Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
When will a new car need its first MOT test?
When it's one year old
When it's three years old
When it's five years old
When it's seven years old
Question - 50 / 2
Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?
Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance
Switch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane
Question - 50 / 5
Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?
Toucan
Puffin
Pelican
Zebra
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?
Move to the opposite side of the road
Drive through as you have priority
Sound your horn and be prepared to stop
Speed up and drive through quickly
Question - 50 / 8
Which is the sign for a ring road?
Question - 50 / 9
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 / 10
What does this sign mean?
Vehicles may not park on the verge or footway
Vehicles may park on the left-hand side of the road only
Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway
Vehicles may park on the right-hand side of the road only
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
How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
Three times
Two times
Five times
Ten times
Question - 50 / 13
What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?
To show a safe distance between vehicles
To keep the area clear of traffic
To make you aware of your speed
To warn you to change direction
Question - 50 / 14
You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?
Only in bad weather conditions
Whenever you're driving
When you think it's necessary
Only at night time
Question - 50 / 15
What would suggest you're driving on an icy road?
There's less transmission noise
There's less wind noise
There's less tyre noise
There's less engine noise
Question - 50 / 16
When should you check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Every time you drive the car
Question - 50 / 17
When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?
Instead of sounding the horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am
On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead
On rural routes, after a sign warning of animals
On the approach to toucan crossings, where cyclists are waiting to cross
Question - 50 / 18
Give way to oncoming vehicles
Approaching traffic passes you on both sides
Turn off at the next available junction
Pass either side to get to the same destination
Question - 50 / 19
This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What's this for?
To allow taxis to position in front of other traffic
To allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road together
To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic
To allow people with disabilities to cross the road
Question - 50 / 20
You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?
Check for traffic overtaking on your right
Select first gear
Cancel your right-turn signal
Stop and set the parking brake
Question - 50 / 21
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 / 22
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 / 23
No trams ahead
Oncoming trams
Trams crossing ahead
Trams only
Question - 50 / 24
Direction to park-and-ride car park
No parking for buses or coaches
Direction to bus and coach park
Parking area for cars and coaches
Question - 50 / 25
You've been involved in an argument that's made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?
Open a window
Turn on your radio
Have an alcoholic drink
Calm down
Question - 50 / 26
What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?
Swerve past it and sound your horn
Flash your headlights and drive up close behind
Slow down and be ready to stop
Accelerate past it immediately
Question - 50 / 27
What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
To separate lanes of traffic
To increase traffic speed
To allow pedestrians to cross
To reduce traffic speed
Question - 50 / 28
What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?
The fuel consumption
The suspension
The exhaust emissions
The tyre grip
Question - 50 / 29
You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?
At or near a bus stop
In a designated parking space
Near the brow of a hill
On the approach to a level crossing
Question - 50 / 30
Bend to the right
Road on the right closed
No traffic from the right
No right turn
Question - 50 / 31
What should you do when you're approaching this crossing?
Prepare to slow down and stop
Continue unless the pedestrians step out
Speed up and pass by quickly
Stop and wave the pedestrians across
Question - 50 / 32
What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
Try to overtake
Re-adjust your mirrors
Stay in the left-hand lane
Position your vehicle in the centre lane
Question - 50 / 33
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 / 34
You're driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
Give an arm signal
Select reverse gear
Keep both hands on the steering wheel
Apply the parking brake and footbrake together
Question - 50 / 35
What's the meaning of this traffic sign?
End of two-way road
Give priority to vehicles coming towards you
You have priority over vehicles coming towards You
Bus lane ahead
Question - 50 / 36
Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?
They give a wider field of vision
They totally cover blind spots
They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind
They make the traffic behind look bigger
Question - 50 / 37
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 / 38
You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You'll keep out of the wind better
You'll help the large vehicle to stop more easily
You'll be able to corner more quickly
You'll give the driver a chance to see you in their Mirrors
Question - 50 / 39
What should you do if there's a bus at a bus stop ahead of you?
Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presence
Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can
Question - 50 / 40
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 / 41
Distance to parking place ahead
Distance to public telephone ahead
Distance to public house ahead
Distance to passing place ahead
Question - 50 / 42
Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?
Up to seven days after the old certificate has run out
When driving to an MOT centre to arrange an appointment
When driving the car with the owner's permission
When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre
Question - 50 / 43
What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?
Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb
Park with two wheels on the kerb
Park close to the bumper of another car
Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
Question - 50 / 44
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 / 45
What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?
Obey the speed limit
Obey the limit, but only during rush hour
Ignore the displayed limit
Use your own judgement; the limit is only advisory
Question - 50 / 46
Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop?
There's a zebra crossing ahead
There are driveways on the left
People may cross the road in front of it
The road surface will be slippery
Question - 50 / 47
On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
In the fuel tank
In the air filter
On the cooling system
On the exhaust system
Question - 50 / 48
When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?
When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing
When you're moving off on a hill
When you're testing your brakes
When you're driving slowly in queuing traffic
Question - 50 / 49
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 / 50
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