Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
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 / 2
When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?
When you're overtaking only
When you're overtaking or turning right
When you're using cruise control
When you're turning right only
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
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 / 5
Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving?
To prevent wear on the pedals
To maintain control of the pedals
To enable you to adjust your seat
To enable you to walk for assistance if you break down
Question - 50 / 6
Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?
Slow pulse
Rapid shallow breathing
Flushed complexion
Warm dry skin
Question - 50 / 7
What does this sign mean?
New speed limit 20 mph
No vehicles over 30 tonnes
Minimum speed limit 30 mph
End of 20 mph zone
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
Your vehicle broke down on the hard shoulder of a motorway, but has now been repaired. How should you rejoin the main carriageway?
Move out onto the carriageway, then build up your speed
Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway
Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you
Move out onto the carriageway using your hazard warning lights
Question - 50 / 10
When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?
When you're signalled to do so by traffic signals
When you need to use a mobile telephone
When you need to walk and get fresh air
When you wish to pick up hitchhikers
Question - 50 / 11
What's the purpose of these road markings?
To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road
To ensure delivery vehicles have easy access to the school
To enable teachers to have clear access to the school
To enable parents to pick up or drop off children safely
Question - 50 / 12
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 / 13
What's a rumble device designed to do?
Give directions
Prevent cattle escaping
Alert you to low tyre pressure
Alert you to a hazard
Question - 50 / 14
Traffic lights out of order
Amber signal out of order
Temporary traffic lights ahead
New traffic lights ahead
Question - 50 / 15
Why should you reduce your speed here?
A staggered junction is ahead
A low bridge is ahead
The road surface changes ahead
The road narrows ahead
Question - 50 / 16
What should you do about driving if you've been taking medicine that causes drowsiness?
Only drive if your journey is necessary
Drive on quiet roads
Ask someone to come with vou
Avoid driving and check with your doctor
Question - 50 / 17
You've stopped at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by?
Phone the signal operator
Alert drivers behind you
Wait
Proceed with caution
Question - 50 / 18
What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?
A notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle doesn't have a current MOT
Information kept by the police about the owner of a vehicle
A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn't being used on the road
Information held by insurance companies to check a vehicle is insured
Question - 50 / 19
Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?
They may be following you closely
They may be overtaking on your right
They may be overtaking on your left
They may be emerging from the side road
Question - 50 / 20
What's the main hazard shown in this picture?
Vehicles turning right
Vehicles doing U-turns
The cyclist crossing the road
Parked cars around the corner
Question - 50 / 21
You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder?
Use this lane as a running lane
You shouldn't travel in this lane
Pull up in this lane to answer your mobile phone
This lane can be used if you need a rest
Question - 50 / 22
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 / 23
What does this signal mean?
Cars must stop
Trams must stop
Both trams and cars must stop
Both trams and cars can continue
Question - 50 / 24
You're waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?
Get out and investigate
Telephone the signal operator
Continue to wait
Drive across carefully
Question - 50 / 25
Why do motorcyclists often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?
To listen for traffic behind them
It helps them balance as they turn
To check for traffic in their blind area
Motorcycles don't have mirrors
Question - 50 / 26
Which document may the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision?
Your theory test certificate
Your driving licence
Your vehicle registration document
Your vehicle service record
Question - 50 / 27
An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
Press firmly between their shoulders
Check their airway remains open
Place their arms by their side
Give them a hot sweet drink
Question - 50 / 28
Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop?
There's a zebra crossing ahead
There are driveways on the left
People may cross the road in front of it
The road surface will be slippery
Question - 50 / 29
You want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?
Deactivate the airbag
Turn the seat to face sideways
Ask a passenger to hold the baby
Put the child in an adult seat belt
Question - 50 / 30
You're approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction?
Accelerate and keep to the middle
Slow down and keep to the right
Accelerate and look to the left
Slow down and look both ways
Question - 50 / 31
Why has the bus driver positioned the bus on the left?
The bus needs extra room to get around the roundabout
In case the pedestrian wants to get on the bus
To get a better view of the roundabout
The sign on the roundabout is directing traffic to 'keep left'
Question - 50 / 32
What should you do when there's an obstruction on your side of the road?
Carry on, as you have priority
Give way to oncoming traffic
Wave oncoming vehicles through
Accelerate to get past first
Question - 50 / 33
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 / 34
What's the main cause of skidding?
The vehicle
The driver
The road
The weather
Question - 50 / 35
What should you do when going through a contraflow system on a motorway?
Stay close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues
Use dipped headlights
Switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing
Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead
Question - 50 / 36
End of motorway
End of restriction
Lane ends ahead
Free recovery ends
Question - 50 / 37
Motorcycles only
No cars
Cars only
No motorcycles
Question - 50 / 38
Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction?
To avoid flattening the battery
To avoid misleading other road users
. To avoid dazzling other road users
To avoid damage to the indicator relay
Question - 50 / 39
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 / 40
What should you do when you're approaching this crossing?
Prepare to slow down and stop
Continue unless the pedestrians step out
Speed up and pass by quickly
Stop and wave the pedestrians across
Question - 50 / 41
You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light?
When pedestrians are waiting to cross
When your exit from the junction is blocked
When you think the lights may be about to change
When you intend to turn right
Question - 50 / 42
An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?
5to 6 centimetres
1to 2 centimetres
10to 15 centimetres
15to 20 centimetres
Question - 50 / 43
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 / 44
How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?
As a high-speed lane
As an overtaking lane
As a right-turn lane
As an acceleration lane
Question - 50 / 45
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 / 46
You're driving with your front fog lights switched on. What should you do if the fog has cleared?
Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on
Switch them off as long as visibility remains good
Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it's foggy
Drive with them on instead of your headlights
Question - 50 / 47
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so
Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone
Park it away from the carriageway
Leave it where it is, with the engine running
Question - 50 / 48
What's likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you're driving?
It will divert your attention
It will increase your concentration
It will reduce your view
It will improve your safety
Question - 50 / 49
What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions?
Using the brakes
Moving off on a hill
Passing pedal cyclists
Turning into a narrow road
Question - 50 / 50
you approach the roundabout, there's a sign showing a single white bar on a green background. What does this sign tell you?
Give way at the roundabout
The roundabout is 100 yards ahead
There are chevrons on the roundabout
The roundabout is 50 yards ahead
