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Question - 50 / 1

You're on a motorway. A lorry has stopped in the right-hand lane. What should you do when you see this sign on the lorry?

Move into the right-hand lane

Stop behind the flashing lights

Pass the lorry on the left

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Question - 50 / 2

What's the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?

1.6mm

2.2mm

1mm

2mm

Question - 50 / 3

What does this sign mean?

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

Question - 50 / 4

Why is there a warning 'Reduce speed now'?

There's a crossroads and a double bend ahead

There's a staggered junction ahead

Traffic is merging from the left

There's a T-junction ahead

Question - 50 / 5

The caravan starts to swing from side to side. What should the driver do to bring it back under control?

Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the caravan's swing

Ease off the accelerator to slow down

Accelerate until the swinging stops

Brake firmly until the swinging stops

Question - 50 / 6

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

Your reverse sensors will beep

Your view will be restricted

Your reversing lights will be hidden

Your mirrors will need adjusting

Question - 50 / 7

What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

Considerate

Defensive

Competitive

Responsible

Question - 50 / 8

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 / 9

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

A two-second time gap

Two car lengths

One car length

Question - 50 / 10

What does this motorway sign mean?

Change to the lane on your left

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Change to the opposite carriageway

Pull up on the hard shoulder

Question - 50 / 11

What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed limit with traffic calming

Minimum speed limit with traffic calming

'20 cars only' parking zone

Only 20 cars allowed at any one time

Question - 50 / 12

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 / 13

You're driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

Rapidly and gently

Slowly and gently

Slowly but firmly

Rapidly and firmly

Question - 50 / 14

You've just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

By taking further training

By always staying close to the vehicle in front

By never going over 40 mph

By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads

Question - 50 / 15

Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?

To raise the speed limits

To help the traffic flow

To provide better parking

To allow lorries to load more freely

Question - 50 / 16

What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?

To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce the risk of fire

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

To reduce engine wear

Question - 50 / 17

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

A broken-down vehicle

A school bus

An ice-cream van

A private ambulance

Question - 50 / 18

How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

Your journey will use more fuel

Your journey will take longer

Your journey will be more hazardous

Your journey will have fewer delays

Question - 50 / 19

What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?

The steering will pull to one side

The steering will vibrate

The brakes will fail

The tyres will deflate

Question - 50 / 20

When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?

To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction

To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead

To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less

To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer

Question - 50 / 21

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 / 22

How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?

They're rectangular with a yellow border

They're triangular with a blue border

They're square with a brown border

They're circular with a red border

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

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 / 25

You've stopped at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by?

Phone the signal operator

Alert drivers behind you

Wait

Proceed with caution

Question - 50 / 26

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

When showing that you're giving way

When showing that you're about to turn

When telling them that you have right of way

When letting them know that you're there

Question - 50 / 27

What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take?

Carry on to the next exit

Carefully reverse in the left-hand lane

Carefully reverse along the hard shoulder

Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation

Question - 50 / 28

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 / 29

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 / 30

An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?

5to 6 centimetres

1to 2 centimetres

10to 15 centimetres

15to 20 centimetres

Question - 50 / 31

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 / 32

Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?

Issue fixed penalty notices

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

Stop and arrest drivers who break the law

Repair broken-down vehicles on the motorway

Question - 50 / 33

How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?

Use narrow side streets

Brake heavily

Use busy routes

Anticipate well ahead

Question - 50 / 34

What do the lines along the centre of the road mean?

No overtaking

No stopping

There's a hazard ahead

They mark the centre of the road

Question - 50 / 35

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 / 36

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?

Carry on trying to restart the engine

Push the vehicle clear of the crossing

Run down the track to warn the signal operator

Get out of the car and clear of the crossing

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

What must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?

Make sure you can see the trailer in the mirrors

Grease the tow ball and hitch

Fit a secondary coupling device

Switch off the reversing sensor on the towing vehicle

Question - 50 / 39

Which sign means 'no stopping'?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 40

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 / 41

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 / 42

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together?

Pass the lights if the road is clear

Take care because there's a fault with the lights

Wait for the green light

Stop because the lights are changing to red

Question - 50 / 43

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

When your health affects your driving

When you have to work abroad

When you lend your vehicle to someone

When your vehicle needs an MOT certificate

Question - 50 / 44

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 / 45

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of this signal?

There's a radar speed trap ahead

They're giving way to you

They're warning you of their presence

There's a fault with your vehicle

Question - 50 / 46

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 / 47

What do these zigzag white lines mean?

No parking at any time

Parking allowed only for a short time

Slow down to 20 mph

Sounding horns isn't allowed

Question - 50 / 48

Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?

Bicycles

Buses

Motorcycles

Cars

Question - 50 / 49

How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

Leave it in a well-lit area

Park in a quiet side road

Don't engage the steering lock

Park in a poorly lit area

Question - 50 / 50

Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

Motorway maintenance

Bomb disposal

Snow plough

Breakdown recovery