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Question - 50 / 1

What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?

An ambulance

A fire engine

A doctor on call

A tractor

Question - 50 / 2

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Another vehicle may be coming

They may not be looking

It's safer for you to carry on

They may not be ready to cross

Question - 50 / 3

What does this sign mean?

No through road

End of traffic-calming zone

Free-parking zone ends

End of controlled parking zone

Question - 50 / 4

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 / 5

What does this sign mean?

Hump bridge

Humps in the road

Entrance to tunnel

Soft verges

Question - 50 / 6

What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

Red

Green

White

Amber

Question - 50 / 7

When should you use your vehicle's horn?

To alert others to your presence

To allow you right of way

To greet other road users

To signal your annoyance

Question - 50 / 8

What's covered by third-party insurance?

Damage to your vehicle

Fire damage to your vehicle

Flood damage to your vehicle

Damage to other vehicles

Question - 50 / 9

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 / 10

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 / 11

You're going to tow a trailer that's wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?

Parking sensors

Projection markers

Exterior towing mirrors

Rear-view camera

Question - 50 / 12

What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?

Glare from the sun

Lack of road markings

Children running out between vehicles

Large goods vehicles

Question - 50 / 13

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 / 14

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

There's a broken white line in the centre

There are solid white lines on either side

There are roadworks ahead of you

There are no footpaths

Question - 50 / 15

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Slow pulse

Rapid shallow breathing

Flushed complexion

Warm dry skin

Question - 50 / 16

Which sign means turn left ahead?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 17

Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 18

What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?

To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce the risk of fire

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

To reduce engine wear

Question - 50 / 19

The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

Battery acid

Distilled water

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Question - 50 / 20

What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?

Reduction in journey times by about 15%

Increase in fuel consumption by about 15%

Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

Increase in journey times by about 15%

Question - 50 / 21

You're following a vehicle on a wet road. You stay a safe distance behind it. What should you do if a driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you've left?

Flash your headlights as a warning

Drop back to regain a safe distance

Try to overtake safely as soon as you can

Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on

Question - 50 / 22

You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?

Some time after the vehicle has passed vou

Before the vehicle starts to pass you

Only if the other driver dips their headlights

As soon as the vehicle passes you

Question - 50 / 23

What do these zigzag white lines mean?

No parking at any time

Parking allowed only for a short time

Slow down to 20 mph

Sounding horns isn't allowed

Question - 50 / 24

Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on main beam?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 25

What's the speed limit on this road?

60mph

50mph

30mph

40mph

Question - 50 / 26

What's most likely to distract you while you're driving?

Using the demisters

Using the mirrors

Using the windscreen wipers

Using a mobile phone

Question - 50 / 27

What should you do while you're driving or riding along a motorway?

Look much further ahead than you would on other roads

Maintain a shorter separation distance than you would on other roads

Concentrate more than you would on other roads

Travel much faster than you would on other roads

Question - 50 / 28

Where will you see these red and white markers?

Approaching the end of a motorway

Approaching a concealed level crossing

Approaching a concealed speed-limit sign

Approaching the end of a dual carriageway

Question - 50 / 29

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 / 30

You've driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Question - 50 / 31

What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?

Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision

The black car may stop suddenly

The bus may move out into the road

Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

Question - 50 / 32

How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?

Use narrow side streets

Brake heavily

Use busy routes

Anticipate well ahead

Question - 50 / 33

What will help you to keep your car secure?

Being a member of a vehicle breakdown organisation

Registering with a Vehicle Watch scheme

Passing an advanced driving test

Taking car maintenance classes

Question - 50 / 34

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 / 35

What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?

Unlimited

£500

£1000

£5000

Question - 50 / 36

What does third-party insurance cover?

Damage to your vehicle

Damage to other vehicles

Injury to yourself

All damage and injury

Question - 50 / 37

What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side to side?

Brake hard and hold the pedal down

Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

Accelerate until it stabilises

Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself

Question - 50 / 38

What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?

Continue on at a normal speed

Pull up slowly at the side of the road

Brake as quickly as possible

Pull on the parking brake

Question - 50 / 39

You're following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclists to go?

Left

Any direction

Right

Straight ahead

Question - 50 / 40

What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

1mm

1.6mm

2.5mm

4mm

Question - 50 / 41

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

The gearbox

The transmission

The door locks

The seat belts

Question - 50 / 42

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

To restrict the flow of traffic

To warn of oncoming traffic

To help you select the correct lane in good time

To prevent you from changing lanes

Question - 50 / 43

What must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?

Make sure you can see the trailer in the mirrors

Grease the tow ball and hitch

Fit a secondary coupling device

Switch off the reversing sensor on the towing vehicle

Question - 50 / 44

You're about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

Wait until you're fit and well before driving

Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches

Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey

Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

Question - 50 / 45

You've just passed your driving test. What's the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow?

4,500kg

3,500kg

5,500kg

6,500kg

Question - 50 / 46

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Flashing green beacon

Flashing blue beacon

Flashing amber beacon

Flashing red beacon

Question - 50 / 47

You're about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

At least a car's length

At least a car's width

At least 2 car widths

At least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car

Question - 50 / 48

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 / 49

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 / 50

You're driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you're following a large vehicle?

To give yourself acceleration space if you decide to overtake

To get the best view of the road ahead

To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back

To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you