Using The Road

Question 1

Before moving off what should you do

Answer 1

Use all mirrors to check the road is clear
Look around to check the blind spots
Signal if necessary
Look round for a final check

Question 2

On right hand bends what should you do

Answer 2

Keep well to the left on the right-hand bends

Question 3

What should you do when reaching a downhill slope

Answer 3

Select a lower gear

Question 4

What should you make sure of when overtaking

Answer 4

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead
Road users aren’t beginning to overtake you
There is a suitable gap in front of the road user you plan to overtake

Question 5

What should you do when overtaking

Answer 5

Not assume that you can follow another vehicle overtaking
Use mirrors
Give way to oncoming vehicles
Move quickly past the vehicle you are overtaking

Question 6

How should you overtake large vehicles

Answer 6

Drop back to increase your ability to see ahead
Make sure you have enough room to complete your overtaking manoueveee.

Question 7

When must you not overtake

Answer 7

If you would have to cross or straddle double white lines with a solid line nearest to you
If you would have to enter an area designed to divide traffic
The nearest vehicle to a pedestrian crossing

Question 8

When else is it recommended you shoulden’t overtake

Answer 8

Where you might come into conflict with other road users,E.g on the approach to crossing facilities or approaching a school crossing patrol

Question 9

What to do you do if somebody tries to overtake you

Answer 9

Maintain a steady course and speed,slow down if need be

Question 10

What to do you do if somebody tries to overtake you

Answer 10

Maintain a steady course and speed,slow down if need be

Question 11

How should you take extra care at junctions

Answer 11

Watch out for cyclists,motorcyclists and pedestrians
Give way to pedestrians
Remain behind cyclists and horse riders
Watch out for long vehicles

Question 12

What should you do when there is a triangle marked on the road at a junction

Answer 12

You must give way to traffic on the main road

Question 13

Before crossing or turning right at a dual carriageway what should you assess

Answer 13

Assess whether the central reservation is deep enough to protect the full length of the vehicle

Question 14

At box junctions when should you enter the box

Answer 14

When your exit road/lane is clear

Question 15

What does a green filter arrow indicate

Answer 15

A filter lane only,Don’t enter unless you want to go in the direction of the arrow

Question 16

What are the two options when turning right at crossroads

Answer 16

Turn right side to right side keeping the other vehicle in view
Turn left side to left side turning in front of each other

Question 17

When reaching a roundabout what should you do

Answer 17

Give priority to traffic approaching from your right
Check whether road markings allow you to enter the roundabout without giving way
Watch out for road users on the roundabout

Question 18

When taking the first exit to the left what should you do

Answer 18

Signal left and approach in the left hand lane
Keep to the left on the roundabout and continue signalling left to leave

Question 19

When taking an exit to the right or going full circle what should you do

Answer 19

Signal right and approach in the right hand lane
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 your one

Question 20

When taking any intermediate exit what should you do on a roundabout

Answer 20

Select the appropriate lane on approach
You should not normally need to signal on approach
Stay in this lane until you need to alter course to exit
Signal left after you have passed the exit of the one you want

Question 21

At a mini roundabout what part must all vehicles pass

Answer 21

All vehicles must pass round the central markings

Question 22

As you approach a zebra crossing what should you do

Answer 22

Look out for pedestrians waiting to cross
Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
Do not do anything to invite pedestrians across

Question 23

What is different between a parallel crossing and zebra crossing

Answer 23

There is a cycle route alongside the black and white stripes

Question 24

What should you do before reversing

Answer 24

Use all mirrors
Check the ‘blind spot’
Check there are no pedestrians or other road users behind you
Whilst reversing ensure you continue checking