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Question - 50 / 1

Which arm signal tells you that the car you're following is going to pull up?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 2

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable

There's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane

Cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane

The lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic

Question - 50 / 3

What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background?

They give temporary directions during a diversion

They give directions to car parks

They give motorway information

They give mandatory instructions

Question - 50 / 4

What's the reason for the hatched area along the centre of this road?

It separates traffic flowing in opposite directions

It marks an area to be used by overtaking motorcyclists

It's a temporary marking to warn of the roadworks

It separates the two sides of the dual carriageway

Question - 50 / 5

Which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car?

Cyclists

Children

Motorcyclists

Car drivers

Question - 50 / 6

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 / 7

What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

The vehicle's gearbox

The vehicle's ventilation

The vehicle's battery

The vehicle's handling

Question - 50 / 8

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 / 9

What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?

Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg

Question - 50 / 10

Which lights should you switch on when daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?

Headlights and fog lights

Front fog lights

Dipped headlights

Rear fog lights

Question - 50 / 11

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

Carry on waiting

Phone the signal operator

Edge over the stop line and look for trains

Park and investigate

Question - 50 / 12

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 / 13

There's been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?

Whether you should fit an amber flashing beacon to your car

Whether you should drive without wearing your seat belt

Whether you should wear sunglasses to reduce the glare

Whether your journey is essential

Question - 50 / 14

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 / 15

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you need to call for help. Why might it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers

It allows easy location by the emergency services

Mobile phones don't work on motorways

It connects you to a local garage

Question - 50 / 16

You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?

When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road

When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

When you're facing oncoming traffic

When you're near a bus stop

Question - 50 / 17

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system doesn't distract you when you're driving?

Only set the destination when you're lost

Set it before starting your journey

Turn it off while you're driving in built-up areas

Choose a voice that you find calming

Question - 50 / 18

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

Unlimited

£500

£1000

£5000

Question - 50 / 19

You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

Check your mirror and slow down

Wait for any pedestrians to cross

Move across to the left-hand side of the road

Stop and check both pavements

Question - 50 / 20

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 / 21

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 / 22

You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next?

Red alone

Red and amber together

Green and amber together

Green alone

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver

Brake sharply to a stop

Switch your rear lights on and off

Question - 50 / 25

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Keep just left of the middle of the road

Keep in the middle of the road

Swing out to the right just before turning

Keep well to the left of the road

Question - 50 / 26

What does this sign mean?

Buses turning

Ring road

Mini-roundabout

Keep right

Question - 50 / 27

What does this sign mean?

No through road

End of traffic-calming zone

Free-parking zone ends

End of controlled parking zone

Question - 50 / 28

Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?

On a dual carriageway

On a roundabout

On an urban motorway

On a one-way street

Question - 50 / 29

You're reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

After you've completed the manoeuvre

Just before you begin to manoeuvre

After you've entered the side road

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Question - 50 / 30

What shape are traffic signs giving orders?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 31

The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?

You may park on the lines when dropping off schoolchildren

You must stay with your vehicle if you park here

You may park on the lines when picking up schoolchildren

You shouldn't wait or park your vehicle here

Question - 50 / 32

Where would you see this sign?

On a school bus

At a 'pedestrians only' area

At a playground entrance

Near a school crossing

Question - 50 / 33

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 / 34

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing?

Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately

Stop and reverse back to clear the crossing

Keep going and clear the crossing

Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights

Question - 50 / 35

You're about to start a journey in freezing weather. What part of your vehicle should you clear of ice and snow?

The bumper

The aerial

The boot

The windows

Question - 50 / 36

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 / 37

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 / 38

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 / 39

What does this sign mean?

Adverse camber

Steep hill downwards

Uneven road

Steep hill upwards

Question - 50 / 40

Where would you see this road marking?

At traffic lights

On road humps

Near a level crossing

At a box junction

Question - 50 / 41

What do the white diagonal stripe markings in the middle of the road mean?

No overtaking

You must not enter the area unless it's an emergency

It's an overtaking area for motorcyclists

You should not enter the area unless it's necessary and you can see it's safe

Question - 50 / 42

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 43

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

By revving the engine in the lower gears

By keeping an empty roof rack on your vehicle

By driving at higher speeds where possible

Question - 50 / 44

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red

Flashing amber

Steady amber

Flashing green

Question - 50 / 45

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

Obey the speed limit

Obey the limit, but only during rush hour

Ignore the displayed limit

Use your own judgement; the limit is only advisory

Question - 50 / 46

What does this motorway sign mean?

Change to the lane on your left

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Change to the opposite carriageway

Pull up on the hard shoulder

Question - 50 / 47

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

Park facing the traffic

Leave parking lights switched on

Leave dipped headlights switched on

Park near a street light

Question - 50 / 48

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

When showing that you're giving way

When showing that you're about to turn

When telling them that you have right of way

When letting them know that you're there

Question - 50 / 49

You're travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclist?

Leave them plenty of room as you pass

Sound your horn as you pass

Keep close to them as you pass

Change down one gear before you pass

Question - 50 / 50

What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Reduce speed until you're clear of the area

Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

Keep up your speed and sound the horn

Wait at the lights until they stop flashing