Take CCEA GCSE MVRUS Practice Questions - CCEA GCSE Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies (2017) (Northern Ireland) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

In UK Highway Code teaching used for CCEA GCSE MVRUS, what do circular traffic signs generally mean?

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AThey always give tourist information only✓BThey give orders that must be obeyed✓CThey only warn of temporary road works✓DThey mark motorway services✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the usual meaning of a triangular traffic sign with a red border?

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AA positive order that you must carry out immediately✓BA warning of a hazard ahead✓CPermission to exceed the speed limit✓DA parking bay for disabled drivers only✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

On dual carriageways and motorways, what do amber reflective road studs normally mark?

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AThe left-hand edge of the carriageway✓BThe right-hand edge beside the central reservation✓CThe centre line of a single-carriageway road✓DThe entrance to a private driveway✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What do green reflective road studs usually indicate?

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AA school crossing patrol ahead✓BThe edge of a slip road or lay-by at a junction✓CThe end of a dual carriageway✓DA temporary diversion only✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Compared with dry roads, how should you treat overall stopping distance in wet weather according to Highway Code guidance commonly taught for this course?

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AIt stays about the same if you use headlights✓BIt can roughly double, so leave a much larger gap✓CIt halves because tyres grip better when wet✓DIt only increases for motorcycles, not cars✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What is aquaplaning?

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AWhen the engine overheats because the radiator is empty✓BWhen a vehicle's tyres ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road✓CWhen the clutch slips in heavy traffic✓DWhen the battery fails to hold charge in cold weather✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which combination most increases the risk of aquaplaning?

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ANew tyres, low speed and a dry road✓BWorn tyres, standing water and high speed✓CCorrect tyre pressure and light drizzle at walking pace✓DSnow chains fitted on a salted motorway✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why are fluorescent materials useful for road users in daylight?

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AThey store heat to keep the rider warm✓BThey make the wearer more conspicuous in daylight by converting light energy so they appear brighter✓CThey replace the need for vehicle lights at night✓DThey automatically harden into crash armour✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When is reflective material most effective for a pedestrian or rider?

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AOnly in bright midday sunshine✓BWhen light from headlights or other sources shines on it, especially in the dark✓COnly when the wearer is standing still✓DOnly on motorways✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

In fog, which practice is safest?

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ADrive close to the vehicle ahead so you can follow its lights✓BSlow down, increase following distance, and use appropriate lights including fog lamps only when visibility is seriously reduced✓CAlways use full-beam headlights so you can see further✓DIgnore the fog code if you know the road well✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is a key risk when driving in snow or ice?

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AStopping distances become much longer and control can be lost easily, especially on hills✓BEngines always refuse to start, so journeys are impossible✓CTyres gain more grip than on dry tarmac✓DABS guarantees you can stop in the same distance as on dry roads✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Why are high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and roof racks especially affected by strong winds?

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AWind only affects vehicles under 50 cc✓BThey present a larger area or less weight stability for crosswinds and gusts, especially on exposed roads and motorways✓CWind always increases engine power✓DWinds only matter in tunnels✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

How can alcohol impair driving according to the MVRUS theory content?

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AIt only affects walking, not vehicle control✓BIt can impair balance, reaction and decision-making, increasing collision risk✓CIt always improves night vision✓DIt only matters above three times the legal limit✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for most drivers?

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A20 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood✓B50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood✓C80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood✓D150 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Why is fatigue dangerous on long or motorway journeys?

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AIt shortens thinking distance to zero✓BMonotony and tiredness slow reactions and can cause microsleeps; plan stops, fresh air and rest✓CIt only affects passengers, not the driver✓DIt is cured instantly by turning the radio off✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which statement about eyesight and driving is correct for this course?

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AGood eyesight is a basic requirement for the driving test and safe driving; vision can worsen over time✓BColour blindness always prevents any form of licence✓CTinted visors always improve night vision✓DPeripheral vision is irrelevant because only the centre of the road matters✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What are the '3 Es' commonly taught as methods to reduce road traffic collisions?

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AEngine, exhaust and electrics✓BEducation, enforcement and engineering✓CEmergency, evacuation and escape✓DEconomy, efficiency and emissions✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What is the difference between primary and secondary vehicle safety features?

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APrimary features only work after a crash; secondary features only work before a crash✓BPrimary (active) features help avoid a collision; secondary (passive) features reduce injury if a collision occurs✓CPrimary means optional extras; secondary means legal requirements only✓DThere is no difference; the terms are interchangeable marketing words✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Which of the following is mainly a secondary (passive) safety feature?

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AAnti-lock braking system (ABS)✓BSeat belts✓CHigh-grip summer tyres✓DBright daytime running lights✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What is the two-second rule used for?

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ATiming how long it takes to change a wheel✓BJudging a safe following gap in good conditions by keeping at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead✓CMeasuring MOT test duration✓DCalculating annual vehicle excise duty✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

According to typical Highway Code figures used in theory teaching, what is the overall stopping distance at 30 mph in good conditions?

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A6 metres✓B12 metres✓C23 metres✓D53 metres✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

At 70 mph in good conditions, what is the approximate overall stopping distance in the Highway Code typical figures?

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A36 metres✓B53 metres✓C73 metres✓D96 metres✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which internal distraction is especially relevant in modern cars?

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AIn-car technology such as phones, infotainment and passengers drawing the driver's attention from the road✓BThe colour of the seat fabric✓CThe brand of the floor mats✓DThe shape of the fuel filler flap✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Why must drivers show extra care around child pedestrians and older road users?

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AThey are legally required to walk in the carriageway✓BChildren can be unpredictable and older people may have reduced senses or slower reactions✓CThey always have right of way on motorways✓DThey never use pedestrian crossings✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is a key purpose of the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme (and related cycle training)?

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ATo replace the need for any vehicle insurance✓BTo teach safer cycling skills and road awareness, especially for young riders✓CTo award full car driving licences✓DTo test heavy goods vehicle reverse manoeuvres✓