Road Procedure ADI Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Sep 4, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Road Procedure ADI Test 1. 115. What should you do when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway? Stay close to the carriageway Face the oncoming traffic Keep your back to the traffic Stand on the hard shoulder 2. 307. In what conditions should you leave a two-second separation gap? When conditions are wet When conditions are good When conditions are damp When conditions are foggy 3. 6. You've stalled in the middle of a level crossing and can't restart the engine. What should you do if the warning bell starts to ring? Get out and clear of the crossing Run down the track to warn the signal operator Carry on trying to restart the engine Push the vehicle clear of the crossing 4. 274. You're driving at night. When would you dip your headlights earlier than normal? When you're approaching a left-hand bend When you're approaching a bend on a downhill slope When you're approaching a right-hand bend When you're driving uphill 5. 69. You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When would you remove the rider's helmet? When it's essential Straight away When the rider asks you to Before you move the rider 6. 284. You're driving up to a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist, positioned to the left, is signalling to turn right? Overtake on the right Sound your horn as a warning Signal the cyclist to move across Give the cyclist plenty of room 7. 302. You're driving behind two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go? Left Right Any direction Straight ahead 8. 57. Which lights should you use when you're driving on a busy, well-lit motorway at night? Sidelights Dipped headlights Daytime running lights Main-beam headlights 9. 35. A casualty has stopped breathing and you've started giving them chest compressions. How long should you continue trying to resuscitate them? Until someone has called the emergency services Until they can breathe unaided or until medical help arrives Until you feel there's no hope of them recovering Until the colour of their skin becomes pink 10. 163. You're driving on a foggy night. Why should you switch off your rear fog lights as the fog clears? To avoid being distracted by the instrument warning light To make the bulbs last longer To improve your view of the road ahead To avoid dazzling drivers behind 11. 145. Where would you find a crawler lane on a motorway? On an uphill gradient Before a service area Before a junction Across an exposed bridge 12. 78. What's the speed limit likely to be where you see street lights but no speed-limit signs? 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 13. 216. What's the routine for preparing to move off downhill? Engage the appropriate gear; apply the footbrake; release the parking brake, keeping the footbrake applied Engage first gear; press the accelerator slightly; release the parking brake Engage the appropriate gear; release the footbrake and parking brake together Engage a high gear; ride the clutch until the correct speed has been reached 14. 182. What should you do if you've just been overtaken by a motorcyclist who cuts back in front of you? Sound the horn Maintain your speed Open up a safe gap Flash your headlights 15. 316. You intend to turn left into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction? Keep just left of the middle of the road Position in the middle of the road Swing out wide just before turning Stay in your normal driving position 16. 251. You're parking your car facing uphill with a kerb on your left. You apply the parking brake. What else should you do for added security? Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in first gear Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in reverse gear Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in first gear Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in reverse gear 17. 252. After a breakdown on the motorway, how should you rejoin the carriageway from the hard shoulder? Wait until the motorway is clear, then get into the left-hand lane Signal right and drive straight back onto the motorway Build up speed on the hard shoulder and join the left-hand lane when there's a suitable gap Follow the breakdown recovery vehicle onto the motorway 18. 71. What should you do if you're approaching a roundabout and there's a horse and rider ahead of you? Be prepared to stop Treat them like any other vehicle Sound your horn as a warning Accelerate past as quickly as possible 19. 241. Where should you avoid overtaking? Just after a bend In a one-way street On a 30 mph road Approaching a dip in the road 20. 178. The vehicle ahead is being driven slowly. What should you do if you're unsure of the driver's intentions? Pass on the left Pass on the right Stay behind Move closer 21. 194. Why would a motorcyclist use dipped headlights in daylight? So that the rider can be seen more easily To stop the battery overcharging So that the rider can see further ahead To intimidate other road users 22. 263. Where should you position your vehicle when you're driving towards a left-hand bend? Where you get the best view Towards the centre of the road Towards the right of your lane In the centre of your lane 23. 223. You're turning left into a side road. What must you do if pedestrians are crossing the road at the junction? Wave them on Sound your horn Switch on your hazard warning lights Wait for them to cross 24. 4. You're driving on a country road. What should you be prepared for if there are no pavements? Vehicles parked on the road Soft verges Reduced visibility on bends Pedestrians in the road 25. 300. Which vehicles should use the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway? Any vehicle that isn't overtaking Large vehicles only Emergency vehicles only Slow vehicles only 26. 139. You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see someone has started to cross at the crossing? Go on quickly before they obstruct you Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross Stop at the 'give way' line and wait patiently while they cross Carefully steer around them 27. 298. How should you drive when the roads are icy? Slowly, and in the highest gear possible Slowly, and in the lowest gear possible Slowly, and with the parking brake partly on Slowly, and with your left foot on the brake 28. 186. What should you check when you're leaving a motorway after driving at speed for some time? The time The engine temperature The brakes The speedometer 29. 185. You wish to turn right. Why should you take up the correct position in good time? To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you To give a better view into the road that you're joining To help other road users know what you intend to do To allow drivers to pass you on the right 30. 62. How should you drive in areas where there are traffic-calming measures? At a reduced speed At the speed limit In the centre of the road In third gear 31. 222. When will your overall stopping distance be increased? When you're driving in the rain When you're driving uphill When you're driving at night When you're driving in strong winds 32. 161. Why should you look very carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions? Because they may want to turn into the side road Because they may slow down to let you turn Because they can be difficult to see Because they might not see you turn 33. 141. When may you overtake another vehicle by passing on its left-hand side? When may you overtake another vehicle by passing on its left-hand side? On a dual carriageway or motorway when the traffic is moving slowly in queues On a two-way road when traffic is moving slowly On a two-way road when the car in front is signalling to turn left 34. 212. You're driving in a town and want to turn left at a junction. What should you do if pedestrians are crossing at the junction? Drive on, giving them plenty of room Stop and wave at them to cross Sound your horn and proceed Give way to them 35. 51. You arrive at the scene of an incident. There's been an engine fire. What should you do to help someone whose hands and arms have been burnt? Douse the burns thoroughly with clean, cool liquid Check their pulse Remove anything sticking to the burn Try to find out whether it was a petrol or diesel engine 36. 112. You leave a motorway, following a long period of fast driving. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected? You're likely to drive faster than you realise Your judgement of speed is likely to be unaltered You're likely to drive more slowly than you realise Your judgement of speed is likely to be improved 37. 28. You're signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How could you emphasise your intention? By sounding the horn By giving an arm signal By flashing your headlights By positioning over the centre line 38. 107. What should you do immediately after joining a motorway? Try to overtake Adjust your mirrors Position your vehicle in the centre lane Keep in the left-hand lane 39. 118. You're turning right from a main road into a side road. There's no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road? Turn in because the pedestrians are safe on the pavement Wave at the pedestrians, inviting them to cross the road Wait and give way to the pedestrians Sound your horn to alert the pedestrians to your presence 40. 292. What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator? Flash your headlights to alert the driver Sound your horn before overtaking Overtake on the left if there's room Stay behind and don't overtake 41. 52. You're on a two-lane dual carriageway. When would you use the right-hand lane? When overtaking slower traffic When making normal progress When driving at the minimum allowed speed When driving at a constant high speed 42. 213. When should you use your vehicle's horn? To give you right of way To attract a friend's attention To warn others of your presence To make slower drivers move over 43. 243. What should you do if you're following a car driven by an elderly driver? Expect the driver to drive badly Flash your headlights and overtake Be aware that the driver's reactions may not be as fast as yours Stay very close behind but be careful 44. 247. What can cause the most harm to the environment? Choosing an expensive vehicle Making a lot of short journeys Driving in the highest gear possible Having your vehicle serviced regularly 45. 293. Which vehicle is most likely to follow an unusual course at a roundabout? Estate car Milk float Delivery van Long vehicle 46. 211. Why should you keep well back before overtaking a large vehicle? To enable you to overtake quickly on blind bends To get the best view of the road ahead To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you 47. 8. What does it mean when an area of road is painted with white diagonal stripes and surrounded by a broken white line? The area should be used to create an extra lane when traffic is very heavy Never enter the area until the broken lines become continuous Don't enter the area unless it's necessary and you can see it's safe The area should be used to overtake vehicles that are turning left 48. 5. It's raining and you're following a motorcyclist as they ride around a bend. Why would the motorcyclist steer around a metal drain cover? To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain cover To prevent the motorcycle from sliding on the metal drain cover To help judge the bend, using the drain cover as a marker point To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement 49. 79. Why are hatch markings painted in the centre of the road? To make space for emergency vehicles To mark an area to be used by overtaking motorcyclists To warn of a lower speed limit ahead To separate traffic flowing in opposite directions 50. 290. Where should you position your car as you approach a sharp left-hand bend? In the centre of your lane Well to the left Close to the centre line Close to the vehicle in front 51. 49. You're driving on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if a lorry is taking a long time to overtake you? Slow down and let the lorry pass Maintain a steady speed and let the lorry driver decide what to do Increase speed slowly, so the lorry can move into the left-hand lane behind you Slow down and flash your headlights 52. 45. When can you park on the verge or footpath? When parking signs allow it To load and unload When you're stopping outside retail premises To pick up passengers 53. 273. What does the term 'blind spot' mean? An area covered by your right-hand mirror An area not lit by your headlights An area covered by your left-hand mirror An area not visible to the driver 54. 303. Your vehicle has broken down on a smart motorway. What should you do if you can't get it into an emergency refuge area? Switch on your hazard warning lights Stop traffic behind and ask for help Try to repair your vehicle quickly Stand behind your vehicle to warn others 55. 18. You're on a road that has speed humps. What should you do if the driver in front is travelling slowly? Sound your horn Overtake as soon as you can Flash your headlights Slow down and stay behind 56. 234. You're driving in a stream of traffic. What should you do if the vehicle behind is too close? Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one behind you Increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front Nothing; keep driving the same way you have been Flash your brake lights and slow down 57. 167. You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around? Find a quiet side road where you can turn around Drive into a side road and reverse out onto the main road Get someone to stop the traffic Make a U-turn on the main road 58. 19. You intend to turn left at traffic lights. What should you do just before turning? Check your right-hand mirror Move closer to the vehicle in front Straddle the lanes Check for cyclists on your left 59. 278. You're following a moped. What should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead? Overtake the moped before you reach the junction Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the junction Sound your horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction 60. 105. What should you do when you're driving in a built-up area and you approach a speed hump? Move across to the left-hand side of the road Wait for any pedestrians to cross Slow down Stop and check both pavements 61. 266. You're planning a long journey. What should you include in your journey plan? Taking food and drink to avoid unhealthy eating Regular rest stops A detour to make the journey more interesting Loud music to play if you feel tired 62. 38. You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. What should you do to avoid dazzling drivers behind? Apply the parking brake only Apply the footbrake only Switch off your headlights Use both the parking brake and footbrake 63. 153. 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? Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross Carry on turning into the side road Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you’re there Wait and give way to the pedestrian 64. 97. You're travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane? Sound your horn to alert them to your presence Stay behind and allow them to ride in this position Move across to the right and try to ease past them Get up close behind to encourage them to move aside 65. 175. You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging? Stop, apply the handbrake and then select a low gear Position your vehicle well to the left of the side road Check that your vehicle will fit in the gap in the central reservation Make sure that you leave enough room for a following vehicle 66. 312. How is overtaking in a one-way street different from overtaking on a two-way road? In a one-way street, you can only overtake on the left-hand side In a one-way street, overtaking isn't allowed In a one-way street, you can only overtake on the right-hand side In a one-way street, you can overtake on the right or the left 67. 281. How should you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced? Sound your horn to warn them of your presence Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly Flash your headlights to indicate that it's safe for them to proceed Overtake them as soon as possible 68. 87. You're following other vehicles in fog and you have your dipped headlights switched on. How else can you reduce the risk of being involved in a collision? Keep close to the vehicle in front and use their lights to guide you Use your main beam instead of dipped beam Speed up to get away from vehicles behind Reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front 69. 181. You're driving along the motorway. What should you do if you have to slow down due to a hazard ahead? Switch on your hazard warning lights Switch on your headlights Sound your horn Flash your headlights 70. 169. You're driving on a motorway. Something falls from your vehicle. What should you do after you've stopped on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area? Place a warning triangle behind your vehicle Wait in your vehicle for the emergency services Remove the object from the carriageway immediately Use the nearest motorway telephone to inform the authorities 71. 309. You're driving along a motorway. When may you overtake on the left? When you can see well ahead that the hard shoulder is clear When the traffic in the right-hand lane is signalling right When you warn drivers behind by signalling left When there's queuing traffic and traffic in your lane is moving faster than traffic in the lane on your right 72. 102. How can you help prevent your car radio from being stolen? Park in an unlit area Hide it with a blanket Park near a busy junction Install a security-coded radio 73. 193. You're turning right across a dual carriageway from a side road. What should you do if the gap in the central reservation isn't wide enough to contain your vehicle? Turn left onto the dual carriageway and turn around at the next roundabout Wait in the side road until you can turn across the dual carriageway in one movement Wait in the central reservation and complete the turn when it's safe Turn left onto the dual carriageway and perform a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation 74. 207. What should you do when you're driving in poor visibility? Make sure you can stop within your thinking distance Use your vehicle's sidelights to reduce the glare for other drivers Use the tail lights of other vehicles as a guide Make sure you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear 75. 123. What should a driver do just before they move off? Look around Give a signal Use the mirrors Engage first gear 76. 232. You're driving at 70 mph on a two-lane motorway. You're overtaking vehicles on your left. What should you do if a vehicle approaches fast from behind? Maintain your speed and position Move over when it's safe and let the other vehicle overtake Increase your speed to avoid holding up the other vehicle Flash your brake lights to alert the other driver 77. 73. What should the right-hand lane of a motorway be used for? Keeping out of the way of lorries Driving at more than 70 mph Turning right Overtaking other vehicles 78. 221. What should you do if you want to overtake a slow tractor but you're not sure if it's safe to do so? Follow another overtaking vehicle Sound your horn to signal the tractor driver to pull over Flash your headlights to oncoming traffic and then overtake Wait if you're in any doubt 79. 162. You're on a fast, open road in good conditions. How can you judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front? Allow a two-second time gap Allow one car length Allow 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) Allow two car lengths 80. 47. What should you do if you're about to start a journey and you notice it's snowing heavily? Only drive if you have experience of driving in snow Only drive if you have a mobile phone Only drive if your journey is short Only drive if it's essential 81. 2. It's a foggy day. What should you do if you have to park your car on the road? Leave the car's headlights on Leave the car's parking lights on Leave the car's hazard warning lights on 82. 231. You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle overtakes you. When should you dip your headlights? Some time after the vehicle has passed you Before the vehicle starts to pass you When the other driver dips their headlights As soon as the vehicle passes you 83. 208. What should you do as you drive towards a zebra crossing? Prepare to slow down and stop Stop and wave the pedestrians across Speed up and pass by quickly Drive on unless the pedestrians step out 84. 64. You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming vehicle is also turning right. What's the advantage in turning behind the oncoming vehicle? You'll be able to turn without stopping You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a high gear You'll have more time to turn You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic 85. 95. What should you do when you're driving through a contraflow system on a motorway? Ensure that you don't exceed 30 mph Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead Switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing Stay close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues 86. 236. You're driving in heavy traffic. What should you do if a vehicle is following very closely? Brake to warn the vehicle behind to slow down Gradually increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front Continue at the same speed and ignore the vehicle behind Move closer to the vehicle in front, to leave more space for the vehicle behind 87. 197. When can you overtake on the left while you're driving on a three-lane motorway? If the traffic queue on your right is moving more slowly than you When the right-hand lane is closed At any time Never 88. 80. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal as you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 89. 313. You're planning to turn right onto a major road at a Y-junction. Where should you position your vehicle in order to improve your view? Just left of the centre line on the minor road Close to the left-hand side of the minor road Parallel to the centre line on the minor road At a right angle to the stop or 'give way' lines 90. 189. When should drivers use the centre lane of a three-lane motorway? When overtaking slower-moving vehicles in the left-hand lane When overtaking vehicles in the right-hand lane When driving at a constant speed of 60 mph or less When driving at a speed between 60 mph and 70 mph 91. 261. Why should you reduce your speed when you're driving in fog? The brakes don't work as well as they do on a clear day You could be dazzled by other people's fog lights The engine runs colder and so uses more fuel than on a clear day You won't be able to see as far ahead as you can on a clear day 92. 77. You're following a vehicle on a wet road. What time gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front? At least one second At least two seconds At least three seconds At least four seconds 93. 254. Which lights should you use if you're on a wet motorway where there's surface spray? Hazard warning lights Dipped headlights Rear fog lights Sidelights 94. 233. Your vehicle gets a puncture while you're driving on the motorway. What should you do when you've stopped safely on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area? Change the wheel yourself Use the emergency telephone to call for assistance Try to wave down another vehicle for help Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you 95. 11. On a road where trams operate, which vehicles are most at risk from the tram rails? Cars Cycles Buses Lorries 96. 12. You're driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when you approach a sharp bend? Steer smoothly and gently Gently apply your parking brake Firmly use your footbrake Coast into the bend 97. 218. You want to turn right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too small for your vehicle? When it's safe, move to the centre of the road 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 98. 299. You're in a one-way street and intend to go ahead. Unless road markings indicate otherwise, which lane should you use? Always the left-hand lane The right-hand lane The most appropriate lane The middle lane 99. 267. There's been a crash and a motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. What's the main reason you should leave their helmet in place? They may not want it removed Removing it could cause a more serious injury They'll lose body heat if you remove their helmet You'll damage the helmet if you remove it incorrectly 100. 48. Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. How would you know where to find the nearest emergency telephone? Walk in the direction you were travelling Walk so you're facing oncoming traffic Walk in the direction shown on the marker posts Walk in the direction of the nearest exit 101. 101. You arrive at the scene of a crash. The scene has been made safe and there's a casualty in a vehicle. What should you do if the casualty is conscious and breathing? Leave the casualty in the vehicle in case they're seriously injured Remove the casualty and place them in the recovery position Get the casualty out of the vehicle and off the road Keep the casualty warm and give them a warm drink 102. 301. You're approaching traffic lights. What should you do if the green light has been showing for some time? Accelerate hard Maintain your speed Be ready to stop Brake hard 103. 150. Your vehicle breaks down while you're driving on a two-way road. What's the minimum distance behind your vehicle you should place a warning triangle? 25 metres (82 feet) 45 metres (147 feet) 90 metres (294 feet) 125 metres (408 feet) 104. 318. You're driving at night on a road that has no street lighting. Which lights must you use? Front spotlights Sidelights only Headlights Fog lights 105. 136. You're driving in town. Why should you be careful if there's a bus at a bus stop on the other side of the road? The bus may have broken down Pedestrians may step out from behind the bus The bus may move off suddenly The bus may remain stationary 106. 70. What should you do when you're driving along a road that has a series of road humps? Brake firmly when you reach each road hump Vary your speed between each road hump Stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road Set your car's cruise control 107. 30. You're driving behind a large vehicle. What will happen if you're too close to it? Your vehicle's brakes will overheat Your view ahead will be increased Your vehicle's engine will overheat Your view ahead will be reduced 108. 262. You're driving along a three-lane motorway. When may you overtake on the left? If you're within 1 mile of your exit If the driver ahead is hogging the right-hand lane If you're driving in a slow-moving traffic queue If you're in stationary traffic but the hard shoulder is clear 109. 275. You're driving on a windy day. When do you need to take account of the weather conditions? When you're using the brakes When you're making a hill start When you're turning into a narrow road When you're passing cyclists 110. 58. You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake? Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake Accelerate to get away from the driver behind 111. 55. What should you do if your motorway journey seems boring and you start to feel drowsy? Open a window and drive to the next exit Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner Slow down and let other drivers overtake 112. 7. When leaving a motorway, many drivers fail to realise how fast they're going. How can you make sure you're not driving too fast? When you leave the motorway, check that your speed is below that of vehicles in the left-hand lane As you enter the slip road, check your speed by glancing down at the speedometer Maintain your speed until you get close to the junction at the end of the slip road Always use the gears to assist in the reduction of speed when leaving the motorway 113. 53. Where should you position the car when you're driving in traffic lanes? Well to the left of the lane Well to the right of the lane In the centre of the lane Anywhere within the lane 114. 54. What's usually the speed limit on a road that has street lights? 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 70 mph 115. 306. A crash has just happened. A casualty is lying in the busy road. What's the first thing you should do to help? Treat the casualty for shock Warn other traffic Place the casualty in the recovery position Make sure the casualty is kept warm 116. 63. How should you adjust your speed when you're joining a busy motorway from a slip road? Accelerate so that you're travelling slightly faster than the traffic in the left-hand lane Try to match the speed of the traffic in the left-hand lane Drive at a slower speed than the traffic in the left-hand lane Make sure you reach the maximum speed allowed for the slip road 117. 260. You're driving at night. What should you do if the headlights of a following vehicle are causing dazzle? Set your mirror to anti-dazzle Adjust your mirror to dazzle the other driver Brake sharply to a stop Switch your high-intensity rear fog lights on and off 118. 32. You want to reverse park a car between two vehicles on the side of the road. As a guide, what would be the minimum size for a suitable parking space? One car length One-and-a-half car lengths Two car lengths Two-and-a-half car lengths 119. 317. What should you do if you wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road? Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way Stay behind until the driver waves you past Keep well back until you can see that it's clear 120. 201. You're driving around a left-hand bend at night. Which lights should you use if there's oncoming traffic? Dipped beam, then main beam Main beam Dipped beam Sidelights 121. 314. Why do motorcyclists often look over their right shoulder just before turning right? They need to listen for traffic behind Motorcycles don't have mirrors Looking around helps them balance as they turn They need to check for traffic in their blind area 122. 198. What should you do before stopping to park on the side of the road? Sound the horn Use the mirrors Select a higher gear Flash your headlights 123. 94. You're on a smart motorway where the active traffic management (ATM) isn't in operation. When should you use the hard shoulder? To stop in an emergency To leave the motorway To stop when you're tired To join the motorway 124. 259. When may you drive over a footpath? To overtake slow-moving traffic When the pavement is very wide If no pedestrians are near To get into a property 125. 114. You're following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. What should you do if another driver overtakes you and pulls into the safe gap you've allowed? Flash your headlights as a warning Try to overtake safely as soon as you can Drop back to regain a safe distance Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on 126. 199. You're intending to turn right at a crossroads. An approaching driver is also turning right. What danger exists if you turn in front of each other? The approaching vehicle will block your view of oncoming vehicles The view in your offside mirror will be blocked The time it takes to turn will be increased The angle of turn will be tighter than if you turned behind each other 127. 34. What's the most common cause of skidding? The weather The driver The vehicle The road 128. 200. What should you do if you're driving on a single-track road and you see an oncoming vehicle? Flash your headlights Stop immediately Stop at a passing place Switch on your hazard warning lights 129. 122. You're joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road? To give yourself space to turn around if you need to To allow you direct access to the overtaking lanes To build up a speed similar to traffic already on the motorway To give you immediate access to the hard shoulder 130. 170. You're waiting to turn right out of a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have time to turn in front of it? Large vehicles can hide an overtaking vehicle Large vehicles are unpredictable Large vehicles are difficult to steer in a straight line Large vehicles have priority 131. 190. You’re travelling along a single-track road. There’s a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you? Continue along the single-track road Stop in the passing place Move over onto the verge Wait opposite the passing place 132. 164. What would you expect to find at a motorway contraflow system? Temporary traffic lights Lower speed limits Wider lanes than normal Speed humps 133. 319. What should you do when you're overtaking another car at night? Flash your headlights before overtaking Leave your headlights on dipped beam after you've overtaken Switch your headlights to full beam before overtaking Wait until you've overtaken before switching your headlights to full beam 134. 20. When may you drive without wearing your seat belt? When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that involves reversing When you're starting off uphill When you're in slow queuing traffic When you're making a journey of less than 1 mile 135. 66. You're waiting in a side road to cross a dual carriageway. What should you do if your car would safely fit in the gap in the central reservation? When the first carriageway is clear, drive into the gap in the central reservation and give way to traffic from the left Wait for both carriageways to be clear before driving straight across Turn left onto the first carriageway, then drive to the next gap in the central reservation and turn right Block the first carriageway and wait for someone from the left to give way to you 136. 255. During a driving lesson, your vehicle is involved in a collision. What should you do if your pupil is physically unhurt but is suffering from shock? Keep them warm and reassure them confidently Keep them warm and give them a hot drink if available Encourage them to continue with the lesson to regain confidence Tell the medical branch of the appropriate licensing authority 137. 159. You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're travelling in the wrong direction? Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road Make a U-turn in the main road Drive on to the next mini-roundabout and make a U-turn Turn around in a side road 138. 50. You're driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball suddenly bounces out into the road ahead? Continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn Continue driving at the same speed and flash your headlights Slow down and be prepared to stop Stop and move the ball onto the pavement 139. 282. What advice should you give to a pupil about parking in a driveway? Only use the driveway if the road is clear of traffic Drive forwards into the driveway, so that you can reverse onto the road Don't reverse into a driveway after dark Reverse into the driveway, so that you can drive forwards onto the road 140. 258. What should you do if you can't see clearly behind when you're reversing? Open your window to look behind Open the door and look behind Look in the nearside mirror Ask someone to guide you 141. 245. You want to turn into the next side road on the left. What should you do if you're following a cyclist as you approach the junction? Keep following the cyclist and turn behind them Overtake the cyclist briskly and turn in front of them Sound your horn to warn the cyclist you want to turn Allow extra room when you overtake the cyclist, so that you can turn across them easily 142. 196. What should you do if you take a wrong turning that leads you into a one-way street? Reverse out of the road Turn around in a side road Continue to the end of the road Reverse into a driveway 143. 39. Which lane should you normally use on a three-lane motorway? Left Right Centre Either the right or centre 144. 183. You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake? At least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car At least a car’s width At least a car’s length At least 2 car widths 145. 226. What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and begin to feel drowsy? Pull over onto the hard shoulder when it's convenient Switch on your heater to circulate warm air Open a window and leave the motorway by the next exit Increase your speed to reduce your journey time 146. 126. You're driving in heavy motorway traffic. What should you do if you're being followed too closely by the vehicle behind? Increase your distance from the vehicle in front Tap your foot on the brake pedal sharply Switch on your hazard warning lights Move onto the hard shoulder 147. 179. You're following a long vehicle. What should you do if it approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right? Get closer, then pass the vehicle quickly Stay well back and give the vehicle room Assume the vehicle is actually turning right Overtake as the vehicle starts to slow down 148. 206. There's been a crash. What should you do to help a driver who's suffering from shock? Give them a drink Ask who caused the incident Reassure them confidently Offer them a cigarette 149. 320. You're driving up to a roundabout. What signal should you give if you're going ahead and taking the second exit? Right on approach and then left to leave the roundabout No signal as you enter and right to leave the roundabout Left on approach and keep the signal on to leave the roundabout No signal as you enter and left after you pass the first exit 150. 85. What may help if a driver's behaviour has upset you? Stopping and taking a break Shouting abusive language Gesturing to them with your hand Following their car and flashing your headlights aggressively 151. 256. How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder? Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder Wait until a vehicle in the left-hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway 152. 91. What should you do before turning left from a busy major road into a minor road? Look out for vehicles in front that may be stopping Move out to the right to make the turn easier Sound your horn to pedestrians who are in the road Always select first gear on approach 153. 269. You're driving on a motorway. You see a large box fall onto the road from a lorry. What should you do if the lorry doesn't stop? Go to the next emergency telephone and tell the authorities Catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver's attention Stop close to the box until the police arrive Drive over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box 154. 155. You're driving on a motorway at night. What should you do if you need to slow down because you're dazzled by headlights? Brake gently Pump the footbrake Brake firmly and move to a lane on your left Pull up on the hard shoulder 155. 44. What should you do when you're planning to overtake at night? Wait until a bend to see approaching headlights Sound your horn twice before moving out Make sure you can see the road ahead is clear Approach with headlights on full beam 156. 129. You're driving along a motorway in heavy rain. What should you be aware of if you see several lorries ahead? Keeping a two-second gap Objects falling from the lorries The lorries will block your view of road signs Spray thrown up by the lorries can reduce your vision 157. 88. What should you do when it's windy and you overtake a motorcyclist? Overtake slowly Pass close to shield the rider Sound your horn Allow extra room 158. 22. Which lane should you use when you're going ahead at a roundabout that has two lanes on the approach and no lane direction arrows? The left-hand lane if it's clear, and keep to that lane on the roundabout The left-hand lane, and use the right-hand lane on the roundabout The right-hand lane, and change to the left-hand lane on the roundabout The right-hand lane, and stay in that lane 159. 265. You've left a motorway after a long period of driving at 70 mph. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected? You'll think you're going more slowly than you are Your judgement of speed will be improved You'll think you're going faster than you are Your judgement of speed will be unaffected 160. 157. Is it necessary to give a signal when you're passing parked vehicles? It's only necessary when there's traffic behind It's only necessary when there's oncoming traffic It's always necessary It might not be necessary 161. 24. What should you do if you're not sure that it's safe to reverse your vehicle? Use your horn Rev your engine Get out and check Reverse slowly 162. 202. You're driving along a two-way road. What should you be prepared to do if an articulated lorry starts to emerge from a junction on your right? Sound your horn and continue Slow down and give way Report the driver to the police Squeeze through the gap 163. 224. At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What should you do when the area is safe? Offer them a drink but no food Keep them calm but don't move them Raise their legs and make them comfortable Ask for their name and address 164. 209. What should you do if a driver pulls out of a junction, causing you to take avoiding action? Swerve past the vehicle and sound your horn Drive up close behind the vehicle and flash your headlights Slow down and be ready to stop Accelerate and overtake immediately 165. 217. You're reversing your car. Which road user will be especially hard to see? A motorcyclist A car driver A cyclist A child 166. 219. You're driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. What should you do just before turning? Adjust your interior mirror Flash your headlights Steer over to the left Check for overtaking traffic 167. 96. What should you do when you're following a motorcyclist along an uneven road? Drive closer to them so you can be seen in their mirrors Overtake them immediately Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes Allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists 168. 238. Where is it too dangerous to use a breakdown warning triangle? On a dual carriageway On a single-track road On a motorway On a one-way street 169. 46. When should you hold back and not attempt to overtake a cyclist? Just before turning left Just after changing gear On a one-way street On a dual carriageway 170. 35. What should you do if a driver comes out of a side road, causing you to brake hard? Ignore the error and stay calm Flash your headlights to show your annoyance Sound your horn to show your annoyance Overtake as soon as possible 171. 248. You've stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal to show you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 172. 130. What should your first action be when you're approaching a hazard? Reduce speed Get in the right gear Flash your headlights Look in the mirrors 173. 106. You're turning right from a main road into a side road. There's no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road? Turn in because the pedestrians are safe on the pavement Wave at the pedestrians, inviting them to cross the road Wait and give way to the pedestrians Sound your horn to alert the pedestrians to your presence 174. 108. You're waiting to emerge from a junction. What should you do if a vehicle is approaching quickly from your right with its left indicator flashing? Apply the parking brake, select neutral and wait Make sure the vehicle is turning left before proceeding Assume the vehicle is turning left and proceed Cancel your signal to avoid causing confusion 175. 3. When should a vehicle's horn be used? To alert others to your presence To allow you right of way To greet other road users To signal your annoyance 176. 93. What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs? Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road Use your right-hand mirror more often Speed up to get past the roadworks more quickly Position your vehicle close to the left-hand kerb 177. 204. You want to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you're not sure whether the area behind your car is clear? Look through the rear window only Get out and check Check the mirrors only Carry on, assuming it's clear 178. 277. What should you do when you're driving in falling snow? Brake firmly and quickly Be ready to steer sharply Use sidelights only Brake gently and in plenty of time 179. 147. What should you do when you're driving in foggy conditions? Follow other vehicles' tail lights closely Avoid using dipped headlights Leave plenty of time for your journey Keep two seconds behind other vehicles 180. 40. You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if you start to feel tired? Stop on the hard shoulder Leave by the next exit Slow down until the feeling has passed Keep going and move your arms and legs to help your circulation 181. 184. What should you do before you make a U-turn in the road? Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators Signal so that other drivers can slow down for you Check all around for any possible hazards Select a higher gear than normal 182. 253. You're driving in very heavy rain. How will your overall stopping distance be affected? It will be at least double the dry-weather stopping distance It will be half the dry-weather stopping distance It will be up to ten times the dry-weather stopping distance It will have no effect on the overall stopping distance 183. 37. Where are vehicles most likely to be affected by a side wind? On a narrow country lane On an exposed stretch of road On a busy stretch of road On a long, straight road 184. 42. When should you use hazard warning lights? When you stop on double yellow lines When your vehicle is stationary and temporarily obstructing traffic When you park your vehicle on the pavement When you park in a restricted area 185. 280. You arrive at the scene of a car crash. A passenger is bleeding heavily from an arm wound. How should the arm be treated if it's clear that there are no objects in the wound? Keep the arm low and allow the blood flow to stop naturally Rub the wound in a circular motion Get them to swing their arm briskly up and down Apply firm pressure to the area and raise the arm 186. 117. You're reversing your car into a side road. When will it present the greatest obstruction to passing traffic? After you've completed the manoeuvre Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre After you've entered the side road When the front of the car swings out 187. 119. Normally, how far apart are emergency telephones on a motorway? Half a mile 1 mile 2 miles 3 miles 188. 148. You're approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise that you're in the wrong lane? Use clear arm signals to get into the lane you want Force your way into the lane you want Stop until the area has cleared Continue in that lane 189. 144. Why is overtaking a lorry more risky than overtaking a car? Lorries are longer than cars Lorries may suddenly pull up Lorry brakes aren't as good as car brakes Lorries are fitted with speed limiters 190. 176. You're following a lorry on a wet road. What should you do if spray makes it difficult to see? Drop back until visibility improves Switch your headlights to full beam Overtake quickly, keeping very close Position just over the centre line of the road 191. 90. You're driving on a dual carriageway. What's the first thing you should do if you see a broken-down vehicle in the left-hand lane? Look in your mirrors Check for road signs Reduce your speed Change to a lower gear 192. 121. You're driving on a motorway that isn't controlled by smart motorway technology. When should you use the hard shoulder? To answer a mobile phone When your vehicle breaks down For a short rest when you're tired To check a road atlas 193. 235. You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? It connects you to a local garage Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers It allows easy location by the emergency services Mobile phones don't work on motorways 194. 140. What should you do if another vehicle is taking a long time to overtake you? Accelerate to allow sufficient room for it to move back to the left Slow down and let it pass Continue at a constant speed Ignore the other vehicle 195. 166. Where should you take particular care to look for motorcyclists and cyclists? On dual carriageways At junctions At zebra crossings On one-way streets 196. 33. Why should you allow extra room when you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day? They may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind They may be travelling faster than normal They may have to stop suddenly They may be blown across in front of you 197. 229. It's very windy. What should you do if you're behind a motorcyclist who's overtaking a high-sided vehicle? Overtake the motorcyclist immediately Keep well back Stay level with the motorcyclist Keep close to the motorcyclist 198. 156. You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following a slower-moving vehicle? Flash your headlights Use dipped headlights Switch off your headlights Use full-beam headlights 199. 133. You're following another vehicle in good weather conditions at 70 mph. What's the minimum separation distance you should allow? Two seconds Three seconds Four seconds Ten seconds 200. 25. You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do when you're passing high-sided vehicles? Increase your speed Expect normal conditions Drive along the left-hand edge of your lane Prepare for a sudden gust as you pass 201. 1. What should you do when you're driving on a motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take? Carefully reverse on the hard shoulder Carry on to the next exit Carefully reverse in the left-hand lane Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation 202. 244. You're waiting to turn right onto a main road. The only vehicle in sight is approaching from the right with its left indicator flashing. When should you move out? Straight away After the vehicle has begun to turn When the vehicle starts to slow down Just before the vehicle starts to turn 203. 21. You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by headlights coming towards you? Pull down your sun visor Slow down or stop Switch on your main-beam headlights Keep driving as you were 204. 311. You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help? Burst any blisters Pour cool liquid over the burns Apply lotions to the injury Remove anything sticking to the burns 205. 214. You're driving in falling snow. What should you do if your wipers aren't clearing the windscreen? Set the windscreen demister to cool Be prepared to clear the windscreen by hand Use the windscreen washers Partly open the front windows 206. 165. Where would you usually find the first information sign indicating that you're approaching an exit from a motorway? At the first countdown marker Half a mile before the exit At the beginning of the slip road One mile before the exit 207. 84. How should you treat a zebra crossing that's split by an island? As a traffic-calming measure As one crossing As two crossings As any part of the road 208. 171. You're the first person to arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What should you do first? Move the rider out of the road Warn other traffic Clear the road of debris Give the rider reassurance 209. 68. What's the first thing you should do if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing? Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing Phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing 210. 17. You arrive at a serious motorcycle crash. The scene has been made safe. What's the first thing you should check on an unconscious rider? Whether they're comfortable Whether they have any broken bones Whether they're breathing Whether they're bleeding 211. 111. What advice should you give your pupils about turning right around to check blind spots while they're driving? It's always necessary when you're about to change lanes Always do it when you're driving at high speeds Do it regularly when you're driving in heavy traffic It's unnecessary and potentially dangerous 212. 276. What should you do when you drive through roadworks on a motorway? Speed up to clear the area quickly Use the hard shoulder Obey reduced speed limits Stay very close to the vehicle in front 213. 9. You intend to turn right at a roundabout. When should you give a left signal? Immediately on entering the roundabout In good time on approach to the roundabout After passing the exit before the one you want When entering the exit you wish to take 214. 203. What should you do if you start to feel tired while you're driving? Increase your speed slightly Reduce your speed slightly Find a less busy route Stop at a safe place to rest 215. 43. You're driving at the speed limit, in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. A faster car is approaching from behind. What should you do if the driver wishes to overtake? Feather the footbrake to warn them off Remain in the right-hand lane Move over when it's safe Slow down and indicate left 216. 59. You're driving towards a right-hand bend. Why should you position yourself well to the left? To improve your view of the road To overcome the effect of the road's slope To let faster traffic from behind overtake To be positioned safely if you skid 217. 180. What's the first thing you should do if your car breaks down on a half-barrier level crossing? Push the car clear of the crossing Telephone the signal operator Wait to be towed off the crossing Get everyone out of the car 218. 134. Your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. What should you do if you decide to use your mobile phone to call for help? Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call Have your insurance policy number to hand Get out of the driver's seat before making the call Check your location from the marker posts on the left 219. 279. You're driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front? Four times the distance you would leave in good conditions Six times the distance you would leave in good conditions Eight times the distance you would leave in good conditions Ten times the distance you would leave in good conditions 220. 142. You're driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. What should you do just before you change lane? Sound the horn Change down to first gear Give a 'slowing down' arm signal Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic 221. 72. You come to an obstruction on your side of a narrow road. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic? Carry on; the oncoming drivers can always make room Drive around the obstruction, flashing your headlights as a warning Wave oncoming vehicles through Wait until there's a chance to drive safely around the obstruction 222. 36. What should you do if a person herding sheep asks you to stop? Ignore them, as they have no authority Stop and switch off your engine Continue on but drive slowly Try to get past quickly 223. 154. You're driving on a three-lane motorway. When would you use the right-hand lane? When you're turning right When you're towing a trailer When you're driving at high speed When you're overtaking 224. 296. You're driving in a one-way street. Where should you position the car to turn right? In the right-hand lane In the left-hand lane In either lane, depending on the traffic Just left of the centre line 225. 127. What should you do when you're joining a motorway? Use the hard shoulder Stop at the end of the acceleration lane Come to a stop before joining the motorway Give priority to traffic already on the motorway 226. 264. What should you do if an overtaking vehicle cuts in close in front of you? Accelerate to get closer to the vehicle Give a long blast on the horn Drop back to leave the correct separation distance Flash your headlights several times 227. 120. You want to turn right from a junction. What should you do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles? Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop Sound your horn and pull out if there's no reply Stop, then move forward slowly until you have a clear view Stop, get out and look along the main road to check 228. 310. What must you do when you arrive at a blind junction? Only stop if you're turning to the right Stop beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly Only stop if there's traffic on the main road Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly 229. 308. What should you teach your pupils to do before they emerge from a road junction? Look left, then right Take effective observation Look right only Look left only 230. 191. Who has priority at a crossroads where there are no signs or road markings? No-one The vehicle travelling the fastest Oncoming vehicles turning right Vehicles approaching from the right 231. 271. You want to leave the motorway at the next exit. Where should you position your vehicle as you approach the exit? In the middle lane In the left-hand lane On the hard shoulder In any lane 232. 26. What does 'tailgating' mean? Using the rear door of a hatchback car Reversing into a parking space Following another vehicle too closely Driving with rear fog lights on 233. 65. How should you turn right at a mini-roundabout? Drive around the central markings Take the shortest route Drive over the central markings Take the most direct route 234. 257. You're at an incident. What should you do for any injured people, once the area is safe? Get them out of the vehicle Give them a drink Give them something to eat Keep them in the vehicle 235. 304. You need to reverse park between two vehicles. As a guide, what's the minimum gap you'll need between the two vehicles? One-and-a-half times the length of your car One-and-a-half times the length of the front car Twice the length of your car Twice the length of the rear car 236. 137. Why are traffic-calming measures put in place? To stop road rage To help overtaking To slow traffic down To help parking 237. 174. A road-incident casualty has an injured arm that's bleeding but not broken. Why should the arm be kept in a raised position? It helps to ease the pain It helps them to be seen more easily It helps them to breathe more easily It helps to reduce the bleeding 238. 187. What should you do just before turning right from a main road into a side road? Cancel your right turn signal Select first gear Check for traffic overtaking on your right Stop and apply the parking brake 239. 110. You're travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane? Sound your horn to alert them to your presence Stay behind and allow them to ride in this position Move across to the right and try to ease past them Get up close behind to encourage them to move aside 240. 13. Why should you keep well back when you're following a large vehicle? To prevent diesel exhaust particles from being sucked into your engine To prevent radio or sat-nav interference To help the driver see you in their mirrors To help you save fuel 241. 74. How should you overtake a horse and rider? Drive up close behind, then pull out slowly Pull out wide while revving the engine Sound your horn once to warn them you're approaching Pass them slowly, leaving plenty of room 242. 205. Where should you position your vehicle when you're driving in lanes of traffic? Well to the left of the lane In the centre of the lane Slightly to the right of the lane Wherever you feel comfortable 243. 152. You're reversing into a side road. What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing the road behind your vehicle? Slow down and direct the pedestrian to cross quickly Continue reversing and steer round the pedestrian Stop and give way Continue reversing and sound your horn 244. 125. When should drivers use the left-hand lane of a motorway? For breakdowns and emergencies only For overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes For driving slowly For normal driving 245. 29. Trams can move both quietly and quickly. What other feature of trams should you be especially aware of? They don't have a horn They can't stop for cars They don't have lights They can't steer to avoid you 246. 220. You're driving on a motorway at night. When can you switch off your headlights? When there are vehicles close in front of you When you're travelling below 50 mph When the motorway is lit When your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder 247. 287. What should you do if you have to treat someone for shock at the scene of a collision? Reassure them confidently Walk them around to calm them down Give them something cold to drink Cool them down as soon as possible 248. 242. What should you do if you feel drowsy while you're driving on a motorway? Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner Slow down and let other drivers overtake Leave the motorway and find a safe place to park 249. 285. You're driving along a residential road. What should you do if a car is reversing into your path from a driveway on your left? Move to the opposite side of the road Drive on, as you have priority Sound your horn and be prepared to stop Speed up and drive past quickly 250. 61. Why are destination markings painted on the road? To restrict the flow of traffic To warn you of oncoming traffic To prevent you from changing lanes To guide you into the correct lane 251. 135. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway? Use the emergency telephone Give an arm signal as you are moving off Switch on your vehicle's headlights Move away with your hazard lights on 252. 132. What should you do if you're driving past parked cars and you notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars? Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn Slow down and wave the cyclist across Brake sharply and flash your headlights Slow down and be prepared to stop for the cyclist 253. 291. What should you do when you're driving in foggy weather? Use sidelights only Use headlights on full beam Allow more time for your journey Keep close to the car in front 254. 60. You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming from the right with its left indicator flashing? Move out and accelerate hard Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction Move out slowly 255. 294. You're driving along a country road. What should you do if you see a horse and rider approaching? Increase your speed Sound your horn Flash your headlights Drive slowly past 256. 149. You're driving on a motorway in daylight. What lights should you use in misty or hazy conditions? Dipped headlights Full-beam headlights Side and rear lights only Hazard warning lights 257. 143. When would you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway? Only when you're overtaking When you're overtaking or turning right When you're driving fast Only when you're turning right 258. 23. What is road camber? The anti-slip road surface used near some hazards The way the road surface slopes to help drainage The measure of the steepness of a hill The measure of the sharpness of a bend 259. 240. What should a motorway slip road be used for? To increase your speed to match that of the fastest vehicles on the motorway To select which lane you're going to use once you've joined the motorway To adjust your speed to match that of the traffic in the left-hand lane of the motorway To get used to the speed of traffic on the motorway 260. 56. What should you do if an injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road? Remove their safety helmet Seek medical assistance Move the person off the road Remove their leather jacket 261. 27. You're driving down a steep hill on a two-way road. A car is parked ahead on the other side of the road. What should you do if a lorry coming uphill is going to arrive at the parked car at the same time as you? Keep going, because you have the priority Consider slowing down and giving way Speed up and get past quickly Pull over on the right behind the parked car 262. 10. When emerging at a junction, what can significantly obstruct a driver's vision? Windscreen pillars Steering wheel Interior mirror Windscreen wipers 263. 173. Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic using the middle lane has priority 264. 250. What should you do if a driver does something that upsets you? Try not to react Let them know how you feel Flash your headlights several times Sound your horn 265. 177. What's the right-hand lane used for on a three-lane motorway? Emergency vehicles only Overtaking Vehicles towing trailers Coaches only 266. 67. Where should a driver position their vehicle before turning left? Well to the left of the road With the offside wheels close to the centre line Slightly over the centre line They should swing out to the right before the turn 267. 15. You're parking on a two-way road at night. How should you park if the speed limit is 40 mph? On the left, with parking lights switched on On the left, with no lights switched on On the right, with parking lights switched on On the right, with dipped headlights switched on 268. 270. What should you do when you overtake 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 269. 100. You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your offside mirror just before turning? To look for pedestrians about to cross To check for emerging traffic To make sure the side road is clear To check for overtaking vehicles 270. 151. Which vehicle might have to straddle lanes at a roundabout? Sports car Van Estate car Long vehicle 271. 188. What should you do when you're moving off from behind a parked car? Look around before you move off Give a signal after moving off Look around after moving off Use the exterior mirrors only 272. 210. Which lights should you use if you have to park on the road in fog? Parking lights Dipped headlights and fog lights Dipped headlights Main-beam headlights 273. 103. You're driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right? Slow down and let the vehicle turn Drive on, keeping to the left Overtake it on the right Hold your speed and sound your horn 274. 192. You're driving on a country road that has no pavement. What should you be prepared to find coming towards you, on your side of the road? Motorcycles Bicycles Pedestrians Horse riders 275. 16. What should you do if you feel drowsy while you're driving? Stop and get some rest as soon as possible Turn the heater up to keep yourself warm and comfortable Close the car windows to help you concentrate Continue with your journey, but drive more slowly 276. 237. What should you do when you approach a contraflow system? Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues Switch lanes at any time to make progress Choose an appropriate lane in good time Increase speed to pass through quickly 277. 86. You're driving on a clear night, on a road where the national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use if there's a steady stream of oncoming traffic? Full-beam headlights Sidelights Dipped headlights Fog lights 278. 168. What's the first thing you should do after emerging from a junction, turning either left or right? Keep well to the left to allow traffic behind to overtake Drive away slowly and cancel the signal Get used to the speed of the traffic flow Check your mirrors to assess the speed and position of traffic behind 279. 92. You're at the scene of an incident. Why would you move a casualty who's unconscious but still breathing? Because an ambulance is on its way Because bystanders advise you to Because there's further danger Because it will clear the road 280. 113. You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. What should you do if they don't start to cross promptly? Be patient and wait Sound your horn Carry on Wave them to cross 281. 228. You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely? Ignore the following driver and continue to drive within the speed limit Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between your vehicle and the one in front Signal left and wave the following driver past Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road 282. 76. You're driving at the legal speed limit. What should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights? Accelerate to open a gap behind you Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking Allow the vehicle to overtake 283. 160. As you drive towards a roundabout, you see a horse and rider ahead. What should you do if the rider is signalling right but keeping well to the left? Proceed as normal Keep close to them Cut in front of them Stay well back 284. 81. What should you do when you're approaching an unmarked crossroads? Maintain a steady speed Give priority to the right Give priority to the left Never assume priority 285. 98. How must you treat a pelican crossing that crosses the road in a straight line and has a central island? As one crossing in daylight only As one complete crossing As two separate crossings As two crossings during darkness 286. 82. You're following a large vehicle around a slight left-hand bend. How would you get the best view of the road ahead? By keeping out towards the centre of the road By keeping well over to the left-hand side of the road By keeping well back from the vehicle By keeping close to the rear of the vehicle 287. 225. You're driving in fog. What should you do if you use front fog lights? Switch them off if you drive into a built-up area Switch off your headlights while your fog lights are on Use them with main-beam headlights Switch them off when visibility improves 288. 215. What's the most important factor affecting the speed you choose to drive? You should drive at the speed limit wherever possible You should drive at a speed that doesn't impede other road users You should be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear You should keep up with the traffic in front 289. 75. What does the phrase 'thinking distance' mean? The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver recognises the need to brake, until they begin braking The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver recognises the need to brake, until the vehicle stops The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver begins to brake, until the vehicle stops The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver thinks about stopping, until the vehicle stops 290. 295. What should you do if your vehicle gets a puncture while you're driving on a motorway? Use the motorway telephone and call for assistance Change the wheel yourself Use the motorway telephone and then try to change the wheel Drive along the hard shoulder to reach the next service area 291. 249. You're driving a car at night. The vehicle behind starts to overtake. When should you dip your headlights? Well before the vehicle passes you As soon as the vehicle passes you Well after the vehicle passes you When the other vehicle flashes its headlights 292. 14. You're driving towards a left-hand bend on a country road. What should you anticipate if there are no pavements? Adverse camber No white lines showing the edge of the road No bend marker posts Pedestrians walking in the road 293. 195. You're on a road that's only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if there's a car coming towards you? Pull into a passing place on your right Force the other driver to reverse Pull into a passing place if your vehicle is wider Pull into a passing place on your left 294. 272. What should you do when you're driving at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an approaching vehicle? Flash your headlights Continue to drive on full beam Slow down or stop Drive faster past the oncoming car 295. 99. What could happen if you use front fog lights in clear daytime conditions? You could use less fuel You could reduce your journey time You could save money on your insurance You could dazzle approaching drivers 296. 89. How should you signal when you're going ahead at a roundabout and taking the second exit? Indicate left just after you've passed the first exit Don't indicate at any time Indicate right when you're approaching the roundabout Indicate left when you're approaching the roundabout 297. 116. You're on the hard shoulder of a motorway, following a breakdown. How should you rejoin the main carriageway when your vehicle has been repaired? Move out onto the carriageway, then build up your speed Move out onto the carriageway, using your hazard warning lights Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving safely onto the carriageway Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you 298. 286. You're starting a journey in freezing weather. What should you make sure is clear of snow and ice? The aerial The mirrors The bumpers The wheel trims 299. 283. You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. What should you do if another car fills the gap? Sound your horn Drop further back Flash your headlights Start to overtake 300. 83. You're following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb? Warn the driver of the wrong signal Wait behind the long vehicle Report the driver to the police Overtake on the right-hand side 301. 297. When should drivers use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway? For passing slip roads joining on the left For overtaking For turning right For driving fast 302. 289. 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? Flash your lights to encourage the pedestrian to cross Carry on turning into the side road Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you’re there Wait and give way to the pedestrian 303. 138. Your vehicle breaks down on a very narrow road. Where should you place a red warning triangle? Behind the vehicle, on the offside of the road In front of the vehicle, in the middle of the road Behind the vehicle, on the nearside verge or footpath In front of the vehicle, on the offside verge or footpath 304. 268. You're waiting to drive out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles? Because motorcycles are usually faster than cars Because police patrols often use motorcycles Because motorcycles are narrow and hard to see Because motorcycles have right of way 305. 239. A pupil asks about driving a right-hand-drive car in a European country where they drive on the right. What should your advice include? Make full use of the mirrors Give signals earlier Keep closer to the kerb than normal Keep further to the left than normal 306. 172. You're driving along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. You see traffic is joining from a slip road ahead. What should you do to help maintain the traffic flow? Pace the other vehicles Move to another lane Maintain a steady speed Switch on your hazard warning lights 307. 41. You break down on a dual carriageway. How far behind your vehicle should you place a red warning triangle? 45 metres (147 feet) 90 metres (294 feet) 125 metres (408 feet) 150 metres (490 feet) 308. 131. Where should your headlight beam fall when you're following another vehicle at night? Beyond the vehicle in front 100 metres (328 feet) ahead Short of the rear of the vehicle in front As far as the next bend or junction 309. 315. What should you do when you come to a place where elderly people are crossing the road? Wave them across so they know that you've seen them Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing 310. 124. At the scene of an incident, a pedestrian's leg is bleeding heavily. It's not broken and there are no objects in the wound. How could you help stop the bleeding? Remove their shoes and socks Keep both legs flat on the ground Apply firm pressure to the wound Roll the person into the recovery position 311. 227. What should you do when you're driving on a motorway? Use the lane that has the least traffic Use the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking Overtake using the lane that has the least traffic Keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion 312. 128. What should you do when you park facing downhill? Turn the front wheels towards the kerb Park close to the bumper of another car Park with two wheels on the kerb Turn the front wheels away from the kerb 313. 230. You park facing uphill and apply the parking brake. As an added precaution, you should also leave the car in gear. Which would be the most appropriate gear to select? Reverse First Neutral Fourth 314. 246. At an incident, a casualty has stopped breathing. What should you do to help them? Ensure their airway is clear and kept open Keep their head tilted forwards as far as possible Raise their legs to help with circulation Try to give them something to drink 315. 31. You're driving a vehicle towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane? When there are lane closures When there's slow-moving traffic When you want to maintain a high speed When slower vehicles are in the left and centre lanes 316. 104. What should you do when you're trying to move off on a snow-covered road? Use the lowest gear you can Use the highest gear you can Use a high engine speed Use the handbrake and footbrake together 317. 288. What should you do if luggage falls from your vehicle while you're driving on the motorway? Stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the authorities Stop on the motorway and switch on hazard warning lights while you pick it up Walk back up the motorway to pick it up Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down 318. 109. You're being overtaken by a heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time to come past? Match their speed Be prepared to slow down Maintain your speed Change direction 319. 158. When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway? In an emergency If you feel tired and need to rest If you miss the exit you wanted to take To pick up a hitchhiker 320. 146. When should you use the 'two-second rule'? Before restarting the engine after it has stalled To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front Before using the 'Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre' routine When emerging on wet roads Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
