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Question - 50 / 1

You're travelling on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

Move onto the hard shoulder and stop

Switch on your hazard warning lights

Increase your distance from the vehicle in front

Brake sharply

Question - 50 / 2

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear

You'll have more time to turn

You'll be able to turn without stopping

Question - 50 / 3

How should you give an arm signal to turn left?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 4

You're in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. What do these overhead signs mean?

Use the hard shoulder until you've passed the hazard

Leave the motorway at the next exit

There are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead

Move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph

Question - 50 / 5

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 / 6

What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?

Unlimited

£500

£1000

£5000

Question - 50 / 7

What should you do when you're using a contraflow system?

Increase speed to get through the contraflow more quickly

Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues

Switch lanes to make better progress

Choose an appropriate lane in good time

Question - 50 / 8

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 / 9

You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Increase your speed

Be wary of a sudden gust

Drive alongside very closely

Expect normal conditions

Question - 50 / 10

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable

There's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane

Cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane

The lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic

Question - 50 / 11

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 / 12

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 / 13

You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

Police patrols often use motorcycles

Motorcycles are usually faster than cars

Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

Motorcycles have right of way

Question - 50 / 14

How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?

It will improve the road holding

It will reduce the stopping distance

It will reduce stability

It will make the steering lighter

Question - 50 / 15

What does this sign mean?

Adverse camber

Steep hill downwards

Uneven road

Steep hill upwards

Question - 50 / 16

What does this sign mean?

Service area 30 miles ahead

Maximum speed 30 mph

Minimum speed 30 mph

Lay-by 30 miles ahead

Question - 50 / 17

You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

Turn around in a quiet side road

Drive into a side road and reverse out into the main road

Ask someone to stop the traffic

Carry out a U-turn

Question - 50 / 18

On a smart motorway, what does this sign mean?

Use the hard shoulder only

Use all the lanes, including the hard shoulder

Use any lane except the hard shoulder

Use the three right-hand lanes only

Question - 50 / 19

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

When you pass your driving test

When you move house

When your vehicle needs an MOT

When you have a collision

Question - 50 / 20

What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

Always keeping the headlights on

Fitting reflective glass windows

Always keeping the interior light on

Etching the registration number on the windows

Question - 50 / 21

You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there's a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you're there

Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross

Carry on turning into the side road

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question - 50 / 22

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

So that you can see further along the road

So that you can go at a much faster speed

So that you can switch to main beam quickly

So that you can be easily seen by others

Question - 50 / 23

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 / 24

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 / 25

What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Give them something to eat

Give them a warm drink

Keep them warm and comfortable

Question - 50 / 26

A police officer asks to see your documents. You don't have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

5days

7days

14days

21days

Question - 50 / 27

You're travelling behind a bus. What should you do if it pulls up at a bus stop?

Accelerate past the bus

Look for pedestrians

Sound your horn

Pull in closely behind the bus

Question - 50 / 28

What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

30mph

50mph

60mph

70mph

Question - 50 / 29

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 / 30

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 / 31

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

It improves judgement skills

It increases confidence

It leads to faster reactions

It increases concentration

Question - 50 / 32

When may you use hazard warning lights?

When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

When you're double-parked on a two-way road

When your direction indicators aren't working

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

Question - 50 / 33

When may you stop and wait in a box junction?

When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

When you're in a queue of traffic turning left

When you're in a queue of traffic going ahead

When you're on a roundabout

Question - 50 / 34

This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What's this for?

To allow taxis to position in front of other traffic

To allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road together

To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

To allow people with disabilities to cross the road

Question - 50 / 35

What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

Road fund licence

Insurance premiums

Vehicle test certificate

Driving licence

Question - 50 / 36

What does this sign mean?

Vehicles may not park on the verge or footway

Vehicles may park on the left-hand side of the road only

Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway

Vehicles may park on the right-hand side of the road only

Question - 50 / 37

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 / 38

What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs?

To give warnings

To give information

To give orders

To give directions

Question - 50 / 39

How can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake?

By changing to a lower gear

By changing to a higher gear

By selecting neutral gear

By selecting reverse gear

Question - 50 / 40

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 / 41

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road?

Lorry

Bicycle

Car

Motorcycle

Question - 50 / 42

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 / 43

What will affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

The speed limit

The street lighting

The time of day

The condition of the tyres

Question - 50 / 44

You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?

Park in a bay and not pay

Park on yellow lines and pay

Park on yellow lines and not pay

Park in a bay and pay

Question - 50 / 45

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 / 46

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 / 47

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

When you're under 25 years old

When you don't wear glasses

When you pass the driving test first time

When you complete the Pass Plus scheme

Question - 50 / 48

What does this sign mean?

Bus station on the right

Contraflow bus lane

With-flow bus lane

Give way to buses

Question - 50 / 49

You're following a cyclist. What should you do when you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?

Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction

Go around the cyclist on the junction

Overtake the cyclist before you reach the junction

Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction

Question - 50 / 50

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