you check before you start a journey in foggy weather?

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

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What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What does this sign mean? These signs are often seen in one-way streets that have more than one lane. When you see this sign, use the route that's the most convenient and doesn't require a late change of direction.
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When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?

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What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What does this sign mean? This is the sign for a clearway. Clearways are stretches of road where you aren’t allowed to stop unless it’s an emergency. Stopping where these restrictions apply may be dangerous and is likely to cause an obstruction. Restrictions might apply for several miles and this may be indicated on the sign.
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You're driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?

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There's been a collision. How can you help a driver who's suffering from shock?

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You're following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

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What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What does this sign mean? In order to keep roads free from parked cars, there are some areas where you're allowed to park on the verge. Only do this where you see the sign. Parking on verges or footways anywhere else could lead to a fine.
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You're travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclist?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Alertness - You're travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclist? Allow the cyclist plenty of room in case they wobble or swerve around a pothole or raised drain. Look well ahead before you start to overtake, because you'll need to cross the hazard line. Look for entrances where vehicles could be waiting to pull out.
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What's the meaning of this traffic sign?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What's the meaning of this traffic sign? Don't force your way through. Show courtesy and consideration to other road users. Although you have priority, make sure oncoming traffic is going to give way before you continue.
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Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?

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A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Rules of the road - A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer? When you're towing a trailer, a reduced speed limit also applies on dual carriageways and motorways. These lower speed limits apply to vehicles pulling all sorts of trailers, including caravans and horse boxes.
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You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

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What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left-hand lane of a motorway?

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When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?

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Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction?

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What's the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

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What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?

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Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway?

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At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

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What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?

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What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing? Allow the traffic to merge into the left-hand lane. Leave enough room so that you can maintain a safe separation distance, even if vehicles pull in ahead of you.
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When should you use your vehicle's horn?

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You're driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you're following a large vehicle?

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