Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
You want to overtake the tractor. What should you do?
Overtake straight after the oncoming car passes
Stay behind and wait until you have a clear view
Speed up and overtake before you get to the bend
Sound your horn and make the tractor pull over
Question - 50 / 2
Which is the most vulnerable road user?
Tractor driver
Motorcyclist
Lorry driver
Car driver
Question - 50 / 3
You're driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Which lights should you use if there's a lot of surface spray?
Main-beam headlights
Sidelights only
Rear fog lights if visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Dipped headlights
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?
Swerve past it and sound your horn
Flash your headlights and drive up close behind
Slow down and be ready to stop
Accelerate past it immediately
Question - 50 / 5
Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?
To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment
To help protect the environment against pollution
To discover which fuel supplier is used the most
To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes
Question - 50 / 6
What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?
The cyclist may move to the left and dismount
The cyclist may swerve into the road
The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle
The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road
Question - 50 / 7
What does the single yellow line along the side of the road mean?
It marks the edge of the road
No waiting at any time
No stopping at any time
Waiting restrictions apply at certain times
Question - 50 / 8
What does this sign mean?
Ring road
Mini-roundabout
No vehicles
Roundabout
Question - 50 / 9
Route for trams
Give way to trams
Route for buses
Give way to buses
Question - 50 / 10
When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?
Between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
At any time in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road
Question - 50 / 11
Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop?
There's a zebra crossing ahead
There are driveways on the left
People may cross the road in front of it
The road surface will be slippery
Question - 50 / 12
Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?
Because trams don't have a horn
Because trams can't stop for cars
Because trams don't have lights
Because trams can't steer to avoid obstructions
Question - 50 / 13
What should you do when you see this sign as you travel along a motorway?
Leave the motorway at the next exit
Turn left immediately
Change lane
Move onto the hard shoulder
Question - 50 / 14
What does this arm signal mean?
The driver is slowing down
The driver intends to turn right
The driver wishes to overtake
The driver intends to turn left
Question - 50 / 15
Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you're driving?
Fuel spillage will occur
Engine damage may be caused
You'll have less steering and braking control
It will wear tyres out more quickly
Question - 50 / 16
What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party, fire and theft
Comprehensive
Third party only
Personal injury cover
Question - 50 / 17
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
Question - 50 / 18
The driver towing the caravan wants to turn right onto the dual carriageway. What should they do?
Wait until the road is clear in both directions before turning
Turn left and find a suitable place to turn around.
Move out when an approaching driver flashes their headlights
Move partly into the central reservation and wait until it's safe to turn
Question - 50 / 19
Why did the lorry driver start turning so late?
Because the driver was making room for the cyclist
Because the lorry set off too fast
Because the driver was late checking their right mirror
Because the lorry needs the room to turn
Question - 50 / 20
What would suggest you're driving on an icy road?
There's less transmission noise
There's less wind noise
There's less tyre noise
There's less engine noise
Question - 50 / 21
What's likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you're driving?
It will divert your attention
It will increase your concentration
It will reduce your view
It will improve your safety
Question - 50 / 22
What's the main hazard shown in this picture?
Vehicles turning right
Vehicles doing U-turns
The cyclist crossing the road
Parked cars around the corner
Question - 50 / 23
A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?
They may park in the lane
They may drive in the lane at any time
They may use the lane when necessary
They mustn't drive along the lane
Question - 50 / 24
What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?
The steering will pull to one side
The steering will vibrate
The brakes will fail
The tyres will deflate
Question - 50 / 25
Bend to the right
Road on the right closed
No traffic from the right
No right turn
Question - 50 / 26
What's most likely to waste fuel?
Under-inflated tyres
Question - 50 / 27
You're carrying a child under three years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age?
An adult lap belt
An adult holding a child
A child seat
An adult seat belt
Question - 50 / 28
You're about to start a journey towing a trailer. What should you do if you notice that a light on your trailer is not working?
Book the trailer in for repair before continuing with your journey
Disconnect the trailer electrical coupling before continuing with your journey
Continue with your journey because the lights on your car are working
Repair the fault before continuing with your journey
Question - 50 / 29
you approach the roundabout, there's a sign showing a single white bar on a green background. What does this sign tell you?
Give way at the roundabout
The roundabout is 100 yards ahead
There are chevrons on the roundabout
The roundabout is 50 yards ahead
Question - 50 / 30
Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?
Toucan
Puffin
Pelican
Zebra
Question - 50 / 31
You're driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
Both half-barriers down
A steady amber light
One half-barrier down
Twin flashing red lights
Question - 50 / 32
What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?
The fuel consumption
The suspension
The exhaust emissions
The tyre grip
Question - 50 / 33
What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?
They must display green L plates
They must have a new photograph taken for their full licence
They must be accompanied on their first motorway journey
They must have valid motor insurance
Question - 50 / 34
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 / 35
You've stopped at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by?
Phone the signal operator
Alert drivers behind you
Wait
Proceed with caution
Question - 50 / 36
You're waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
Motorcyclists
Buses
Lorries
Coaches
Question - 50 / 37
What will be a serious distraction while you're driving?
Looking at road maps
Switching on your demister
Using your windscreen washers
Looking in your door mirror
Question - 50 / 38
You're travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?
Along the hard shoulder
Before a junction
On a steep gradient
Before a service area
Question - 50 / 39
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 / 40
You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?
The driver wants you to overtake
Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly
There's a police speed check ahead
The other car is going to change lanes
Question - 50 / 41
What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of?
The uneven road surface
Traffic following behind
Doors opening on parked cars
Empty parking spaces
Question - 50 / 42
At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
Put their arms across their chest
Open their airway
Roll them onto their side
Shake them firmly
Question - 50 / 43
What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left-hand lane of a motorway?
Green
White
Red
Amber
Question - 50 / 44
You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
Police patrols often use motorcycles
Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions
Motorcycles have right of way
Question - 50 / 45
You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?
In the right-hand lane
In the left-hand lane
In either lane, depending on the traffic
Just left of the centre line
Question - 50 / 46
Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?
When another road user poses a danger
When the road is blocked by queuing traffic
When it's used only briefly
When signalling that you've just arrived
Question - 50 / 47
What should you do as you approach this bridge?
Change gear
Move to the right
Slow down
Keep to 30 mph
Question - 50 / 48
What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?
Follow another vehicle as it overtakes the tractor
Sound your horn to make the tractor driver pull over
Speed past, flashing your lights at oncoming traffic
Stay behind it if you're in any doubt
Question - 50 / 49
What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?
Check that your tank is only three-quarters full
Check that you've used a locking filler cap
Check that your fuel gauge is working
Check that your filler cap is securely fastened
Question - 50 / 50
What does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?
A fault in the braking system
The engine oil is low
A rear light has failed
Your seat belt isn't fastened