Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?
A notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle doesn't have a current MOT
Information kept by the police about the owner of a vehicle
A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn't being used on the road
Information held by insurance companies to check a vehicle is insured
Question - 50 / 2
Why does the cyclist take the longer route around the roundabout?
Cyclists may keep to the left for safety
To avoid being dazzled by the sun
It's easier to give arm signals while you're on the left
The cyclist is riding into a one-way street
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
What should you do when you're passing loose sheep on the road?
Pass quickly but quietly
Go very slowly
Briefly sound your horn
Herd them to the side of the road
Question - 50 / 5
Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?
Car drivers and motorcvclists
Cyclists and pedestrians
Bus and lorry drivers
Tram and train drivers
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
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 / 8
There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?
By hazard warning lines
By street lighting
By pedestrian islands
By double or single yellow lines
Question - 50 / 9
Which sign informs you that you're coming to a 'no through road'?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 10
You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?
Give the cyclist plenty of room
Signal the cyclist to move across
Overtake on the right
Give a warning with your horn
Question - 50 / 11
What does a red traffic light mean?
You should stop unless turning left
Stop, if you're able to brake safely
You must stop and wait behind the stop line
Proceed with care
Question - 50 / 12
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 / 13
How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
Park in an unlit area
Leave the radio turned on
Park near a busy junction
Install a security-coded radio
Question - 50 / 14
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 / 15
A police officer asks to see your documents. You don't have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?
5days
7days
14days
21days
Question - 50 / 16
What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while you're driving?
Continue if the engine sounds all right
Hope that it's just a temporary electrical fault
Deal with the problem when there's more time
Check out the problem quickly and safely
Question - 50 / 17
What does this sign mean?
No overtaking
No motor vehicles
Clearway (no stopping)
Cars and motorcycles only
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
Green
Amber
Red
White
Question - 50 / 20
What lights should you use when you're driving on a wet motorway and vehicles are throwing up surface spray?
Sidelights
Hazard warning lights
Dipped headlights
Rear fog lights
Question - 50 / 21
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Question - 50 / 22
When are you allowed to wait on the yellow grid markings?
When you are turning left
Never
When you are turning right
When you are going straight on
Question - 50 / 23
You're driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?
As you're passing or just after the junction
Just before you reach the junction
Well before you reach the junction
It would be better not to signal at all
Question - 50 / 24
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 / 25
What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?
Using the car's lowest gear
Using a higher gear than normal
Using the parking brake and footbrake together
Using a high engine speed
Question - 50 / 26
Why are place names painted on the road surface?
To restrict the flow of traffic
To warn of oncoming traffic
To help you select the correct lane in good time
To prevent you from changing lanes
Question - 50 / 27
What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?
Brake hard and hold the pedal down
Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed
Accelerate until it stabilises
Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
Question - 50 / 28
You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?
Brake and stop only for large vehicles
Brake sharply to a stop before looking
Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop
Be prepared to stop for any traffic
Question - 50 / 29
Where would you expect to see these markers?
On a motorway sign
On a railway bridge
On a large goods vehicle
On a diversion sign
Question - 50 / 30
When may you stop on a motorway?
When you're tired and need a rest
If you have to read a map
If your mobile phone rings
In an emergency or breakdown
Question - 50 / 31
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 / 32
What should you do if you park on the road when it's foggy?
Leave parking lights switched on
Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on
Leave dipped headlights switched on
Leave main-beam headlights switched on
Question - 50 / 33
Waiting restrictions apply
Waiting permitted
National speed limit applies
Question - 50 / 34
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
A faulty gearbox
A faulty braking system
A faulty electrical system
A faulty exhaust system
Question - 50 / 35
What does this curved arrow road marking mean?
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
Heavy vehicles should take the next road on the left to avoid a weight limit
The road ahead has a camber to the left
The road ahead bends to the left
Question - 50 / 36
You're following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
Keep close to the vehicle in front
Use main beam instead of dipped headlights
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
Keep up with the faster vehicles
Question - 50 / 37
What does this sign indicate?
A diversion route
A picnic area
A pedestrian zone
A cycle route
Question - 50 / 38
Why should you check the information leaflet before taking any medicine?
Drug companies want customer feedback on their products
You may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely
The medicine you take may affect your hearing
Question - 50 / 39
You're driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there's a steady stream of oncoming traffic?
Full-beam headlights
Fog lights
Question - 50 / 40
Why is the caravan unstable and swinging from side to side?
Because of side winds
Because it's in the wrong lane
Because the other cars are passing too close to it
Because there are traffic cones on the road
Question - 50 / 41
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 / 42
Who may use toucan crossings?
Motorcyclists and pedestrians
Only cyclists
Motorcyclists and cyclists
Question - 50 / 43
Why would you fit chains to your wheels?
To help prevent damage to the road surface
To help prevent wear to the tyres
To help prevent skidding in deep snow
To help prevent the brakes locking
Question - 50 / 44
There's been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?
Whether you should fit an amber flashing beacon to your car
Whether you should drive without wearing your seat belt
Whether you should wear sunglasses to reduce the glare
Whether your journey is essential
Question - 50 / 45
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
Motorway maintenance
Bomb disposal
Snow plough
Breakdown recovery
Question - 50 / 46
A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do?
Warn other traffic
Make sure the injured person is kept warm
Treat the person for shock
Place them in the recovery position
Question - 50 / 47
Motorcycles only
No cars
Cars only
No motorcycles
Question - 50 / 48
On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
Cars
Cycles
Buses
Lorries
Question - 50 / 49
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 / 50
What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?
Unlimited
£500
£1000
£5000