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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

What does this sign mean?

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

What does this sign mean?

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