Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
On a long, straight road
On an open stretch of road
On a narrow country lane
On a busy stretch of road
Question - 50 / 2
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 / 3
What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
Green
Amber
Red
White
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?
Continue on at a normal speed
Pull up slowly at the side of the road
Brake as quickly as possible
Pull on the parking brake
Question - 50 / 5
It's very windy. What should you do if you're behind a motorcyclist who's overtaking a high-sided vehicle?
Overtake the motorcyclist immediately
Keep close to the motorcyclist
Stay level with the motorcyclist
Keep well back
Question - 50 / 6
You're travelling along a motorway. When are you allowed to overtake on the left?
When you can see well ahead that the hard shoulder is clear
When the traffic in the right-hand lane is signalling right
When you warn drivers behind by signalling left
When in queues and traffic to your right is moving more slowly than you are
Question - 50 / 7
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 / 8
What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?
To reduce fuel consumption
To reduce the risk of fire
To reduce harmful exhaust gases
To reduce engine wear
Question - 50 / 9
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 / 10
Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?
Car drivers and motorcvclists
Cyclists and pedestrians
Bus and lorry drivers
Tram and train drivers
Question - 50 / 11
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 / 12
Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
Steady red
Flashing amber
Steady amber
Flashing green
Question - 50 / 13
What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?
Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance
Switch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane
Question - 50 / 14
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 / 15
How should you overtake horse riders?
Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible
Speed isn't important but allow plenty of room
Drive slowly and leave plenty of room
Use your horn just once to warn them
Question - 50 / 16
You're towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?
When there are lane closures
When large vehicles are in the left and centre lanes
When there's slow-moving traffic
When you can maintain a high speed
Question - 50 / 17
You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they're signalling right but keeping well to the left?
Proceed as normal
Cut in front of them
Stay well back
Keep close to them
Question - 50 / 18
What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take?
Carry on to the next exit
Carefully reverse in the left-hand lane
Carefully reverse along the hard shoulder
Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation
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
You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?
The bumper
The aerial
The boot
The windows
Question - 50 / 21
What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?
The insurance company will pay the first £500 of any claim
You'll be paid £500 if you don't claim within one year
Your vehicle is insured for a value of £500 if it's stolen
You'll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim
Question - 50 / 22
You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?
Check for traffic overtaking on your right
Select first gear
Cancel your right-turn signal
Stop and set the parking brake
Question - 50 / 23
You've stopped at the zebra crossing. When may you move off?
When the oncoming car moves off
When the driver behind you sounds their horn
When the pedestrians have cleared your side of the road
When the pedestrians have completely crossed
Question - 50 / 24
You're travelling on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?
Move onto the hard shoulder and stop
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Increase your distance from the vehicle in front
Brake sharply
Question - 50 / 25
Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction?
To avoid flattening the battery
To avoid misleading other road users
. To avoid dazzling other road users
To avoid damage to the indicator relay
Question - 50 / 26
You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?
Turn around in a quiet side road
Drive into a side road and reverse out into the main road
Ask someone to stop the traffic
Carry out a U-turn
Question - 50 / 27
What does this sign mean?
Ring road
Mini-roundabout
No vehicles
Roundabout
Question - 50 / 28
What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?
Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home
Drive home carefully and slowly
Go home by public transport
Wait a short while and then drive home
Question - 50 / 29
What should you do when you're approaching a bus that's signalling to move away from a bus stop?
Get past before it moves
Allow it to pull away, if it's safe to do so
Flash your headlights as you approach
Signal left and wave the bus on
Question - 50 / 30
You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?
So that you can see further along the road
So that you can go at a much faster speed
So that you can switch to main beam quickly
So that you can be easily seen by others
Question - 50 / 31
What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing?
Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately
Stop and reverse back to clear the crossing
Keep going and clear the crossing
Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 32
Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?
Carry on trying to restart the engine
Push the vehicle clear of the crossing
Run down the track to warn the signal operator
Get out of the car and clear of the crossing
Question - 50 / 33
Which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car?
Cyclists
Children
Motorcyclists
Car drivers
Question - 50 / 34
How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
Visible in your exterior mirror
Covered with plastic sheeting
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
Question - 50 / 35
What should you do before driving into a tunnel?
Switch off your radio
Take off your sunglasses
Switch on your windscreen wipers
Close your sunroof
Question - 50 / 36
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 / 37
You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?
Wave to the pedestrian to stop
Give way to the pedestrian
Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross
Question - 50 / 38
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 / 39
How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?
They're rectangular with a yellow border
They're triangular with a blue border
They're square with a brown border
They're circular with a red border
Question - 50 / 40
What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions?
Using the brakes
Moving off on a hill
Passing pedal cyclists
Turning into a narrow road
Question - 50 / 41
You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by a vehicle behind you?
Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position
Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver
Brake sharply to a stop
Switch your rear lights on and off
Question - 50 / 42
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?
No, not at any time
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Yes, if they're over 14
Question - 50 / 43
You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?
Increase your speed
Be wary of a sudden gust
Drive alongside very closely
Expect normal conditions
Question - 50 / 44
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 / 45
A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
Turn left at the next junction
Pull up on the left
Stop immediately
Move over to the left
Question - 50 / 46
When should you use your vehicle's horn?
To alert others to your presence
To allow you right of way
To greet other road users
To signal your annoyance
Question - 50 / 47
What must you do when you're overtaking a car at night?
Flash your headlights before overtaking
Select a higher gear
Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking
Make sure you don't dazzle other road users
Question - 50 / 48
When must you use dipped headlights during the day?
All the time you're driving
When you're driving along narrow streets
When you're driving in poor visibility
When you're parking
Question - 50 / 49
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 / 50
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