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Question - 50 / 1

What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains

Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing

Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it

Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

Question - 50 / 2

The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'?

Before restarting the engine after it has stalled

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

Before using the 'Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre' routine

When traffic lights change to green

Question - 50 / 3

Which sign means 'no stopping'?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 4

When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?

When they're under 14 years old

When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height

When they're sitting in the rear seat

When they're exempt for medical reasons

Question - 50 / 5

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

When an ambulance is on its way

When bystanders tell you to move them

When there's a risk of further danger

When bystanders offer to help you

Question - 50 / 6

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?

Reduction in journey times by about 15%

Increase in fuel consumption by about 15%

Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

Increase in journey times by about 15%

Question - 50 / 7

Where would you see this road marking?

At traffic lights

On road humps

Near a level crossing

At a box junction

Question - 50 / 8

When must you stop your vehicle?

If you're involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

At a junction where there are 'give way' lines

At the end of a one-way street

Before merging onto a motorway

Question - 50 / 9

You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

To look for pedestrians about to cross

To make sure the side road is clear

To check for overtaking vehicles

To check for emerging traffic

Question - 50 / 10

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

The top of the battery

Halfway up the battery

Just below the cell plates

Just above the cell plates

Question - 50 / 11

Which sign means turn left ahead?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 12

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Select a higher gear than normal

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

Question - 50 / 13

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 / 14

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Select a higher gear

Sound the horn

Use the mirrors

Flash the headlights

Question - 50 / 15

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 / 16

What is the speed limit on this road for the car towing the caravan?

60mph

50mph

30mph

40mph

Question - 50 / 17

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 / 18

The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?

You may park on the lines when dropping off schoolchildren

You must stay with your vehicle if you park here

You may park on the lines when picking up schoolchildren

You shouldn't wait or park your vehicle here

Question - 50 / 19

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 / 20

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What's the first thing you should do at the scene?

Give the rider reassurance

Move the rider out of the road

Clear the road of debris

Warn other traffic

Question - 50 / 21

What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

Red

Green

White

Amber

Question - 50 / 22

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

Check your vehicle handbook

Ask your local garage

Use a route planner on the internet

Consult a travel agent

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet?

To have a car with dual controls

To be at least 21 years old

To be an approved driving instructor

To hold an advanced driving certificate

Question - 50 / 25

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 / 26

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 / 27

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 / 28

Which lights should you switch on when daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?

Headlights and fog lights

Front fog lights

Dipped headlights

Rear fog lights

Question - 50 / 29

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 / 30

What should you do if you're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?

Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously

Wave the vehicles behind to come past you if you think they can overtake quickly

Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake

Give a left signal when it's safe for vehicles to overtake you

Question - 50 / 31

You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?

Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction

Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view

Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it's safe for you to emerge

Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use

Question - 50 / 32

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 / 33

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop

Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

To check what's happening on the road ahead

Question - 50 / 34

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use 'kick down'?

To engage cruise control

To accelerate quickly

To brake progressively

To improve fuel economy

Question - 50 / 35

You're stopped at the side of the road. What must you do if you'll be waiting there for some time?

Switch off the engine

Apply the steering lock

Switch off the radio

Use your headlights

Question - 50 / 36

What does this sign mean?

End of dual carriageway

Tall bridge

Road narrows

End of narrow bridge

Question - 50 / 37

Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 38

What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

Anti-freeze level

Brake-fluid level

Battery-water level

Radiator-coolant level

Question - 50 / 39

What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Signal left before leaving the roundabout

Don't signal at any time

Signal right when you're approaching the roundabout

Signal left when you're approaching the roundabout

Question - 50 / 40

Where would you find these flashing red light signals?

Pelican crossings

Motorway exits

Zebra crossings

Level crossings

Question - 50 / 41

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 / 42

What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

Third party, fire and theft

Comprehensive

Third party only

Personal injury cover

Question - 50 / 43

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 / 44

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 / 45

Why is it important to make full use of the slip road as you join a motorway?

To allow you direct access to the overtaking lanes

Because there's space available to turn round if you need to

Because you can continue on the hard shoulder

To allow you to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane

Question - 50 / 46

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Fire engine

Road gritter

Ambulance

Doctor's car

Question - 50 / 47

How will a roof rack affect your car?

There will be less wind noise

The engine will use more oil

The car will accelerate faster

Fuel consumption will increase

Question - 50 / 48

You're driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

Drive on, keeping to the left

Overtake on the right of it

Hold your speed and sound your horn

Question - 50 / 49

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 / 50

There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?

Your radio reception might be affected

Your view could be obstructed

Your sun visor might get tangled

Your windscreen could mist up more easily