Alertness practice questions

Question 1

Where should you avoid overtaking?

Answer 1

When approaching a dip in the road

Question 2

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Answer 2

Look around before moving off

Question 3

You are following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

Answer 3

You’ll give the driver chance to see you in the mirrors

Question 4

You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?

Answer 4

Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view.

Question 5

There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?

Answer 5

Your view could be obstructed

Question 6

What are the yellow lines printed across the road for?

Answer 6

To make you aware of your speed

Question 7

You are driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

Answer 7

Keep both hands on the steering wheel

Question 8

You are driving along a single carriage way, how should you pass a cyclist on your left?

Answer 8

Leave them plenty of room as you pass

Question 9

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts getting dark?

Answer 9

So others can see you more easily

Question 10

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Answer 10

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

Question 11

What is most likely to distract you while driving?

Answer 11

Using a mobile phone

Question 12

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction of view?

Answer 12

When approaching bends and junctions

Question 13

What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when reversing?

Answer 13

Ask someone to guide you

Question 14

You are on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?

Answer 14

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place

Question 15

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

Answer 15

Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Question 16

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Answer 16

Use the mirrors

Question 17

How can you make sure a satnav doesn’t distract you while you’re driving?

Answer 17

Set it up before starting your journey

Question 18

What should you do if your phone rings while driving or riding?

Answer 18

Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place

Question 19

What is likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while driving?

Answer 19

It will divert your attention

Question 20

What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?

Answer 20

An area not visible to the driver

Question 21

What should you do as you approach a small bridge with a sign reading ‘oncoming vehicles in middle of road’?

Answer 21

Slow down

Question 22

What should you do when approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

Answer 22

Be ready to stop

Question 23

You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

Answer 23

Motorcyclists

Question 24

on a single carriageway, what does a curved arrow on the other side of the road pointing to the left mean?

Answer 24

Overtaking vehicles should return to the left

Question 25

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Answer 25

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Question 26

You are driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?

Answer 26

When you have parked safely