In course of construction

We will use questions like these to recap previous lessons, and to check your understanding of previous topics. You may like to try a few topics to see if you are ready to take your practical test? I will be adding more and more quizzes to the site over the coming weeks.

Quiz one - Cockpit Checks

1. What is the purpose of the 'cockpit checks'?
2. What do the following letters stand for?

• D
• S
• S
• S
• M

     3.     Why are the letters in this order?

Quiz Two - Safety Checks

1. What should you check before starting the car?
2. What is the purpose of these checks?
3. What do the following letters stand for?

• P
• O
• W
• D
• E
• R

Quiz Three - Controls and Instruments

1. What are the three pedals moving from right to left?
2. Which foot will you use on the brake?
3. Which wheels does the footbrake work upon?
4. Which wheels does the handbrake work upon?
5. What does 'progressive braking' mean?
6. What does the clutch do?
7. Why does the car have gears?
8. Which gear is most powerful?
9. Do you have to use the gears in order?
10. What is the purpose of the 'bias' on the gearstick?
11. When should the handbrake be used?
12. What is 'neutral' and how do you find it?

Quiz four - Moving Away

What do the following letters stand for?

• P
• O
• S
• M

1. Why are they in this order?
2. How will you prepare the car to move?
3. Where should you look before you move?
4. How will you decide when to release the handbrake?
5. Where is the last place that you would look before you move?
6. How would cause the car to 'kangaroo' forward and how will you avoid this?
7. What is the procedure for changing gear?

 Quiz Five - Stopping

What do the following letters stand for?

• M
• S
• M

1. Why are they in this order?
2. Which mirrors will you check when stopping on the left and why?
3. When will you signal? (do you always need to signal)?
4. Which foot will move first (brake or clutch)?
5. Where will you look to ensure that you are close to and parallel with the kerb?
6. How will you secure the car?
7. What would happen if you lift your feet before returning to neutral and applying the handdbrake?