Other type of vehicles

Question 1

Vehicles not allowed on a motorway

Answer 1

motorcycles under 50CC, cycles, tractors and other farm vehicles, powered invalid carriages.

Question 2

You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?

Answer 2

Wait behind the long vehicle

Question 3

What should you do as you approach this lorry? (big lorry in turning in front)

Answer 3

Slow down and be prepared to wait

Question 4

You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should

Answer 4

keep well back until you can see that it is clear

Question 5

You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your

Answer 5

• rear fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet)
• dipped headlights

Question 6

You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

Answer 6

Extended-arm side mirror

Question 7

It is a very windy day and you are about to overtake a cyclist. What should you do?

Answer 7

Allow extra room

Question 8

As a driver why should you be more careful where trams operate?

Answer 8

Because they cannot steer to avoid you

Question 9

You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take?

Answer 9

Be prepared to stop behind

Question 10

Which of these is least likely to be affected by crosswinds?

Answer 10

cars

Question 11

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

Answer 11

• Watch carefully for pedestrians
• Be ready to give way to the bus

Question 12

You are 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?

Answer 12

The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle

Question 13

You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?

Answer 13

side winds road sign

Question 14

You are follwing a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?

Answer 14

Wait behind the long vehicle
wait for the vehicle to finish turning
stay well back and give it room

Question 15

Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this?

Answer 15

To get the best view of the road ahead

Question 16

Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of

Answer 16

8 mph

Question 17

You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should

Answer 17

Drop back until you can see better

Question 18

why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car?

Answer 18

It takes longer to pass one

Question 19

it is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Answer 19

Keep well back

Question 20

what should you do if there’s bus at a bus stop ahead of you?

Answer 20

watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrains