Trivia Quiz number 21
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| (1) Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem? a)Incorrect tyre pressure b)Your handbrake is still on c)Low brake fluid level d)Poorly adjusted brakes |
| (2) You want to move off from a parked position. The road is busy with traffic passing from behind. You should:- a)Signal while waiting for a gap in the traffic b)Give a signal and move away as soon as someone flashes you c)Wait without signalling for a safe gap in the traffic d)Edge your way into the traffic until someone gives way to you |
| (3)
You are driving along a single track road with passing places only on the right. A vehicle behind wishes to overtake. Should you? a)Slow down b)Speed up c)Wait opposite the passing place on the right d)Drive into the passing place on the right |
| (4) You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least:- a)one second b)two second c)three second d)four second |
| (5) Driving past a row of parked vehicles. What should you look out for? a)Drivers moving off without looking b)Car doors opening c)Pedestrians walking out from between them d)All a, b and c |
| (6) Once you have passed your Theory and Practical Driving Tests, your licence is usually valid until you reach:- a)70 years of age b)65 years of age c)60 years of age d)For ever |
| (7) You are about to drive but you feel unwell. You should? a)Take suitable medicine before driving b)Shorten the journey if you can c)Not drive d)Promise yourself an early night |
| (8) You should NEVER attempt to overtake a cyclist:- a)On a dual carriageway b)On a one way street c)Just before you turn left d)Just before you turn right |
| (9) What is the most common factor in causing road accidents? a)Bad weather b)Driver error c)Turning right only d)Mechanical failure |
| (10) When overtaking a horse and rider you should:- a)pass slowly and wide b)pass quickly and wide c)wait until the rider stops the horse then pass d)sound your horn as a warning and then pass |
| (11) What is the most important factor in avoiding running into the car in front? a)Having tyres that meet the legal requirements b)Making sure your brakes are effective c)Keeping the correct separating distance d)Always drive at a steady speed |
| (12) You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left but moves to the right. What should you do? a)Get closer to overtake quickly b)Stay well back and give it room c)Overtake as it slows down d)Assume the signal is wrong. It is really turning right |
| (13) You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help? a)On the grass bank b)In the front of the car c)Behind the car d)In the car |
| (14) Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend when the road is wet? a)To help judge the bend b)To avoid puncturing the tyres on the drain covers c)To avoid splashing pedestrians d)To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal covers |
| (15) It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done? a)After driving at speed b)After a lengthy journey c)When the tyres are cold d)When the tyres are hot |
| (16) Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should:- a)Look over your shoulder for a final check b)Give an arm signal c)Select a higher than normal gear d)Flash your head-lights to warn other drivers |
| (17) You are reversing into a side road. Whilst reversing you should look mainly:- a)Into the interior mirror b)Into the external mirror nearest the kerb c)Into all of the mirrors d)Through the rear window |
| (18) You are driving your car and there is the first shower of rain for weeks. What is the greatest danger to you? a)Being distracted by the wipers making a noise b)The brakes getting wet and needing drying out c)The road becoming very greasy and slippery d)Being dazzled by oncoming vehicles' lights |
| (19) You notice a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop ahead. You should:- a)slow down and give way b)speed up c)signal to the bus driver with your headlights and give way d)continue at the same speed |
| (20) You are joining the motorway. Why is it important to use the slip road? a)Because you can slow down if you need to b)To build up speed similar to traffic on the motorway c)To get into the fast lane d)To continue on the hard shoulder |
| (21) If you are driving your car through a ford or flood water, what gear should you be in? a)First or second gear b)Top gear c)Third gear with slipping clutch d)No gears at all, freewheeling |
| (22) Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs the speed limit is usually:- a)60 mph b)50 mph c)40 mph d)30 mph |
| (23) When driving on a motorway, when should you indicate to change lanes? a)You should indicate to pull out but not on returning to a lane b)You should always indicate to change lanes c)You only need to indicate when there are other drivers behind you d)You need not to indicate when you are on the motorway |
| (24) What is the minimum tyre tread required on a car? a)1.0 mm b)1.6 mm c)1.8 mm d)2.0 mm |
| (25) You are driving passed a row of parked cars. What should you do if you see a football bounce out in front of you? a)Sound your horn b)Continue at the same speed, but flash your lights c)Slow down and be prepared to stop d)Stop and wave the children to fetch their football |