Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder?
You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired
You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone
You shouldn't travel in this lane
The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane
Question - 50 / 2
What's the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?
70 mph
40 mph
60 mph
50 mph
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
What shape is a 'stop' sign?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 5
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 / 6
What does this sign mean?
Uneven road surface
Bridge over the road
Road ahead ends
Water across the road
Question - 50 / 7
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?
It will cause the car to skid
It will make the engine stall
The engine will run faster
There won't be any engine braking
Question - 50 / 8
At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
Give them something to eat
Ask them how it happened
Keep them where they are
Move them away from the vehicles
Question - 50 / 9
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 / 10
Which arm signal tells you that the car you're following is going to pull up?
Question - 50 / 11
What information should you share if you're involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle?
Your internet service provider
Your name, address and vehicle registration number
Your national insurance number
Your occupation and reason for your journey
Question - 50 / 12
End of restricted speed area
End of restricted parking area
End of clearway
End of cycle route
Question - 50 / 13
What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?
An ambulance
A fire engine
A doctor on call
A tractor
Question - 50 / 14
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 / 15
The caravan starts to swing from side to side. What should the driver do to bring it back under control?
Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the caravan's swing
Ease off the accelerator to slow down
Accelerate until the swinging stops
Brake firmly until the swinging stops
Question - 50 / 16
You're leaving a safe gap as you follow a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into this gap?
Sound your horn
Drop back further
Flash your headlights
Start to overtake
Question - 50 / 17
What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs?
To give warnings
To give information
To give orders
To give directions
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
What should you be prepared to do in this situation?
Sound your horn and continue
Slow down and give way
Report the driver to the police
Squeeze through the gap
Question - 50 / 20
You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change?
When you start to edge forward onto the crossing
When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing
When the pedestrians push the button on the far side of the crossing
When a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing
Question - 50 / 21
No overtaking
No motor vehicles
Clearway (no stopping)
Cars and motorcycles only
Question - 50 / 22
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 / 23
You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You'll keep out of the wind better
You'll help the large vehicle to stop more easily
You'll be able to corner more quickly
You'll give the driver a chance to see you in their Mirrors
Question - 50 / 24
Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?
They may be confused with brake lights
The bulbs would fail
Electrical systems could be overloaded
Direction indicators may not work properly
Question - 50 / 25
What shape are traffic signs giving orders?
Question - 50 / 26
Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?
Motorcycles over 50 cc
Cars with automatic transmission
Double-deck buses
Powered mobility scooters
Question - 50 / 27
When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?
When you're trying to save fuel
When you're overtaking
When you're turning right
When you're travelling above the speed limit
Question - 50 / 28
What information is found on a vehicle registration document?
The registered keeper
The type of insurance cover
The service history details
The date of the MOT
Question - 50 / 29
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 / 30
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
Look around before moving off
Give a signal after moving off
Look around after moving off
Use the exterior mirrors only
Question - 50 / 31
You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?
Continue in that lane
Force your way into the lane you need
Stop until the area has cleared
Use arm signals to help you change lane
Question - 50 / 32
Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?
Your engine will overheat
Your mirrors will need adjusting
Your view of the road ahead will be restricted
Your satnav will be confused
Question - 50 / 33
What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway?
You must have a stabiliser fitted
You mustn't overtake
You mustn't exceed 50 mph
You mustn't use the right-hand lane
Question - 50 / 34
What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?
White
Red
Amber
Green
Question - 50 / 35
You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
Try to move off before the cyclist
Allow the cyclist time and room
Turn right but give the cyclist room
Tap your horn and drive through first
Question - 50 / 36
What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background?
They give temporary directions during a diversion
They give directions to car parks
They give motorway information
They give mandatory instructions
Question - 50 / 37
When may you sound your vehicle's horn?
To give you right of way
To attract a friend's attention
To warn others of your presence
To make slower drivers move over
Question - 50 / 38
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 / 39
Traffic lights out of order
Amber signal out of order
Temporary traffic lights ahead
New traffic lights ahead
Question - 50 / 40
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 / 41
On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?
Smooth
Loose
Dry
Firm
Question - 50 / 42
Where would it be unsafe to overtake?
On a single carriageway
On a one-way street
Approaching a junction
Travelling up a long hill
Question - 50 / 43
Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction?
A driver waiting to emerge might not see you
The road surface will be slippery
Your signal would be hard to see
You'll be in the blind spot of the driver waiting to emerge
Question - 50 / 44
What do the lines along the centre of the road mean?
No stopping
There's a hazard ahead
They mark the centre of the road
Question - 50 / 45
How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?
About 5%
About 15%
About 75%
About 100%
Question - 50 / 46
What should you do when you're following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?
Be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes
Immediately steer around them and drive on
Stay very close behind and flash your headlights
Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart
Question - 50 / 47
What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
Reduce speed until you're clear of the area
Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
Keep up your speed and sound the horn
Wait at the lights until they stop flashing
Question - 50 / 48
How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?
The vehicle's stopping distance would increase
The flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase
The vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff
The vehicle's headlights would aim high
Question - 50 / 49
What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?
Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains
Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it
Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible
Question - 50 / 50
Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?
They give a wider field of vision
They totally cover blind spots
They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind
They make the traffic behind look bigger
