| 1: A cars front fog lights with headlights should only be used together when visibility is reduced to less than? |
| 100 metres (328 feet) |
| 200 metres (656 feet) |
| 300 metres (984 feet) |
| 400 metres (1312 feet) |
| 2: There is a tractor ahead of you. You wish to overtake but you are NOT sure if it is safe to do so. You should |
| follow another overtaking vehicle through |
| speed through but flash your lights to oncoming traffic |
| sound your horn to the slow vehicle to pull over |
| not overtake if you are in doubt |
| 3: You are driving in a one-way street. Where may you overtake? |
| Only on the left-hand side |
| Only on the right-hand side |
| Either on the right or left |
| Overtaking is not-allowed |
| 4: What of the following are most likely to waste fuel? |
| Reducing your speed |
| Using the wrong grade of fuel |
| Using different brands of fuel |
| Under-inflated tyres |
| 5: When driving on motorways you should? |
| Try to keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion |
| Keep to the left lane unless overtaking |
| Use the lane that has least traffic |
| Overtake on the side that is clearest |
| 6: What's the best way to reduce CO2 emissions (the chief global warming greenhouse gas) from a car? |
| Buy a car with a catalytic converter (converts gases into less harmful substance) |
| Drive less and buy a more fuel-efficient car |
| Drive very slowly |
| Drive fast |
| 7: You are driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing it's headlamps. You should |
| Touch your brakes to show your brake lights |
| Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking |
| Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you |
| Allow the vehicle to overtake |
| 8: You are driving along a single track road with passing places only on the right. A vehicle behind wishes to overtake. Should you? |
| Slow down |
| Speed up |
| Wait opposite the passing place on the right |
| Drive into the passing place on the right |
| 9: When driving at night the most important place to look is... |
| At the road ahead |
| At the car behind |
| At your speedometer |
| Anywhere |
| 10: You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left but moves to the right. What should you do? |
| Get closer to overtake quickly |
| Stay well back and give it room |
| Overtake as it slows down |
| Assume the signal is wrong. It is really turning right |
| 11: You should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are... |
| Good |
| Icy |
| Foggy |
| Wet |
| 12: A friend suggests a race home at the next set of lights. You know the road well and it's a quiet night. What do you say? |
| 'Yeah' - but then drive off quietly while he races away |
| No i will not |
| 'No' - but then race ahead anyway |
| Yeah and race |
| 13: Your parent has become a back seat driver of the worst kind. What do you do? |
| Speed up and refuse to slow down until they stop hassling you |
| Drive really, really, slowly to make them see how stupid they're being |
| Ignore them, and talk to them about it when you are out of the car |
| Shout back at them |
| 14: Tailgating means... |
| Driving with your tail lights on |
| Following another vehicle too closely |
| Driving up to someone's bumper at the lights |
| You have a tail on your car |
| 15: You are overtaking a car at night. You must be sure that |
| you flash your headlights before overtaking |
| you select a higher gear |
| you have switched your lights to full beam before overtaking |
| you do not dazzle other road users |
| 16: The road is dry. Your car is well maintained. What is your overall stopping distance at 40 mph? |
| 23 metres (75 feet) |
| 36 metres (118 feet) |
| 53 metres (174 feet) |
| 96 metres (315 feet) |
| 17: When driving in fog. The car behind seems to be very close. You should? |
| Speed up to get away |
| Continue cautiously |
| Switch on your hazard warning lights |
| Pull over and stop immediately |
| 18: Which of the following will help lessen your vehicle's impact on the environment? |
| Drive smoothly |
| Drive very slowly |
| Drive a classic car |
| Drive a fast car |
| 19: Who should you allow extra room to when overtaking? |
| Tractors |
| Road sweeping vehicles |
| Police cars |
| Motorcycles |
| 20: You are on a narrow road at night. A slow moving vehicle ahead has been signalling right for some time. What should you do? |
| Flash your headlights before overtaking |
| Signal right and sound your horn |
| Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking |
| Overtake on the left |
| 21: Where would you find it most difficult to see horses and riders ahead of you on a narrow country road? |
| On left-hand bends |
| When travelling downhill |
| When travelling uphill |
| On right-hand bends |
| 22: When overtaking a horse and rider you should |
| sound your horn as a warning and then pass |
| wait until the rider stops the horse then pass |
| pass slowly and wide |
| pass quickly and wide |
| 23: When driving on a two-lane dual carriageway why would you use the right-hand lane? |
| Constant high speed driving |
| Driving at the minimum allowed speed |
| Normal driving |
| Overtaking slower traffic |
| 24: Which is the main cause of rear-end collisions? |
| Traffic lights changing suddenly |
| Stopping at every junction |
| Pedestrians crossing in busy, built-up areas |
| Driving to close to the vehicle in front |
| 25: You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do? |
| Flash your headlights as a warning |
| Drop back to regain a safe distance |
| Try to overtake safely as soon as you can |
| Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on |
| 26: You are in the left-hand lane and traffic is joining from a slip road, what should you do? |
| Slow down to let them onto the motorway |
| Speed up so they don't move in front of you |
| Move to the middle or right hand lane if it is safe to do so |
| Do nothing |
| 27: Reducing your speed from 85mph to 70mph improves fuel efficiency by how much? |
| 10% |
| It doesn't |
| 25% |
| 35% |
| 28: In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking? |
| Just after a bend |
| On a 30 mph road |
| In a one-way street |
| Approaching a dip in the road |
| 29: In which situation should you expect other vehicles to overtake you on either side ? |
| On a one-way street |
| On a dual carriageway |
| Where there is a single broken yellow line |
| On a zig-zag line on a zebra crossing |
| 30: If someone is aggressively tailgating you, you should... |
| Drive faster to get rid of them |
| Swear at them |
| Maintain a speed that you are comfortable with and keep left |
| Get angry |
| 31: You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do? |
| Flash your headlights as a warning |
| Try to overtake safely as soon as you can |
| Drop back to regain a safe distance |
| Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on |
| 32: You want better fuel consumption what can you do to help? |
| Late harsh braking |
| Always accelerate rapidly |
| Make short journeys |
| Reduce your speed |
| 33: What would you use the two second rule for? |
| To know when to change gears |
| To judge when traffic lights will change |
| When giving first aid |
| To maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front |
| 34: What's the best way to get your parents to relax about you and driving? |
| Take them out for a spin and show them how you cope with speed and braking |
| Drive with them as often as possible |
| Tell them about all the potential accidents you've escaped |
| Do nothing |
| 35: A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? |
| Speed up |
| Hold your speed |
| Slow down |
| Change direction |
| 36: Your parents have issued you with driving guidelines around curfews, passengers and the places you can go, but you think their rules are too strict. What do you do? |
| Ignore their rules - they'll never know |
| Follow their rules for three months and then ask your parents to reconsider them |
| Do what they say but argue about it constantly |
| Ask a friend |
| 37: What is 'kick down' for in an automatic car? |
| It gives the car cruise control |
| It is use when slowing down |
| It will give quick acceleration |
| It helps with fuel economy |
| 38: You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do? |
| Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn |
| Watch carefully for pedestrians |
| Pull in closely behind the bus |
| Quicky accelerate past the bus |
| 39: In which situations should you avoid overtaking? |
| In a one-way street |
| Just after a bend |
| On a 30 mph road |
| Approaching a dip in the road |
| 40: Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car? |
| Lorries are longer than cars |
| Lorries may suddenly pull up |
| The brakes of lorries are not as good |
| Lorries climb hills more slowly |
| 41: Driving a four-wheel drive vehicle will improve? |
| Road holding |
| Stopping distances |
| Tyre wear |
| Passenger comfort |
| 42: What is the most important factor in avoiding running into the car in front? |
| Having tyres that meet the legal requirements |
| Making sure your brakes are effective |
| Keeping the correct separating distance |
| Always drive at a steady speed |
| 43: For what reason may you use the right hand lane of the motorway? |
| For driving over 70mph |
| To avoid lorries hogging the middle lane |
| For overtaking |
| Towing a trailer |
| 44: You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take? |
| Move out and overtake on the right |
| Pass on the left as the vehicle moves out |
| Be prepared to stop behind |
| Overtake quickly before the lorry moves out |
| 45: A friend offers you driving tips every time you're a passenger. Should you take them on? |
| No - they're unlikely to know much |
| Yes - why not, every little bit helps |
| Yes, but check any facts with your instructor |
| Tell them to shut up |
| 46: You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a gap of at least... |
| one second |
| two seconds |
| three seconds |
| four seconds |
| 47: Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this? |
| To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends |
| To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back |
| To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you |
| To get the best view of the road ahead |
| 48: When driving on a narrow road only wide enough for one vehicle...... |
| You may park in the passing places. |
| You should consider sounding your horn at sharp bends. |
| You should ONLY stop and give way to farm vehicles. |
| You should not give way at all |
| 49: Your friend is driving well over the speed limit and it's scaring the pants off you! What do you do? |
| Scream hysterically for them to slow down |
| Close your eyes, hang on and hope for the best |
| Calmly tell them you need them to pull over |
| Do nothing |
| 50: You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist |
| When approaching a roundabout |
| On narrow road |
| Just before you turn left |
| On a right hand bend |
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