Other Types of Vehicle

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Extended-arm side mirrors

Question 2

What should you do as you approach this lorry?

Answer 2

Slow down and be prepared to wait

Question 3

What should you be prepared to do in this situation?

Answer 3

Slow down and give way

Question 4

You’re about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?

Answer 4

Question 5

You’re waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It’s clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?

Answer 5

Anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view

Question 6

You’re following a long vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if it signals left but moves out to the right?

Answer 6

Stay well back and give it room

Question 7

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 7

Wait behind the long vehicle

Question 8

You’re approaching a mini-roundabout. What should you do if a long vehicle in front signals left but positions over to the right?

Answer 8

Keep Well Back

Question 9

You’re driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you’re following a large vehicle?

Answer 9

To get the best view of the road ahead

Question 10

It’s very windy. What should you do if you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 10

Keep well back

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians

Question 12

Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?

Answer 12

Because trams can’t steer to avoid obstructions

Question 13

You’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Which lights should you use if there’s a lot of surface spray?

Answer 13

Dipped headlights

Question 14

What should you do if you overtake a cyclist when it’s very windy?

Answer 14

Allow extra room

Question 15

You’re travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?

Answer 15

Look for pedestrians

Question 16

You’re following a lorry on a wet road. What should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead?

Answer 16

Drop back until you can see better

Question 17

You’re leaving a safe gap as you follow a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into this gap?

Answer 17

Drop back further

Question 18

What should you do when you’re approaching a bus that’s signalling to move away from a bus stop?

Answer 18

Allow it to pull away, if it’s safe to do so

Question 19

What should you do if you want to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

Answer 19

Keep well back so that you get a good view of the road ahead

Question 20

Which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side wind?

Answer 20

Cars

Question 21

You’re following a large vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals to turn left?

Answer 21

Wait for the vehicle to finish turning

Question 22

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

Answer 22

It will take longer to overtake a large vehicle