Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
Visible in your exterior mirror
Covered with plastic sheeting
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
Question - 50 / 2
What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?
Considerate
Defensive
Competitive
Responsible
Question - 50 / 3
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 / 4
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 / 5
What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?
Sound your horn as a warning
Go past as quickly as possible
Flash your headlights as a warning
Go past slowly and carefully
Question - 50 / 6
How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
Three times
Two times
Five times
Ten times
Question - 50 / 7
You're about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?
The cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them
The cyclist might get off their bicycle
The cyclist might speed up
The cyclist might have to make a left turn
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
You're on a motorway. What must you do if there's a red cross showing above every lane?
Leave at the next exit
Stop and wait
Slow down and watch for further signals
Pull onto the hard shoulder
Question - 50 / 10
What should you do when you're driving in snowy conditions?
Brake gently in plenty of time
Be ready to steer sharply
Brake firmly and quickly
Use sidelights only
Question - 50 / 11
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 / 12
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 / 13
Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?
Traffic going straight on
Traffic turning right
Nobody
Traffic turning left
Question - 50 / 14
What does this road marking mean?
Don't cross the line
No stopping allowed
You're approaching a hazard
No overtaking allowed
Question - 50 / 15
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 / 16
When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
When travelling during darkness without headlights
When parked on double yellow lines to visit a shop
When travelling slowly because you're lost
Question - 50 / 17
What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?
Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg
Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg
Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?
Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle
Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle
A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar
A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar
Question - 50 / 20
You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?
Brake and stop only for large vehicles
Brake sharply to a stop before looking
Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop
Be prepared to stop for any traffic
Question - 50 / 21
What does this sign mean?
School crossing patrol
No pedestrians allowed
Pedestrian zone - no vehicles
Zebra crossing ahead
Question - 50 / 22
When should you flash your headlights at other road users?
When showing that you're giving way
When showing that you're about to turn
When telling them that you have right of way
When letting them know that you're there
Question - 50 / 23
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 / 24
You're driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
When you're driving at less than 30 mph
When your car has automatic transmission
When you've parked safely
When you're receiving a call
Question - 50 / 25
At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
Give them something to eat
Ask them how it happened
Keep them where they are
Move them away from the vehicles
Question - 50 / 26
What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?
Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home
Drive home carefully and slowly
Go home by public transport
Wait a short while and then drive home
Question - 50 / 27
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 / 28
How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?
Your journey will use more fuel
Your journey will take longer
Your journey will be more hazardous
Your journey will have fewer delays
Question - 50 / 29
Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 30
What should you expect if you see this sign ahead?
The road will go steeply uphill
The road will go steeply downhill
The road will bend sharply to the left
The road will bend sharply to the right
Question - 50 / 31
Do you need to plan rest stops when you're planning a long journey?
Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour
Yes, regular stops help concentration
No, you'll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible
No, only fuel stops will be needed
Question - 50 / 32
The caravan starts to swing from side to side. What should the driver do to bring it back under control?
Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the caravan's swing
Ease off the accelerator to slow down
Accelerate until the swinging stops
Brake firmly until the swinging stops
Question - 50 / 33
You've stopped at the zebra crossing. When may you move off?
When the oncoming car moves off
When the driver behind you sounds their horn
When the pedestrians have cleared your side of the road
When the pedestrians have completely crossed
Question - 50 / 34
When may you wait in the area marked with a cycle?
When there are no cycles in the marked area
When you've checked your mirrors for cyclists
When you've turned on your hazard warning lights
When the traffic lights change to amber after you've passed the first line
Question - 50 / 35
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 / 36
You're on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
Play some loud music
Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest
Drive faster to complete your journey sooner
Question - 50 / 37
If you're involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
An air-sprung seat
Anti-lock brakes
A collapsible steering wheel
A properly adjusted head restraint
Question - 50 / 38
You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?
Check your mirror and slow down
Wait for any pedestrians to cross
Move across to the left-hand side of the road
Stop and check both pavements
Question - 50 / 39
You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?
Keep just left of the middle of the road
Keep in the middle of the road
Swing out to the right just before turning
Keep well to the left of the road
Question - 50 / 40
What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?
Eat a large meal before driving
Take regular refreshment breaks
Play loud music in the car
Complete the journey without stopping
Question - 50 / 41
Distance to parking place ahead
Distance to public telephone ahead
Distance to public house ahead
Distance to passing place ahead
Question - 50 / 42
At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
Douse the burns with clean, cool water
Remove anything sticking to the burns
Apply lotions to the injury
Burst any blisters
Question - 50 / 43
What's the speed limit for the car towing the caravan on this road?
40mph
70mph
50mph
60mph
Question - 50 / 44
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 / 45
What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?
An ambulance
A fire engine
A doctor on call
A tractor
Question - 50 / 46
You're going to tow a trailer that's wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?
Parking sensors
Projection markers
Exterior towing mirrors
Rear-view camera
Question - 50 / 47
Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?
Tram drivers
Bus drivers
Lorry drivers
Taxi drivers
Question - 50 / 48
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 / 49
What's the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you're driving your car?
Call the emergency services
Stop at the scene of the incident
Stop only if someone waves at you
Call your insurance company
Question - 50 / 50
Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?
The registered vehicle keeper
The vehicle manufacturer
Your insurance company
The licensing authority