Getting ready for a theory test

• Cover note - a doc. issued before you receive your insurance certificate
• you must provide documents to police station within 7 days, if you do not have them with you
• when may you wait in a box junction? - when oncoming traffic prevents you turning right
• when may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?
  • to pass pedal cycle / horse / road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less
  • enter side road
  • or access property
• where would you see contraflow bust lane?
  • on a one-way street
• How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?
  • flash the headlights, indicate left and point t the left
• Where should you use right-hand lane of three-lane dual carriageway?
  • when you’re overtaking or turning right.
• You see double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?
  • to pick up or set down passengers
• What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?
  • 10 meters (32 feet)
• What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit?
  • Leave parking lights switched on
• You are not allowed to use your horn between 11.30pm and 7am (unless you see a danger)
• Never leave vehicle registration document inside - it would help a thief to dispose of your car more easily
• The higher the engine revs, the more fuel you will use.
• 70mph vs 5mph = 15% economy of fuel
• Top up the battery with distilled water and make sure each cell plate is covered.
• An egine can use more oil during long journeys than on shorter tips. Insufficient engine oil is potentially dangerous:
  • it can lead to excessive wear
  • mechanical breakdown
  • expensive repairs
  • Most cars have a dipstick to allow the oil level to be checked. if not, you should refer to the vehicle handbook
• if you find that your vehicle vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel or when you drive around a corner or bend in the road
  • The shock absorbers are worn
• What will happen if you cars has unbalanced wheels
  • you steering wheel will vibrate - You must go to recalibrate/balance your wheels ASAP
• If lights comes on, you should have the brake system checked immediately - a faulty braking system could have dangerous consequences
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• Turn off your engine when you need to wait someone for sometime
• As brake pads or shoes wear down, the brake-fluid level will drop. If it drops below minimum mark on the fluid reservoir, air could enter hydraulic system and lead to a loss of braking efficiency or even complete brake failure
  • could cause an accident if you have low level of fluid in your brake system
• what should you do if your vehicle pullls to on side when you sue the brakes?
  • have the brakes checked ASAP
• What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
  • a faulty braking system
• When may a passenger travel in a car w/o wearing a seta belt?
• when they’re sitting exempt for medical conditions.
• pedestrian is deaf if he walks with a dog with a yellow or burgundy coat.
• orgonised walk
  • in front u can see reflective cloth and white light
  • on the back of the walk red light and reflective cloth
• motocycles look around to check blind spots
• your central mirror has unti-glare mode (use it agains headlights)
• max weight for vehicle of category B is 3500 kg

what does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of 500 pounds? You’ll have to pay the first 500 of the cost of any claim

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLS)

You must contact DVLA when you:

• change your vehicle
• your health affects your driving