Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What's the meaning of this sign?
No entry
Waiting restrictions
National speed limit
School crossing patrol
Question - 50 / 2
How would age affect an older person's driving ability?
They won't be able to obtain car insurance
They'll need glasses to read road signs
They'll take longer to react to hazards
They won't signal at junctions
Question - 50 / 3
What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?
Have a caffeinated drink
Reduce your tyre pressures
Allow more time
Wear a hi-visibility jacket
Question - 50 / 4
What does this sign mean?
Through traffic to use left lane
Right-hand lane T-junction only
Right-hand lane closed ahead
11 tonne weight limit
Question - 50 / 5
What must you do if your ability to drive is impaired during a period of illness?
See your doctor each time before you drive
Take smaller doses of any medicines
Stop driving until you're fit to drive again
Take all your medicines with you when you drive
Question - 50 / 6
How can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake?
By changing to a lower gear
By changing to a higher gear
By selecting neutral gear
By selecting reverse gear
Question - 50 / 7
What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?
Eat a large meal before driving
Take regular refreshment breaks
Play loud music in the car
Complete the journey without stopping
Question - 50 / 8
What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?
Only drive if someone is with you
Avoid driving on motorways
Get someone else to drive
Never drive at more than 30 mph
Question - 50 / 9
You're travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?
When signalled to stop by a roadworks supervisor
When signalled to stop by a traffic officer
When signalled to stop by a pedestrian on the hard shoulder
When signalled to stop by a driver who has broken down
Question - 50 / 10
You're in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. What do these overhead signs mean?
Use the hard shoulder until you've passed the hazard
Leave the motorway at the next exit
There are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead
Move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph
Question - 50 / 11
What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?
Signal left before leaving the roundabout
Don't signal at any time
Signal right when you're approaching the roundabout
Signal left when you're approaching the roundabout
Question - 50 / 12
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
Cyclists can use it
It's controlled by two flashing lights
Moped riders can use it
It's controlled by a traffic warden
Question - 50 / 13
You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?
Check your tyre pressures
Test your brakes
Accelerate briskly
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 14
How far are you allowed to reverse?
No further than is necessary
No more than a car's length
As far as it takes to reverse around a corner
The length of a residential street
Question - 50 / 15
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 / 16
You're on a motorway that isn't subject to smart motorway regulations. When should you use the hard shoulder?
When you're stopping in an emergency
When you're stopping for a rest
When you're joining the motorway
When you're leaving the motorway
Question - 50 / 17
Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?
To allow your headlights to work
To stop draining the battery
To stop the engine losing power
To prevent dazzling drivers behind
Question - 50 / 18
You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?
At or near a bus stop
In a designated parking space
Near the brow of a hill
On the approach to a level crossing
Question - 50 / 19
What should you do when you're following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?
Follow closely so they can see you in their mirrors
Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes
Allow the same room as normal to avoid wasting road space
Overtake immediately to avoid delays
Question - 50 / 20
What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions?
Follow other vehicles' tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Question - 50 / 21
Where would you find these flashing red light signals?
Pelican crossings
Motorway exits
Zebra crossings
Level crossings
Question - 50 / 22
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?
No, not at any time
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Yes, if they're over 14
Question - 50 / 23
You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle?
Flash your headlights
Use dipped headlights
Switch off your headlights
Use full-beam headlights
Question - 50 / 24
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
On a long, straight road
On an open stretch of road
On a narrow country lane
On a busy stretch of road
Question - 50 / 25
You're driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you?
Accelerate to get closer to the red car
Give a long blast on the horn
Drop back to leave the correct separation distance
Flash your headlights several times
Question - 50 / 26
You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?
You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic
You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear
You'll have more time to turn
You'll be able to turn without stopping
Question - 50 / 27
You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light?
When pedestrians are waiting to cross
When your exit from the junction is blocked
When you think the lights may be about to change
When you intend to turn right
Question - 50 / 28
A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
Turn left at the next junction
Pull up on the left
Stop immediately
Move over to the left
Question - 50 / 29
Change to the left-hand lane
Leave at the next exit
Contraflow system
One-way street
Question - 50 / 30
Level crossing with gate or barrier
Gated road ahead
Level crossing without gate or barrier
Cattle grid ahead
Question - 50 / 31
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?
The larger vehicle
No-one has priority
The faster vehicle
The smaller vehicle
Question - 50 / 32
What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge?
Move out to the centre of the road before going through
Find another route; this one is only for high vehicles
Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road
Move across to the right-hand side before going through
Question - 50 / 33
Which type of sign tells you what you must not do?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 34
With-flow cycle lane
No cycles or buses
Cycles and buses only
Contraflow cycle lane
Question - 50 / 35
What do the yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?
They are rumble strips
No waiting
Pedestrians shouldn't cross where there are yellow lines
They mark the edge of the road
Question - 50 / 36
How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?
Brake gently and repeatedly
Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible
Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip
Drive in a low gear at all times
Question - 50 / 37
Adverse camber
Steep hill downwards
Uneven road
Steep hill upwards
Question - 50 / 38
What should you do if you become tired while you're driving on a motorway?
Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers
Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest
Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume
Close all your windows and set the heating to warm
Question - 50 / 39
Side winds
Road noise
Airport
Question - 50 / 40
You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?
Allow plenty of time for the trip
Plan to travel at busy times
Avoid roads with the national speed limit
Prevent other drivers from overtaking
Question - 50 / 41
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
Motorway maintenance
Bomb disposal
Snow plough
Breakdown recovery
Question - 50 / 42
You've just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?
By taking further training
By always staying close to the vehicle in front
By never going over 40 mph
By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads
Question - 50 / 43
What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Maintain your speed
Brake hard
Accelerate hard
Be ready to stop
Question - 50 / 44
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
Bury it in your garden
Put it in the dustbin
Take it to a local-authority disposal site
Leave it on waste land
Question - 50 / 45
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 / 46
Where would you expect to see these markers?
On a motorway sign
On a railway bridge
On a large goods vehicle
On a diversion sign
Question - 50 / 47
You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use 'kick down'?
To engage cruise control
To accelerate quickly
To brake progressively
To improve fuel economy
Question - 50 / 48
You're driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?
A vehicle overtaking you
Mud on the road
The road getting narrower
Pedestrians walking towards you
Question - 50 / 49
A driver's behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?
Stop and take a break
Shout abusive language
Gesture to them with your hand
Follow them, flashing your headlights
Question - 50 / 50
Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult?
Half-moon
Round
Bifocal
Tinted