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Question - 50 / 1

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

On a single carriageway

On a one-way street

Approaching a junction

Travelling up a long hill

Question - 50 / 2

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

When you're driving on a dual carriageway

When you're driving on a motorway

When you're approaching bends and junctions

When you're approaching a one-way street

Question - 50 / 3

As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?

Rev your engine to make them hurry

Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you

Wave them to cross as quickly as they can

Wait patiently while they cross

Question - 50 / 4

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 / 5

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 / 6

Which sign means turn left ahead?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 7

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 / 8

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 / 9

At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

Stop at the stop line

Question - 50 / 10

Why should you take care driving past the man with the cane?

He's physically disabled

He's deaf and blind

He's deaf

He's blind

Question - 50 / 11

Why should you keep well to the left as you approach a right-hand bend?

To be positioned safely if you skid

To improve your view of the road

To let faster traffic from behind overtake

To overcome the effect of the road's slope

Question - 50 / 12

You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn't broken and there's nothing in the wound. How could you help?

Dab the wound to stop the bleeding

Apply firm pressure over the wound

Give them a warm drink

Keep the casualty's legs flat on the ground

Question - 50 / 13

You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

Accelerate to make a gap behind you

Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Question - 50 / 14

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 / 15

You're driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

Both half-barriers down

A steady amber light

One half-barrier down

Twin flashing red lights

Question - 50 / 16

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 / 17

Why has the tractor got flashing amber lights?

To tell you not to overtake

To warn you it's a slow-moving vehicle

To warn you it has a wide load

To warn you it's breaking down

Question - 50 / 18

What should you do if you overtake a cyclist when it's very windy?

Overtake very slowly

Keep close as you pass

Sound your horn repeatedly

Allow extra room

Question - 50 / 19

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 / 20

When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the normal value?

When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

When carrying a heavy load

When the roads are slippery

Question - 50 / 21

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 / 22

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

The larger vehicle

No-one has priority

The faster vehicle

The smaller vehicle

Question - 50 / 23

What must you do if your eyesight has become very poor and you're no longer able to meet the driver's eyesight requirements?

Tell the driver licensing authority

Tell your doctor

Tell the police

Tell your optician

Question - 50 / 24

What should you do as you approach this cyclist?

Try to overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

Flash your headlights at the cyclist

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

Rev your engine so the cyclist knows you're following behind

Question - 50 / 25

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 / 26

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 / 27

For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

Until the vehicle is insured and MOT'd

Until the vehicle is repaired or modified

Until the vehicle is used on the road

Question - 50 / 28

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 / 29

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 / 30

How should you drive when you're driving along a road that has road humps?

Maintain a reduced speed throughout

Accelerate quickly between the humps

Always keep to the maximum legal speed

Drive slowly at school times only

Question - 50 / 31

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?

Only when the motorcyclist asks

Always straight away

Only when it's essential

Always, unless they're in shock

Question - 50 / 32

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

Continue on your way

Be prepared to stop

Wave to the person to wait

Wave to the person to cross

Question - 50 / 33

Why should these road markings be kept clear?

To allow children to see and be seen when they're crossing the road

To allow teachers to park

To allow children to be dropped off at school

To allow children to be picked up after school

Question - 50 / 34

What does this sign mean?

Hump bridge

Humps in the road

Entrance to tunnel

Soft verges

Question - 50 / 35

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help?

Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call

Wait in the car for the emergency services to arrive

Check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder

Phone a friend and ask them to come and collect you

Question - 50 / 36

A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

30mph

40mph

50mph

60mph

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

Why has the bus driver positioned the bus on the left?

The bus needs extra room to get around the roundabout

In case the pedestrian wants to get on the bus

To get a better view of the roundabout

The sign on the roundabout is directing traffic to 'keep left'

Question - 50 / 39

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 / 40

Which sign means the end of a dual carriageway?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 41

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 / 42

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 / 43

You're on a motorway. What should you do if there's a red cross showing on the signs above your lane only?

Continue in that lane and look for further information

Don't continue in that lane

Pull onto the hard shoulder

Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed

Question - 50 / 44

What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?

Steer sharply

Increase speed

Brake firmly

Reduce speed gently

Question - 50 / 45

What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads?

Maintain the same speed

Carry on with great care

Find another route

Telephone the police

Question - 50 / 46

Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway?

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway

Between each pair of lanes

Between the central reservation and the carriageway

Question - 50 / 47

You're driving on an icy road. What distance from the car in front should you drive?

Four times the normal distance

Six times the normal distance

Ten times the normal distance

Eight times the normal distance

Question - 50 / 48

What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

The vehicle's gearbox

The vehicle's ventilation

The vehicle's battery

The vehicle's handling

Question - 50 / 49

How can drivers help the environment?

By accelerating harshly

By accelerating gently

By using leaded fuel

By driving faster

Question - 50 / 50

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

An appropriate driving licence

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A vehicle handbook