THE ROAD – MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
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Question 1 of 1281. Question
What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?
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Question 2 of 1282. Question
Your lorry has a curtain-sided body. Your route will take you over several high-level bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?
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Question 3 of 1283. Question
What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely?
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Question 4 of 1284. Question
What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?
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Question 5 of 1285. Question
You’re overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient?
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Question 6 of 1286. Question
How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge?
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Question 7 of 1287. Question
When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind?
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Question 8 of 1288. Question
You’re driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?
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Question 9 of 1289. Question
You’re driving a lorry towards a high bridge on a windy day. What should you expect?
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Question 10 of 12810. Question
In strong winds, an overtaking lorry can cause additional air turbulence that can affect other road users. Which vehicle is most at risk from this turbulence?
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Question 11 of 12811. Question
Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong side wind?
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Question 12 of 12812. Question
Which vehicle is most at risk in windy conditions?
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Question 13 of 12813. Question
When are air deflectors most effective?
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Question 14 of 12814. Question
You’re driving your lorry on the motorway. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain and spray?
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Question 15 of 12815. Question
What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway?
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Question 16 of 12816. Question
You’re driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site?
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Question 17 of 12817. Question
What ground conditions are suitable for a tipper lorry to tip its load?
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Question 18 of 12818. Question
You’re driving a lorry of more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane to overtake?
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Question 19 of 12819. Question
You’re driving on a motorway. You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do?
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Question 20 of 12820. Question
You’re on a wet, level road, driving at 50 mph. What’s the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
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Question 21 of 12821. Question
You’re driving an articulated lorry on a three-lane motorway. When can you drive in the right-hand lane?
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Question 22 of 12822. Question
You’re driving on a motorway and it’s raining heavily. What should you do when spray is causing poor visibility?
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Question 23 of 12823. Question
What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat?
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Question 24 of 12824. Question
What do you need to be careful of when you’re driving in high winds?
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Question 25 of 12825. Question
What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?
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Question 26 of 12826. Question
You’re driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?
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Question 27 of 12827. Question
You’re in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?
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Question 28 of 12828. Question
What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?
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Question 29 of 12829. Question
You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?
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Question 30 of 12830. Question
You’re driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?
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Question 31 of 12831. Question
You’re driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?
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Question 32 of 12832. Question
Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you’re driving at night?
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Question 33 of 12833. Question
You’re waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?
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Question 34 of 12834. Question
You’re driving along a motorway and see this sign.
What does it mean?
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Question 35 of 12835. Question
You’re about to pass this car.
What’s the main hazard you should be aware of?
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Question 36 of 12836. Question
What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?
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Question 37 of 12837. Question
When would weight transference be most likely to occur?
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Question 38 of 12838. Question
How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?
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Question 39 of 12839. Question
When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?
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Question 40 of 12840. Question
What should you do when you drive in windy weather?
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Question 41 of 12841. Question
High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?
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Question 42 of 12842. Question
Where would you anticipate problems when you’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day?
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Question 43 of 12843. Question
What’s a buffer lane?
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Question 44 of 12844. Question
Where would you expect to find buffer lanes?
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Question 45 of 12845. Question
When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?
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Question 46 of 12846. Question
What’s the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow?
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Question 47 of 12847. Question
You’re driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it?
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Question 48 of 12848. Question
It’s very windy and you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems?
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Question 49 of 12849. Question
Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds?
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Question 50 of 12850. Question
Which road users are most at danger from the turbulence from your vehicle?
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Question 51 of 12851. Question
Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed?
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Question 52 of 12852. Question
You’re overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?
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Question 53 of 12853. Question
Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?
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Question 54 of 12854. Question
You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?
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Question 55 of 12855. Question
You’re on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you’re overtaking?
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Question 56 of 12856. Question
It’s raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?
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Question 57 of 12857. Question
What’s the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it’s raining heavily?
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Question 58 of 12858. Question
You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray?
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Question 59 of 12859. Question
What’s the greatest risk to your safety when you’re overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?
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Question 60 of 12860. Question
What should you be aware of when you’re overtaking on a motorway while it’s raining heavily?
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Question 61 of 12861. Question
Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather?
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Question 62 of 12862. Question
What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that’s throwing up spray?
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Question 63 of 12863. Question
You’re driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?
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Question 64 of 12864. Question
Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle’s wheel arch?
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Question 65 of 12865. Question
When should you check your vehicle’s spray-suppression equipment?
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Question 66 of 12866. Question
What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?
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Question 67 of 12867. Question
This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?
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Question 68 of 12868. Question
How should you drive through flood water?
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Question 69 of 12869. Question
You’re on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?
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Question 70 of 12870. Question
You’re driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?
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Question 71 of 12871. Question
You’re driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?
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Question 72 of 12872. Question
You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?
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Question 73 of 12873. Question
You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?
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Question 74 of 12874. Question
You’re driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?
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Question 75 of 12875. Question
The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?
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Question 76 of 12876. Question
Why is tailgating dangerous?
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Question 77 of 12877. Question
When may you use your vehicle’s hazard warning lights while it’s moving?
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Question 78 of 12878. Question
You’re driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead?
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Question 79 of 12879. Question
Where are these lights found?
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Question 80 of 12880. Question
What problem may you have when driving at night?
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Question 81 of 12881. Question
Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?
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Question 82 of 12882. Question
You’re driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right.
Which lane are you in?
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Question 83 of 12883. Question
You’re driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?
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Question 84 of 12884. Question
What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway?
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Question 85 of 12885. Question
Which lane should you use when you’re driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle?
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Question 86 of 12886. Question
You’re driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead?
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Question 87 of 12887. Question
You’re driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?
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Question 88 of 12888. Question
Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?
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Question 89 of 12889. Question
When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake?
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Question 90 of 12890. Question
You’ve just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway.
What should you avoid when moving back to the left?
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Question 91 of 12891. Question
What’s a crawler lane for?
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Question 92 of 12892. Question
What does this motorway sign mean?
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Question 93 of 12893. Question
When should you use a crawler lane?
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Question 94 of 12894. Question
What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road?
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Question 95 of 12895. Question
When shouldn’t you overtake?
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Question 96 of 12896. Question
You’ve just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it’s safe to move back to the nearside lane?
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Question 97 of 12897. Question
You’re driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there’s a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?
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Question 98 of 12898. Question
What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?
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Question 99 of 12899. Question
You’re driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane?
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Question 100 of 128100. Question
When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes?
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Question 101 of 128101. Question
What should you do as you approach these roadworks?
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Question 102 of 128102. Question
What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions?
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Question 103 of 128103. Question
You’re driving behind two cyclists. They’re approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?
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Question 104 of 128104. Question
What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry?
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Question 105 of 128105. Question
You’re in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?
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Question 106 of 128106. Question
You’re driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?
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Question 107 of 128107. Question
You’re driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?
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Question 108 of 128108. Question
You’re driving in fog that’s starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?
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Question 109 of 128109. Question
In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
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Question 110 of 128110. Question
What should you do if you see a lorry too close behind when you’re driving in traffic on the motorway?
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Question 111 of 128111. Question
What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you?
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Question 112 of 128112. Question
You’re driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
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Question 113 of 128113. Question
You’re following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?
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Question 114 of 128114. Question
What must you be certain of before you overtake at night?
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Question 115 of 128115. Question
How much longer will your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?
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Question 116 of 128116. Question
How should you slow down or stop when you’re driving on an icy road?
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Question 117 of 128117. Question
How should you use the brakes in icy weather?
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Question 118 of 128118. Question
When should you use the two-second rule?
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Question 119 of 128119. Question
Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely?
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Question 120 of 128120. Question
What time gap should you leave when you’re following a vehicle on a wet road?
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Question 121 of 128121. Question
The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they’re wet.
How should you deal with this hazard?
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Question 122 of 128122. Question
You’re driving in wet conditions.
What should you try to do before braking?
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Question 123 of 128123. Question
You’re driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?
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Question 124 of 128124. Question
You’re on a motorway and there’s a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk?
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Question 125 of 128125. Question
You’re driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front?
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Question 126 of 128126. Question
You’re driving on a motorway after it’s been raining heavily.
What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?
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Question 127 of 128127. Question
It’s raining heavily. What effect could this have when you overtake a cyclist?
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Question 128 of 128128. Question
In which type of weather is spray-suppression equipment particularly useful?
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