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Question - 50 / 1

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 / 2

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

They may be following you closely

They may be overtaking on your right

They may be overtaking on your left

They may be emerging from the side road

Question - 50 / 3

You're on a country road that has no pavement. What should you anticipate finding on your side of the road?

Bicycles

Motorcycles

Horse riders

Pedestrians

Question - 50 / 4

Why should you try and park in a secure car park?

It makes it easy to find your car

it helos deter thieves

It stops the car being exposed to bad weather

It doesn't cost anything to park here

Question - 50 / 5

How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

Take all valuables with you

Park near a taxi rank

Place any valuables on the floor

Park near a fire station

Question - 50 / 6

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 / 7

You're following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?

Warn the driver about the wrong signal

Wait behind the long vehicle

Report the driver to the police

Overtake on the right-hand side

Question - 50 / 8

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 / 9

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 / 10

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 / 11

What should you be prepared to do in this situation?

Sound your horn and continue

Slow down and give way

Report the driver to the police

Squeeze through the gap

Question - 50 / 12

You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Use the parking brake and release the footbrake

Keep your foot on the footbrake

Balance the clutch with the accelerator

Use the parking brake and footbrake together

Question - 50 / 13

What should you expect if you see this sign ahead?

The road will go steeply uphill

The road will go steeply downhill

The road will bend sharply to the left

The road will bend sharply to the right

Question - 50 / 14

Which driving technique can help you save fuel?

Using lower gears as often as possible

Accelerating sharply in each gear

Using each gear in turn

Missing out some gears

Question - 50 / 15

You're driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

Give an arm signal

Select reverse gear

Keep both hands on the steering wheel

Apply the parking brake and footbrake together

Question - 50 / 16

What does this traffic sign mean?

Slippery road ahead

Tyres liable to punctures ahead

Danger ahead

Service area ahead

Question - 50 / 17

What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

To show a safe distance between vehicles

To keep the area clear of traffic

To make you aware of your speed

To warn you to change direction

Question - 50 / 18

As you approach the roundabout, you want to change lanes. What routine should you follow?

Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre

Manoeuvre, signal, mirrors

Signal, mirrors, manoeuvre

Manoeuvre, mirrors, signal

Question - 50 / 19

What restrictions apply to people who have a provisional driving licence?

They can't drive unaccompanied

They can't drive over 30 mph

They can't drive at night

They can't drive with more than one passenger

Question - 50 / 20

What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn't moving?

The gearbox

The engine

The brakes

The tyres

Question - 50 / 21

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 / 22

You have to make an unexpected journey. You're carrying a five-year-old child on the back seat of your car. They're under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. How should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn't available?

Behind the passenger seat

Using an adult seat belt

Sharing a belt with an adult

Between two other children

Question - 50 / 23

What should you do as you approach this lorry?

Slow down and be prepared to wait

Make the lorry wait for you

Flash your lights at the lorry

Move to the right-hand side of the road

Question - 50 / 24

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 / 25

What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?

Only drive if someone is with you

Avoid driving on motorways

Get someone else to drive

Never drive at more than 30 mph

Question - 50 / 26

Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?

The registered vehicle keeper

The vehicle manufacturer

Your insurance company

The licensing authority

Question - 50 / 27

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 / 28

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

Question - 50 / 29

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

A broken-down vehicle

A school bus

An ice-cream van

A private ambulance

Question - 50 / 30

When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

When it's raining

When it's dry

When it's icy

When it's foggy

Question - 50 / 31

There's been a collision. How can you help a driver who's suffering from shock?

Give them a drink

Reassure them confidently

Offer them a cigarette

Ask who caused the incident

Question - 50 / 32

When may you stop on an urban clearway?

To set down and pick up passengers

To use a mobile telephone

To ask for directions

To load or unload goods

Question - 50 / 33

You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light?

When pedestrians are waiting to cross

When your exit from the junction is blocked

When you think the lights may be about to change

When you intend to turn right

Question - 50 / 34

You're in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. What do these overhead signs mean?

Use the hard shoulder until you've passed the hazard

Leave the motorway at the next exit

There are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead

Move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph

Question - 50 / 35

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Leave the engine running

Switch the engine off but leave the key in

Lock it and remove the key

Park near a traffic warden

Question - 50 / 36

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 / 37

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 / 38

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?

Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road

Make a U-turn in the main road

Make a 'three-point" turn in the main road

Turn around in a side road

Question - 50 / 39

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

Catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver's attention

Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box

Stop close to the box until the police arrive

Question - 50 / 40

What would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway?

Lower speed limits

Road humps

Wider lanes than normal

Temporary traffic lights

Question - 50 / 41

You've driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Question - 50 / 42

What does this traffic sign mean?

No overtaking allowed

Give priority to oncoming traffic

Two-way traffic

One-way traffic only

Question - 50 / 43

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 / 44

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Press firmly between their shoulders

Check their airway remains open

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Question - 50 / 45

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 / 46

What does this sign mean?

Route for trams

Give way to trams

Route for buses

Give way to buses

Question - 50 / 47

What does this sign mean?

The right-hand lane ahead is narrow

Right-hand lane for buses only

Right-hand lane for turning right

The right-hand lane is closed

Question - 50 / 48

You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle?

Flash your headlights

Use dipped headlights

Switch off your headlights

Use full-beam headlights

Question - 50 / 49

Do you need to plan rest stops when you're planning a long journey?

Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

Yes, regular stops help concentration

No, you'll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

No, only fuel stops will be needed

Question - 50 / 50

What's most likely to waste fuel?

Under-inflated tyres