Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What's the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?
1.6mm
2.2mm
1mm
2mm
Question - 50 / 2
You've been driving in fog. What must you do when the visibility improves?
Switch off your fog lights
Keep your rear fog lights switched on
Keep your front fog lights switched on
Leave your fog lights switched on in case the fog returns
Question - 50 / 3
You're travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?
Accelerate past the bus
Look for pedestrians
Sound your horn
Pull in closely behind the bus
Question - 50 / 4
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 / 5
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 / 6
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 / 7
Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. In which direction should you walk to find the nearest emergency telephone?
Facing oncoming traffic
In the direction of the nearest exit
With the traffic flow
In the direction shown on the marker posts
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 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
Which road user has caused a hazard?
The parked car (arrowed A)
The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)
The moving car (arrowed C)
The car turning (arrowed D)
Question - 50 / 11
What does this sign mean?
No overtaking
No motor vehicles
Clearway (no stopping)
Cars and motorcycles only
Question - 50 / 12
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 / 13
Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?
Alongside a parking meter
In front of a property entrance
On your driveway
In a marked parking space
Question - 50 / 14
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 / 15
You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?
45metres (147 feet)
25metres (82 feet)
5metres (16 feet)
100metres (328 feet)
Question - 50 / 16
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 / 17
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 / 18
What's the main cause of skidding?
The vehicle
The driver
The road
The weather
Question - 50 / 19
When may you drive a car in this bus lane?
Outside its hours of operation
To get to the front of a traffic queue
You may not use it at any time
To overtake slow-moving traffic
Question - 50 / 20
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 / 21
You've just passed your driving test. What's the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow?
4,500kg
3,500kg
5,500kg
6,500kg
Question - 50 / 22
What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads?
Maintain the same speed
Carry on with great care
Find another route
Telephone the police
Question - 50 / 23
What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?
Eat a large meal before driving
Take regular refreshment breaks
Play loud music in the car
Complete the journey without stopping
Question - 50 / 24
You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?
Move out and accelerate hard
Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction
Move out slowly
Question - 50 / 25
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 / 26
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
Bury it in your garden
Put it in the dustbin
Take it to a local-authority disposal site
Leave it on waste land
Question - 50 / 27
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 / 28
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 / 29
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 / 30
You're reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?
After you've completed the manoeuvre
Just before you begin to manoeuvre
After you've entered the side road
When the front of your vehicle swings out
Question - 50 / 31
You're waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It's clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?
Anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view
The lorry could suddenly speed up
The lorry might be slowing down
The load on the lorry might be unstable
Question - 50 / 32
You're about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 33
What should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a motorway?
Obey the speed limit
Always use the hard shoulder
Speed up to clear the area quickly
Stay very close to the vehicle in front
Question - 50 / 34
When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
When travelling during darkness without headlights
When parked on double yellow lines to visit a shop
When travelling slowly because you're lost
Question - 50 / 35
You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake
Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe
Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake
Accelerate to get away from the driver behind
Question - 50 / 36
What should you do when you're using a contraflow system?
Increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly
Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues
Switch lanes to make better progress
Choose an appropriate lane in good time
Question - 50 / 37
No parking
No road markings
No through road
No entry
Question - 50 / 38
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 / 39
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 well back
Stay level with the motorcyclist
Keep close to the motorcyclist
Question - 50 / 40
Why do motorcyclists wear bright clothing?
The colours are popular
To make them more visible
It helps keep them cool in summer
They must do so by law
Question - 50 / 41
What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?
The tyres are worn
The tyres are under inflated
The vehicle is on soft ground
The shock absorbers are worn
Question - 50 / 42
You're approaching a mini-roundabout. What should you do if a long vehicle in front signals left but positions over to the right?
Overtake on the left
Follow the same course as the lorry
Question - 50 / 43
You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?
When you're in a one-way street
When you have your sidelights on
When you're more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
When you're under a lamppost
Question - 50 / 44
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 / 45
What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?
Valid insurance
The vehicle's chassis number
The handbook
A valid driving licence
Question - 50 / 46
How should you use the lanes on a motorway?
Stay in one lane until you reach your exit
Overtake using the lane that's clearest
Keep to the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking
Use the lane that has the least traffic
Question - 50 / 47
What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire?
Keep water levels above maximum
Avoid driving with a full tank of fuel
Check out any strong smell of fuel
Use fuel additives
Question - 50 / 48
Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded?
The owner of the items being carried
The person who loaded the vehicle
The driver of the vehicle
The licensing authority
Question - 50 / 49
You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?
Check your tyre pressures
Test your brakes
Accelerate briskly
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 50
What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
Lane closures
Contraflow systems
Variable speed limits
National speed limits
