Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What does this sign mean?
Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road
Traffic approaching you has priority
Two-way traffic straight ahead
Motorway contraflow system ahead
Question - 50 / 2
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 / 3
Minimum speed 30 mph
End of maximum speed
End of minimum speed
Maximum speed 30 mph
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions?
Follow other vehicles' tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Question - 50 / 5
Why does the cyclist take the longer route around the roundabout?
Cyclists may keep to the left for safety
To avoid being dazzled by the sun
It's easier to give arm signals while you're on the left
The cyclist is riding into a one-way street
Question - 50 / 6
You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they're signalling right but keeping well to the left?
Proceed as normal
Cut in front of them
Stay well back
Keep close to them
Question - 50 / 7
Crossroads
Level crossing with gate
Level crossing without gate
Ahead only
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
Traffic lights out of order
Amber signal out of order
Temporary traffic lights ahead
New traffic lights ahead
Question - 50 / 10
What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?
Drugs
Busy roads
Tinted windows
Weather conditions
Question - 50 / 11
Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 12
End of restricted speed area
End of restricted parking area
End of clearway
End of cycle route
Question - 50 / 13
When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?
To stop and check where you are
In cases of emergency or breakdown
If you think you'll be involved in a road rage incident
To make a private phone call
Question - 50 / 14
You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted?
Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes
Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly
Stop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear
Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly
Question - 50 / 15
You're following a large vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals to turn left?
Overtake if you can leave plenty of room
Overtake if there are no oncoming vehicles
Wait for the driver to cancel his signal
Wait for the vehicle to finish turning
Question - 50 / 16
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 / 17
What's the meaning of this sign?
Local speed limit applies
No waiting on the carriageway
National speed limit applies
No entry for vehicles
Question - 50 / 18
What might you expect to happen in this situation?
Traffic will move into the right-hand lane
Traffic speed will increase
Traffic will move into the left-hand lane
Traffic won't need to change position
Question - 50 / 19
New speed limit 20 mph
No vehicles over 30 tonnes
Minimum speed limit 30 mph
End of 20 mph zone
Question - 50 / 20
Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?
Sports car
Van
Estate car
Long vehicle
Question - 50 / 21
Service area 30 miles ahead
Lay-by 30 miles ahead
Question - 50 / 22
You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?
Reverse out of the road
Turn around in a side road
Continue and find another route
Reverse into a driveway
Question - 50 / 23
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 / 24
Why should the junction on the left be kept clear?
To allow vehicles to enter and emerge
To allow the bus to reverse
To allow vehicles to make a U-turn
To allow vehicles to park
Question - 50 / 25
What does this road marking mean?
Don't cross the line
No stopping allowed
You're approaching a hazard
No overtaking allowed
Question - 50 / 26
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 / 27
You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?
Retake only your theory test
Retake your theory and practical tests
Retake only your practical test
Reapply for your full licence immediately
Question - 50 / 28
It's very windy. What should you do if you're behind a motorcyclist who's overtaking a high-sided vehicle?
Overtake the motorcyclist immediately
Keep well back
Stay level with the motorcyclist
Keep close to the motorcyclist
Question - 50 / 29
What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road?
Lorry
Bicycle
Car
Motorcycle
Question - 50 / 30
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 / 31
You're in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. What do these overhead signs mean?
Use the hard shoulder until you've passed the hazard
Leave the motorway at the next exit
There are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead
Move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph
Question - 50 / 32
You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?
Check your right mirror
Move up closer to the car ahead
Move out to the right
Check for bicycles on your left
Question - 50 / 33
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 / 34
When may you stop on a clearway?
Never
When it's busy
In the rush hour
During daylight hours
Question - 50 / 35
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 / 36
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 / 37
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 / 38
What's the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you're driving your car?
Call the emergency services
Stop at the scene of the incident
Stop only if someone waves at you
Call your insurance company
Question - 50 / 39
Wait at the barriers
Wait at the crossroads
Give way to trams
Give way to farm vehicles
Question - 50 / 40
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 / 41
What shape is a 'stop' sign?
Question - 50 / 42
How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?
Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left く
Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal
Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop
Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop
Question - 50 / 43
When may you use hazard warning lights?
When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead
When you're double-parked on a two-way road
When your direction indicators aren't working
When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop
Question - 50 / 44
You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?
45metres (147 feet)
25metres (82 feet)
5metres (16 feet)
100metres (328 feet)
Question - 50 / 45
Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?
Traffic going straight on
Traffic turning right
Nobody
Traffic turning left
Question - 50 / 46
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 / 47
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 / 48
What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
Lane closures
Contraflow systems
Variable speed limits
National speed limits
Question - 50 / 49
You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn't available?
Report the incident to the police within 24 hours
Find someone in the area to tell them about it immediately
Go back to tell the house owner the next day
Report the incident to your insurance company when you get home
Question - 50 / 50
You're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who's responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
The children's parents
You, the driver
The front-seat passenger
The children
