Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?
To make them more visible when driving at high speed
To show when they've broken down in a dangerous position
To make them more visible in thick fog
To warn drivers following closely to drop back
Question - 50 / 2
On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
Cars
Cycles
Buses
Lorries
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
Which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 5
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 / 6
What does this sign mean?
Tourist attraction
Beware of trains
Level crossing
Beware of trams
Question - 50 / 7
You're driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?
Sound the horn and flash your lights
Give a 'slowing down' arm signal
Change down to first gear
Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic
Question - 50 / 8
You're driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?
Front fog lights
Main-beam headlights
Sidelights only
Dipped headlights
Question - 50 / 9
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 / 10
What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?
Reduced pollution
Increased fuel consumption
Reduced exhaust emissions
Increased road safety
Question - 50 / 11
Turn left for parking area
No through road on the left
No entry for traffic turning left
Turn left for ferry terminal
Question - 50 / 12
Why is it bad technique to coast when you're driving downhill?
The fuel consumption will increase
The engine will overheat
The tyres will wear more quickly
The vehicle will gain speed more quickly
Question - 50 / 13
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 / 14
What does a sign with a brown background show?
Tourist directions
Primary roads
Motorway routes
Minor roads
Question - 50 / 15
Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. What should you do if you aren't able to get onto the hard shoulder?
Stop the traffic behind and ask for help
Stand behind your vehicle to warn others
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Attempt to repair your vehicle quickly
Question - 50 / 16
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 / 17
Why should you test your brakes after this hazard?
You'll be on a slippery road
Your brakes will be wet
You'll be going down a long hill
You'll have just crossed a long bridge
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
What should you do if there's a bus at a bus stop ahead of you?
Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presence
Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
Pass the bus as quickly as you possibly can
Question - 50 / 20
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 / 21
What does it mean if you see this signal on the motorway?
Leave the motorway at the next exit
All vehicles use the hard shoulder
Sharp bend to the left ahead
Stop: all lanes ahead closed
Question - 50 / 22
What's the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint?
To make you more comfortable
To help you avoid neck injury
To help you relax
To help you maintain your driving position
Question - 50 / 23
What does this arm signal mean?
The driver is slowing down
The driver intends to turn right
The driver wishes to overtake
The driver intends to turn left
Question - 50 / 24
What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?
Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance
Switch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane
Question - 50 / 25
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 / 26
You're driving in town. Why should you be careful if there's a bus at a bus stop on the other side of the road?
The bus might have broken down
The bus might move off suddenly
The bus might remain stationary
Pedestrians might come from behind the bus
Question - 50 / 27
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 / 28
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 / 29
A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?
In any direction
To the right
Straight ahead
To the left
Question - 50 / 30
When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?
When you're signalled to do so by traffic signals
When you need to use a mobile telephone
When you need to walk and get fresh air
When you wish to pick up hitchhikers
Question - 50 / 31
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 / 32
Which vehicles are prohibited from using the motorway?
Motorcycles over 50 cc
Cars with automatic transmission
Double-deck buses
Powered mobility scooters
Question - 50 / 33
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 / 34
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 / 35
What does this line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout mean?
Give way to traffic from the right
Traffic from the left has right of way
You have right of way
Stop at the line
Question - 50 / 36
Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?
Question - 50 / 37
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
Question - 50 / 38
Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?
The registered vehicle keeper
The vehicle manufacturer
Your insurance company
The licensing authority
Question - 50 / 39
What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?
They must display green L plates
They must have a new photograph taken for their full licence
They must be accompanied on their first motorway journey
They must have valid motor insurance
Question - 50 / 40
Which of these signs warns you of a zebra crossing?
Question - 50 / 41
Waiting restrictions apply
Waiting permitted
National speed limit applies
Clearway (no stopping)
Question - 50 / 42
You're towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?
When there are lane closures
When large vehicles are in the left and centre lanes
When there's slow-moving traffic
When you can maintain a high speed
Question - 50 / 43
What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left-hand lane of a motorway?
Green
White
Red
Amber
Question - 50 / 44
What hazard should you be especially aware of if you're turning left into a side road?
Pedestrians
Traffic congestion
One-way street
Parked vehicles
Question - 50 / 45
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
There are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead
Move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph
Question - 50 / 46
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 / 47
Why did the lorry driver start turning so late?
Because the driver was making room for the cyclist
Because the lorry set off too fast
Because the driver was late checking their right mirror
Because the lorry needs the room to turn
Question - 50 / 48
You're driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?
Keep in that lane until you reach the queue
Move to the left immediately
Wait and see which lane is moving faster
Move to the left in good time
Question - 50 / 49
What should you do before you tow a trailer for the first time?
Take professional training
Fit P plates to your trailer
Pass a special driving test
Ask DVLA to update your licence
Question - 50 / 50
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
