Failed Questions

Question 0

You are travelling at 50mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

Answer 0

53 metres (175 feet)

Question 1

You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front?

Answer 1

10 times the normal distance

Question 2

At a crossroads there are no signs of road markings, two vehicles approach which has priority?

Answer 2

Neither of the vehicles

Question 3

You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by broken white line this means that

Answer 3

You should not drive in the lane unless it is unavoidable

You should not park in the lane unless it is unavoidable

Question 4

You’re driving along a wet road, how can you tell if your vehicles tires are losing their grip on the surface?

Answer 4

The steering will feel very light

Question 5

Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the

Answer 5

Steering

handling

Question 6

You’re on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only what should you do?

Answer 6

Move into another lane in good time

Question 7

On a motorway the amber reflective studs can be found between

Answer 7

The central reservation and the carriageway

Question 8

Passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

Answer 8

No not at any time

Question 9

A basic rules when on a motorway is

Answer 9

Keep the left-hand lane and less overtaking

Question 11

You have to make a journey in fog what are the two most important things you should do before you set out?

Answer 11

Make sure that the windows are clean

check that your lights are working

Question 12

When going through a contraflow system on a motorway you should

Answer 12

Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead

Question 13

What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?

Answer 13

Green

Question 14

You should NOT normally stop on these markings near schools

sign: SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR

Answer 14

under any circumstances

Question 15

Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which TWO apply when driving up steep hills?

Answer 15

You will slow down sooner

The engine will work harder

Question 16

You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do?

Answer 16

Test your brakes

Question 17

You will feel the effects of engine braking when you

Answer 17

Change to a lower gear

Question 18

You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?

Answer 18

Be ready to give way to the bus

Watch carefully for pedestrians

Question 19

A heavy load on your roof rack will

Answer 19

Reduce stability

Question 20

What does this sign mean?

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Answer 20

Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road

Question 21

When you apply to renew your Vehicle Excise Duty (tax disc) you must have

Answer 21

valid insurance

Question 22

Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. In which THREE of these situations should you NOT overtake?

Answer 22

If you are turning left shortly afterwards

When your view ahead is blocked

When you are approaching a junction

Question 23

What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for?

Answer 23

20%

Question 24

Where would you see this sign?

yellow sign depicting two small children walking

Answer 24

On the rear of a school bus or coach

Question 25

You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops below

Answer 25

100 metres (328 feet)

Question 26

You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane, you should

Answer 26

Continue in that lane

Question 27

You must not reverse

Answer 27

for longer than necessary

Question 28

What shape is a stop sign at a junction? - oblong - triangle - hexagon - circle

Answer 28

hexagon

Question 29

You wish to park facing downhill. Which two of the following should you do? - Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb - Park close to the bumber of another car - Park with two wheels on the kerb - Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb - Put the handbrake on firmly

Answer 29

- Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb | - Put the handbrake on firmly

Question 30

Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs the limit is usually

Answer 30

30 mph

Question 31

Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons? - police patrol - breakdown recovery - blood transfusion - motorway maintentance

Answer 31

--police patrol --blood transfusion --bomb disposal

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Doctor's car

Question 33

Trams are environmentally friendly because they...

Answer 33

--reduce noise pollution --reduce town traffic --use electricity

Question 34

On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?

Answer 34

--when carrying a heavy load --when driving fast for a long distance

Question 35

You are reversing your vehicle into a side road. When would the greatest hazard to passing traffic occur?

Answer 35

When the front of your vehicle swings out?

Question 36

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

Answer 36

70mph

Question 37

What does this sign mean? (blue circular sign the says '30' with a red line through it

Answer 37

End of minimum speed

Question 38

Which three of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?

Answer 38

--horse riders --long vehicles --cyclists

Question 39

what is the meaning of this sign? blue circular sign with a red line through

Answer 39

Waiting restrictions. Normally accompanied by details of when restrictions are in force

Question 40

You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night...

Answer 40

...in a one-way street

Question 41

On a three-lane dual carriageway the right-hand lane can be used for

Answer 41

overtaking or turning right

Question 42

You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. You should...

Answer 42

...continue in that lane

Question 43

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

Answer 43

Either on the left or right

Question 44

What shape is a stop sign at a junction?

Answer 44

Hexagonal | only sign of this shape, easy to recognise. You must stop and take effective observation before proceeding.

Question 45

What does this sign mean? White road with a side road to the left blocked with a red rectangle

Answer 45

No through road on the left

Question 46

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this?

Answer 46

To warn you of their presence

Question 47

Which TWO things should you do when a front tyre bursts?

Answer 47

--Let the vehicle roll to a stop --grip the steering wheel firmly

Question 48

Anti-lock brakes are most effective when you

Answer 48

brake promptly and firmly until you have slowed down

Question 49

Anti-lock brakes will take effect when

Answer 49

maximum brake pressure has been applied

Question 50

You will see these red and white markers when approaching? /// // /

Answer 50

A concealed level crossing

Question 51

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. No one is around. What must you do?

Answer 51

Report the incident to the police within 24hrs

Question 52

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

Answer 52

Triangular sign with an adult holding the sign of a small child

Question 53

You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should

Answer 53

Move to another lane