Signs, Signals and Controls ADI Test

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You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What hazard would you expect to see next?

A level crossing with no barrier

An ambulance station

A school crossing patrol

An opening bridge

When are you allowed to use your vehicle's hazard warning lights?

When you've stopped your vehicle and it's temporarily obstructing traffic

When you're driving at night without headlights

When you've parked on double yellow lines

When you're driving slowly because you're lost

You're about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Select a high gear and pump the footbrake

Select a high gear and use the footbrake with the parking brake

Select a low gear and use the footbrake

Select a low gear and use the footbrake with the parking brake

251. When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?

When you slow down suddenly on a motorway

When you slow down at a pedestrian crossing

When your direction indicators aren't working properly

When you need to warn oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Fire engine

Road gritter

Ambulance

Doctor's car

Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights. What should drivers do before giving a signal?

Check the mirrors

Slow down

Change gear

Look all around

What will be affected if you overload your vehicle?

The gearbox

The journey time

The handling

The battery life

What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?

Change gear and relax your grip on the steering wheel

Brake sharply and steer to the right

Hold the steering wheel firmly and let the car stop gradually

Brake firmly and steer to the left

Why would you fit chains to your wheels?

To prevent damage to the road surface

To prevent wear to the tyres

To prevent skidding in deep snow

To prevent the brakes from locking

10.

Why should you take care to avoid spillage when refuelling a vehicle fitted with a diesel engine?

Diesel is sticky

Diesel is odourless

Diesel is unstable

Diesel is slippery

11.

What happens in a controlled zone?

Cyclists have priority over motor vehicles

Waiting restrictions are normally indicated by yellow time plates

Speed is controlled by traffic-calming measures

Waiting restrictions are normally indicated by yellow lines only

12.

Which type of vehicle is allowed to pass this sign?

Small lorry

Minibus

Pedal cycle

Private taxi

13.

What's the national speed limit on the motorway for a car?

30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

14.

What will happen if you brake firmly as you drive around a right-hand bend?

Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front offside wheel

Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear nearside wheel

Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front nearside wheel

Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear offside wheel

15.

Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes. What technique should you use to stop in an emergency?

Brake normally and avoid turning the steering wheel

Press the brake pedal firmly until you've stopped

Keep pushing and releasing the footbrake quickly to prevent skidding

Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance

16.

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train has passed but the lights keep flashing?

Carry on waiting

Phone the signal operator

Edge over the stop line and look for trains

Park and investigate

17.

A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?

Turn at the next left

Stop on the left

Continue your journey

Move over to the left

18.

You're driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

Both half barriers coming down

A steady amber light

One half barrier coming down

Twin flashing red lights

19.

A driver wants to go ahead at a crossroads controlled by a police officer. What recognised arm signal should they give?

20.

Which light won't show to a driver at a puffin crossing?

Flashing amber

Red

Steady amber

Green

21.

What type of vehicle displays this sign?

A broken-down vehicle

A school bus

An ice-cream van

A private ambulance

22.

When may you cross double solid white lines along the centre of the road?

To pass a traffic queue at a junction

To pass a tractor travelling at 20 mph

To pass a road sweeper travelling at 15 mph

To pass parked vehicles on your side of the road

23.

Your pupil asks you about this sign, which they've seen recently. What should you tell them it means?

Ring road on a primary route

Restricted route on a main road

Road restricted on a tram route

Red Route on a primary route

24.

Which traffic-light signal will follow a red light?

Red and amber

Green

Amber

Amber and green

25.

What type of road uses direction signs with a green background?

Urban motorway

Cycle route

Tourist route

Primary route

26.

You're in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do when you see this sign?

Move into a lane on your left in good time

Move into a lane on your left immediately

Wait to see which lane is moving faster

Keep in the right-hand lane for as long as you can

27.

What could happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

The oil filter will become blocked

The engine oil will overheat

The engine will use less oil

The oil seals may be damaged

28.

263.

29.

What does it mean if a bus-lane sign shows no times of operation?

It's only in operation at peak times

It's in operation 24 hours a day

It's only in operation in daylight hours

30.

265. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?

Fuel spillage will occur

Engine damage may be caused

You'll have less steering and braking control

The tyres will wear out more quickly

31.

How can you modify your driving to help the environment?

Look and plan further ahead

Accelerate briskly through the gears

Use your car mainly for short journeys

Brake later than normal but without skidding

32.

You're driving over a level crossing. What should you do if the warning lights come on and a bell rings?

Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately

Stop and reverse back to clear the crossing

Keep going and clear the crossing

Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights

33.

What's the purpose of yellow crisscross lines at a junction?

To make you more aware of the traffic lights

To guide you into position as you turn

To prevent the junction from becoming blocked

To show you where to stop when the lights change

34.

At a puffin crossing, which colour traffic light follows the green light?

Steady red

Flashing amber

Steady amber

Flashing green

35.

What does a differential do when a car is cornering?

It allows the driven wheels to turn at the same speed

It allows the outer driven wheel to turn more slowly than the inner wheel

It allows the inner driven wheel to turn more slowly than the outer wheel

It allows the driven wheels to rotate in opposite directions

36.

37.

Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?

Before a long journey

When the engine is hot

Early in the morning

Before carrying a passenger

38.

Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing when there are no other parking spaces to be found?

No, unless you stay with your car

Yes, in order to drop off a passenger

Yes, if you don't block people from crossing

No, not under any circumstances

39.

You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait, even if the green light is showing?

When pedestrians are waiting to cross

When your exit from the junction is blocked

When you think the lights may be about to change

When you intend to turn right

40.

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see a person in a wheelchair waiting to cross?

Continue on your way

Wave to the person to cross

Wave to the person to wait

Be prepared to stop

41.

How do following vehicles appear in a convex door mirror?

Closer than they are

Further away than they are

Larger than they are

Travelling faster than they are

42.

How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing?

At a toucan crossing, cyclists can cross with pedestrians

There are no road markings at a toucan crossing

There's a continuously flashing amber beacon at a toucan crossing

At a toucan crossing, you only stop if someone is waiting to cross

43.

264. Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly convex?

To give a wider field of vision

To totally cover blind spots

To make it easier to judge the speed of traffic behind

To make traffic behind look bigger

44.

Which stream of traffic has priority at a roundabout?

Traffic on the roundabout always has priority

Vehicles approaching a roundabout always have priority

Signs, road markings or traffic lights show the priority

Priority should be given to cars towing a trailer or caravan

45.

You're parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take?

Turn your wheels to the left and select reverse gear

Turn your wheels to the right and select reverse gear

Keep your wheels straight and select fifth gear

Keep your wheels straight and select neutral

46.

You've just driven through flood water. How should you dry out the brakes?

Stop and pump the brake pedal several times

Drive at a normal speed until the brakes work properly

Stop at the nearest garage and have the brakes looked at

Drive slowly and apply light pressure to the footbrake

47.

259. If you saw this sign, what would you tell your pupil?

Overtaking isn't recommended, but it isn't prohibited

Overtaking is prohibited until you see a sign cancelling the restriction

There's adequate visibility to overtake safely

All traffic ahead is travelling in the same direction

48.

You're driving a car that's skidding, with the rear wheels sliding to the left. What's likely to happen if you oversteer to the left?

You'll increase the skid to the left

You'll improve your control over the vehicle

You'll cause a skid in the opposite direction

You'll stop the car quickly

49.

You see white diagonal lines, bounded by broken lines, painted on the road. One of their uses is to protect traffic turning right. What other purpose do these markings have?

To allow extra space for wide loads

To provide a space for emergency vehicles

To separate streams of traffic

To provide space for overtaking motorcyclists

50.

What's the most likely cause when the brake pedal feels spongy?

Incorrectly adjusted pedal linkages

Worn brake pads

Air in the hydraulic system

Worn discs

51.

What shape is a 'stop' sign at a junction?

Circular

Triangular

Rectangular

Octagonal

52.

What effect will a roof rack have when it's fitted to your car?

Your car will use less fuel

Your car will handle better

Your car will be able to go faster

Your car will use more fuel

53.

What does your vehicle's catalytic converter reduce?

How long it takes for the engine to warm up

Damage to the engine caused by using dirty fuel

Harmful compounds in the exhaust emissions

How much noise the engine produces

54.

How often should you check your brake lights are working?

Before each journey

After each journey

Weekly

Monthly

55.

What should you do if you discover that the coolant in the vehicle radiator needs topping up during a long journey?

Hose down the engine to cool it before refilling

Let it cool before removing the filler cap

Keep the engine running and fill it with coolant immediately

Keep driving, as the fan will cool the engine

56.

You apply the brakes while you're travelling forwards and in a straight line. How will this affect the grip of the tyres on the road?

The grip will remain constant on all four tyres

The front tyres will grip the road more than the rear tyres

The rear tyres will grip the road more than the front tyres

The tyres won't grip until you brake firmly

57.

What should you do if a dashboard warning light comes on while you're driving?

Continue if the engine sounds all right

Hope that it's just a temporary electrical fault

Deal with the problem when there's more time

Check out the problem quickly and safely

58.

What will a heavy load on your roof rack cause?

Improved road-holding

Reduction in stopping distance

Lighter steering

Reduction in stability

59.

This plate is used with which sign?

60.

What does the continuous white line at the side of the road indicate?

There are traffic lights ahead

No overtaking

The footpath on the left

The edge of the carriageway

61.

Why would you flash your headlights to another road user?

To show that you're giving way to them

To show that you're about to turn

To tell them that you have right of way

To let them know that you're there

62.

How does a puffin crossing operate?

A sensor holds the lights on amber for traffic while pedestrians are still crossing

A sensor holds the lights on red for traffic while pedestrians are still crossing

A sensor holds the lights on flashing amber for traffic while pedestrians are still crossing

A sensor holds the lights on green for traffic while pedestrians are still crossing

63.

The car's ignition light comes on during a journey. What fault does this indicate?

The engine is overheating

The battery needs charging

The charging system is faulty

The oil level may be low

64.

What's the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway?

40 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

65.

Your car's front wheels are out of balance. How will this affect your car?

They'll cause the steering to pull to one side

They'll cause the brakes to fail

They'll cause the tyres to deflate

They'll cause the steering to vibrate

66.

How can you tell when you're driving on black ice?

It's easier to brake

The noise from your tyres sounds louder

You see black ice on the road

Your steering feels light

67.

Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning?

To avoid flattening the battery

To avoid misleading other road users

To avoid dazzling other road users

To avoid damage to the indicator relay

68.

Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?

Traffic going straight on

Traffic turning right

Nobody

Traffic turning left

69.

What must you do to any load that you carry on a roof rack?

Fasten it securely

Remove it when you park on the side of the road

Make it as light as possible

Cover it with plastic sheeting

70.

What effect does a convex mirror have on the appearance of following vehicles?

They appear to be moving faster than they really are

They appear to be closer than they really are

They appear to be further away than they really are

They appear to be larger than they really are

71.

What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

Apply the parking brake and footbrake together

Keep both hands on the wheel

Select reverse gear

Give an arm signal

72.

What should you do when you're cornering on an icy or snow-covered road?

Approach the corner at a steady speed, using the highest gear possible

Drive slowly throughout, keeping the engine speed high

Approach the corner at a constant speed, using the lowest gear possible

Hold the clutch pedal down and control your speed with the brakes

73.

Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?

Before a long journey

When the engine is hot

Early in the morning

Before carrying a passenger

74.

What's the main benefit in having four-wheel drive?

Improved road-holding

Improved fuel economy

Improved manoeuvrability while parking

Improved passenger comfort

75.

You're driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind?

Briefly use the hazard warning lights

Switch on the hazard warning lights and leave them on

Briefly use the rear fog lights

Switch on the headlights and leave them on

76.

You’re about to start a journey towing a trailer. What should you do if you notice that a light on your trailer is not working?

Continue with your journey because the lights on your car are working

Disconnect the trailer electrical coupling before continuing with your journey

Repair the fault before continuing with your journey

Book the trailer in for repair before continuing with your journey

77.

You're driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?

Steer towards the side of the road

Apply gentle acceleration

Brake firmly to reduce speed

Ease off the accelerator

78.

You're parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take?

Turn your wheels to the left and select reverse gear

Turn your wheels to the right and select reverse gear

Keep your wheels straight and select fifth gear

Keep your wheels straight and select neutral

79.

You're driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind?

Briefly use the hazard warning lights

Switch on the hazard warning lights and leave them on

Briefly use the rear fog lights

Switch on the headlights and leave them on

80.

Why are yellow lines painted across the road on the approach to some roundabouts?

They show a 'no overtaking' area

To warn you to choose the correct lane

To make you aware of your speed

They warn of a change in speed limit

81.

You're driving along a wet road. How might you tell that your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

The engine will stall

The steering will feel very heavy

The engine noise will increase

The steering will feel very light

82.

What advice should you give to a pupil about moving off on snow or ice?

Use a low gear and spin the wheels to clear the snow

Use the lowest gear you can and accelerate quickly

Use the highest gear you can, with gentle acceleration

Use the highest gear and keep the engine revs high

83.

How can you use your vehicle's engine to help control your speed?

Change to a lower gear

Select reverse gear

Change to a higher gear

Select neutral

84.

What warning is given by a large white triangle painted on the road surface before a junction?

Stop at the junction

Give way at the junction

The road widens ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

85.

You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car ahead shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?

The driver wants you to overtake

The driver is going to change lanes

Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly

There's a police speed check ahead

86.

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Moped riders can ride across it with pedestrians

It's controlled by a traffic warden

It's controlled by two flashing lights

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

87.

How should you drive on a road where there are road humps?

Maintain a reduced speed throughout

Accelerate quickly between each one

Always keep to the maximum legal speed

Drive slowly at school times only

88.

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

Wait in the box junction if your exit road is clear

Wait before the junction until it's clear of all traffic

Drive on, because you can't turn right at a box junction

Drive into the box junction when signalled by oncoming traffic

89.

Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to drivers of which vehicles?

Trams

Buses

Lorries

Taxis

90.

What will a heavy load on your roof rack cause?

Improved road-holding

Reduction in stopping distance

Lighter steering

Reduction in stability

91.

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient?

Remain in 'D' (Drive) and keep the speed in check with the footbrake

Slow down and use the gear selector to hold the car in a low gear

Slow down, so that the automatic transmission changes down to a lower gear

Use 'kick-down' to change the vehicle into a lower gear

92.

257. Which road surface may cause anti-lock brakes to be less effective?

A dry surface

A loose surface

A firm surface

A good surface

93.

What should you do if your vehicle has a fire in the engine compartment?

Remove the oil cap

Open the bonnet and put out the flames

Remove the coolant cap

Call the fire service

94.

Where are amber reflective road studs used?

Across the entrance to a service area

Across the road at a pedestrian crossing

Along the edge of an escape lane on a steep downhill gradient

Along the central reservation on a motorway or dual carriageway

95.

What instruction should you give a pupil about controlling the vehicle's speed when going down a long, steep hill?

Use a combination of a lower gear and the footbrake

Switch the engine off and coast to save fuel

Pump the footbrake to prevent the brakes from overheating

Engage the highest gear to keep the engine revs as low as possible

96.

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. Why would you use kick-down?

To engage cruise control

To improve acceleration

To stop in an emergency

To reduce fuel consumption

97.

What's the most likely cause of a car pulling to the right when the footbrake is applied?

The wheels need balancing

Excessive road camber

The road surface is uneven

The brakes on the left side are inefficient

98.

How much more than the normal braking distance should you allow in icy weather?

Twice the normal distance

Five times the normal distance

Seven times the normal distance

Ten times the normal distance

99.

What does this white arrow on the road mean?

All traffic must turn left at the next junction

You may overtake on the left if it's safe to do so

Overtaking vehicles should return to the left

The road ahead has a camber to the left

100.

248. You're testing your vehicle's suspension. What does it mean if the vehicle continues to bounce when you test it?

The tyres are worn

The tyres are under-inflated

The steering is unstable

The shock absorbers are worn

101.

Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways

Motorway service areas don't deal with breakdowns

The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

102.

258. Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by side winds?

Bicycle

Motorcycle

High-sided vehicle

Car

103.

How can you help the environment and avoid wasting fuel?

By having your vehicle properly serviced

By keeping an empty roof rack on your car

By always using the same brand of fuel

By driving with your windows open

104.

Where would you find a catalytic converter on your vehicle?

In the fuel tank

In the air filter

On the cooling system

On the exhaust system

105.

Another driver flashes their headlights at you. How should you interpret this signal?

There's a radar speed trap ahead

They're giving way to you

They're warning you of their presence

There's something wrong with your vehicle

106.

Driving in neutral or with the clutch down for long periods is known as 'coasting'. If you do this on a steep downhill gradient, there will be no engine braking to help check your speed.

Incorrectly adjusted pedal linkages

Worn brake pads

Air in the hydraulic system

Worn discs

107.

What do these lines along the centre of the road mean?

There's a hazard ahead

They're lane markings

No stopping on the carriageway

No overtaking

108.

What should you do when you've driven through a flood?

Stop and check the tyres

Stop and dry the brakes

Check your exhaust

Test your brakes

109.

Where should the head restraint be positioned for it to be most effective?

At least as high as the eyes or top of the ears

At least as high as the shoulders

In the lowest position and pointing forwards

In the highest position and tilted backwards

110.

What colour are the reflective studs at the left-hand edge of the motorway?

Green

Amber

Red

White

111.

What effect will a roof rack have when it's fitted to your car?

Your car will use less fuel

Your car will handle better

Your car will be able to go faster

Your car will use more fuel

112.

Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights. What should drivers do before giving a signal?

Check the mirrors

Slow down

Change gear

Look all around

113.

Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by side winds?

Bicycle

Motorcycle

High-sided vehicle

Car

114.

Which road surface may cause anti-lock brakes to be less effective?

A dry surface

A loose surface

A firm surface

A good surface

115.

Why have 'Red Routes' been introduced into major cities?

To raise the speed limits

To help the traffic flow

To provide better parking

To allow lorries to load more freely

116.

What happens if your vehicle starts to aquaplane?

You lose control of the steering and brakes

You lose control of the brakes only

You lose control of the steering only

You lose control of the washers and wipers

117.

You're driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for too long be dangerous?

Your power steering will fail

Your vehicle will pick up speed

Your engine will be damaged

Your front tyres will wear very quickly

118.

You've stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights change to green while someone is crossing slowly in front of you?

Allow the person to cross

Drive in front of the person

Drive behind the person

Sound your horn

119.

How would you recognise signs giving orders?

They're rectangular

They're triangular

They're square

They're circular

120.

What effect does a convex mirror have on the appearance of following vehicles?

They appear to be moving faster than they really are

They appear to be closer than they really are

They appear to be further away than they really are

They appear to be larger than they really are

121.

What sort of message is given by a triangular sign?

Warning

Information

Order

Direction

122.

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see a person in a wheelchair waiting to cross?

Continue on your way

Wave to the person to cross

Wave to the person to wait

Be prepared to stop

123.

You're driving in the left-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway. As you approach a junction, you see this sign on a gantry. What should you do if you wish to go straight ahead?

Continue in the left-hand lane, as all three lanes carry on through the junction

Move across to the middle lane, as the left-hand lane leaves at the junction

Move across to the right-hand lane, as this is the only one that goes ahead at the junction

Straddle both the left-hand and middle lanes, as you're not sure which lane to use

124.

What does it mean when you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that has a red band or bands?

The person is physically disabled

The person is a pensioner

The person has memory problems

The person is deaf and blind

125.

You're at a pelican crossing. What does the flashing amber light mean?

Stop and wait for the green light

Stop and wait for the red light

Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

126.

At which type of crossing are cyclists and pedestrians allowed to cross together?

Toucan

Puffin

Pelican

Zebra

127.

You're driving a vehicle that has automatic transmission. How are you advised to negotiate corners safely?

Select the appropriate gear for the speed required and lock it in that position

Slow down before the corner and then accelerate gently as you turn

Use the kick-down facility to select a lower gear

Brake gently while driving round the corner

128.

What does the curved direction arrow on the road indicate?

The lane to follow for your destination

Traffic should turn left ahead

There's a turning place ahead

The direction in which you should pass solid double white lines

129.

You're waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed?

Get out and investigate

Zigzag around the barriers

Continue to wait

Drive across carefully

130.

What does this symbol on a direction sign indicate?

Direction to a campsite

Route for high vehicles only

Emergency diversion route

Direction to a tourist attraction

131.

How often should you check your brake lights are working?

Before each journey

After each journey

Weekly

Monthly

132.

What can you do to help protect the environment?

Use your car for very short journeys

Remove your roof rack when it's unloaded

Drive faster to reduce journey times

Avoid using cruise control

133.

On a motorway, where would vehicles travelling in opposite directions share the same carriageway?

In the acceleration lane

In a contraflow system

On the hard shoulder

In a congested section

134.

What does excessive wear of the central area of tread on a car tyre suggest?

The tyre has been used under-inflated

The shock absorbers are faulty

The tyre has been used over-inflated

The wheels are out of alignment

135.

What's the purpose of these road humps?

To prevent buses from using these roads

To test vehicle suspension units

To calibrate satellite navigation systems

To slow traffic

136.

Which colour light shows before the flashing amber signal at a pelican crossing?

Red

Green

Steady amber

Red and amber together

137.

When are you advised to increase your tyre pressures so that they're higher than normal?

When you'll be filling the fuel tank

When you'll be driving on very rough roads

When you'll be driving in cold or wet weather

When you'll be driving at high speeds over long distances

138.

What advice should you give to someone who intends to drive a left-hand-drive vehicle in the UK?

Make full use of the mirrors

Give signals earlier

Keep well to the left of your lane

Use hand signals when turning

139.

260. What does the curved direction arrow on the road indicate?

The lane to follow for your destination

Traffic should turn left ahead

There's a turning place ahead

The direction in which you should pass solid double white lines

140.

What should you do if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Reduce speed until you're clear of the area

Keep up your speed and sound the horn

Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

Wait at the lights until they change to green

141.

What should you tell a pupil when teaching them to brake normally?

Brake progressively and smoothly, easing off as the car comes to a stop

Brake sharply at first, then maintain a firm pressure until the car stops

Brake firmly at first, then use the cadence braking technique

Brake firmly at first, ease the pressure, then increase it again until the car

142.

When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?

If you need to walk and get fresh air

If you wish to pick up hitchhikers

When there's a red cross with flashing red lights above every lane

When you need to use your mobile telephone

143.

How often should tyre pressures be checked?

Every time the car is driven

At least once a week

At least once a month

Only when the tyres look soft

144.

Anti-lock brakes prevent the vehicle's wheels from locking under heavy braking. What will this help to reduce?

Aquaplaning

Skidding

Understeering

Oversteering

145.

You're giving a driving lesson in an unfamiliar town. What should you tell your pupil if you see this sign?

Drive on; it doesn't apply to you

Follow the park-and-ride signs

Give way only to trams from the right

Don't drive past this traffic sign

146.

What does it mean when you see this line along the centre of the road?

Oncoming vehicles have priority

You may now overtake

There's a hazard ahead

The national speed limit applies

147.

As you're approaching this junction, the green light changes to amber. What should you do if you're unable to stop at the first white line?

Proceed carefully through the junction, ignoring the second stop line

Stop just beyond the second line, keeping the junction clear

Stop at the second line, in the area marked for cyclists

Stop as soon as you can and reverse back to the first stop line

148.

What warning is given by a large white triangle painted on the road surface before a junction?

Stop at the junction

Give way at the junction

The road widens ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

149.

What can you do to help protect the environment?

Use your car for very short journeys

Remove your roof rack when it's unloaded

Drive faster to reduce journey times

Avoid using cruise control

150.

What does this sign mean?

Loose chippings

Road flooded

Loose rocks

Bumpy road

151.

When may you 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 to go ahead

When traffic lights are green

152.

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. What would suggest a 30 mph speed limit?

Hazard warning lines

Double or single yellow lines

Pedestrian islands

Street lighting

153.

What should you do when you're being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon?

Move over as soon as it's safe to do so

Accelerate hard to get away from it

Maintain your speed and course

Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road

154.

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

Give way to the elderly and infirm only

Slow down and prepare to stop

Use your headlights to indicate they can cross

Wave at them to cross the road

155.

What does a red traffic light mean?

Drivers must stop behind the white stop line

Drivers may go straight on if there's no other traffic

Drivers may turn left if it's safe to do so

Drivers must slow down and prepare to stop if traffic has started to cross

156.

Who should obey diamond-shaped signs?

Pedestrians

Car drivers

Tram drivers

Cyclists

157.

Why are new vehicles fitted with catalytic converters?

To control exhaust noise levels

To prolong the life of the exhaust system

To allow the exhaust system to be recycled

To reduce harmful exhaust emissions

158.

What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

159.

The traffic light ahead is showing an amber light. Which colour light(s) will it show next?

Red alone

Red and amber together

Green and amber together

Green alone

160.

What should you tell your pupil if they ask you what this sign means?

There's a viewpoint or area of outstanding natural beauty ahead

Only roadside mobile cameras are currently in use

You should turn on your speed-camera detection equipment

Traffic regulations are enforced by cameras in this area

161.

Apart from pedestrians, what should you be aware of at toucan crossings?

Emergency vehicles emerging

Buses pulling out

Trams crossing in front

Cyclists riding across

162.

What colour are the reflective studs where a slip road joins a motorway?

Amber

White

Green

Red

163.

You're driving in the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you do when you see this sign?

Move to the left-hand lane

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Move to the middle lane

Stop

164.

What is known to cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

The type of gearbox

Having the wheels out of alignment

Gentle use of the accelerator

A damaged exhaust system

165.

Where should the head restraint be positioned for it to be most effective?

At least as high as the eyes or top of the ears

At least as high as the shoulders

In the lowest position and pointing forwards

In the highest position and tilted backwards

166.

262. Which road users can use a toucan crossing?

Moped riders and cyclists

Horse riders and pedestrians

Cyclists and pedestrians

Horse riders and cyclists

167.

How does coasting affect a driver's control of their vehicle?

It improves the driver's control

It makes steering easier

It reduces the driver's control

It has no effect on the driver's control

168.

What does this sign mean?

You mustn't exceed 20 mph on the bend

There's a 20 mph zone with traffic-calming features

There's a 20 mph speed limit after the bend

You're advised not to exceed 20 mph on the bend

169.

What liquid should you use to top up your battery?

Battery acid

Distilled water

Tap water

Diluted anti-freeze

170.

You've driven through a ford. What should you do when you're out of the water?

Check your tyre pressures

Switch on your headlights

Accelerate quickly

Test your brakes

171.

You're driving along a dual carriageway and have to brake hard in a straight line. Which wheels do most of the braking?

It's evenly distributed between the front and rear wheels

The rear wheels

It will alternate from one side of the car to the other

The front wheels

172.

You're driving a car on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, what's the speed limit?

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

173.

You're driving a car that has manual transmission. What should you do if you have to drive through shallow flood water?

Drive slowly, in as high a gear as possible, slipping the clutch if necessary

Drive slowly, in first gear and with a high engine speed, slipping the clutch if necessary

Drive as quickly as possible, in a low gear, without slipping the clutch

Drive as quickly as possible, in a high gear, slipping the clutch if necessary

174.

Why are these yellow lines painted across the carriageway?

To make drivers aware of their speed

To help drivers keep the correct separation distance

To tell drivers not to change lanes

To indicate a 'no parking' area

175.

What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

To help you choose the correct lane

To help you keep the correct separation distance

To warn you to slow down

To tell you the distance to the roundabout

176.

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. In which conditions may they be ineffective at preventing skidding?

In foggy conditions

On surface water

At night on unlit roads

On dry tarmac

177.

261. What will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption?

Under-inflated tyres

Using tyres of different makes

Over-inflated tyres

Using tyres that are new or hardly used

178.

What will be affected if you overload your vehicle?

The gearbox

The journey time

The handling

The battery life

179.

What will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption?

Under-inflated tyres

Using tyres of different makes

Over-inflated tyres

Using tyres that are new or hardly used

180.

What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

181.

Why should you test your brakes after driving through a ford?

To check your brake lights are working

To make sure you can stop safely

To bleed air from the brake system

To remove the water from your tyres

182.

You're driving along a wet road. How might you tell that your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

The engine will stall

The steering will feel very heavy

The engine noise will increase

The steering will feel very light

183.

You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if there's a red cross with flashing red lights on the gantry above your lane?

Move to another lane and stop

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Don't go beyond the signal in that lane

Slow down to 50 mph

184.

Where are the amber reflective studs on a motorway?

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway

Between the central reservation and the carriageway

Between each pair of lanes

185.

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. What should you do if its right-hand indicator is flashing?

Flash your headlights and slow down

Slow down and give way if it's safe to do so

Sound your horn and keep going

Slow down and then sound your horn

186.

256. You're approaching traffic lights. What does the amber light on its own mean?

Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

Stop at the stop line

187.

You're giving a lesson in a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you tell the pupil to do whenever the vehicle is stationary?

Keep their foot firmly on the accelerator

Put the gear selector in the 'D' position

Apply the parking brake fully

Put the gear selector in the 'R' position

188.

Your pupil asks what the blue patch means on this sign. What's the best reply?

Motorway regulations apply on the road immediately ahead

The road ahead is being upgraded to a motorway

It shows an alternative route for non-motorway traffic

The road ahead leads to a junction with a motorway

189.

What could happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

The oil filter will become blocked

The engine oil will overheat

The engine will use less oil

The oil seals may be damaged

190.

What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?

Reduce speed gently

Brake firmly

Increase speed

Steer sharply

191.

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you're braking?

Change the tyres around

Consult your garage as soon as possible

Pump the pedal when braking

Use your parking brake at the same time

192.

Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?

On a dual carriageway

On a roundabout

On an urban motorway

On a one-way street

193.

How do anti-lock brakes help drivers?

They allow vehicles to travel faster

They help drivers keep steering control during heavy braking

They help drivers keep control when they're accelerating

They make motorway driving easier

194.

Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?

You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways

Motorway service areas don't deal with breakdowns

The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down

195.

What’s the minimum depth of tread on the tyres of a trailer?

1 mm

1.6 mm

2 mm

2.2 mm

196.

What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

Green

Amber

White

Red

197.

What can cause heavy steering?

Driving on ice

Badly worn brakes

Over-inflated tyres

Under-inflated tyres

198.

What should you tell a pupil when teaching them to brake normally?

Brake progressively and smoothly, easing off as the car comes to a stop

Brake sharply at first, then maintain a firm pressure until the car stops

Brake firmly at first, then use the cadence braking technique

Brake firmly at first, ease the pressure, then increase it again until the car stops

199.

There's a 'give way' sign where a one-way street joins a main road. What road markings would you see across the mouth of the junction?

A single broken white line across the whole width of the minor road

Double broken white lines across the left-hand side of the minor road

Double broken white lines across the whole width of the minor road

A single white line across the whole width of the minor road

200.

You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you see a pedestrian who wants to cross behind your car?

Wave to the pedestrian to stop

Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross

Wave to the pedestrian to cross

Give way to the pedestrian

201.

255. What should you do when you're cornering on an icy or snow-covered road?

Approach the corner at a steady speed, using the highest gear possible

Drive slowly throughout, keeping the engine speed high

Approach the corner at a constant speed, using the lowest gear possible

Hold the clutch pedal down and control your speed with the brakes

202.

Where are fluorescent green/yellow reflective studs used to mark the carriageway?

At contraflow systems and roadworks

At slip-road exits and entrances

Between the edge of the carriageway and the central reservation

Across the road, marking where roadworks start and finish

203.

What will happen if the brake-fluid level falls too low?

The brakes will become spongy and inefficient

The brakes will overheat

The brakes will suddenly stop working

The parking brake will fail

204.

What advice should you give to a pupil about driving through shallow flood water in a car fitted with manual transmission?

Drive very slowly in first gear, keeping the engine speed very low

Drive very slowly in first gear, keeping the engine speed high

Drive through as quickly as possible and don't touch the brakes

Drive through quickly while keeping your left foot on the brake

205.

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Moped riders can ride across it with pedestrians

It's controlled by a traffic warden

It's controlled by two flashing lights

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

206.

You're approaching traffic lights. What should you do if the red and amber lights are showing together?

Drive past the lights if the road is clear

Take care: there's a fault with the lights

Wait for the green light and only drive on if the road is clear

Stop, because the lights are about to change to red

207.

252. You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient?

Remain in 'D' (Drive) and keep the speed in check with the footbrake

Slow down and use the gear selector to hold the car in a low gear

Slow down, so that the automatic transmission changes down to a lower gear

Use 'kick-down' to change the vehicle into a lower gear

208.

While you're driving, what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?

You'll increase the amount of fuel the vehicle uses

You'll cause the engine to overheat

You'll reduce your control over the vehicle

You'll wear out the tyres more quickly

209.

How can you identify motorway signs?

They have white letters and figures on a blue background

They have black letters and figures on a white background

They have white letters and figures on a green background

They have white letters and figures on a brown background

210.

You're driving a car that has manual transmission. What should you do if you have to drive through shallow flood water?

Drive slowly, in as high a gear as possible, slipping the clutch if necessary

Drive slowly, in first gear and with a high engine speed, slipping the clutch if necessary

Drive as quickly as possible, in a low gear, without slipping the clutch

Drive as quickly as possible, in a high gear, slipping the clutch if necessary

211.

What does it mean if you see a vehicle showing a flashing green light?

The vehicle is being used by the police on non-urgent duties

The vehicle is being used by a doctor on an emergency call

The vehicle is being used by a road safety patrol

The vehicle is being used to carry a wide load

212.

What speed limit would you expect to find in residential streets?

20 mph

25 mph

35 mph

40 mph

213.

When could you stop here on this road?

To park during the hours of darkness

To rest if you're tired

To set down or pick up passengers

To park during daylight hours

214.

Why should you make sure your head restraint is properly adjusted?

It makes you more comfortable

It protects you from whiplash injury

It makes you relax

It helps you to maintain your concentration

215.

What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?

Your trailer can carry a load of 3,500 kg

Your empty trailer weighs 3,500 kg

Your trailer and towing vehicle combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

Your trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500 kg

216.

What should you tell a pupil when teaching them to brake normally?

Brake progressively and smoothly, easing off as the car comes to a stop

Brake sharply at first, then maintain a firm pressure until the car stops

Brake firmly at first, then use the cadence braking technique

Brake firmly at first, ease the pressure, then increase it again until the car stops

217.

What's most likely to cause a crash, if it's allowed to get too low?

Anti-freeze level

Brake-fluid level

Battery electrolyte level

Radiator coolant level

218.

You're driving along a wet road. How might you tell that your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

The engine will stall

The steering will feel very heavy

The engine noise will increase

The steering will feel very light

219.

You're making a right turn. What could you do if you think your indicators might be difficult to see?

Put the indicator on later

Give an arm signal to emphasise the indicator

Veer from side to side as you slow down

Turn as quickly as you can

220.

You're driving on an urban clearway during its time of operation. Apart from breakdowns, when may you stop on this road?

To set down and pick up passengers

To use a mobile telephone

To ask for directions

To load or unload goods

221.

You're waiting at a pelican crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are halfway across when the lights change to green?

Drive on as soon as your way is clear

Rev your engine to make them hurry

Flash your headlights in case they've not heard you

Wait for them to finish crossing

222.

What does it mean when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?

You must give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

You must stop and wait for the green light

You must give way to pedestrians on the crossing

You must wait for the amber light to stop flashing

223.

224.

Your pupil is driving in a stream of traffic. You see this sign ahead. What advice should you give to your pupil?

Keep well back from the vehicle in front

Slow down at once by braking sharply

Look out for water on the roads

Slow down and try your brakes

225.

How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?

Drive at a slow speed, in as high a gear as possible

Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip

Brake gently and repeatedly

Drive in a low gear at all times

226.

As a recommendation, how often should you check the brake lights on the car you use?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Annually

227.

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only spaces available are marked for disabled use?

Park in these spaces because everywhere else is full

Double park in the aisle and switch on your hazard warning lights

Use these spaces because the disabled markings aren't enforceable

Find somewhere else to park, unless you're a registered disabled driver

228.

What will improve your vehicle's fuel consumption?

Making short journeys with a cold engine

Planning well ahead

Late and harsh braking

Driving in lower gears

229.

253. You're approaching this sign. Which sign are you likely to have just passed?

230.

You're driving towards roadworks and you see this temporary speed-limit sign. When must you comply with the sign?

During the working day

At all times

When the lanes are narrow

During the hours of darkness

231.

What does the white line along the edge of the road mean?

It shows the edge of the carriageway

It shows the approach to a hazard

It means no parking

It means no overtaking

232.

You're driving at night. What does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?

You're approaching roadworks

You're approaching an organised walk

You're approaching a slow-moving vehicle

You're approaching an accident hotspot

233.

249.

234.

Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes. How should you use your brakes to stop quickly in an emergency?

Brake firmly and pump the brake pedal on and off

Brake rapidly and firmly, without releasing the brake pedal

Brake gently and pump the brake pedal on and off

Brake rapidly once, and immediately release the brake pedal

235.

You're approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren't working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal?

Turn left only

Turn right only

Stop level with the officer's arm

Stop at the stop line

236.

Why should you make sure your head restraint is properly adjusted?

It makes you more comfortable

It protects you from whiplash injury

It makes you relax

It helps you to maintain your concentration

237.

What should you do if your trailer starts to swerve or snake?

Reduce speed gently

Brake firmly

Increase speed

Steer sharply

238.

You see a vehicle with a flashing amber beacon ahead. What warning does this give you?

The vehicle is slow-moving

The vehicle is carrying flammable goods

The vehicle is a doctor's car

The vehicle is a fire engine

239.

You're approaching a pelican crossing. What should you do if the amber light is flashing?

Give way to pedestrians who are crossing

Encourage waiting pedestrians to cross

Only continue when the green light appears

Stop even if the crossing is clear

240.

What should you do if you're driving behind a cyclist who's giving a right turn signal?

Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

Flash your headlights at the cyclist

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

Squeeze past the cyclist on the left-hand side

241.

On a motorway, where would you see green reflective studs?

Separating driving lanes

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

At slip-road entrances and exits

Between the carriageway and the central reservation

242.

250. You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

Wait in the box junction if your exit road is clear

Wait before the junction until it's clear of all traffic

Drive on, because you can't turn right at a box junction

Drive into the box junction when signalled by oncoming traffic

243.

Why would you flash your headlights to another road user?

To show that you're giving way to them

To show that you're about to turn

To tell them that you have right of way

To let them know that you're there

244.

When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?

When you slow down suddenly on a motorway

When you slow down at a pedestrian crossing

When your direction indicators aren't working properly

When you need to warn oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

245.

When would you inflate your tyres above the recommended normal pressure?

When the roads are slippery

When you'll be driving in cold weather

When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

When you'll be driving fast for a long distance

246.

When may you drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line?

During the hours of daylight

Outside peak times

During the hours of darkness

Outside its period of operation

247.

What does excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread of a car's tyre generally indicate?

The tyre has been used over-inflated

The tyre has been used at excessive speed

The tyre has been used under-inflated

The tyre has been used on the wrong axle

248.

How will a convex mirror affect the appearance of following vehicles?

They'll seem to be nearer

They'll seem to be clearer

They'll seem to be further away

They'll seem to be driving faster

249.

How can you avoid fuel spillage after you've refuelled your car?

Fill the tank to the top, so that no air remains in the tank

Use a locking filler cap

Check your fuel gauge is working

Securely fasten the filler cap

250.

You're driving on a motorway that has chevrons painted on the carriageway. In good weather, at least how many chevrons should be visible between you and the next vehicle in your lane?

One

Two

Three

Four

251.

What type of road uses direction signs with a green background?

Urban motorway

Cycle route

Tourist route

Primary route

252.

If you saw this sign, what would you tell your pupil?

Overtaking isn't recommended, but it isn't prohibited

Overtaking is prohibited until you see a sign cancelling the restriction

There's adequate visibility to overtake safely

All traffic ahead is travelling in the same direction

253.

You're waiting at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights keep flashing after a train has passed?

Phone the signal operator

Alert drivers behind you

Continue to wait

Proceed with caution

254.

254. A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?

Turn at the next left

Stop on the left

Continue your journey

Move over to the left

255.

How much more than the normal braking distance should you allow in icy weather?

Twice the normal distance

Five times the normal distance

Seven times the normal distance

Ten times the normal distance

256.

What should you do if you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?

Expect them to wait for you to pass

Speed up to get past them quickly

Stop and wave them across the road

Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

257.

Head restraints should be adjusted correctly. What injuries do they protect you from?

Arm and leg injuries

Abdominal injuries

Neck and spine injuries

Hip injuries

258.

How do following vehicles appear in a convex door mirror?

Closer than they are

Further away than they are

Larger than they are

Travelling faster than they are

259.

Why are vehicles fitted with high-intensity rear fog lights?

To help them to be seen when they're being driven at high speed

In case they break down in a dangerous position

To make them more visible in thick fog

To warn drivers following too closely to drop back

260.

What should you do when you approach a bus signalling to move away from a bus stop?

Get past before it moves

Allow it to move off, if it's safe to do so

Flash your headlights as you approach

Signal left and wave the bus on

261.

When can car drivers use a bus lane identified by this sign?

During the hours of daylight

When it's clear of buses

At no time

When other cars are using it

262.

How should you apply the footbrake when you're stopping normally?

Progressively and smoothly, easing off the brake as the car comes to a rest

Sharply, maintaining firm pressure until the car stops

Lightly at first, then by rapid cadence braking

Gently, well after selecting a low gear

263.

When can you enter this hatched area?

Only in an emergency

Never under any circumstances

When necessary and you can see it's safe to do so

Only to overtake large vehicles

264.

What advice should you give to your pupils about using cruise control?

In the UK, there are no opportunities for learners to drive at a steady cruising speed

Figures show that the driver is much better than cruise control at keeping to a steady speed

You could benefit from using cruise control if you can see well ahead and the road conditions are good

Because of new technology, modern cars do not need the driver to be fuel-efficient Submit Answer

265.

When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?

When you slow down suddenly on a motorway

When you slow down at a pedestrian crossing

When your direction indicators aren't working properly

When you need to warn oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

266.

What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?

To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce the risk of fire

To reduce toxic exhaust gases

To reduce engine wear

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