Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?
Car drivers and motorcvclists
Cyclists and pedestrians
Bus and lorry drivers
Tram and train drivers
Question - 50 / 2
What shape is a 'stop' sign?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 3
You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it's showing this sign?
Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side
Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway
Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally
Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry
Question - 50 / 4
When may you drive a car in this bus lane?
Outside its hours of operation
To get to the front of a traffic queue
You may not use it at any time
To overtake slow-moving traffic
Question - 50 / 5
You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean if a red cross is showing above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes?
The hard shoulder can be used as a normal running lane
The hard shoulder can be used as a rest area if you feel tired
The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only
The hard shoulder has a speed limit of 50 mph
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
You've been driving in fog. What must you do when the visibility improves?
Switch off your fog lights
Keep your rear fog lights switched on
Keep your front fog lights switched on
Leave your fog lights switched on in case the fog returns
Question - 50 / 8
You're driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?
Check your tyre pressures
Test your brakes
Accelerate briskly
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 9
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
Question - 50 / 10
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 / 11
When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?
Between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
At any time in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road
Question - 50 / 12
You've just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?
Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles
Go slowly while gently applying the brakes
Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time
Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry
Question - 50 / 13
What does this sign mean?
Low bridge ahead
Tunnel ahead
Ancient monument ahead
Traffic danger spot ahead
Question - 50 / 14
You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake
Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe
Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake
Accelerate to get away from the driver behind
Question - 50 / 15
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 / 16
You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?
Turn around in a quiet side road
Drive into a side road and reverse out into the main road
Ask someone to stop the traffic
Carry out a U-turn
Question - 50 / 17
What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
Check the brake-fluid level
Check the footbrake free play
Check that the parking brake is released
Have the brakes checked immediately
Question - 50 / 18
You're following a long vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if it signals left but moves out to the right?
Get closer in order to pass it quickly
Stay well back and give it room
Assume the signal is wrong and that it's turning right
Overtake it as it starts to slow down
Question - 50 / 19
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop
Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
To check what's happening on the road ahead
Question - 50 / 20
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
Stand in front of your vehicle to warn oncoming drivers
Switch on hazard warning lights, then go and call & for help
Stay in your vehicle and wait for the police
Stand in the lane behind your vehicle to warn others
Question - 50 / 21
What's the speed limit on this road?
60mph
50mph
30mph
40mph
Question - 50 / 22
At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
Douse the burns with clean, cool water
Remove anything sticking to the burns
Apply lotions to the injury
Burst any blisters
Question - 50 / 23
What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you're driving on a motorway?
Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep
Open a window and stop as soon as it's safe and legal
Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner
Slow down and let other drivers overtake
Question - 50 / 24
What should you do when you're unsure whether it's safe to reverse your vehicle?
Sound your horn
Rev your engine
Get out and check
Reverse slowly
Question - 50 / 25
What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?
Eat a large meal before driving
Take regular refreshment breaks
Play loud music in the car
Complete the journey without stopping
Question - 50 / 26
You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next?
Red alone
Red and amber together
Green and amber together
Green alone
Question - 50 / 27
You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by a vehicle behind you?
Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position
Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver
Brake sharply to a stop
Switch your rear lights on and off
Question - 50 / 28
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 / 29
What does this signal mean?
Cars must stop
Trams must stop
Both trams and cars must stop
Both trams and cars can continue
Question - 50 / 30
You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?
Overtake as soon as you can
Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind
Question - 50 / 31
What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
Reduce speed until you're clear of the area
Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
Keep up your speed and sound the horn
Wait at the lights until they stop flashing
Question - 50 / 32
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 / 33
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 / 34
When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?
When you have a Blue Badge
When you have a wheelchair
When you have an advanced driver certificate
When you have an adapted vehicle
Question - 50 / 35
What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?
Position close to the left-hand kerb
Use your right-hand mirror more often
Speed up to get past the roadworks more quickly
Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road
Question - 50 / 36
You're on a road that's only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?
Pull into a passing place on your right
Force the other driver to reverse
Pull into a passing place if your vehicle is wider
Pull into a passing place on your left
Question - 50 / 37
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 / 38
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 / 39
Where should you park your vehicle at night?
Near a police station
In a quiet road
On a red route
In a well-lit area
Question - 50 / 40
When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
When travelling during darkness without headlights
When parked on double yellow lines to visit a shop
When travelling slowly because you're lost
Question - 50 / 41
What's the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?
70Mph
30Mph
60Mph
50Mph
Question - 50 / 42
What's the main cause of skidding?
The vehicle
The driver
The road
The weather
Question - 50 / 43
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 / 44
When may you stop and wait in a box junction?
When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right
When you're in a queue of traffic turning left
When you're in a queue of traffic going ahead
When you're on a roundabout
Question - 50 / 45
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 / 46
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 / 47
What should you do when you see these horse riders in front?
Pull out to the middle of the road
Give a right-turn signal
Slow down and be ready to stop
Question - 50 / 48
You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You've switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?
Try and get people who are injured to drink something
Stop other cars and ask the drivers for help
Make sure that an ambulance has been called
Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles
Question - 50 / 49
You're waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?
Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
Move off immediately without any hesitation
Wait for the green light before moving off
Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows
Question - 50 / 50
When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?
When you're under 25 years old
When you don't wear glasses
When you pass the driving test first time
When you complete the Pass Plus scheme