Attitude

Question 1

• puffin - red and amber (2)
  green, amber, red, red and amber, green

Answer 1

• pelican - flashing amber (amber WAIT)
  green, amber, red, flashing amber, green

Question 2

toucan - cyclists and pedestrians

Question 3

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

Answer 3

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Question 4

You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

Answer 4

Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

Question 5

A bus lane on your left shows no times of operation. This means it is

Answer 5

in operation 24 hours a day

Question 6

You should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are

Answer 6

good
dry

Question 7

You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should

Answer 7

slow down and prepare to stop

Question 8

Which of the following will use blue flashing beacons?

Answer 8

• bomb disposal
• blood transfusion
• police patrol
• mountain rescue
• coastguard
• ambulance
• fire engine

Question 9

You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself

Answer 9

in the right-hand lane

Question 10

You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should

Answer 10

slow down and let the vehicle turn

Question 11

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should

Answer 11

slow down and give way if it is safe to do so

Question 12

Following this vehicle too closely is unwise because

Answer 12

Your view ahead is reduced

Question 13

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Answer 13

doctors car

Question 14

You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?

Answer 14

Dipped headlights

Question 15

You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should

Answer 15

keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

Question 16

At puffin crossings, which light will not show to a driver?

Answer 16

flushing amber

Question 17

A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Answer 17

Slow down and be ready to stop

Question 18

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should

Answer 18

pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake

Question 19

You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will

Answer 19

make roads slippery for other road users

Question 20

You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should

Answer 20

use dipped beam headlights

Question 21

What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

Answer 21

competitive

Question 22

You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until

Answer 22

the pedestrians have reached a safe position

Question 23

A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should

Answer 23

stop and switch off your engine

Question 24

When overtaking a horse and rider you should

Answer 24

go past slowly and carefully

Question 25

You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should

Answer 25

apply the handbrake only / use the parking brake only

Question 26

The conditions are good and dry. You should use the ''two-second rule''

Answer 26

to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front

Question 27

You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users

Answer 27

to let them know that you are there

Question 28

Which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?

Answer 28

Toucan

Question 29

What should you use your horn for?

Answer 29

To alert others to your presence

Question 30

A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?

Answer 30

slow down

Question 31

You are approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?

Answer 31

Slow down and look both ways

Question 32

A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Answer 32

slow down and be ready to stop

Question 33

After refuelling your vehicle, what should you do to avoid spillage?

Answer 33

check that your filler cap is securely closed

Question 34

At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

Answer 34

get ready to go

Question 35

At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

Answer 35

steady amber

Question 36

On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?

Answer 36

cycles

Question 37

The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two-second rule’?

Answer 37

when checking your gap from the vehicle in front

Question 38

There’s a bus lane on your left. The signs show no times of operation. What does this mean?

Answer 38

operating all the time

Question 39

What can a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank cause?

Answer 39

it can make the road slippery for other road users

Question 40

What’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

Answer 40

4 seconds gap

Question 41

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

Answer 41

when letting them know that you are there

Question 42

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

Answer 42

trams

Question 43

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Answer 43

there can be another vehicle coming

Question 44

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

Answer 44

to help other road users what you intend to do

Question 45

You’re approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do?

Answer 45

slow down and prepare to stop

Question 46

You’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights. What should you do?

Answer 46

pull over as soon as its safe to do so

Question 47

You’re driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

Answer 47

drop back to leave the correct separation distance

Question 48

You’re driving at night on an unlit road, following another vehicle. What should you do?

Answer 48

use dipped headlights

Question 49

You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?

Answer 49

allow the vehicle to overtake

Question 50

You’re in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

Answer 50

slow down gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Question 51

You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?

Answer 51

in the right hand lane

Question 52

why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossing?

Answer 52

another vehicle may be coming

Question 53

what does tailgating mean?

Answer 53

following another vehicle too closely

Question 54

what is the hard shoulder lane used for on a smart motorway

Answer 54

for normal driving