Mock Test/Questions Wrong Flashcards
Where would you see a sign of a adult holding a child’s hand with a yellow background?
On a school bus
When should you flash your headlights at other road users?
When letting them know you’re there
Which of the following may help deter a car thief from stealing your car:
Always keeping the headlights on
Fitting reflective glass windows
Always keeping the interior light on
Etching the registration number on the windows
Etching the registration number on the windows
You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parked lights?
Where the speed limit exceeds 30mph
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
Distilled water
By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
Ten times
You’re driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
A steady amber light
What do the motorway signs with three to one decreasing lines on them with a blue background signify?
Countdown markers to the next exit
What does a sign mean, if it is a red circle with a white dash line on it?
No entry
You’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?
The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
On a three-lane dual carriageway, what can the right-hand lane be used for?
Overtaking or turning right
What sign means ‘no stopping’?
A red-bordered circle with a blue background and a red cross connected to the red border
What will help when you’re trying to move off on snow?
Use a higher gear than normal
Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50mph?
38 meters (125 feet)
You’re at the front of the queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
To check for overtaking vehicles
You park at night on a road with a 40mph speed limit. What should you do?
Park with parking lights on
Which shape is used for a ‘give way’ sign?
An upside down triangle
What’s the right-hand lane used for on a three-lane motorway?
Overtaking
A person has been injured. They may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for?
Rapid shallow breathing
You’re travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?
It will be doubled
A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
Slow down
You’re driving towards the level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
A steady amber light
What does a yellow rectangular sign with 50 written inside a red bordered circle with a white background, with the words ‘1/4 mile ahead’ mean?
Compulsory maximum speed limit
You intend to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach it?
Keep well to the left of the road
Where should you see a square sign with a yellow background, depicting two people walking?
On a school bus
You see this dashed line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout. What does it mean?
Give way to traffic from the right
What would suggest you’re driving on ice?
There’s less tyre noise
What is the sign for a ringroad?
A green sign with a yellow border that hold a bolded R in white
A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?
In any direction
Which of these is a requirement before you can supervise a learner driver?
You must be at least 21 years old
How should you give an arm signal to turn left?
Arm out of the window doing circular motions
What does this sign mean: a red triangle with a picture of a black picket fence?
Level crossing with gate or barrier
You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?
Give an arm signal.
You’re on a motorway and there are red flashing lights above every lane. What must you do?
Stop and wait.
Which sign means ‘no stopping’?
Circle with a red border and cross and a blue background
It’s essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
When tyres are cold
What does the red triangle sign with a bridge structure on it mean?
hump bridge
What does this sign mean: a square sign that states ‘stay in lane max speed 30’ with a picture of arrows moving from the left to the right?
Contraflow system
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
Faults in the suspension
What does this curved arrow road marking mean? (Picture showing a slight curved road with a arrow in the right lane pointing left towards a slightly brown side road)
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
Steady amber
You’re carrying an 11 year old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 meters (4 feet 5 inches tall). What seat belt security must be in place?
They must use a suitable child restraint
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning lights stay on?
Have the brakes checked immediately
What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?
the seatbelts
You’re driving on a open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?
A two-second time gap
What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and a slip road?
Green
What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit?
Leave parking lights switched on
You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?
Keep well to the left of the road
What does a red triangle with a black circle made up of three lines sign mean?
Roundabout
The driver towing the caravan wants to turn right onto the dual carriageway. What should they do?
Wait until the road is clear in both directions before turning
Where shouldn’t you park?
At or near a bus stop
What’s the maximum speed of powered wheelchairs or scooters used by disabled people?
8mph
You’re about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?
A red bordered triangle with a flag like sign within
What does the ‘red triangle bordered sign with a black isosceles triangle within and the words 10%’ mean?
Steep hill downwards
Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?
The red bordered circle with a black motorcycle and car within
What will improve fuel consumption?
Reducing your speed
You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?
Use the parking brake only
The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two second rule’?
When checking your gap from the vehicle in front
Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?
A red bordered triangle with an adult and child holding hands
What can be badly affected when you overload your vehicle?
The vehicle’s handling
When driving a car fitted with automatic transmissiion, what would you use ‘kick down’ for?
Quick accelerationn
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
Another vehicle may be coming
What is a cover note?
A document issued before you receive your insurance certification
When will anti-lock brakes take effect?
When the wheels are about to lock
When can you park on the left opposite these road markings (a short dashed line with a large gap, directly next to a continuous line)?
To pick up or set down passengers
What does this sign mean (A red circle saying 20 zone, with a place name underneath it)?
Maximum speed limit with traffic calming
You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?
Where the speed limit exceed 30mph
You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
Variable message signs
Where does ‘a singular white long triangle’ marking normally appear on a road?
Just before a ‘give way’ sign
A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
Slow down
You’re towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?
Extended-arm side mirrors
You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?
Check your mirror and slow down
What’s the main cause of brake fade?
The brakes overheating
What does this sign mean (‘Urban Clearway Monday to Friday with a small red bordered circle with a red slash’ in yellow with times written underneath for am and pm)?
No Parking on the days and times shown
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
Bomb disposal
When will anti-lock brakes take effect?
When the wheels are about to lock
Where would you see small arrow like markings x4?
On road humps
Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?
On a one-way street
You notice horse riders in front. What should you do first?
Slow down and be ready to stop
What does this sign mean (‘red bordered triangle with a t with one side of the t slightly wider than the other side)?
T-junction
In good condition, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70mph?
96mph (315 feet)
You’re travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip-road?
Move to another lane
What does this sign mean (traffic lights with a red strike through it)?
Traffic lights out of order
What does ecosafe driving achieve?
Improved road safety
What does this sign mean (blue sign shown a tram with the word ‘only’ underneath)?
Route for trams only
Your doctor has given you a course of medication. Why should you ask how it will affect you?
Some types of medication can cause your reactions to slow down
Where would you expect to find yellow and red striped markings?
On a large goods vehicle
What’s used to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
Variable speed limits
Which driving techniques can help you save fuel?
Missing out some gears
Where will you find these red and white markers (like countdown markers on a motorway)?
Approaching a concealed level crossing
What does this sign mean (blue circle stating 30 with a red slash through it)?
End of minimum speed
On a motorway, what’s an emergency refuge area used for?
In case of emergency or brakedowns
What will improve fuel consumption?
Reducing your speed
You see seven consecutive yellow lines on the road. Why are they there?
To make you aware of your speed
At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?
Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?
5-6 cm
You’re at the front of the queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
To check for overtaking vehicles
When can you park on the right-hand side of a road at night?
When you’re in a one-way street
You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic, How would you confirm your intention safely?
Give an arm signal
Fuel consumption is at its highest when you’re doing what?
Accelerating
You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
What is the meaning of this sign (red bordered circle with a blue background and a single red slash through it)?
Waiting restrictions
You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?
Give an arm signal
