Driver’s Behaviour – Driver theory Test

What is the recommended approach to driving in areas where your view is restricted?

Use alternate sources of information and make the most of any glimpses of 'wider views.'

Rely solely on what is immediately in front of you.

Speed up to quickly clear the restricted view area.

Keep the same speed and maintain your course.

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What should you consider on the approach to a hazard where the view is restricted?

Use every opportunity to gather more information about the road ahead.

Ignore any additional information sources.

Maintain your current speed and course.

Slow down and come to a complete stop.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for gathering more information in areas with restricted visibility?

Consider the curvature of a row of trees or lamp posts.

Look for reflections in shop windows.

Ignore any open spaces and breaks in hedges, fences, and walls.

Check the angle of approaching headlights.

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What should you do when approaching a blind junction with restricted visibility?

Speed up to quickly cross the junction.

Ignore any additional information sources.

Look for open spaces and breaks in hedges, fences, and walls.

Maintain the same speed and course.

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What should you do after giving a signal while driving?

Increase your speed.

Maintain your current position on the road.

Take up the correct position on the road.

Turn off your mirrors.

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How should you adjust your speed to navigate a hazard?

Maintain your speed.

Speed up to quickly pass the hazard.

Ignore your speed and focus on the road.

Adjust your speed to the correct level using brakes or engine braking.

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What should you do once you are traveling at the right speed to negotiate and accelerate away from a hazard?

Select the correct gear.

Keep the gear in neutral.

Change the gear randomly.

Accelerate without changing gear.

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What are some benefits of safer driving as mentioned in the information?

Increased insurance premiums and unproductive downtime.

Reduced insurance premiums, less accident damage to vehicles, and fewer injuries and fatalities on the road.

Higher accident damage to vehicles and more injuries on the road.

Improved environmental performance and lower costs.

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What are the four elements of Defensive Driving that must be in place for effective and safe driving?

Knowledge, attitudes, car model, and skills

Knowledge, skills, speed, and attitude

Knowledge, attitudes, skills and techniques, and the way you put those skills into practice

Knowledge, attitudes, luck, and skills

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What is the purpose of using indicators while driving defensively?

To signal annoyance to other drivers

To confuse other road users

To communicate with other road users about your intentions

To indicate your vehicle's make and model

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When using flashed headlights, how should they be used according to the information?

Only to let other road users know that you are there

To signal road rage

To intimidate other road users

To convey any other message

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What is the purpose of leaving a comfortable safety margin all around your vehicle, especially to the front, according to defensive driving principles?

To maximize your speed

To minimize fuel consumption

To have space and time to react to potential hazards

To make your vehicle look bigger on the road

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What should you do to prepare for a journey in bad weather conditions?

Check that your radio is working properly.

Ensure your phone's battery is fully charged.

Carry a large umbrella.

Make sure your screen wash contains sufficient water and winter additive.

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What should you do to be prepared in case you get stuck in winter weather?

Carry a beach towel.

Keep a fully charged mobile phone.

Carry a surfboard.

Carry a snorkel.

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What is recommended to reduce the impact of glare from the sun while driving in summer?

Wear a winter coat.

Reduce your speed.

Carry a shovel.

Wear sunglasses.

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What should you be aware of when driving on open roads during summer?

Increased agricultural traffic.

Increased risk of snowstorms.

Increased agricultural traffic.

Increased speed limits.

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What should you do when it comes to your conduct on the road as a representative of Hanson UK?

Drive aggressively to assert dominance.

Drive within the road traffic regulations and the Highway Code.

Tailgate other road users to encourage faster driving.

Disregard speed limits for faster delivery times.

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What is convoying, and what should you do regarding it?

Convoying is driving alone, so it doesn't apply.

Convoying is running in formation with other vehicles, and you should leave room for lighter vehicles to overtake without having to pass more than one LGV at once.

Convoying is driving in the left lane on the motorway.

Convoying is speeding up to match the vehicles around you.

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What is considered aggressive driving behavior that you should avoid?

Driving within the speed limits.

Tailgating and intimidating other road users.

Keeping a safe following distance.

Overtaking slower vehicles.

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What should you do to reduce noise when driving, especially in villages and built-up areas?

Play loud music in your vehicle.

Drive in a manner that minimizes noise from engines, bodies, and suspensions.

Rev your engine frequently to alert pedestrians.

Drive at maximum speed to minimize noise.

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What should you do upon arrival at a site, according to the information?

Start unloading immediately.

Immediately inform your supervisor of your arrival.

Carry out a one/two-minute mental and visual risk assessment.

Begin documenting your entire journey.

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What does "MYSPACE" represent in the context of safe driving?

A fictional location for drivers to imagine while driving.

A personal social media page for drivers.

A safety zone around your vehicle that you can control.

A designated parking area for drivers.

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What should you consider when thinking about your "MYSPACE"?

Only focus on what you do inside your vehicle.

Don't think about potential risks.

Ignore low-risk areas.

Think about what or who can intrude into your safety zone.

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What should you do if you determine that the risk is too high and it is unsafe for you to deliver?

Inform your immediate supervisor/contact and await further instruction.

Continue with the delivery as planned.

Take a break and relax.

Ignore the risk and proceed with caution.

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What is the maximum daily driving time under current rules?

8 hours

10 hours

11 hours

9 hours

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What is the maximum weekly driving time under current rules?

40 hours

48 hours

56 hours

60 hours

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How often must a driver take a break from driving?

Every 2 hours

Every 4 hours

Every 6 hours

A total of 45 minutes break to be taken at or before the end of 4.5 hours continuous or cumulative driving.

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What is the minimum daily rest period required under current rules?

6 hours

8 hours

9 hours

11 hours

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