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Question - 50 / 1

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 / 2

Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction?

A driver waiting to emerge might not see you

The road surface will be slippery

Your signal would be hard to see

You'll be in the blind spot of the driver waiting to emerge

Question - 50 / 3

What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?

The steering will pull to one side

The steering will vibrate

The brakes will fail

The tyres will deflate

Question - 50 / 4

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 / 5

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 / 6

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change?

When you start to edge forward onto the crossing

When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing

When the pedestrians push the button on the far side of the crossing

When a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Question - 50 / 7

You're towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

Interior wide-angle mirror

Extended-arm side mirrors

Ordinary door mirrors

Ordinary interior mirror

Question - 50 / 8

Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?

Bicycles

Buses

Motorcycles

Cars

Question - 50 / 9

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Use one of these spaces

Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle

Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question - 50 / 10

What's the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

60mph

80mph

50mph

70mph

Question - 50 / 11

What does this white arrow on the road mean?

Entrance on the left

All vehicles turn left

Return to your side of the road

Road bends to the left

Question - 50 / 12

When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

All the time you're driving

When you're driving along narrow streets

When you're driving in poor visibility

When you're parking

Question - 50 / 13

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 / 14

Why is there a warning 'Reduce speed now'?

There's a crossroads and a double bend ahead

There's a staggered junction ahead

Traffic is merging from the left

There's a T-junction ahead

Question - 50 / 15

On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there's no traffic ahead?

Right

Centre

Either the right or centre

Left

Question - 50 / 16

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

When you're in a one-way street

When approaching a motorway slip road where you'll be turning off

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left

When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

Question - 50 / 17

Which vehicle should you allow extra room as you overtake them?

Tractor

Lorry

Road-sweeper

Bicycle

Question - 50 / 18

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 19

When may you drive a car in this bus lane?

Outside its hours of operation

To get to the front of a traffic queue

You may not use it at any time

To overtake slow-moving traffic

Question - 50 / 20

Where would you expect to see these markers?

On a motorway sign

On a railway bridge

On a large goods vehicle

On a diversion sign

Question - 50 / 21

You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?

Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake

Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

Accelerate to get away from the driver behind

Question - 50 / 22

What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

30mph

50mph

60mph

70mph

Question - 50 / 23

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

Question - 50 / 24

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 / 25

You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there's a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you're there

Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross

Carry on turning into the side road

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question - 50 / 26

Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult?

Half-moon

Round

Bifocal

Tinted

Question - 50 / 27

What should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a motorway?

Obey the speed limit

Always use the hard shoulder

Speed up to clear the area quickly

Stay very close to the vehicle in front

Question - 50 / 28

What's the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

70Mph

30Mph

60Mph

50Mph

Question - 50 / 29

You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

You'll keep out of the wind better

You'll help the large vehicle to stop more easily

You'll be able to corner more quickly

You'll give the driver a chance to see you in their Mirrors

Question - 50 / 30

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 / 31

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 32

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 / 33

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 / 34

You're travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane?

Sound your horn to alert them to your presence

Get up close behind to encourage them to move aside

Stay behind and allow them to ride in this position

Move across to the right and try to ease past them

Question - 50 / 35

What will happen if you use rear fog lights in good conditions?

They'll make it safer when towing a trailer

They'll protect you from larger vehicles

They'll dazzle other drivers

They'll make drivers behind keep back

Question - 50 / 36

Which lights should you use when you're driving in a tunnel?

Sidelights

Dipped headlights

Front spotlights

Rear fog lights

Question - 50 / 37

Why is the caravan unstable and swinging from side to side?

Because of side winds

Because it's in the wrong lane

Because the other cars are passing too close to it

Because there are traffic cones on the road

Question - 50 / 38

You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?

Continue in that lane

Force your way into the lane you need

Stop until the area has cleared

Use arm signals to help you change lane

Question - 50 / 39

Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

Motorway maintenance

Bomb disposal

Snow plough

Breakdown recovery

Question - 50 / 40

Which sign means 'no entry'?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 41

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

Question - 50 / 42

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 / 43

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 / 44

What's the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

70 mph

40 mph

60 mph

50 mph

Question - 50 / 45

You're waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

Motorcyclists

Buses

Lorries

Coaches

Question - 50 / 46

Where's the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

In a garage

On a busy road

In a quiet car park

Near a red route

Question - 50 / 47

What will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?

It will use more fuel

It will cause the engine to overheat

It will reduce your control

It will improve tyre wear

Question - 50 / 48

You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

So that oncoming traffic can see you more clearly

You may set off car alarms

There may be delivery lorries on the street

Children may run out from between the vehicles

Question - 50 / 49

How will you benefit from following the manufacturer's service schedule for your vehicle?

Your vehicle will be cheaper to insure

Your vehicle tax will be lower

Your vehicle will remain reliable

Your journey times will be reduced

Question - 50 / 50

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