Rules of the road

Question 1

When should you use a mobile phone in a car?

Answer 1

When parked

Question 2

Your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. How should you avoid letting this distract you while driving?

Answer 2

Stop in a safe place before using the system

Question 3

When emerging from junctions, which is most likely to obstruct your view?

Answer 3

Windscreen pillars

Question 4

You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should…

Answer 4

Keep both hands on the wheel and apply the footbrake

Question 5

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Answer 5

Your phone

Question 6

You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should

Answer 6

Be prepared to stop if they change

Question 7

Using a hands-free phone is likely to

Answer 7

cause you to lose focus on the road

Question 8

Which of the following should you do before stopping?

Answer 8

Check your mirrors

Question 9

When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because this

Answer 9

allows the driver to see you in the mirrors

Question 10

What action should be taken when approaching a one way bridge?

Answer 10

Slow down and don’t move to the centre of the road early

Question 11

You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?

Answer 11

Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view

Question 12

In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

Just after a bend

In a one-way street

On a 30 mph road

Approaching a dip in the road

Answer 12

Approaching a dip in the road

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Motorcyclists

Question 14

Objects hanging from your interior mirror may

Answer 14

restrict your view

Question 15

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

Answer 15

Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Question 16

When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?

Answer 16

To assess how your actions will affect following traffic

Question 17

Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view. You should take particular care when

Answer 17

approaching bends and junctions

Question 18

When you’re moving off from behind a parked car you should

Answer 18

check both interior and exterior mirrors and signal before moving

Question 19

You lose your way on a busy road. What is the best action to take?

Answer 19

Turn into a side road, stop and check a map

Question 20

You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?

Answer 20

Ask someone to guide you if possible

Question 21

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Answer 21

Check your mirrors, slow down and Look over your shoulder for a final check

Question 22

You are travelling along this narrow country road. When passing the cyclist you should go

Answer 22

slowly, leaving plenty of room

Question 23

Why would horizontal yellow lines be painted on the road?

Answer 23

To make you aware of your speed

Question 24

What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver?

Answer 24

An area not covered by your mirrors