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RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question - You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this? Choose one answer from the following.
a) The brakes overheating
b) Air in the brake fluid
c) Oil on the brakes
d) Badly adjusted brakes
Answer - a.
Learning to drive involves undergoing training in a structured manner. The Driving Syllabus is comprehensive and some of the skills you need to learn are signalling, driving in traffic, pedestrian crossings, anticipating and planning, junctions, dual carriageways, use of speed.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question - At toucan crossings which of the following is correct. Choose one answer.
a) you only stop if someone is waiting to cross
b) cyclists are not permitted
c) there is a continuously flashing amber beacon
d) pedestrians and cyclists may cross
Answer - d.
Driving Skill:- Can you turn the car around using forward and reverse gears whilst safely observing all around you? One of the manouevres you could be asked to perform is a 'turn in the road'. It is important that you practise effective observation whilst maintaining control of the car.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question - How does alcohol affect you? Choose one answer from the following.
a) It speeds up your reactions
b) It increases your awareness
c) It improves your co-ordination
d) It reduces your concentration
Answer d.
Syllabus Element:- Cockpit Drill - When learning to drive it is most important that you know how to set up the car in order that you are seated comfortably and can reach and see all of the controls.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question - You are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. The child is less than 4ft 5inches (1.35 metres) in height. The child must use an adult seat belt under what circumstances. Choose one answer from the following.
a) A correct child restraint is not available
b) It is a lap type belt
c) The child sits between two adults
d) The safety belt can be shared with another adult
Answer - a.
Show Me Tell Me Question:- Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working correctly. Answer - Activate the indicators or hazard warning lights and walk around the car to see if all the indicators are working correctly.
RANDOM THEORY QUESTION
Question - You get a puncture on the motorway. You manage to get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder. Which of the following should you do, choose one answer.
a) Change the wheel yourself immediately
b) Use the emergency telephone and call for assistance
c) Try to wave down another vehicle for help
d) Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you
Answer - b.
The above questions and information are all essential material for when you are learning to drive.