Take The Accidents And Basic Hazards Mock Theory Test

1: Coasting is?

Driving in neutral Driving with one hand on the steering wheel Driving in the wrong gear Driving without your foot on the gas pedal

2: When is 'brake fade' likely to happen?

When the brakes are out of adjustment Continuous use of the brakes When approaching hazards After every long journey

3: You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. Another vehicle is approaching toward you. What should you do?

give way to the oncoming vehicle carry on, you have priority wave oncoming vehicles through accelerate to get past fast

4: You should only flash your headlights to other road users?

To tell them you have right of way To show them you are about to reverse To show them you are giving way To let them know that you are there

5: 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

6: If you see a vehicle with a flashing amber light, what might it signify?

Police car Doctor Fire engine Slow moving or broken down vehicle

7: You are driving at the legal speed limit.A vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlights.You should?

Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking Touch your brakes to show your brake lights Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you Allow the vehicle to overtake

8: You have an accident while driving and someone is injured. You MUST report it to the Police as soon as possible, or within...

48 hours 36 hours 24 hours 7 days

9: Driving past a row of parked vehicles. What should you look out for?

Drivers moving off without looking Car doors opening Pedestrians walking out from between them All a, b and c

10: When should you use your hazard lights?

When you park near to a junction When you need to park on the pavement When you have broken down When you wish to stop on double yellow lines

11: What is the most common factor in causing road accidents?

Bad weather Driver error Turning right only Mechanical failure

12: Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend when the road is wet?

To help judge the bend To avoid puncturing the tyres on the drain covers To avoid splashing pedestrians To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal covers

13: It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

After driving at speed After a lengthy journey When the tyres are cold When the tyres are hot

14: If your vehicle is fitted with ABS braking, what effect is this most likely to have on the vehicle and the way it can be driven?

The brakes are better in the wet The brakes can stop the car in a shorter distance You can steer and brake together The brakes will lock up quicker

15: If you are driving your car through a ford or flood water, what gear should you be in?

First or second gear Top gear Third gear with slipping clutch No gears at all, freewheeling

16: You are driving passed a row of parked cars. What should you do if you see a football bounce out in front of you?

Sound your horn Continue at the same speed, but flash your lights Slow down and be prepared to stop Stop and wave the children to fetch their football

17: You are about to go down a steep hill, to control your speed you should?

Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes Select a high gear and brake carefully Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully Select a high gear and brake firmly

18: You must take extra care when driving near trams because?

They may stop suddenly to recharge the batteries Of their speed and silent approach You must not drive over the rails They are automatic and have no driver

19: Your Doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if it is OK to drive?

Some medicine can cause your reactions to slow down Some medicine may affect your eyesight Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions Your Insurance company will have to know about the medicine

20: If your steering suddenly feels light it is a sign that...

Your power steering system has failed You are steering whilst the car is stationary The tyres are losing their grip on the road Your tyre pressures are low

21: How would you react to other drivers who appear to be inexperienced?

Overtake them as soon as possible Flash your headlights to indicate that it's safe for them to proceed Be patient and prepared for them to react more slowly Sound your horn to warn them of your presence

22: If you consider the vehicle behind you is following too close, what should you do ?

Flash your brake lights on and off Accelerate away to increase the gap Apply your brakes suddenly Increase the gap between your vehicle and the one in front by slowing down very gently

23: Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the...

Steering Gearbox battery life journey time

24: You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider is conscious but in shock. You must make sure that...

the rider is put in the recovery position the rider's helmet is not removed the rider is moved to the side of the road the rider's helmet is removed

25: Why should you make sure that you have cancelled your indicators after turning?

To avoid flattening the battery To avoid misleading other road users To avoid dazzling other road users To avoid damage to the indicator relay

26: You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock.You should...

Tell them to pull themselves together Keep them warm Offer them a warm drink Offer them a cigarette

27: You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should...

drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads find a way of getting home without driving borrow a friend's glasses and use those drive home at night so that the lights will help you

28: You should reguarly check the fluid levels. If one was allowed to get low. Which one of these could cause an accident?

Oil Water Brake fluid Windscreen washer

29: Which age group of drivers is most likely to be involved in an accident?

17 to 25 year olds 34 to 45 year olds 46 ro 55 year olds 65 to 75 year olds

30: Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?

Your comfort The Handling Your ability to change gears The steering

31: When driving down a steep hill what should you do in order to control your speed?

Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully Select neural and let the car freewheel down the hill Activate cruise control Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

32: When should you especially check the engine oil level?

On a cold morning Every 5000 miles Before starting a long journey Before an MOT test

33: An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should

Remove the safety helmet Move them to the pavement Seek medical assistance Leave them

34: Your anti-lock brakes warning light stays on. What should you do?

Have the brakes checked immediately Check the brake fluid level Check the handbrake is working Perform an emergency stop

35: Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

Poor acceleration The tyres to wear out The steering to vibrate Poor braking

36: A driver does something that upsets you. You should

try not to react flash your headlights several times let them know how you feel sound your horn

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

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

38: If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed brake hard and hold the pedal down let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself increase your speed as quickly as possible

39: You have just gone through deep water. To dry off the brakes you should

accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time go slowly while gently applying the brakes avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

40: 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 can turn suddenly The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left

41: A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system?

Stabiliser Jockey wheel Corner steadies Breakaway cable

42: You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling?

A jockey wheel fitted to the towbar Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle A stabiliser fitted to the towbar

43: Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan?

It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds It will allow heavy items to be loaded behind the axle It will help you to raise and lower the jockey wheel It will allow you to tow without the breakaway cable

44: Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

Yes, if they are over fourteen No, not at any time Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full Only if a stabiliser is fitted

45: At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which of the following should you check urgently?

Broken bones Shock Breathing Their Vehicle

46: You arrive at an accident. A motorcyclist is unconscious. Your FIRST priority is the casualty's

breathing bleeding broken bones bruising

47: At the scene of an accident you should

not put yourself at risk go to those casualties who are screaming pull everybody out of their vehicles leave vehicle engines switched on

48: Which of the following should you NOT do at the scene of an accident?

Warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights Call the emergency services immediately Offer someone a cigarette to calm them down Ask drivers to switch off their engines

49: What are the main causes of accidents?

The road Pedestrians The driver Reading signs

50: You are waiting at a level crossing. A train has passed but the light is still flashing. Do you

Edge over the stop sign to get a better look Park your vehicle a go and investigate the problem Carry on waiting Phone the signal operator

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