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Question - 50 / 1

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 2

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red

Flashing amber

Steady amber

Flashing green

Question - 50 / 3

What would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway?

Lower speed limits

Road humps

Wider lanes than normal

Temporary traffic lights

Question - 50 / 4

What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

Lane closures

Contraflow systems

Variable speed limits

National speed limits

Question - 50 / 5

What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Pass widely

Pass very slowly

Pass closely

Pass immediately

Question - 50 / 6

A police officer asks to see your documents. You don't have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

5days

7days

14days

21days

Question - 50 / 7

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 / 8

You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?

Coast into the bend

Apply your parking brake

Slow down gently

Firmly use your footbrake

Question - 50 / 9

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Near a police station

In a quiet road

On a red route

In a well-lit area

Question - 50 / 10

What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?

Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision

The black car may stop suddenly

The bus may move out into the road

Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

Question - 50 / 11

You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

So that oncoming traffic can see you more clearly

You may set off car alarms

There may be delivery lorries on the street

Children may run out from between the vehicles

Question - 50 / 12

What does this sign mean?

Turn left ahead

T-junction

No through road

Give way

Question - 50 / 13

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 / 14

On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there's no traffic ahead?

Right

Centre

Either the right or centre

Left

Question - 50 / 15

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop

Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

To check what's happening on the road ahead

Question - 50 / 16

Your vehicle broke down on the hard shoulder of a motorway, but has now been repaired. How should you rejoin the main carriageway?

Move out onto the carriageway, then build up your speed

Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway

Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Move out onto the carriageway using your hazard warning lights

Question - 50 / 17

What does this traffic sign mean?

Slippery road ahead

Tyres liable to punctures ahead

Danger ahead

Service area ahead

Question - 50 / 18

Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?

Motorcycles over 50 cc

Cars with automatic transmission

Double-deck buses

Powered mobility scooters

Question - 50 / 19

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

An appropriate driving licence

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A vehicle handbook

Question - 50 / 20

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

Park facing the traffic

Leave parking lights switched on

Leave dipped headlights switched on

Park near a street light

Question - 50 / 21

Which diagram shows a hazard warning line?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 22

Why has the line in the centre of the road changed?

To warn you not to change lanes

To warn you the speed limit has changed

To warn you there's a speed camera ahead

To warn of hazards ahead

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

You're invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you'll have to drive in the evening?

Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks

Don't drink any alcohol at all

Have some milk before drinking alcohol

Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks

Question - 50 / 25

When may you wait in a box junction?

When you're stationary in a queue of traffic

When approaching a pelican crossing

When approaching a zebra crossing

When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

Question - 50 / 26

The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'?

Before restarting the engine after it has stalled

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

Before using the 'Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre' routine

When traffic lights change to green

Question - 50 / 27

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 / 28

What must you do when you see this sign?

Stop only if traffic is approaching

Stop even if the road is clear

Stop only if children are waiting to cross

Stop only if a red light is showing

Question - 50 / 29

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?

After you've woken them up

Only as a last resort

After checking for broken bones

As soon as possible

Question - 50 / 30

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 / 31

What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

The vehicle's gearbox

The vehicle's ventilation

The vehicle's battery

The vehicle's handling

Question - 50 / 32

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 / 33

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn't available?

Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Find someone in the area to tell them about it immediately

Go back to tell the house owner the next day

Report the incident to your insurance company when you get home

Question - 50 / 34

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

When showing that you're giving way

When showing that you're about to turn

When telling them that you have right of way

When letting them know that you're there

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

Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?

The registered vehicle keeper

The vehicle manufacturer

Your insurance company

The licensing authority

Question - 50 / 37

Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 38

You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Signal the cyclist to move across

Overtake on the right

Give a warning with your horn

Question - 50 / 39

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

It improves judgement skills

It increases confidence

It leads to faster reactions

It increases concentration

Question - 50 / 40

How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

Take all valuables with you

Park near a taxi rank

Place any valuables on the floor

Park near a fire station

Question - 50 / 41

What shape is a 'stop' sign?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 42

Where would you find these flashing red light signals?

Pelican crossings

Motorway exits

Zebra crossings

Level crossings

Question - 50 / 43

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

The gearbox

The transmission

The door locks

The seat belts

Question - 50 / 44

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

Face the oncoming traffic

Stay close to the carriageway

Stand on the hard shoulder

Keep your back to the traffic

Question - 50 / 45

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

Carry on waiting

Phone the signal operator

Edge over the stop line and look for trains

Park and investigate

Question - 50 / 46

What's the reason for traffic-calming measures?

To stop road rage

To make overtaking easier

To slow traffic down

To make parking easier

Question - 50 / 47

You want to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you aren't sure that the area behind your car is clear?

Check the mirrors only

Carry on, assuming it's clear

Get out and check

Look through the rear window only

Question - 50 / 48

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Flashing green beacon

Flashing blue beacon

Flashing amber beacon

Flashing red beacon

Question - 50 / 49

How should you react to inexperienced drivers?

Overtake them as soon as possible

Sound your horn to warn them of your presence

Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly

Flash your headlights to indicate that it's safe for them to proceed

Question - 50 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed limit with traffic calming

Minimum speed limit with traffic calming

'20 cars only' parking zone

Only 20 cars allowed at any one time