Random Driving Questions

Question 1

Which way do you give way to on a roundabout?

Answer 1

The right - always stop and give way to anyone already on the roundabout before entering

Question 2

If you are going to take the first left on the roundabout, when do you indicate?

Answer 2

You should indicate left before you even pass the give way line

Question 3

If you are taking a right on a roundabout, when do you indicate? And where should you be?

Answer 3

If you are going right (past 12 o’clock) you should indicate right before you even pass the give way line. Keep to the right on the roundabout until you need to change lanes to exit the roundabout.
Signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want.

Question 4

If you see a lane with an arrow pointing right before a roundabout, what does this mean and when would you use it?

Answer 4

It means, you can only go in that lane when taking any exits that are after 12 o’clock on the roundabout. When entering the roundabout, you should stick on the inside lane when turning right.

Question 5

On a multi-lane roundabout, what lane would you be in when taking the 3rd exit (generally)

Answer 5

You would normally be in the 3rd lane, but this is not every time

Question 6

When turning right, on roundabouts with 3 or more lanes, how should you maneuver your car after each exit?

Answer 6

You should generally move 1 lane to left every time you pass an exit. Always check mirrors before moving over.

Question 7

When changing lanes on a multi-lane roundabout, what should you do if a car is blocking you and you cannot make your exit?

Answer 7

Go around again and wait until it is safe to do so to change lanes and exit.

Question 8

If there is traffic lights as you enter a roundabout, what do you no longer have to do?

Answer 8

You no longer have to give way to the right, just wait at the red light and proceed when green.

Question 9

On a mini roundabout, who do you give way to when turning left?

Answer 9

Always give way to the right on a mini roundabout. This includes cars on the opposite side of the mini roundabout indicating right

Question 10

If the car to the right is turning left on a mini roundabout, is it safe to go?

Answer 10

Yes, as long as their left indicator is on, also check cars on the opposite side of the mini roundabout indicating right

Question 11

Describe the sequence of steps on how to stop and start on a hill

Answer 11

On a hill, come to a stop, apply handbrake. To start again - press clutch, make sure your in gear 1, apply pressure to accelerator, lift foot of clutch until biting point, remove handbrake

Question 12

What do you do after an emergency stop, and when you start again after stopping?

Answer 12

Apply handbrake and put car in neutral. When starting again, check all surroundings and go (don’t signal when you’re in the middle of road)

Question 13

Name 5 things to do when emergency stopping

Answer 13

Don’t check mirror, brake hard and fast, maintain distance from wheel, don’t steer, put clutch down before you stop

Question 14

When stopping or parking behind a parked car, what should you do?

Answer 14

Make sure you leave enough room to set off again

Question 15

When setting off behind a car, should you indicate?

Answer 15

If you can see there is no cars or people, there is no need to signal, but if it is hard to see behind or in front you need to signal.

Question 16

When should you indicate when setting off behind a parked car?

Answer 16

Only signal when it is safe to move off, don’t leave signal on when cars are passing.

Question 17

Describe how to forward bay park

Answer 17

Line up mirror with the parking line on the opposite side, steer quickly into the bay and gently straighten wheel as you enter. Check mirrors to see if car is within lines. Then you would look all around, reverse out, stop, look around again, then exit parking area.

Question 18

Describe how to parallel park

Answer 18

line up mirror with middle of car, spin wheel towards the the car once, reverse back until road disappears from mirror. Turn the wheel all the way in the opposite direction and reverse until you are straight. If you are too close to the curb, simply take it out of reverse and move forward and use reverse again if necessary. Always end with the steering wheel straight.

Question 19

Describe how to reverse bay park

Answer 19

Position in the middle of road, drive 3 bays ahead of the bay you chose, so it is level with shoulders. Start reversing and once the next line is level with your shoulders, steer into full lock. Once the car is facing forward, straighten the steering wheel. Then put it into neutral and activate handbrake. Remember: always be looking around the entire car and stop for danger until it’s safe to continue.

Question 20

How do you change lanes safely, explain the entire process.

Answer 20

Look in both center, side mirror and check over shoulder, wait for an opportunity to change lane. Don’t signal until it is safe to change lane. Once you enter the other lane, turn off signal.

Question 21

What should you do if you take the wrong route when following directions?

Answer 21

Stay calm, and keep on going. Don’t try and quickly swerve into the correct lane. Tell the instructor what you have done and plan to do.

Question 22

What should you do if you’re unsure of where to go when following signs or the sat nav?

Answer 22

Simply ask for clarification from the instructor. We aren’t tested on navigation skills. As long as you continue to drive safely and respond to markings and signs, it is ok.

Question 23

What should you do if you asked to follow road signs for ‘urmston’(random example)

Answer 23

Continue on the road ahead, until you see signs for urmston, then follow the signs.

Question 24

When maneuvering to the right of the road to drive safely past a parked bus, do you need to indicate?

Answer 24

No, you don’t need to indicate unless it is a separate lane. If it is just a single road, you can maneuver left and right as long as it is safe to do so.

Question 25

Describe the give way line

Answer 25

Double broken white lines

Question 26

What does a single broken line mean?

Answer 26

This means you must give way to traffic on the right, this is often found at roundabouts

Question 27

What does a single, solid white line mean on across your side of the road mean?

Answer 27

This means STOP, it is used at junctions with poor visibility. You must stop and be very cautious.

Question 28

If you want to turn right into a ‘right turn box’ when should you turn:

a) When the lines separating you and the hatched area is broken
b) When the line separating you and the hatched area is solid

Answer 28

a) you can cross through the broken lines into the hatched area to get into the ‘right turn box’. This is to allow car behind get through.
b) You must wait for the line to end before steering into the box.