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Question - 50 / 1

You've just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

By taking further training

By always staying close to the vehicle in front

By never going over 40 mph

By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads

Question - 50 / 2

You're waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It's clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?

Anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view

The lorry could suddenly speed up

The lorry might be slowing down

The load on the lorry might be unstable

Question - 50 / 3

When may you enter a box junction?

When there are fewer than two vehicles ahead

When signalled by another road user

When your exit road is clear

When traffic signs direct you

Question - 50 / 4

What does this sign mean?

The right-hand lane ahead is narrow

Right-hand lane for buses only

Right-hand lane for turning right

The right-hand lane is closed

Question - 50 / 5

What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?

Follow another vehicle as it overtakes the tractor

Sound your horn to make the tractor driver pull over

Speed past, flashing your lights at oncoming traffic

Stay behind it if you're in any doubt

Question - 50 / 6

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 / 7

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Select a higher gear than normal

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

Question - 50 / 8

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 / 9

You're stopped at the side of the road. What must you do if you'll be waiting there for some time?

Switch off the engine

Apply the steering lock

Switch off the radio

Use your headlights

Question - 50 / 10

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 / 11

You're in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. Which signal means you must wait?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 12

What does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?

A fault in the braking system

The engine oil is low

A rear light has failed

Your seat belt isn't fastened

Question - 50 / 13

You're approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren't working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal?

Turn left only

Turn right only

Continue ahead only

Stop at the stop line

Question - 50 / 14

You're about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 15

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 / 16

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear

You'll have more time to turn

You'll be able to turn without stopping

Question - 50 / 17

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding

Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance

Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly

Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped

Question - 50 / 18

Where would you see this sign?

At the side of the road

In the window of a car taking children to school

On the rear of a school bus or coach

At playground areas

Question - 50 / 19

What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights

Sound your horn twice before moving out

Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards

Beware of bends in the road ahead

Question - 50 / 20

What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains

Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing

Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it

Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

Question - 50 / 21

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

An appropriate driving licence

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A vehicle handbook

Question - 50 / 22

Who is authorised to signal you to stop?

A motorcvclist

A pedestrian

A police officer

A bus driver

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

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

Red

Green

White

Amber

Question - 50 / 25

Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?

Separating the slip road from the motorway

On the left-hand edge of the road

On the right-hand edge of the road

Separating the lanes

Question - 50 / 26

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 / 27

What's the main cause of skidding?

The vehicle

The driver

The road

The weather

Question - 50 / 28

At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn't breathing?

Find their parents and explain what's happening

Talk to them confidently until an ambulance arrives

Put them in the recovery position and slap their back

Open their airway and begin CPR

Question - 50 / 29

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

So that the rider can be seen more easily

The rider is inviting you to proceed

To stop the battery overcharging

To improve the rider's vision

Question - 50 / 30

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you

To give a better view into the road that you're joining

To help other road users know what you intend to do

To allow drivers to pass you on the right

Question - 50 / 31

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do?

Warn other traffic

Make sure the injured person is kept warm

Treat the person for shock

Place them in the recovery position

Question - 50 / 32

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 / 33

How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?

They're rectangular with a yellow border

They're triangular with a blue border

They're square with a brown border

They're circular with a red border

Question - 50 / 34

What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

Wave them across so they know that you've seen them

Question - 50 / 35

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 / 36

What does this sign mean?

Cyclists must dismount

Cycles aren't allowed

Cycle route ahead

Cycle in single file

Question - 50 / 37

What does this traffic sign mean?

Slippery road ahead

Tyres liable to punctures ahead

Danger ahead

Service area ahead

Question - 50 / 38

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle's tow hitch?

In your vehicle registration certificate

In your licence documents

In the vehicle handbook

In The Highway Code

Question - 50 / 39

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 / 40

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 / 41

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 / 42

Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

To help prevent damage to the road surface

To help prevent wear to the tyres

To help prevent skidding in deep snow

To help prevent the brakes locking

Question - 50 / 43

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

By hazard warning lines

By street lighting

By pedestrian islands

By double or single yellow lines

Question - 50 / 44

What does this sign mean?

End of restricted speed area

End of restricted parking area

End of clearway

End of cycle route

Question - 50 / 45

Which road user has caused a hazard?

The parked car (arrowed A)

The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)

The moving car (arrowed C)

The car turning (arrowed D)

Question - 50 / 46

When may you stop on a clearway?

Never

When it's busy

In the rush hour

During daylight hours

Question - 50 / 47

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 / 48

What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway?

You must have a stabiliser fitted

You mustn't overtake

You mustn't exceed 50 mph

You mustn't use the right-hand lane

Question - 50 / 49

What does this sign mean?

End of dual carriageway

Tall bridge

Road narrows

End of narrow bridge

Question - 50 / 50

When should you use hazard warning lights?

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

When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction