| 1: When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should |
| pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass |
| maintain your speed and course |
| accelerate hard to get away from it |
| brake harshly and immediately stop in the road |
| 2: The national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway road is? |
| 30 mph |
| 40 mph |
| 50 mph |
| 60 mph |
| 3: You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why? |
| The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle |
| The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line |
| The large vehicle can turn suddenly |
| The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left |
| 4: What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption? |
| Staying in high gears |
| Aggressive braking |
| Driving above 50 mph |
| Poor steering control |
| 5: A pedestrian carrying a white stick with red reflective bands is |
| deaf and blind |
| deaf |
| deaf and dumb |
| blind and dumb |
| 6: While driving in town you see a bus at a bus stop. What should you do? |
| Pass the bus as quickly as possible |
| Be prepared to give way if the bus moves off suddenly |
| Sound your horn and continue carefully |
| Stop behind the bus |
| 7: What's the best way to overtake on a busy road? |
| Use the bus lane and do it from the inside left lane |
| Look to see if the road is clear, indicate, and get up to speed before pulling out to the right and overtaking |
| You should never overtake on a busy road |
| Overtake only if you have a fast car |
| 8: Ice and snow covers your car, before you leave what should you clear? |
| The radio aerial |
| The tires |
| The mirrors |
| The grill |
| 9: How many drinks can you get away with if you're driving on an empty stomach? |
| Two - before you feel it |
| It depends on how long your journey is |
| None at all |
| If you vomit it back out |
| 10: After travelling at high speed for a long period on a motorway which one of the following should you check first when you exit. ? |
| tyre pressure |
| engine temperature |
| your speed |
| the distance travelled |
| 11: When waiting to emerge into a main road, if you cannot see because of parked cars what should you do? |
| Wait a few seconds before proceeding |
| Creep forwards until you can see and proceed when safe |
| Stop at the line and wait until you can see |
| Stop at the line and sound your horn |
| 12: You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should |
| sound your horn |
| flash your headlights |
| drop back further |
| start to overtake |
| 13: Which things should you do when a front tyre bursts. ? |
| Change down and brake hard to stop the vehicle quickly |
| Brake firmly and quickly |
| Let the vehicle roll to a stop |
| Do nothing |
| 14: You are approaching a mini-roundabout. The long vehicle in front is signalling left but positioned over to the right. You should |
| sound your horn |
| follow the same course as the lorry |
| overtake on the left |
| keep well back |
| 15: The coach is signalling to pull out. If you were driving up to the coach, what would you do ? |
| Flash your headlights. |
| Give two short toots on the horn. |
| Stay back and allow the coach to pull away. |
| Keep going as you must not stop alongside a bus stop. |
| 16: You want to move off from a parked position. The road is busy with traffic passing from behind. You should:- |
| Signal while waiting for a gap in the traffic. |
| Edge your way into the traffic until someone gives way to you. |
| Wait without signalling for a safe gap in the traffic. |
| Give a signal and move away as soon as someone flashes you. |
| 17: In normal conditions the braking distance when travelling at 50 mph is ... |
| 16 metres |
| 14 metres |
| 38 metres |
| 25 metres |
| 18: What is the most common factor in causing road accidents. ? |
| Driver mistakes |
| Mechanical failure |
| Road conditions |
| Weather conditions |
| 19: What is the safest way to brake.... |
| Brake lightly, then harder as you begin to stop, then ease off just before stopping |
| Put your gear lever into neutral, brake hard then ease off just before stopping |
| Brake lightly, push your clutch pedal down and pull your handbrake on just before stopping |
| Brake hard, out the gear lever into neutral and pull your handbrake on just before stopping |
| 20: You are driving on a wet road. You have to do an emergency stop. What should you do? |
| Select reverse gear |
| Give an arm signal |
| Keep both hands on the wheel |
| Apply the handbrake and footbrake together |
| 21: How should you deal with driver fatigue on the motorway? |
| Pull onto the hard shoulder, switch on your hazards, and do some stretches in your seat |
| Do math sums in your head to improve your mental alertness |
| Stop at the next service stop or parking bay, and park up for a 15-minute snooze |
| Keep driving as normal |
| 22: When is it safe to coast (travel in neutral or with the clutch pressed down)? |
| Down a hill in an area you know well |
| When you're running low on petrol and need to save fuel |
| It's never safe to coast |
| When you are going to park |
| 23: What is the shortest stopping distance at 70 mph? |
| 73 metres or 240 feet |
| 53 metres or 175 feet |
| 60 metres or 200 feet |
| 96 metres or 315 feet |
| 24: Electric vehicles.... |
| are not allowed on public roads |
| approach very quietly |
| may overtake you without signalling |
| are only allowed to be driven during daylight hours |
| 25: Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs the speed limit is usually.. |
| 60 mph |
| 50 mph |
| 40 mph |
| 30 mph |
| 26: What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles? |
| 30 mph |
| 50 mph |
| 60 mph |
| 70 mph |
| 27: The driver in front is driving very slowly. How do you deal with them? |
| Drive close to their bumper until they get the message and speed up |
| Use your horn to make them move over so you can overtake |
| Stay back and wait for an opportunity to pass |
| Overtake them quickly |
| 28: Which of the following will make your car unroadworthy? |
| Broken wing mirror |
| Yellow headlights |
| Unreliable brake light |
| Dent in the car |
| 29: When you are overtaking a cyclist you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What is the main reason for this? |
| The cyclist might change lanes |
| The cyclist might get off the bike |
| The cyclist might have to make a right turn |
| The cyclist might swerve |
| 30: On a long journey you start to feel tired what do you do? |
| Pull over instantly for a rest |
| Find a safe place to stop and have a rest |
| Turn the radio up and buy a coffee |
| Carry on driving |
| 31: What should you check your tyres for? |
| Tread and pressure |
| Quality of the brand |
| Stretch marks |
| If it is wet |
| 32: You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist |
| On a one-way street |
| On a dual carriageway |
| Just before a left turn |
| Just before a right turn |
| 33: When driving why would your reactions be slower? |
| You are driving in snow |
| You are driving in the rain |
| You are driving when tired |
| You are driving in fog |
| 34: When may you sound the horn? |
| To give you right of way |
| To warn others of your presence |
| To attract a friend's attention |
| To make slower drivers move over |
| 35: What should you do if you have an accident? |
| Never admit you are responsible |
| Stop and exchange details |
| Stop and make sure your car is roadworthy before driving on |
| Drive off |
| 36: There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30mph limit indicated? |
| By hazard warning lines |
| By street lighting |
| By double yellow lines |
| By pedestrian islands |
| 37: How should you correct a rear wheel skid? |
| Steer into it |
| Steer away from it |
| Brake hard and not steer at all |
| Remove your hand's from the steering wheel and let the vehicle steer itself |
| 38: You are travelling at 40 m.p.h. on a good, dry road. What is the overall stopping distance? |
| 120 ft (36 m) |
| 175 ft (53 m) |
| 190 ft (58 m) |
| 315 ft (96 m) |
| 39: During an emergency stop your wheels lock and skid, would you |
| Turn the steering wheel to the left |
| Turn the steering wheel to the right |
| Release the brake and let the vehicle roll to a stop |
| Release the brake and then re-apply it |
| 40: You are driving past parked cars. You notice a wheel of a bicycle sticking out between them. What should you do? |
| Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn |
| Brake sharply and flash your headlights |
| Slow down and wave the cyclist across |
| Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist |
| 41: You are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road. ? |
| To build up speed similar to those already on the motorway |
| To allow you full access to an overtaking lane |
| To allow you to use the hard shoulder if required |
| Because there is room to slow down if required |
| 42: Which of the following should you do before stopping? |
| Sound your horn |
| Use your mirrors |
| Speed up |
| Brake then look at mirrors |
| 43: Which of these is most likely to make you lose concentration while driving? |
| Talking to a passenger |
| Singing along to the radio |
| Using a mobile phone |
| Looking at mirrors |
| 44: If you see a vehicle with a flashing Green light, what might it signify? |
| Police |
| Doctor |
| Fire engine |
| Slow moving or broken down vehicle |
| 45: You are overtaking high-sided vehicle, it's very windy. What should you do? |
| Expect normal conditions |
| Increase your speed and go faster |
| Drive closely along side of other vehicle |
| Watch for sudden gusts of wind as you pass |
| 46: A roof rack fitted to a car will? |
| Make the car go faster |
| Reduce fuel consumption |
| Increase fuel consumption |
| Improve road handling |
| 47: You are approaching a bend at speed. You should begin to brake... |
| on the bend |
| after the bend |
| after changing gears |
| before the bend |
| 48: You may only legally drive when NOT wearing a seatbelt if.. |
| You are making a delivery |
| You are a policeman |
| You are a fireman |
| You have a medical exemption certificate |
| 49: In which of the following situations would you switch on your hazard warning lights? |
| When driving in thick fog. |
| Whilst being towed after a breakdown. |
| Whilst causing an unavoidable obstruction. |
| Whilst reversing into a side road. |
| 50: You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do? |
| Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view |
| Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge |
| Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction |
| Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use |
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