Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean?
Crossroads
Give way
Stop
Turn right
Question - 50 / 2
What will happen if you follow this vehicle too closely?
Your brakes will overheat
Your fuel consumption will be increased
Your engine will overheat
Your view ahead will be reduced
Question - 50 / 3
What should you do if you want to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?
Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way
Stay behind until the driver waves you past
Keep well back so that you get a good view of the road ahead
Question - 50 / 4
What do the yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?
They are rumble strips
No waiting
Pedestrians shouldn't cross where there are yellow lines
They mark the edge of the road
Question - 50 / 5
You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?
Move them to somewhere more comfortable
Splash their face with cool water
Take photographs of the scene
Check that they're breathing normally
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
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 / 8
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 / 9
What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?
Considerate
Defensive
Competitive
Responsible
Question - 50 / 10
You're following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right?
Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling
Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction
Accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction
Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left
Question - 50 / 11
What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?
Avoid using the cruise control
Use the air conditioning whenever you drive
Use the gears to slow the vehicle
Avoid making a lot of short journeys
Question - 50 / 12
When may you stop and wait in a box junction?
When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right
When you're in a queue of traffic turning left
When you're in a queue of traffic going ahead
When you're on a roundabout
Question - 50 / 13
What must you check before you drive some one else's vehicle?
That the vehicle owner has third-party insurance cover
That your own vehicle has insurance cover
That the vehicle is insured for your use
That the insurance documents are in the vehicle
Question - 50 / 14
What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background?
They give temporary directions during a diversion
They give directions to car parks
They give motorway information
They give mandatory instructions
Question - 50 / 15
You're driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?
Sound the horn and flash your lights
Give a 'slowing down' arm signal
Change down to first gear
Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic
Question - 50 / 16
You're at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who's suffering from shock?
Give them a warm drink
Offer them some food
Offer them a cigarette
Reassure them confidently
Question - 50 / 17
What does this sign mean?
Route for trams only
Route for buses only
Parking for buses only
Parking for trams only
Question - 50 / 18
Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?
Separating the slip road from the motorway
On the left-hand edge of the road
On the right-hand edge of the road
Separating the lanes
Question - 50 / 19
What's the purpose of these road markings?
To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road
To ensure delivery vehicles have easy access to the school
To enable teachers to have clear access to the school
To enable parents to pick up or drop off children safely
Question - 50 / 20
When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?
When you're overtaking only
When you're overtaking or turning right
When you're using cruise control
When you're turning right only
Question - 50 / 21
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 / 22
How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?
Through the legal enforcement of speed regulations
By increasing the number of cars on the road
Through increased fuel bills
By reducing exhaust emissions
Question - 50 / 23
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so
Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone
Park it away from the carriageway
Leave it where it is, with the engine running
Question - 50 / 24
If you're involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
An air-sprung seat
Anti-lock brakes
A collapsible steering wheel
A properly adjusted head restraint
Question - 50 / 25
When is fuel consumption at its highest?
When you're braking
When you're coasting
When you're accelerating
When you're turning sharply
Question - 50 / 26
What should you do if you're being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?
Pull over as soon as it's safe to do so
Accelerate hard to get away from it
Maintain your speed and course
Brake harshly and stop well out into the road
Question - 50 / 27
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 / 28
You're driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?
Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
Slow down and wave the cyclist across
Brake sharply and flash your headlights
Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist
Question - 50 / 29
Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?
The road surface is poor
The footpath is narrow
The kerbs are high
The view is restricted
Question - 50 / 30
What's the speed limit on this road?
60mph
50mph
30mph
40mph
Question - 50 / 31
You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
An adult passenger
The children
You, the driver
Your friend
Question - 50 / 32
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 / 33
What does the term 'blind spot' mean?
An area covered by your right hand mirror
An area not visible to the driver
An area covered by your left-hand mirror
An area not covered by your headlights
Question - 50 / 34
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 / 35
When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?
Before you can make a SORN
Before you can sell the vehicle
Before you can scrap the vehicle
Before you can tax the vehicle
Question - 50 / 36
What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road?
Reverse back to the main road
Carry out an emergency stop
Stop at a passing place
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 37
Cyclists must dismount
Cycles aren't allowed
Cycle route ahead
Cycle in single file
Question - 50 / 38
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 / 39
You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
The steering will feel very heavy
The engine will stall
The steering will feel very light
The engine noise will increase
Question - 50 / 40
What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of?
The uneven road surface
Traffic following behind
Doors opening on parked cars
Empty parking spaces
Question - 50 / 41
How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?
It improves judgement skills
It increases confidence
It leads to faster reactions
It increases concentration
Question - 50 / 42
New speed limit 20 mph
No vehicles over 30 tonnes
Minimum speed limit 30 mph
End of 20 mph zone
Question - 50 / 43
When should you use the left-hand lane of a motorway?
When you're making a phone call
When your vehicle breaks down
When you're overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes
When the road ahead is clear
Question - 50 / 44
At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?
Whether their vehicle is insured
Whether their airway is open
Whether they're comfortable
Whether they have any allergies
Question - 50 / 45
At night, what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?
You're approaching an organised walk
You're approaching roadworks
You're approaching a traffic danger spot
You're approaching a slow-moving vehicle
Question - 50 / 46
You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?
Retake only your theory test
Retake your theory and practical tests
Retake only your practical test
Reapply for your full licence immediately
Question - 50 / 47
What should you do when you're driving in snowy conditions?
Brake gently in plenty of time
Be ready to steer sharply
Brake firmly and quickly
Use sidelights only
Question - 50 / 48
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 / 49
You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?
Park in a bay and not pay
Park on yellow lines and pay
Park on yellow lines and not pay
Park in a bay and pay
Question - 50 / 50
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