Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
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 / 2
Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?
Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
Traffic can overtake on the left
Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only
Question - 50 / 3
What should you do when you're passing loose sheep on the road?
Pass quickly but quietly
Go very slowly
Briefly sound your horn
Herd them to the side of the road
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?
Increase the pressure in your tyres
Have the brakes checked as soon as possible
Change gear and pump the brake pedal
Use your parking brake at the same time
Question - 50 / 5
Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?
On a dual carriageway
On a roundabout
On an urban motorway
On a one-way street
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?
If you'll be parking for less than five minutes
If the battery keeps going flat
When parked in a 20 mph zone
Never if you're away from the vehicle
Question - 50 / 8
You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?
Wave to the pedestrian to stop
Give way to the pedestrian
Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross
Question - 50 / 9
You're being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time for it to overtake?
Speed up
Slow down
Hold your speed
Change direction
Question - 50 / 10
How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
Visible in your exterior mirror
Covered with plastic sheeting
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
Question - 50 / 11
What does this sign mean?
New speed limit 20 mph
No vehicles over 30 tonnes
Minimum speed limit 30 mph
End of 20 mph zone
Question - 50 / 12
How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?
Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway.
Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic
Wait until a vehicle in the left hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin
Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder
Question - 50 / 13
When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?
When you're trying to save fuel
When you're overtaking
When you're turning right
When you're travelling above the speed limit
Question - 50 / 14
National speed limit applies
Waiting restrictions apply
No stopping
No entry
Question - 50 / 15
What should you do when you're approaching a bus that's signalling to move away from a bus stop?
Get past before it moves
Allow it to pull away, if it's safe to do so
Flash your headlights as you approach
Signal left and wave the bus on
Question - 50 / 16
Low bridge ahead
Tunnel ahead
Ancient monument ahead
Traffic danger spot ahead
Question - 50 / 17
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 / 18
You've stopped at the zebra crossing. When may you move off?
When the oncoming car moves off
When the driver behind you sounds their horn
When the pedestrians have cleared your side of the road
When the pedestrians have completely crossed
Question - 50 / 19
You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?
The driver wants you to overtake
Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly
There's a police speed check ahead
The other car is going to change lanes
Question - 50 / 20
What should you do when you see these horse riders in front?
Pull out to the middle of the road
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Give a right-turn signal
Slow down and be ready to stop
Question - 50 / 21
You're having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?
No, not unless you stay with your car
Yes, in order to drop off a passenger
Yes, if you don't block people from crossing
No, not under any circumstances
Question - 50 / 22
You service your own vehicle. How should you dispose of the old engine oil?
Take it to a local-authority site
Pour it down a drain
Tip it into a hole in the ground
Put it in your dustbin
Question - 50 / 23
You're driving with your front fog lights switched on. What should you do if the fog has cleared?
Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it's foggy
Drive with them on instead of your headlights
Question - 50 / 24
You're carrying a child under three years old in your car. Which restraint is suitable for a child of this age?
An adult lap belt
An adult holding a child
A child seat
An adult seat belt
Question - 50 / 25
What shape is a 'stop' sign?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 26
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 / 27
Which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side wind?
Cyclists
Motorcyclists
High-sided vehicles
Cars
Question - 50 / 28
The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'?
Before restarting the engine after it has stalled
When checking your gap from the vehicle in front
Before using the 'Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre' routine
When traffic lights change to green
Question - 50 / 29
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 / 30
What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do?
Continue at the same speed
Sound the horn
Drive through quickly
Slow down and get ready to stop
Question - 50 / 31
What do these motorway signs mean?
They're countdown markers to the next exit
They warn of a police control ahead
They're distance markers to the next telephone
They're countdown markers to a bridge
Question - 50 / 32
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 / 33
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 / 34
What should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a motorway?
Obey the speed limit
Always use the hard shoulder
Speed up to clear the area quickly
Stay very close to the vehicle in front
Question - 50 / 35
You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?
Coast into the bend
Apply your parking brake
Slow down gently
Firmly use your footbrake
Question - 50 / 36
You're driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
When you're driving at less than 30 mph
When your car has automatic transmission
When you've parked safely
When you're receiving a call
Question - 50 / 37
What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
Red
Green
White
Amber
Question - 50 / 38
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 / 39
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
On a long, straight road
On an open stretch of road
On a narrow country lane
On a busy stretch of road
Question - 50 / 40
You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?
Carry on waiting
Phone the signal operator
Edge over the stop line and look for trains
Park and investigate
Question - 50 / 41
End of dual carriageway
Tall bridge
Road narrows
End of narrow bridge
Question - 50 / 42
When may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
When they're under 14 years old
When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
When they're sitting in the rear seat
When they're exempt for medical reasons
Question - 50 / 43
What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?
Unlimited
£500
£1000
£5000
Question - 50 / 44
What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?
Obey the limit, but only during rush hour
Ignore the displayed limit
Use your own judgement; the limit is only advisory
Question - 50 / 45
You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly
Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes
Question - 50 / 46
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?
The larger vehicle
No-one has priority
The faster vehicle
The smaller vehicle
Question - 50 / 47
Minimum speed 30 mph
End of maximum speed
End of minimum speed
Maximum speed 30 mph
Question - 50 / 48
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 / 49
Which is the most vulnerable road user?
Tractor driver
Motorcyclist
Lorry driver
Car driver
Question - 50 / 50
On a smart motorway, what does this sign mean?
Use the hard shoulder only
Use all the lanes, including the hard shoulder
Use any lane except the hard shoulder
Use the three right-hand lanes only