Attitude practice questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Your view of the road ahead may be restricted

Question 2

You are driving a car that has a diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause?

Answer 2

It can make the road slippery for other road users

Question 3

What type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing?

Answer 3

Toucan

Question 4

You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change?

Answer 4

When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing

Question 5

On a road where trams operate, which vehicles are most at risk from the tram rails?

Answer 5

Cycles

Question 6

You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

Answer 6

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Doctor’s car

Question 8

When should you use your vehicle’s horn?

Answer 8

To alter others of your presence

Question 9

You are in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely?

Answer 9

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Question 10

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

Answer 10

To help other road users know what you intend to do

Question 11

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

Answer 11

Check that your filler cap is securely fastened

Question 12

You are travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

Answer 12

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Question 13

You are approaching a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

Answer 13

Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 14

Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

Answer 14

Bomb disposal

Question 15

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Answer 15

Steady amber

Question 16

What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

Answer 16

The lane is in operation 24 hours a day

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Dipped headlights

Question 18

You are approaching an unmarked crossroads, how should you deal with the junction?

Answer 18

Slow down and look both ways

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Four seconds

Question 20

What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?

Answer 20

Stop and switch off your engine

Question 21

You are driving along the motorway. What should you do if a car cuts in close in front of you?

Answer 21

Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

Question 22

You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Answer 22

Use the parking brake and release the footbrake

Question 23

What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

Answer 23

Competitive

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Slow down and be ready to stop

Question 25

What should you do when you are overtaking a horse and rider?

Answer 25

Go past slowly and carefully

Question 26

You are travelling along a single-track road. There is a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you?

Answer 26

Wait opposite the passing place

Question 27

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

Answer 27

when letting them know you are there

Question 28

Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on main beam?

Answer 28

Blue with the light looking symbol

Question 29

You are driving at night on an unlit road, what should you do if you are following another vehicle?

Answer 29

Use dipped headlights

Question 30

What should you do if you are being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?

Answer 30

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so

Question 31

Why should you never wave people across a pedestrian crossing?

Answer 31

Another vehicle may be coming

Question 32

What will happen if you follow a lorry too closely?

Answer 32

Your view ahead will be reduced

Question 33

You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?

Answer 33

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

Question 34

Who should obey diamond shaped traffic signs?

Answer 34

Tram drivers

Question 35

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

Answer 35

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

Question 36

You are in a one way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?

Answer 36

In the right-hand lane

Question 37

You are being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it is taking a long time for it to overtake?

Answer 37

Slow down

Question 38

What should you do if you are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?

Answer 38

Pull in where you can to let vehicles behind you overtake

Question 39

Why should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

Answer 39

When it is dry

Question 40

What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?

Answer 40

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing