Drive Vehicle Safe Academy
50 Random Question Just For Testing
Question - 50 / 1
What does the term 'blind spot' mean?
An area covered by your right hand mirror
An area not visible to the driver
An area covered by your left-hand mirror
An area not covered by your headlights
Question - 50 / 2
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 / 3
Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?
No, not at any time
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Yes, if they're over 14
Question - 50 / 4
What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?
Flash your lights to alert the driver
Sound your horn before overtaking
Overtake on the left if there's room
Stay behind and don't overtake
Question - 50 / 5
You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?
Proceed to the central reservation and wait
Wait until the road is clear in both directions
Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way
Emerge slightly to show your intentions
Question - 50 / 6
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
Question - 50 / 7
What does this sign mean?
Hump bridge
Humps in the road
Entrance to tunnel
Soft verges
Question - 50 / 8
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 / 9
What do the yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?
They are rumble strips
No waiting
Pedestrians shouldn't cross where there are yellow lines
They mark the edge of the road
Question - 50 / 10
On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there's no traffic ahead?
Right
Centre
Either the right or centre
Left
Question - 50 / 11
You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?
Sound your horn
Overtake as soon as you can
Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind
Question - 50 / 12
You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?
Carry on waiting
Phone the signal operator
Edge over the stop line and look for trains
Park and investigate
Question - 50 / 13
What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?
Have a caffeinated drink
Reduce your tyre pressures
Allow more time
Wear a hi-visibility jacket
Question - 50 / 14
What should you be prepared to do in this situation?
Sound your horn and continue
Slow down and give way
Report the driver to the police
Squeeze through the gap
Question - 50 / 15
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 / 16
Where would you find these road markings?
At a railway crossing
At a mini-roundabout
On a motorway
On a pedestrian crossing
Question - 50 / 17
You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it's safe for you to emerge
Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use
Question - 50 / 18
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 / 19
Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?
When another road user poses a danger
When the road is blocked by queuing traffic
When it's used only briefly
When signalling that you've just arrived
Question - 50 / 20
You're on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?
When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead
When you're being towed by another vehicle
When you're driving on the hard shoulder
When a vehicle is following too closely
Question - 50 / 21
What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?
Lower fuel consumption
Improved passenger comfort
Shorter stopping distances
Improved grip on the road
Question - 50 / 22
You have priority
No motor vehicles
Two-way traffic
No overtaking
Question - 50 / 23
What will happen to your car when you drive up a steep hill?
The high gears will pull better
The steering will feel heavier
Overtaking will be easier
The engine will work harder
Question - 50 / 24
Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?
Sports car
Van
Estate car
Long vehicle
Question - 50 / 25
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?
Alert drivers behind you
Wait
Proceed with caution
Question - 50 / 26
When may you stop on a clearway?
Never
When it's busy
In the rush hour
During daylight hours
Question - 50 / 27
Your car gets a puncture while you're driving on the motorway. What should you do when you've stopped on the hard shoulder?
Use an emergency telephone and call for help
Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you
Try to wave down another vehicle for help
Carefully change the wheel yourself
Question - 50 / 28
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 / 29
You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?
Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving
Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving
Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving
Question - 50 / 30
Through traffic to use left lane
Right-hand lane T-junction only
Right-hand lane closed ahead
11 tonne weight limit
Question - 50 / 31
What does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?
A fault in the braking system
The engine oil is low
A rear light has failed
Your seat belt isn't fastened
Question - 50 / 32
What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?
50mph
40mph
70mph
60mph
Question - 50 / 33
You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?
Wave to the pedestrian to stop
Give way to the pedestrian
Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross
Question - 50 / 34
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 / 35
Why is it dangerous to overtake near a junction?
A driver waiting to emerge might not see you
The road surface will be slippery
Your signal would be hard to see
You'll be in the blind spot of the driver waiting to emerge
Question - 50 / 36
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 / 37
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 / 38
Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?
Your reverse sensors will beep
Your view will be restricted
Your reversing lights will be hidden
Your mirrors will need adjusting
Question - 50 / 39
Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?
A
B
C
D
Question - 50 / 40
There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?
By hazard warning lines
By street lighting
By pedestrian islands
By double or single yellow lines
Question - 50 / 41
Turn left ahead
T-junction
No through road
Give way
Question - 50 / 42
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 / 43
You're having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?
No, not unless you stay with your car
Yes, in order to drop off a passenger
Yes, if you don't block people from crossing
No, not under any circumstances
Question - 50 / 44
Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?
Question - 50 / 45
What hazard do you need to look out for as you drive under the bridge?
Pedestrians walking in the road
The height of the bridge
Overhanging tree branches
A narrowing of the road
Question - 50 / 46
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 / 47
The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?
You may park on the lines when dropping off schoolchildren
You must stay with your vehicle if you park here
You may park on the lines when picking up schoolchildren
You shouldn't wait or park your vehicle here
Question - 50 / 48
What should you remove from your car before leaving it unattended?
The car dealer's details
The owner's manual
The service record
The vehicle registration document
Question - 50 / 49
You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?
When you're in a one-way street
When you have your sidelights on
When you're more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
When you're under a lamppost
Question - 50 / 50
How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?
The vehicle's stopping distance would increase
The flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase
The vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff
The vehicle's headlights would aim high
