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Question - 50 / 1

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 / 2

What should you do if your mobile phone rings while you're driving or riding?

Answer it immediately

Pull up at the nearest kerb

Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place

Stop immediately

Question - 50 / 3

You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there's a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you're there

Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross

Carry on turning into the side road

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question - 50 / 4

Which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 5

Which vehicles aren't allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

Small delivery vans

Motorcycles

Motorcycle and sidecar outfits

Vehicles towing a trailer

Question - 50 / 6

You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign?

Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible

Move to the right to get a better view

Switch your headlights on before overtaking

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Question - 50 / 7

What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?

White

Red

Amber

Green

Question - 50 / 8

Which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side wind?

Cyclists

Motorcyclists

High-sided vehicles

Cars

Question - 50 / 9

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 / 10

What does this sign mean?

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

Question - 50 / 11

You're in a tunnel and you see this sign. What does it mean?

Direction to an emergency pedestrian exit

Beware of pedestrians: no footpath ahead

No access for pedestrians

Beware of pedestrians crossing ahead

Question - 50 / 12

You've just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

Question - 50 / 13

You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

Accelerate to make a gap behind you

Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Question - 50 / 14

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

When you're under 25 years old

When you don't wear glasses

When you pass the driving test first time

When you complete the Pass Plus scheme

Question - 50 / 15

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 / 16

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 / 17

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 / 18

You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

Make sure that you leave enough room for a vehicle behind

Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Position your vehicle well to the left of the side road

Stop, apply the parking brake and then select a low gear

Question - 50 / 19

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 / 20

How should you load your trailer?

Put heavy items over the axle(s)

Put heavy items at the front

Put heavy items in the corners

Put heavy items at the back

Question - 50 / 21

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 / 22

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

Sports car

Van

Estate car

Long vehicle

Question - 50 / 23

How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?

Through the legal enforcement of speed regulations

By increasing the number of cars on the road

Through increased fuel bills

By reducing exhaust emissions

Question - 50 / 24

At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?

Whether their vehicle is insured

Whether their airway is open

Whether they're comfortable

Whether they have any allergies

Question - 50 / 25

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

If you'll be parking for less than five minutes

If the battery keeps going flat

When parked in a 20 mph zone

Never if you're away from the vehicle

Question - 50 / 26

When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?

To stop and check where you are

In cases of emergency or breakdown

If you think you'll be involved in a road rage incident

To make a private phone call

Question - 50 / 27

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Three times

Two times

Five times

Ten times

Question - 50 / 28

At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

Stop at the stop line

Question - 50 / 29

What must you do if poor health affects your driving?

Inform your local police

Avoid using motorways

Always drive accompanied

Inform the licensing authority

Question - 50 / 30

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 / 31

Why do motorcyclists often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?

To listen for traffic behind them

It helps them balance as they turn

To check for traffic in their blind area

Motorcycles don't have mirrors

Question - 50 / 32

You're on a motorway. What must you do if there's a red cross showing above every lane?

Leave at the next exit

Stop and wait

Slow down and watch for further signals

Pull onto the hard shoulder

Question - 50 / 33

Where would you see this road marking?

At traffic lights

On road humps

Near a level crossing

At a box junction

Question - 50 / 34

A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?

In any direction

To the right

Straight ahead

To the left

Question - 50 / 35

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 / 36

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Use one of these spaces

Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle

Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

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 / 39

What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?

Sound your horn as a warning

Go past as quickly as possible

Flash your headlights as a warning

Go past slowly and carefully

Question - 50 / 40

What's most likely to distract you while you're driving?

Using the demisters

Using the mirrors

Using the windscreen wipers

Using a mobile phone

Question - 50 / 41

What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?

Drive more quickly

Over-rev in a low gear

Walk or cycle

Drive short journeys

Question - 50 / 42

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 / 43

You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?

Sound your horn

Overtake as soon as you can

Flash your headlights

Slow down and stay behind

Question - 50 / 44

You're on a road that's only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

Pull into a passing place on your right

Force the other driver to reverse

Pull into a passing place if your vehicle is wider

Pull into a passing place on your left

Question - 50 / 45

When should you check the engine oil level?

Before a long journey

When the engine is hot

Early in the morning

Every time you drive the car

Question - 50 / 46

What does this sign mean?

You can park on the days and times shown

No parking on the days and times shown

No parking at all from Monday to Friday

End of the urban clearway restrictions

Question - 50 / 47

You're waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Move off immediately without any hesitation

Wait for the green light before moving off

Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows

Question - 50 / 48

You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?

Check your right mirror

Move up closer to the car ahead

Move out to the right

Check for bicycles on your left

Question - 50 / 49

You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if a disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you and the lights change to green?

Sound your horn

Wait for them to finish crossing

Edge forward slowly

Drive in front of them

Question - 50 / 50

Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?

The road surface is poor

The footpath is narrow

The kerbs are high

The view is restricted