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Q1. At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you MUST

A) stop and wait for the green light
C) give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
B) stop and wait for the red light
D) give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Answer: D

Explanation:
Pelican crossings are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. Push-button controls change the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green. Instead, they have a flashing amber light, which means you MUST give way to pedestrians already on the crossing, but if it is clear, you may continue.

Q2. You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because


A) there may be another vehicle coming
C) it is safer for you to carry on
B) they may not be looking
D) they may not be ready to cross

Answer: A

Explanation:
If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Don't wave them across the road since another driver may not have seen them, not have seen your signal and may not be able to stop safely.

Q3. 'Tailgating' means


A) using the rear door of a hatchback car
C) following another vehicle too closely
B) reversing into a parking space
D) driving with rear fog lights on

Answer: C

Explanation:
'Tailgating' is used to describe this dangerous practice, often seen in fast-moving traffic and on motorways. Following the vehicle in front too closely is dangerous because it • restricts your view of the road ahead• leaves you no safety margin if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.


Q4. Following this vehicle too closely is unwise because

A) your brakes will overheat
C) your engine will overheat
B) your view ahead is increased
D) your view ahead is reduced

Answer: D

Explanation:
Staying back will increase your view of the road ahead. This will help you to see any hazards that might occur and allow you more time to react.

Q5. You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least


A) one second
C) three seconds
B) two seconds
D) four seconds

Answer: D

Explanation:
Wet roads will reduce your tyres' grip on the road. The safe separation gap of at least two seconds in dry conditions should be doubled in wet weather.

Q6. A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?


A) Speed up
C) Hold your speed
B) Slow down
D) Change direction

Answer: B

Explanation:
A long lorry with a heavy load will need more time to pass you than a car, especially on an uphill stretch of road. Slow down and allow the lorry to pass.

Q7. Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons?


A) Motorway maintenance
D) Police patrol
B) Bomb disposal
E) Breakdown recovery
C) Blood transfusion

Answer: B, C and D

Explanation:
When you see emergency vehicles with blue flashing beacons, move out of the way as soon as it is safe to do so.

Q8. Which THREE of these emergency services might have blue flashing beacons?


A) Coastguard
D) Animal ambulances
B) Bomb disposal
E) Mountain rescue
C) Gritting lorries
F) Doctors' cars

Answer: A, B and E

Explanation:
When attending an emergency these vehicles will be travelling at speed. You should help their progress by pulling over and allowing them to pass. Do so safely. Don't stop suddenly or in a dangerous position.

Q9. When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should


A) pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass
C) maintain your speed and course
B) accelerate hard to get away from it
D) brake harshly and immediately stop in the road

Answer: A

Explanation:
Pull over in a place where the ambulance can pass safely. Check that there are no bollards or obstructions in the road that will prevent it from doing so.

Q10. What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?


A) Fire engine
C) Ambulance
B) Road gritter
D) Doctor's car

Answer: D

Explanation:
A green flashing beacon on a vehicle means the driver or passenger is a doctor on an emergency call. Give way to them if it's safe to do so. Be aware that the vehicle may be travelling quickly or may stop in a hurry.

Q11. A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means


A) police on non-urgent duties
C) road safety patrol operating
B) doctor on an emergency call
D) gritting in progress

Answer: B

Explanation:
If you see a vehicle with a flashing green beacon approaching, allow it to pass when you can do so safely. Be aware that someone's life could depend on the driver making good progress through traffic.


Q12. Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to

A) tram drivers
C) lorry drivers
B) bus drivers
D) taxi drivers

Answer: A

Explanation:
These signs only apply to trams. They are directed at tram drivers but you should know their meaning so that you're aware of the priorities and are able to anticipate the actions of the driver.

Q13. On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?


A) Cars
C) Buses
B) Cycles
D) Lorries

Answer: B

Explanation:
The narrow wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in the tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or even lose balance altogether. The tram lines are also slippery which could cause a cyclist to slide or fall off.

Q14. What should you use your horn for?


A) To alert others to your presence
C) To greet other road users
B) To allow you right of way
D) To signal your annoyance

Answer: A

Explanation:
Your horn must not be used between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area or when you are stationary, unless a moving vehicle poses a danger. Its function is to alert other road users to your presence.

Q15. You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself


A) in the right-hand lane
C) in either lane, depending on the traffic
B) in the left-hand lane
D) just left of the centre line

Answer: A

Explanation:
If you're travelling in a one-way street and wish to turn right you should take up a position in the right-hand lane. This will enable other road users not wishing to turn to proceed on the left. Indicate your intention and take up your position in good time.

Q16. You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?


A) To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
C) To help other road users know what you intend to do
B) To give a better view into the road that you're joining
D) To allow drivers to pass you on the right

Answer: C

Explanation:
If you wish to turn right into a side road take up your position in good time. Move to the centre of the road when it's safe to do so. This will allow vehicles to pass you on the left. Early planning will show other traffic what you intend to do.

Q17. At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?


A) Toucan
C) Pelican
B) Puffin
D) Zebra

Answer: A

Explanation:
A toucan crossing is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. Look out for cyclists approaching the crossing at speed.

Q18. You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should


A) accelerate to make a gap behind you
C) maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking
B) touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights
D) allow the vehicle to overtake

Answer: D

Explanation:
Don't enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicle's progress. This will only lead to the other driver becoming more frustrated. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.

Q19. You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users


A) to show that you are giving way
C) to tell them that you have right of way
B) to show that you are about to turn
D) to let them know that you are there

Answer: D

Explanation:
Don't enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicle's progress. This will only lead to the other driver becoming more frustrated. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.

Q20. You are approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?


A) Accelerate and keep to the middle
C)Accelerate looking to the left
B) Slow down and keep to the right
D) Slow down and look both ways

Answer: D

Explanation:
Be extra-cautious, especially when your view is restricted by hedges, bushes, walls and large vehicles etc. In the summer months these junctions can become more difficult to deal with when growing foliage may obscure your view.

Q21. You are approaching a pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You must


A) give way to pedestrians who are crossing
C) not move until the green light appears
B) encourage pedestrians to cross
D) stop even if the crossing is clear

Answer: A

Explanation:
While the pedestrians are crossing don't encourage them to cross by waving or flashing your headlights: other road users may misunderstand your signal. Don't harass them by creeping forward or revving your engine.

Q22. The conditions are good and dry. You could use the 'two-second rule'


A) before restarting the engine after it has stalled
C) before using the 'Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre' routine
B) to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front
D) when emerging on wet roads

Answer: B

Explanation:
To measure this, choose a fixed reference point such as a bridge, sign or tree. When the vehicle ahead passes the object, say to yourself 'Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.' If you reach the object before you finish saying this, you're TOO CLOSE.

Q23. At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?


A) Steady red
C) Steady amber
B) Flashing amber
D) Flashing green

Answer: C

Explanation:
Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors which detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. The use of a sensor means there is no flashing amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing.

Q24. You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?


A) Ignore the following driver and continue to travel within the speed limit
C) Signal left and wave the following driver past
B) Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
D) Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road

Answer: B

Explanation:
It can be worrying to see that the car behind is following you too closely. Give yourself a greater safety margin by easing back from the vehicle in front.

Q25. A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean?


A) A doctor is answering an emergency call
C) It is a motorway police patrol vehicle
B) The vehicle is slow-moving
D) The vehicle is carrying hazardous chemicals

Answer: A

Explanation:
A doctor attending an emergency may show a green flashing beacon on their vehicle. Give way to them when you can do so safely as they will need to reach their destination quickly. Be aware that they might pull over suddenly.


Q26. A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should

A) flash your headlights and slow down
C) sound your horn and keep going
B) slow down and give way if it is safe to do so
D)slow down and then sound your horn

Answer: B

Explanation:
Give way to buses whenever you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from bus stops. Look out for people leaving the bus and crossing the road.

Q27. You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?


A) Full beam headlights
C) Dipped headlights
B) Sidelights
D) Fog lights

Answer: C

Explanation:
Use the full beam headlights only when you can be sure that you won't dazzle other road users.

Q28. You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should


A) slow down and let the vehicle turn
C) overtake on the right of it
B) drive on, keeping to the left
D) hold your speed and sound your horn

Answer: A

Explanation:
Large, long vehicles need extra room when making turns at junctions. They may move out to the right in order to make a left turn. Keep well back and don't attempt to pass on the left.


Q29. You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

A) Accelerate to get closer to the red van
C) Drop back to leave the correct separation distance
B) Give a long blast on the horn
D) Flash your headlights several times

Answer: C

Explanation:
There are times when other drivers make incorrect or ill-judged decisions. Be tolerant and try not to retaliate or react aggressively. Always consider the safety of other road users, your passengers and yourself.

Q30. You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should


A) apply the handbrake only
C) switch off your headlights
B) apply the footbrake only
D) use both the handbrake and footbrake

Answer: A

Explanation:
You should consider drivers behind as brake lights can dazzle. However, if you are driving in fog it's safer to keep your foot on the footbrake. In this case it will give the vehicle behind extra warning of your presence.

Q31. You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should


A) move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake
C) keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake
B) wave the driver behind to overtake when it is safe
D) accelerate to get away from the driver behind

Answer: C

Explanation:
Keep a steady course to give the driver behind an opportunity to overtake safely. If necessary, slow down. Reacting incorrectly to another driver's impatience can lead to danger.


Q32. A bus lane on your left shows no times of operation. This means it is

A) not in operation at all
C) in operation 24 hours a day
B) only in operation at peak times
D) only in operation in daylight hours

Answer: C

Explanation:
Don't drive or park in a bus lane when it's in operation. This can cause disruption to traffic and delays to public transport.

Q33. You are driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?


A )Increase your speed
D) Drive slowly past
B) Sound your horn
E) Give plenty of room
C) Flash your headlights
F) Rev your engine

Answer: D and E

Explanation:
It's important that you reduce your speed. Passing too closely at speed could startle the horse and unseat the rider.

Q34. A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should


A ) ignore them as they have no authority
C) continue on but drive slowly
B) stop and switch off your engine
D) try and get past quickly

Answer: B

Explanation:
Allow the sheep to clear the road before you proceed. Animals are unpredictable and startle easily; they could turn and run into your path or into the path of another moving vehicle.

Q35. When overtaking a horse and rider you should


A) sound your horn as a warning
C) flash your headlights as a warning
B) go past as quickly as possible
D) go past slowly and carefully

Answer: D

Explanation:
Horses can become startled by the sound of a car engine or the rush of air caused by passing too closely. Keep well back and only pass when it is safe; leave them plenty of room. You may have to use the other side of the road to go past: if you do, first make sure there is no oncoming traffic.

Q36. You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should


A) give way to the elderly and infirm only
C) use your headlights to indicate they can cross
B) slow down and prepare to stop
D) wave at them to cross the road

Answer: B

Explanation:
Look out on the approach especially for children and older pedestrians. They may walk across without looking. Zebra crossings have flashing amber beacons on both sides of the road, black and white stripes on the crossing and white zigzag markings on both sides of the crossing. Where you can see pedestrians waiting to cross, slow down and prepare to stop.

Q37. A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?


A) Swerve past it and sound your horn
C) Slow down and be ready to stop
B) Flash your headlights and drive up close behind
D) Accelerate past it immediately

Answer: C

Explanation:
Try to be ready for the unexpected. Plan ahead and learn to anticipate hazards. You'll then give yourself more time to react to any problems that might occur. Be tolerant of the behaviour of other road users who don't behave correctly.

Q38. You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?


A) Be patient and wait
C) Carry on
B) Sound your horn
D) Wave them to cross

Answer: A

Explanation:
If you stop for pedestrians and they don't start to cross don't wave them across or sound your horn. This could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching which hasn't seen or heard your signal.


Q39. You are following this lorry. You should keep well back from it to

A) give you a good view of the road ahead
C) prevent traffic behind you from overtaking
B) stop following traffic from rushing through the junction
D) allow you to hurry through the traffic lights if they change

Answer: A

Explanation:
By keeping well back you will increase your width of vision around the rear of the lorry. This will allow you to see further down the road and be prepared for any hazards.

Q40. You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until


A) you start to edge forward on to the crossing
C) the pedestrians are clear of the front of your vehicle
B) the pedestrians have reached a safe position
D) a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Answer: B

Explanation:
The electronic device will automatically detect that the pedestrians have reached a safe position. Don't proceed until the green light shows it is safe for vehicles to do so.

Q41. Which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam?


A)
C)
B)
D)

Answer: A

Explanation:
You should be aware of where all the warning lights and visual aids are on the vehicle you are driving. If you are driving a vehicle for the first time you should take time to check all the controls.

Q42. At puffin crossings, which light will not show to a driver?


A) Flashing amber
C) steady amber
B) Red
D) green

Answer: A

Explanation:
A flashing amber light is shown at pelican crossings, but puffin crossings are different. They are controlled electronically and automatically detect when pedestrians are on the crossing. The phase is shortened or lengthened according to the position of the pedestrians.


Q43. You should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are

A) wet
C) damp
B) good
D) foggy

Answer: B

In good, dry conditions an alert driver who's driving a vehicle with tyres and brakes in good condition, needs to keep a distance of at least two seconds from the car in front.

Q44. You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should


A) flash your headlights
C) switch off your headlights
B) use dipped beam headlights
D) use full beam headlights

Answer: B

Explanation:
If you follow another vehicle with your headlights on full beam they could dazzle the driver. Leave a safe distance and ensure that the light from your dipped beam falls short of the vehicle in front.

Q45. You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should


A) keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously
C) pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake
B) wave following vehicles past you if you think they can overtake quickly
D) give a left signal when it is safe for vehicles to overtake you

Answer: C

Explanation:
Try not to hold up a queue of traffic. Other road users may become impatient and this could lead to reckless actions. If you're driving a slow-moving vehicle and the road is narrow, look for a safe place to pull in. DON'T wave other traffic past since this could be dangerous if you or they haven't seen an oncoming vehicle.

Q46. You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will


A) waste fuel and money
C) improve your vehicles' fuel consumption
B) make roads slippery for other road users
D) increase the level of exhaust emissions

Answer: A and B

Explanation:
Diesel fuel is especially slippery if spilled on a wet road. At the end of a dry spell of weather you should be aware that the road surfaces may have a high level of diesel spillage that hasn't been washed away by rain.

Q47. To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that


A) your tank is only three quarters full
C) you check your fuel gauge is working
B) you have used a locking filler cap
D) your filler cap is securely fastened

Answer: D

Explanation:
When learning to drive it is a good idea to practise filling your car with fuel. Ask your instructor if you can use a petrol station and fill the fuel tank yourself. You need to know where the filler cap is located on the car you are driving in order to park on the correct side of the pump. Take care not to overfill the tank or spill fuel. Make sure you secure the filler cap as soon as you have replaced the fuel nozzle.

Q48. If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take extra care when refuelling. Diesel fuel when spilt is


A) sticky
C) clear
B) odourless
D) slippery

Answer: D

Explanation:
If you are using diesel, or are at a pump which has a diesel facility, be aware that there may be spilt fuel on the ground. Fuel contamination on the soles of your shoes may cause them to slip when using the foot pedals.

Q49. What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?


A) Considerate
C) Competitive
B) Defensive
D) Responsible

Answer: C

Explanation:
Competitive driving increases the risks to everyone and is the opposite of responsible, considerate and defensive driving. Defensive driving is about questioning the actions of other road users and being prepared for the unexpected. Don't be taken by surprise.

Q50. Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. This is due to


A) being too cautious at junctions
C) showing off and being competitive
B) driving in the middle of their lane
D) staying within the speed limit

Answer: C

Explanation:
Newly qualified, and particularly young drivers, are more vulnerable in the first year after passing the test. Inexperience plays a part in this but it's essential to have the correct attitude. Be responsible and always show courtesy and consideration to other road users.


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