1. Alertness

Question 1

What must you do before any manoeuvre (e.g.: moving off, stopping, turning, changing lanes)?

Answer 1

Check mirrors to see how it will affect the traffic behind you and do a blind spot check
Signal if necessary

Question 2

What should you do if you cannot see behind you when reversing?

Answer 2

Ask a reliable person to guide you

Question 3

What should you do if you cannot see when emerging from a junction because your view is obstructed by parked cars?

Answer 3

Move forward slowly and carefully until you have a clear view

Question 4

What must you ensure before overtaking?

Answer 4

1. You have a clear view of the road
2. You have enough time to complete the manoeuvre safely

Question 5

How can you make your presence known in the dark?

Answer 5

Putting your lights on

Question 6

How can you make your presence known over a hump bridge or view obstruction?

Answer 6

Consider using your horn

Question 7

What must you check when turning right onto a dual carriageway?

Answer 7

Check the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Question 8

How do you know that a large vehicle can see you?

Answer 8

You can see their mirrors

Question 9

Why must you keep well back from large vehicles?

Answer 9

The driver may not be aware of your presence

Question 10

Who may be classified as a more vulnerable road user?

Answer 10

Pedestrians (especially when hidden or approaching a crossing)
Cyclists
Motorcyclists (may be obstructed by the blind spot)

Question 11

How should you overtake cyclists?

Answer 11

Pass slowly and leave plenty of room

Question 12

How can you ensure you have full control over the vehicle whilst breaking?

Answer 12

Maintain both hands on the steering wheel

Question 13

What must you keep in mind if traffic lights have been green for a long time?

Answer 13

Be prepared to stop as the lights may change

Question 14

What should you do when planning a journey?

Answer 14

Know which route you are taking
Plan regular stops

Question 15

What’s the maximum time you should drive for continuously?

Answer 15

2 hours

Question 16

How can you prevent drowsiness?

Answer 16

Keep fresh air circulating
Take rests
Do not drive continuously for >2 hours
Stop if necessary at a safe and legal spot

Question 17

What is the effect of driving whilst drowsy?

Answer 17

Driving tired leads to a 3x increase in the probability of being involved in a collision or near-miss

Question 18

What distractions can take your mind of driving?

Answer 18

• Arguing/ joking passengers
• Loud music
• Objects hanging in the car
• Starting or adjusting music/ radio
• Looking at a map
• Talking into a microphone

Question 19

How far would you travel if you took your eyes off the road for a second at 60mph (96km/h)?

Answer 19

27m

Question 20

What should you do with you phone whilst driving?

Answer 20

Using your phone is illegal. Switch it off or put it on voicemail.

Question 21

When can you use your phone?

Answer 21

When parked in a safe place

Question 22

What must you wait until stopped to do?

Answer 22

Retrieve any messages
Make any calls
Send/ receive texts
Go online

Question 23

Where should you set your navigation devices?

Answer 23

Stopped in a safe place

Question 24

Is it ok to use a hands-free phone when driving?

Answer 24

It may still be distracting as the other person cannot see the road. It is better not to use the phone at all.

Question 24

What should you do if you/ navigation system gets lost?

Answer 24

Turn into a side road as soon as possible, stop and check a map

Question 25

What do yellow (or red) lines at intervals across the road mean?

Answer 25

They encourage the drivers to reduce speed likely due to a hazard (e.g.: roundabout) or a speed limit reduction

Question 26

What is a blind spot?

Answer 26

Areas hidden from the driver by the car’s bodywork or areas not covered by mirrors

Question 27

Which road users have the greatest right to use the road?

Answer 27

None, everyone has the same right

Question 28

What must you do when passing horses?

Answer 28

Keep very low speed
Give them ample birth
Horses are very easily frightened

Question 29

What should you do if there are animals on the road?

Answer 29

Stop and switch of the engine if necessary or asked to do so.

Question 30

What should you do if driving a slow moving vehicle and a queue is forming?

Answer 30

Pull over and allow the traffic to pass

Question 31

How might you help other users anticipate your actions?

Answer 31

Signal correctly
Take up correct positioning at junctions or in one-way systems