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Question - 50 / 1

You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?

The two right lanes are open

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

Question - 50 / 2

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 / 3

Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?

Because trams don't have a horn

Because trams can't stop for cars

Because trams don't have lights

Because trams can't steer to avoid obstructions

Question - 50 / 4

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 / 5

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 / 6

How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?

About 5%

About 15%

About 75%

About 100%

Question - 50 / 7

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 / 8

What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

50mph

40mph

70mph

60mph

Question - 50 / 9

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Near a police station

In a quiet road

On a red route

In a well-lit area

Question - 50 / 10

What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads?

Maintain the same speed

Carry on with great care

Find another route

Telephone the police

Question - 50 / 11

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 / 12

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 / 13

You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?

Move out and accelerate hard

Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in

Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction

Move out slowly

Question - 50 / 14

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 / 15

Why has the tractor got flashing amber lights?

To tell you not to overtake

To warn you it's a slow-moving vehicle

To warn you it has a wide load

To warn you it's breaking down

Question - 50 / 16

When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?

To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction

To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead

To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less

To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer

Question - 50 / 17

What's the meaning of this sign?

No entry

Waiting restrictions

National speed limit

School crossing patrol

Question - 50 / 18

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

The larger vehicle

No-one has priority

The faster vehicle

The smaller vehicle

Question - 50 / 19

You're driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?

Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn

Slow down and wave the cyclist across

Brake sharply and flash your headlights

Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist

Question - 50 / 20

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 / 21

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

They may be confused with brake lights

The bulbs would fail

Electrical systems could be overloaded

Direction indicators may not work properly

Question - 50 / 22

You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

The steering will feel very heavy

The engine will stall

The steering will feel very light

The engine noise will increase

Question - 50 / 23

What will be a serious distraction while you're driving?

Looking at road maps

Switching on your demister

Using your windscreen washers

Looking in your door mirror

Question - 50 / 24

Which vehicles should use the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

Large vehicles only

Slow vehicles only

Any vehicle that isn't overtaking

Emergency vehicles only

Question - 50 / 25

You've been involved in an argument that's made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Open a window

Turn on your radio

Have an alcoholic drink

Calm down

Question - 50 / 26

Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you're driving?

Fuel spillage will occur

Engine damage may be caused

You'll have less steering and braking control

It will wear tyres out more quickly

Question - 50 / 27

What should you do if you overtake a cyclist when it's very windy?

Overtake very slowly

Keep close as you pass

Sound your horn repeatedly

Allow extra room

Question - 50 / 28

What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road?

Reverse back to the main road

Carry out an emergency stop

Stop at a passing place

Switch on your hazard warning lights

Question - 50 / 29

You're following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?

Warn the driver about the wrong signal

Wait behind the long vehicle

Report the driver to the police

Overtake on the right-hand side

Question - 50 / 30

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 / 31

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 / 32

What must you do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?

Make sure you can see the trailer in the mirrors

Grease the tow ball and hitch

Fit a secondary coupling device

Switch off the reversing sensor on the towing vehicle

Question - 50 / 33

You've driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Question - 50 / 34

What does this sign mean?

Bend to the right

Road on the right closed

No traffic from the right

No right turn

Question - 50 / 35

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 / 36

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red

Flashing amber

Steady amber

Flashing green

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

You're travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?

Along the hard shoulder

Before a junction

On a steep gradient

Before a service area

Question - 50 / 39

What does '25' mean on this motorway sign?

The distance to the nearest town

The route number of the road

The number of the next junction

The speed limit on the slip road

Question - 50 / 40

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 / 41

You're driving a friend's children home from school. They're both under 14 years old. Who's responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?

An adult passenger

The children

You, the driver

Your friend

Question - 50 / 42

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Three times

Two times

Five times

Ten times

Question - 50 / 43

You're driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you?

Accelerate to get closer to the red car

Give a long blast on the horn

Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

Flash your headlights several times

Question - 50 / 44

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 / 45

What does this sign mean?

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

Question - 50 / 46

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 / 47

What does this sign mean?

Leave motorway at next exit

Lane for heavy and slow vehicles

All lorries use the hard shoulder

Rest area for lorries

Question - 50 / 48

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 / 49

What should you do if you're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?

Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously

Wave the vehicles behind to come past you if you think they can overtake quickly

Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake

Give a left signal when it's safe for vehicles to overtake you

Question - 50 / 50

What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?

Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date

Make a U-turn and find another route

Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front