Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?
Poor steering control
Accelerating around bends
Staying in high gears
Harsh braking and accelerating
Question - 50 / 2
Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?
Carry on trying to restart the engine
Push the vehicle clear of the crossing
Run down the track to warn the signal operator
Get out of the car and clear of the crossing
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?
Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the roundabout
Signal left after you leave the roundabout and enter the new road
Signal right on the approach to the roundabout and keep the signal on
Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take
Question - 50 / 5
Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 6
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 / 7
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 / 8
What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Maintain your speed
Brake hard
Accelerate hard
Be ready to stop
Question - 50 / 9
What does a sign with a brown background show?
Tourist directions
Primary roads
Motorway routes
Minor roads
Question - 50 / 10
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 / 11
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 / 12
A driver's behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?
Stop and take a break
Shout abusive language
Gesture to them with your hand
Follow them, flashing your headlights
Question - 50 / 13
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 / 14
When will you feel the effects of engine braking?
When you only use the parking brake
When you're in neutral
When you change to a lower gear
When you change to a higher gear
Question - 50 / 15
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 / 16
What should you do when you see an older person about to cross the road ahead?
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they may misjudge your speed
Expect them to wait for you to pass
Speed up to get past them quickly
Question - 50 / 17
How should you use the lanes on a motorway?
Stay in one lane until you reach your exit
Overtake using the lane that's clearest
Keep to the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking
Use the lane that has the least traffic
Question - 50 / 18
You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?
They're blind
They're deaf
They have limited mobility
They're deaf and blind
Question - 50 / 19
What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?
Increased fuel consumption
Improved road safety
Damage to the environment
Increased exhaust emissions
Question - 50 / 20
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 / 21
Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to?
Wide vehicles
Long vehicles
High vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Question - 50 / 22
You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
Apply pressure over the wound
Walk them around and keep them talking
Dab the wound
Get them a drink
Question - 50 / 23
As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?
Rev your engine to make them hurry
Flash your lights in case they haven't noticed you
Wave them to cross as quickly as they can
Wait patiently while they cross
Question - 50 / 24
Which lights must you use if you're driving on a well-lit motorway at night?
Use only your sidelights
Use your headlights
Use rear fog lights
Use front fog lights
Question - 50 / 25
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 / 26
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 / 27
When are you allowed to wait on the yellow grid markings?
When you are turning left
Never
When you are turning right
When you are going straight on
Question - 50 / 28
How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
Leave it in a well-lit area
Park in a quiet side road
Don't engage the steering lock
Park in a poorly lit area
Question - 50 / 29
You're joining a motorway from a slip road. How should you deal with traffic already on the motorway?
Use the slip road to accelerate until you're moving much faster than the motorway traffic
Match your speed to traffic in the left-hand lane and filter into a safe gap
Carry on along the hard shoulder until you see a safe gap
Stop at the end of the slip road and look for a safe gap
Question - 50 / 30
You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly
Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes
Question - 50 / 31
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 / 32
What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?
Signal left before leaving the roundabout
Don't signal at any time
Signal right when you're approaching the roundabout
Signal left when you're approaching the roundabout
Question - 50 / 33
You want to turn right from a junction. What should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?
Stop, get out and look along the main road to check
Sound your horn and pull out if there's no reply
Stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view
Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop
Question - 50 / 34
What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?
Give way to them
Stop and wave at them to cross
Go around them, leaving plenty of room
Sound your horn and proceed
Question - 50 / 35
Why has the line in the centre of the road changed?
To warn you not to change lanes
To warn you the speed limit has changed
To warn you there's a speed camera ahead
To warn of hazards ahead
Question - 50 / 36
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 / 37
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
To make you aware of your speed
Question - 50 / 38
You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle?
Flash your headlights
Switch off your headlights
Use full-beam headlights
Question - 50 / 39
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 / 40
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 / 41
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 / 42
What information is found on a vehicle registration document?
The registered keeper
The type of insurance cover
The service history details
The date of the MOT
Question - 50 / 43
What restrictions apply to people who have a provisional driving licence?
They can't drive unaccompanied
They can't drive over 30 mph
They can't drive at night
They can't drive with more than one passenger
Question - 50 / 44
You've just passed your driving test. What's the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow?
4,500kg
3,500kg
5,500kg
6,500kg
Question - 50 / 45
When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?
When you have a Blue Badge
When you have a wheelchair
When you have an advanced driver certificate
When you have an adapted vehicle
Question - 50 / 46
You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
Variable message signs
Areas with hatch markings
Other drivers flashing their lights
Hazard warning lines
Question - 50 / 47
Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?
To raise the speed limits
To help the traffic flow
To provide better parking
To allow lorries to load more freely
Question - 50 / 48
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
Question - 50 / 49
What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions?
Follow other vehicles' tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
Question - 50 / 50
How should you drive when you're driving along a road that has road humps?
Maintain a reduced speed throughout
Accelerate quickly between the humps
Always keep to the maximum legal speed
Drive slowly at school times only