Practice revision questions

Question 1

You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

Answer 1

Pull into a passing place on your left

Question 2

How should you approach a zebra crossing?

Answer 2

Slow down or stop to allow pedestrians to cross

Question 3

You are about to overtake. What should you do when you see a triangular sign with a red outline with an exclamation mark?

Answer 3

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Question 4

When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?

Answer 4

In cases of emergency or breakdown

Question 5

You want to park and you see a sign stating ‘meter zone’ with a blue circle outlined with one diagonal line in red and dates and times underneath. What should you do on the days and times shown?

Answer 5

Park in a bay and pay

Question 6

At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

Answer 6

Stop at the stop line

Question 7

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road under a narrow bridge?

Answer 7

A lorry

Question 8

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they’re traveling on a dual-carriageway?

Answer 8

Flashing amber beacon

Question 9

Where would you find green reflective studs on a motorway?

Answer 9

Slip-road entrances and exits

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Slow down

Question 11

What does a sign showing P+a bus in blue with an arrow on the right side mean?

Answer 11

Direction to park and ride car park

Question 12

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 12

Stay well back and give it room

Question 13

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

Answer 13

They must not drive along that lane

Question 14

When should you update your vehicle registration certificates?

Answer 14

When you move house

Question 15

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

Answer 15

Obey the speed limit

Question 16

At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Answer 16

Follow the DR ABC code

Question 17

What DR ABC code?

Answer 17

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

Question 18

What is the national speed limit on a single-carriageway road?

Answer 18

60mph

Question 19

Why should you take care driving past a man with a cane?

Answer 19

He is deaf and blind

Question 20

What shape are traffic signs giving orders?

Answer 20

Circular with a red outline

Question 21

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

Answer 21

By changing to a lower gear

Question 22

You’re joining a motorway from a slip road. How should you deal with traffic already on the motorway?

Answer 22

Match your speed to traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap

Question 23

What does the sign with a motorway with a red line through it mean?

Answer 23

End of motorway

Question 24

How can you avoid wheelspin when driving on an icy road?

Answer 24

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

Question 25

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

Answer 25

Just above the cell plates

Question 26

Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?

Answer 26

Powered mobility scooters

Question 27

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

Answer 27

Check that the filler cap is securely fitted

Question 28

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

Answer 28

Use a route planner on the internet

Question 29

What does the triangular sign with a red outline with two arrows in opposite directions mean?

Answer 29

Two way traffic straight ahead

Question 30

What does the circular blue sign with arrows going perpendicular to each other?

Answer 30

Pass on either side to get to the same destination

Question 31

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

Answer 31

They may be overtaking on your right

Question 32

What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?

Answer 32

Walk or cycle short journeys

Question 33

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

Answer 33

You have to pay the first £500 of any claim

Question 34

A driver's behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?

Answer 34

Stop and take a break

Question 35

You are driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you have taken the wrong route?

Answer 35

Continue and find another route

Question 36

How should you overtake a horse rider?

Answer 36

Drive slowly and leave plenty of room

Question 37

What is the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?

Answer 37

1.6mm

Question 38

You are driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you ARE following another vehicle?

Answer 38

Use dipped headlights

Question 39

You are driving on a road with several lanes. What do the following signs above each lane mean: 2 left lanes have direct arrows, the middle lane has a diagonal arrow pointing to the left and 2 right lines have red crosses?

Answer 39

The two left lanes are open

Question 40

What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you are driving on a motorway?

Answer 40

Open a window and stop as soon as its safe and legal

Question 41

What type of sign tells you what you must not do?

Answer 41

circle with red outline

Question 42

You are turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What is the advantage of turning behind an oncoming vehicle?

Answer 42

You will have a clearer view of oncoming traffic

Question 43

What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a motorway?

Answer 43

60mph

Question 44

What are the yellow horizontal lines painted across a road?

Answer 44

To make you aware of your speed

Question 45

Where will you see red and white markers (white rectangular with 3/2/1 red diagonal lines)?

Answer 45

Approaching a concealed level crossing

Question 46

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

Answer 46

When you complete the pass-plus scheme

Question 47

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Answer 47

Lock it and remove the key

Question 48

You are going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Answer 48

Keep well to the left of the road

Question 49

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

Answer 49

10 times the usual distance

Question 50

How should you signal if you are going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Answer 50

Signal left just after the exit before the one you are going to take

Question 51

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

Answer 51

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

Question 52

You are about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Answer 52

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Question 53

What shape is used for a give-way sign?

Answer 53

Upside down triangle with a red outline

Question 54

What does a yellow sign with a black triangle indicate?

Answer 54

A diversion route

Question 55

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

Answer 55

The tyre grip

Question 56

You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?

Answer 56

They are deaf and blind

Question 57

What type of vehicle displays a square yellow sign with people on it?

Answer 57

A school bus

Question 58

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help?

Answer 58

Check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder

Question 59

You are following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there is a junction just ahead on the right?

Answer 59

Only consider overtaking after the junction

Question 60

What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?

Answer 60

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

Question 61

You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

Answer 61

Motorcyclists

Question 62

What sign means no stopping?

Answer 62

A blue circle with a red cross and outline

Question 63

You are driving on a motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 63

Be wary of a sudden gust

Question 64

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

Answer 64

Red

Question 65

You are travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 65

When signaled to stop by a traffic officer

Question 66

You are towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

Answer 66

When there are lane closures

Question 67

You are turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there is a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

Answer 67

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question 68

How should you drive in areas with traffic-calming measures?

Answer 68

At a reduced speed

Question 69

Which is the most vulnerable road user?

Answer 69

Motorcyclist

Question 70

What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?

Answer 70

60mph