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56. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found?
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22. What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
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19. A loud buzzer sounds in your vehicle. What's this most likely to indicate?
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63. You're about to start a long journey midway through the day. What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty?
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13. You're checking your vehicle's tyres before starting a long motorway journey. What check should be made on each tyre?
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66. In very cold weather, moisture can freeze in your vehicle's air storage tanks. What can you do to help prevent this from happening?
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59. Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil?
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77. What do heated fuel lines prevent?
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2. What's the purpose of the oil filter?
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50. Why should you carry out a daily walk-round check before setting off?
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42. What's the final thing you should do after recoupling a trailer?
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21. Why are energy-saving tyres effective?
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11. When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?
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52. What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?
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54. What proportion of the width of a tyre must have at least the legal minimum depth of tread?
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32. A tyre has been replaced on your vehicle. What precautions should be taken when tightening the wheel nuts?
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45. What should you check before you drive off a muddy building site onto the road?
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9. When should anti-freeze be used in the cooling system?
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4. Why do air tanks on brake systems need to be drained?
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76. Where can you get advice to help carry out minor repairs?
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58. While driving, your engine-oil warning light comes on. Why could it be dangerous to continue driving?
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61. How can vehicle breakdowns be reduced?
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36. What should you do if your power-assisted steering fails suddenly?
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33. What's the fifth-wheel coupling used for?
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43. When should you check the oil level in your engine?
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46. You're driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air-pressure warning device starts to operate?
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10. What should you check for wear or damage on a drawbar unit?
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68. You've stopped on a firm, level surface. What's the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?
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47. Which tool is essential for fitting a road wheel?
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48. How often should the components of the fifth-wheel coupling be inspected?
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30. When would you use 'kickdown' on a vehicle that has automatic transmission?
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80. Where can you get advice about carrying out repairs to your vehicle?
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60. On motorways, you're usually driving at higher speeds for long distances. What effect can this have on your tyres?
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65. What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?
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6. Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?
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24. What happens to diesel fuel when it gets hot?
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14. What would be illegal?
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37. What would you secure with a dog clip?
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39. You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall. What will happen if you drive the vehicle?
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3. What's the most likely cause if your steering starts to feel heavy?
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49. What does this warning light on the instrument panel mean?
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1. Your vehicle has broken down at night on a two-way road. How should you try to leave the vehicle?
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7. You're checking your vehicle. What should you do if you discover an air leak in the braking system?
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16. When should your lorry coupling system (fifth wheel) be checked and lubricated?
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17. Your vehicle suffers a tyre blow-out. How could this create a hazard for other road users?
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15. You've had to change a wheel on your vehicle. When should the wheel nuts be checked again?
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74. At a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) roadside check, your vehicle is found to have serious defects and you may no longer use it. Who will DVSA share this information with?