Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
Your radio reception might be affected
Your view could be obstructed
Your sun visor might get tangled
Your windscreen could mist up more easily
Question - 50 / 2
What does this sign mean?
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 / 3
What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?
To show a safe distance between vehicles
To keep the area clear of traffic
To make you aware of your speed
To warn you to change direction
Question - 50 / 4
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?
Breakaway cable
Jockey wheel
Stabiliser
Corner steadies
Question - 50 / 5
What will reduce fuel consumption?
Driving more slowly
Accelerating rapidly
Late and heavy braking
Staying in lower gears
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
Tourist attraction
Beware of trains
Level crossing
Beware of trams
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
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 / 10
What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party, fire and theft
Comprehensive
Third party only
Personal injury cover
Question - 50 / 11
What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?
The cyclist may move to the left and dismount
The cyclist may swerve into the road
The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle
The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road
Question - 50 / 12
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 / 13
What must you do if your ability to drive is impaired during a period of illness?
See your doctor each time before you drive
Take smaller doses of any medicines
Stop driving until you're fit to drive again
Take all your medicines with you when you drive
Question - 50 / 14
What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you're driving on a motorway?
Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep
Open a window and stop as soon as it's safe and legal
Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner
Slow down and let other drivers overtake
Question - 50 / 15
You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted?
Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes
Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly
Stop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear
Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly
Question - 50 / 16
What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?
Drive more quickly
Over-rev in a low gear
Walk or cycle
Drive short journeys
Question - 50 / 17
You're invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you'll have to drive in the evening?
Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks
Don't drink any alcohol at all
Have some milk before drinking alcohol
Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks
Question - 50 / 18
No overtaking
No motor vehicles
Clearway (no stopping)
Cars and motorcycles only
Question - 50 / 19
What should you do if you can't see clearly behind when you're reversing?
Ask someone to guide you
Open the door to look behind
Look in the nearside mirror
Open the window to look behind
Question - 50 / 20
What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?
When your health affects your driving
When you have to work abroad
When you lend your vehicle to someone
When your vehicle needs an MOT certificate
Question - 50 / 21
Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
They may want to turn into the side road
They may slow down to let you turn
They're harder to see
They might not see you turn
Question - 50 / 22
Why should you check the information leaflet before taking any medicine?
Drug companies want customer feedback on their products
You may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely
The medicine you take may affect your hearing
Question - 50 / 23
What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?
Reduction in journey times by about 15%
Increase in fuel consumption by about 15%
Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%
Increase in journey times by about 15%
Question - 50 / 24
Which sign means 'no entry'?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 25
How should you load your trailer?
Put heavy items over the axle(s)
Put heavy items at the front
Put heavy items in the corners
Put heavy items at the back
Question - 50 / 26
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 / 27
Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?
To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment
To help protect the environment against pollution
To discover which fuel supplier is used the most
To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes
Question - 50 / 28
Direction to park-and-ride car park
No parking for buses or coaches
Direction to bus and coach park
Parking area for cars and coaches
Question - 50 / 29
Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?
Your engine will overheat
Your mirrors will need adjusting
Your view of the road ahead will be restricted
Your satnav will be confused
Question - 50 / 30
You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?
Accelerate to make a gap behind you
Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights
Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking
Allow the vehicle to overtake
Question - 50 / 31
You're on a motorway. What should you do if there's a red cross showing on the signs above your lane only?
Continue in that lane and look for further information
Don't continue in that lane
Pull onto the hard shoulder
Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed
Question - 50 / 32
What must you do at this junction?
Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly
Stop only if there's traffic on the main road
Stop only if you're turning right
Question - 50 / 33
A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
Turn left at the next junction
Pull up on the left
Stop immediately
Move over to the left
Question - 50 / 34
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 / 35
On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
Cars
Cycles
Buses
Lorries
Question - 50 / 36
Turn left for parking area
No through road on the left
No entry for traffic turning left
Turn left for ferry terminal
Question - 50 / 37
When should you check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Every time you drive the car
Question - 50 / 38
Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?
Question - 50 / 39
Who may use toucan crossings?
Motorcyclists and pedestrians
Only cyclists
Motorcyclists and cyclists
Cyclists and pedestrians
Question - 50 / 40
You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?
Allow plenty of time for the trip
Plan to travel at busy times
Avoid roads with the national speed limit
Prevent other drivers from overtaking
Question - 50 / 41
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 / 42
You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
To look for pedestrians about to cross
To make sure the side road is clear
To check for overtaking vehicles
To check for emerging traffic
Question - 50 / 43
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
Question - 50 / 44
When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?
When you're under 25 years old
When you don't wear glasses
When you pass the driving test first time
When you complete the Pass Plus scheme
Question - 50 / 45
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 / 46
What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn't moving?
The gearbox
The engine
The brakes
The tyres
Question - 50 / 47
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 / 48
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 / 49
What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?
Anti-freeze level
Brake-fluid level
Battery-water level
Radiator-coolant level
Question - 50 / 50
National speed limit applies
Waiting restrictions apply
No stopping
No entry