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Question - 50 / 1

What's the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

70 mph

40 mph

60 mph

50 mph

Question - 50 / 2

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

There's a broken white line in the centre

There are solid white lines on either side

There are roadworks ahead of you

There are no footpaths

Question - 50 / 3

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system doesn't distract you when you're driving?

Only set the destination when you're lost

Set it before starting your journey

Turn it off while you're driving in built-up areas

Choose a voice that you find calming

Question - 50 / 4

You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?

The two right lanes are open

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

Question - 50 / 5

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 / 6

You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign?

Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible

Move to the right to get a better view

Switch your headlights on before overtaking

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Question - 50 / 7

When may you wait in a box junction?

When you're stationary in a queue of traffic

When approaching a pelican crossing

When approaching a zebra crossing

When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right

Question - 50 / 8

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there's no further danger. What could you do to help?

Remove their safety helmet

Move the person off the road

Seek medical assistance

Remove their leather jacket

Question - 50 / 9

What does this sign mean?

Route for trams

Give way to trams

Route for buses

Give way to buses

Question - 50 / 10

What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

Wave them across so they know that you've seen them

Question - 50 / 11

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Cyclists can use it

It's controlled by two flashing lights

Moped riders can use it

It's controlled by a traffic warden

Question - 50 / 12

Where would you see this sign?

At the side of the road

In the window of a car taking children to school

On the rear of a school bus or coach

At playground areas

Question - 50 / 13

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

So that you blend in with other drivers

To make your dials easier to see

So others can see you more easily

Because the street lights are lit

Question - 50 / 14

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 / 15

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

Estate car

Milk float

Delivery van

Long vehicle

Question - 50 / 16

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 / 17

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 / 18

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

Tram drivers

Bus drivers

Lorry drivers

Taxi drivers

Question - 50 / 19

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

At night

In fog

In the rain

In strong winds

Question - 50 / 20

You're on a motorway that isn't subject to smart motorway regulations. When should you use the hard shoulder?

When you're stopping in an emergency

When you're stopping for a rest

When you're joining the motorway

When you're leaving the motorway

Question - 50 / 21

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To make them more visible when driving at high speed

To show when they've broken down in a dangerous position

To make them more visible in thick fog

To warn drivers following closely to drop back

Question - 50 / 22

What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?

Sound your horn as a warning

Go past as quickly as possible

Flash your headlights as a warning

Go past slowly and carefully

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

You're about to drive your car. What should you do if you can't find the glasses you need to wear?

Drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads

Borrow a friend's glasses and use those

Drive home at night, so that the lights will help you

Find a way of getting home without driving

Question - 50 / 25

Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

They may want to turn into the side road

They may slow down to let you turn

They're harder to see

They might not see you turn

Question - 50 / 26

Why did the lorry driver start turning so late?

Because the driver was making room for the cyclist

Because the lorry set off too fast

Because the driver was late checking their right mirror

Because the lorry needs the room to turn

Question - 50 / 27

What does this sign mean?

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

Question - 50 / 28

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

Only use it for short journeys

Don't service it

Drive faster than normal

Keep engine revs low

Question - 50 / 29

What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights

Sound your horn twice before moving out

Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards

Beware of bends in the road ahead

Question - 50 / 30

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 / 31

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 / 32

What's likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

The clutch pedal will lock

The air intake will become blocked

The timing belt will slip

The oil seals will leak

Question - 50 / 33

Your vehicle broke down on the hard shoulder of a motorway, but has now been repaired. How should you rejoin the main carriageway?

Move out onto the carriageway, then build up your speed

Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway

Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Move out onto the carriageway using your hazard warning lights

Question - 50 / 34

What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?

Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date

Make a U-turn and find another route

Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question - 50 / 35

What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

Road fund licence

Insurance premiums

Vehicle test certificate

Driving licence

Question - 50 / 36

You're driving on a motorway and have to slow down suddenly due to a hazard ahead. How can you warn drivers behind of the hazard?

Switch on your hazard warning lights

Flash your headlights

Switch on your headlights

Sound your horn

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

What will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed-limit signs?

30mph

40mph

50mph

60mph

Question - 50 / 39

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 / 40

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable

There's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane

Cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane

The lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic

Question - 50 / 41

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 / 42

You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Increase your speed

Be wary of a sudden gust

Drive alongside very closely

Expect normal conditions

Question - 50 / 43

The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

Battery acid

Distilled water

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Question - 50 / 44

What should you do if it's raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway?

Allow a two-second separation gap

Switch your headlights onto main beam

Move into a lane that has less spray

Be aware of spray reducing your vision

Question - 50 / 45

You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?

Ignore the driver behind and continue to travel within the speed limit

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Signal left and wave the driver behind to come past

Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road

Question - 50 / 46

What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing?

Slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

Accelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane

Pull up on the left-hand verge

Move across and continue in the right-hand lane

Question - 50 / 47

What does this sign mean?

End of dual carriageway

Tall bridge

Road narrows

End of narrow bridge

Question - 50 / 48

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 / 49

How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures?

At a reduced speed

At the speed limit

In the centre of the road

With headlights on dipped beam

Question - 50 / 50

You have stopped in an emergency refuge area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?

Give an arm signal as you are moving off

Switch on your vehicle's headlights

Use the emergency telephone

Move away with your hazard lights on