Section 1 - Alertness

Question 0

Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should;

a) give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
b) signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
c) look over your shoulder for a final check
d) select a higher gear than normal

Answer 0

c) look over your shoulder for a final check

Question 1

As you approach this bridge [oncoming vehicles in middle of road] you should; {3 answers}

a) move into the middle of the road to get a better view
b) slow down
c) get over the bridge as quickly as possible
d) consider using your horn
e) find another route
f) beware of pedestrians

Answer 1

b) slow down
d) consider using your horn
e) beware of pedestrians

Question 2

In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

a) Just after a bend
b) In a one-way street
c) On a 30mph road
d) Approaching a dip in the road

Answer 2

d) Approaching a dip in the road

Question 3

This road marking warns (arrow in the middle of the road curving to the left);

a) drivers to use the hard shoulder
b) overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left
c) overtaking drivers to move back to the left
d) drivers that it is safe to overtake

Answer 3

d) overtaking drivers to move back to the left

Question 4

Your mobile phone rings while you are traveling. You should;

a) stop immediately
b) answer it immediately
c) pull up at a suitable place
d) pull up at the nearest kerb

Answer 4

c) pull up in a suitable place

Question 5

Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

a) To help choose the correct lane
b) To help you keep the correct separation distance
c) To make you aware of your speed
d) To tell you the distance to the roundabout

Answer 5

c) To make you aware of your speed

Question 6

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

a) accelerate hard
b) maintain your speed
c) be ready to stop
d) brake hard

Answer 6

c) be ready to stop

Question 7

Which of the following should you do before stopping?

a) Sound the horn
b) Use the mirrors
c) Select a higher gear
d) Flash your headlights

Answer 7

b) Use the mirrors

Question 8

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

a) allows you to corner more quickly
b) helps the large vehicle to stop more easily
c) allows the driver to see you in the mirrors
d) helps you to keep out of the wind

Answer 8

c) allows the driver to see you in the mirrors

Question 9

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

a) Because you will need to accelerate out of danger
b) To assess how your actions will affect following traffic
c) Because you will need to break sharply to a stop
d) To check what is happening on the road ahead

Answer 9

b) To assess how the your actions will affect following traffic

Question 10

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

a) Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view
b) Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
c) Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge
d) Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Objects hanging from your interior mirror may

a) restrict your view
b) improve your driving
c) distract your attention
d) help your concentration

Answer 11

a) restrict your view

b) distract your attention

Question 12

On a long motorway journey boredom can cause you to feel sleepy. You should:

a) leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop
b) keep looking around at the surrounding landscape
c) drive faster to complete your journey sooner
d) ensure a supply of fresh air into your vehicle
f) stop on the hard shoulder for a rest

Answer 12

a) leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop

d) ensure a supply of fresh air into your vehicle

Question 13

You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on

a) even when street are not lit
b) so other can see you
c) only when other have done so
d) only when street lights are lit

Answer 13

a) even when street light are not lit

b) so other can see you

Question 14

Which FOUR are most likely to cause you to lose control while you’re driving?

a) Using a mobile phone
b) Talking into a microphone
c) Tuning your car radio
d) Looking at a map
e) Checking the mirrors
f) Using the demisters

Answer 14

a) Using a mobile phone
b) Talking into a microphone
c) Tuning your car radio
d) Looking at a map

Question 15

You should ONLY use a mobile phone when:

a) receiving a call
b) suitably parked
c) driving less than 30mph
d) driving an automatic vehicle

Answer 15

b) suitably parked

Question 16

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

a) apply the handbrake and foot brake
b) keep both hands on the wheel
c) select reverse gear
d) give an arm signal

Answer 16

b) keep both hands on the wheel

Question 17

(Mark 3) When you’re moving off from behind a parked car you should;

a) look around before you move off
b) use all the mirrors on the vehicle
c) look round after moving off
d) use the exterior mirrors only
e) give a signal if necessary
f) give a signal after moving off

Answer 17

a) look round before you move off
b) use all the mirrors on the vehicle
e) give a signal if necessary

Question 18

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

a) slowly, sounding the horn as you pass
b) quickly, leaving plenty of room
c) slowly, leaving plenty of room
d) quickly, sounding the horn as you pass

Answer 18

c) slowly, leaving plenty of room

Question 19

Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. To use the telephone you should:

a) reduce your speed
b) find a safe place to stop
c) steer the vehicle with one hand
d) be particularly careful junctions

Answer 19

b) find a safe place to stop

Question 20

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

a) Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians
b) Shout to other drivers to ask them the way
c) Turn into a side road, stop and check a map
d) Check a map, and keep going with the traffic flow

Answer 20

c) Turn into a side road, stop and check a map

Question 21

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

a) driving on a motorway
b) driving on a dual carriage way
c) approaching a one-way street
d) approaching bends and junctions

Answer 21

d) approaching bends and junctions

Question 22

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

a) Open your window to look behind
b) Open the door and look behind
c) Look in the nearest mirror
d) Ask someone to guide you

Answer 22

d) Ask someone to guide you