Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?
The two right lanes are open
The two left lanes are open
Traffic in the left lanes should stop
Traffic in the right lanes should stop
Question - 50 / 2
You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
Your original route may be blocked
Your maps may have different scales
You may find you have to pay a congestion charge
You may get held up by a tractor
Question - 50 / 3
When will a new car need its first MOT test?
When it's one year old
When it's three years old
When it's five years old
When it's seven years old
Question - 50 / 4
Why should you check the information leaflet before taking any medicine?
Drug companies want customer feedback on their products
You may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely
The medicine you take may affect your hearing
Question - 50 / 5
You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it's safe for you to emerge
Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use
Question - 50 / 6
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Traffic lights ahead
Edge of the carriageway
Footpath on the left
Cycle path
Question - 50 / 7
Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
Steady red
Flashing amber
Steady amber
Flashing green
Question - 50 / 8
What is the speed limit on this road for the car towing the caravan?
60mph
50mph
30mph
40mph
Question - 50 / 9
In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean?
Crossroads
Give way
Stop
Turn right
Question - 50 / 10
What does this sign mean?
Turn left for parking area
No through road on the left
No entry for traffic turning left
Turn left for ferry terminal
Question - 50 / 11
What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?
Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb
Park with two wheels on the kerb
Park close to the bumper of another car
Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
Question - 50 / 12
You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
Apply pressure over the wound
Walk them around and keep them talking
Dab the wound
Get them a drink
Question - 50 / 13
What's the speed limit for the car towing the caravan on this road?
70mph
Question - 50 / 14
What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads?
Maintain the same speed
Carry on with great care
Find another route
Telephone the police
Question - 50 / 15
You're going to tow a trailer that's wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?
Parking sensors
Projection markers
Exterior towing mirrors
Rear-view camera
Question - 50 / 16
You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?
So that you can see further along the road
So that you can go at a much faster speed
So that you can switch to main beam quickly
So that you can be easily seen by others
Question - 50 / 17
You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?
Retake only your theory test
Retake your theory and practical tests
Retake only your practical test
Reapply for your full licence immediately
Question - 50 / 18
What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
1mm
1.6mm
2.5mm
4mm
Question - 50 / 19
How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?
As a high-speed lane
As an overtaking lane
As a right-turn lane
As an acceleration lane
Question - 50 / 20
What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?
Road fund licence
Insurance premiums
Vehicle test certificate
Driving licence
Question - 50 / 21
Which sign means 'no stopping'?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 22
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?
Breakaway cable
Jockey wheel
Stabiliser
Corner steadies
Question - 50 / 23
You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?
The bumper
The aerial
The boot
The windows
Question - 50 / 24
Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?
Question - 50 / 25
Which arm signal tells you that the car you're following is going to pull up?
Question - 50 / 26
When must you stop your vehicle?
If you're involved in an incident that causes damage or injury
At a junction where there are 'give way' lines
At the end of a one-way street
Before merging onto a motorway
Question - 50 / 27
Which diagram shows a hazard warning line?
Question - 50 / 28
What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing?
Slow down, keeping a safe separation distance
Accelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane
Pull up on the left-hand verge
Move across and continue in the right-hand lane
Question - 50 / 29
In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?
At night
In fog
In the rain
In strong winds
Question - 50 / 30
When are you allowed to wait on the yellow grid markings?
When you are turning left
Never
When you are turning right
When you are going straight on
Question - 50 / 31
What should you do before driving into a tunnel?
Switch off your radio
Take off your sunglasses
Switch on your windscreen wipers
Close your sunroof
Question - 50 / 32
A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do?
Warn other traffic
Make sure the injured person is kept warm
Treat the person for shock
Place them in the recovery position
Question - 50 / 33
You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?
Sound your horn
Overtake as soon as you can
Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind
Question - 50 / 34
You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it's showing this sign?
Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side
Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway
Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally
Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry
Question - 50 / 35
You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?
Red and amber
Green alone
Amber alone
Green and amber
Question - 50 / 36
What's the meaning of this sign?
Local speed limit applies
No waiting on the carriageway
National speed limit applies
No entry for vehicles
Question - 50 / 37
If you're involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
An air-sprung seat
Anti-lock brakes
A collapsible steering wheel
A properly adjusted head restraint
Question - 50 / 38
Which sign means the end of a dual carriageway?
Question - 50 / 39
You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?
Check your mirror and slow down
Wait for any pedestrians to cross
Move across to the left-hand side of the road
Stop and check both pavements
Question - 50 / 40
Uneven road surface
Bridge over the road
Road ahead ends
Water across the road
Question - 50 / 41
You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?
To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
To give a better view into the road that you're joining
To help other road users know what you intend to do
To allow drivers to pass you on the right
Question - 50 / 42
You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there's a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?
Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you're there
Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross
Carry on turning into the side road
Wait and give way to the pedestrian
Question - 50 / 43
Which road user has caused a hazard?
The parked car (arrowed A)
The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
The moving car (arrowed C)
The car turning (arrowed D)
Question - 50 / 44
When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?
To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction
To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead
To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less
To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer
Question - 50 / 45
Route for trams
Give way to trams
Route for buses
Give way to buses
Question - 50 / 46
No through road
End of traffic-calming zone
Free-parking zone ends
End of controlled parking zone
Question - 50 / 47
Ring road
Mini-roundabout
No vehicles
Roundabout
Question - 50 / 48
What will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions?
They'll make it safer when towing a trailer
They'll protect you from larger vehicles
They'll dazzle other drivers
They'll make drivers behind keep back
Question - 50 / 49
You're travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?
Accelerate past the bus
Look for pedestrians
Pull in closely behind the bus
Question - 50 / 50
The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?
Battery acid
Distilled water
Engine oil
Engine coolant