Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
The driver towing the caravan wants to turn right onto the dual carriageway. What should they do?
Wait until the road is clear in both directions before turning
Turn left and find a suitable place to turn around.
Move out when an approaching driver flashes their headlights
Move partly into the central reservation and wait until it's safe to turn
Question - 50 / 2
What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they may misjudge your speed
Expect them to wait for you to pass
Speed up to get past them quickly
Question - 50 / 3
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
By pointing to children waiting to cross
By giving you an arm signal
By displaying a 'stop' sign
By displaying a red light
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do as you approach this lorry?
Slow down and be prepared to wait
Make the lorry wait for you
Flash your lights at the lorry
Move to the right-hand side of the road
Question - 50 / 5
You're on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?
When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead
When you're being towed by another vehicle
When you're driving on the hard shoulder
When a vehicle is following too closely
Question - 50 / 6
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
Only use it for short journeys
Don't service it
Drive faster than normal
Keep engine revs low
Question - 50 / 7
You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?
Give the cyclist plenty of room
Signal the cyclist to move across
Overtake on the right
Give a warning with your horn
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
The rider may be blown in front of you
The rider may stop suddenly
The rider may be travelling faster than normal
The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind
Question - 50 / 10
What does this sign mean?
Buses turning
Ring road
Mini-roundabout
Keep right
Question - 50 / 11
You can park on the days and times shown
No parking on the days and times shown
No parking at all from Monday to Friday
End of the urban clearway restrictions
Question - 50 / 12
What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
1mm
1.6mm
2.5mm
4mm
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
How should you use the lanes on a motorway?
Stay in one lane until you reach your exit
Overtake using the lane that's clearest
Keep to the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking
Use the lane that has the least traffic
Question - 50 / 15
You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use 'kick down'?
To engage cruise control
To accelerate quickly
To brake progressively
To improve fuel economy
Question - 50 / 16
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
Motorway maintenance
Bomb disposal
Snow plough
Breakdown recovery
Question - 50 / 17
You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?
At or near a bus stop
In a designated parking space
Near the brow of a hill
On the approach to a level crossing
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
Put their arms across their chest
Open their airway
Roll them onto their side
Shake them firmly
Question - 50 / 20
What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?
Sound your horn as a warning
Go past as quickly as possible
Flash your headlights as a warning
Go past slowly and carefully
Question - 50 / 21
How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching?
By using minimum speed limits
By using variable speed limits
By using higher speed limits
By using advisory speed limits
Question - 50 / 22
Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?
Issue fixed penalty notices
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
Stop and arrest drivers who break the law
Repair broken-down vehicles on the motorway
Question - 50 / 23
What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Maintain your speed
Brake hard
Accelerate hard
Be ready to stop
Question - 50 / 24
What must you do if poor health affects your driving?
Inform your local police
Avoid using motorways
Always drive accompanied
Inform the licensing authority
Question - 50 / 25
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 / 26
How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
Park in an unlit area
Leave the radio turned on
Park near a busy junction
Install a security-coded radio
Question - 50 / 27
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 / 28
Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When must you produce this document for inspection?
When making a SORN
When buying or selling a vehicle
When a police officer asks you for it
When your vehicle is having an MOT test
Question - 50 / 29
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 / 30
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 / 31
Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?
Bicycles
Buses
Motorcycles
Cars
Question - 50 / 32
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 / 33
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
To tell you the distance to the roundabout
To help you choose the correct lane
To help you keep the correct separation distance
To make you aware of your speed
Question - 50 / 34
You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?
Move them to somewhere more comfortable
Splash their face with cool water
Take photographs of the scene
Check that they're breathing normally
Question - 50 / 35
You're turning right from a main road into a side road. There's no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?
Turn in because the pedestrians are safe on the pavement
Wave at the pedestrians, inviting them to cross the road
Sound your horn to alert the pedestrians to your presence
Wait and give way to the pedestrians
Question - 50 / 36
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
Cyclists can use it
It's controlled by two flashing lights
Moped riders can use it
It's controlled by a traffic warden
Question - 50 / 37
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 / 38
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 / 39
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 / 40
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 / 41
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 / 42
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 / 43
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 / 44
You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?
Sound the horn
Brake firmly
Keep a safe gap
Flash your lights
Question - 50 / 45
What does this road marking mean?
Don't cross the line
No stopping allowed
You're approaching a hazard
No overtaking allowed
Question - 50 / 46
You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it's safe for you to emerge
Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use
Question - 50 / 47
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 / 48
What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?
Poor steering control
Accelerating around bends
Staying in high gears
Harsh braking and accelerating
Question - 50 / 49
When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
When it's raining
When it's dry
When it's icy
When it's foggy
Question - 50 / 50
Two-way traffic straight ahead
Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road
Two-way traffic over a bridge
Two-way traffic crosses a two-way road