Test For Drivers
Prove your ability!
- 1.You may drive over a footpath if
- A.
You are getting to a property
- B.
It is at a dip in the kerb
- C.
No pedestrians are using the footpath
- D.
You need to overtake a slow-moving vehicle in front
- 2.You are towing a trailer on the motorway. What is the maximum speed you can go at?
- A.
60 mph
- B.
70 mph
- C.
30 mph
- D.
40 mph
- 3.What should the left-hand lane of a motorway be used for?
- A.
Vehicles doing the minimum speed limit
- B.
Normal driving
- C.
Breakdowns only
- D.
Overtaking traffic in the middle lane
- 4.If you have to slow down quickly on a motorway due to a hazard should you
- A.
Beep your horn
- B.
Switch on your hazard lights
- C.
Wave with your arm out of the window
- D.
Flash headlights
- 5.A roof rack fitted to your car will cause
- A.
Your fuel consumption to increase
- B.
Your speed to increase
- C.
Less chance of an accident
- D.
Your fuel consumption to decrease
- 6.What is the most common cause for a vehicle to skid
- A.
Because of other people's actions
- B.
Because the tyres are worn
- C.
Because the driver makes a mistake
- D.
Because of pedestrians or other drivers
- 7.When must you NOT sound your horn
- A.
When you are in a built up area between 8pm and 11:30pm
- B.
At any time when you are in a built up area
- C.
When you are in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7.00am
- D.
When you are in a built up area between 7.30am and 11.30pm
- 8.You see a vehicle with a green flashing beacon. Who is this
- A.
A refuse collector
- B.
A gritting lorry
- C.
The police carrying out duties that are not emergencies
- D.
A doctor going to an emergency call
- 9.You need to make a journey but it is very foggy. What should you do
- A.
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle in front
- B.
Follow the tail lights of the vehicle in front
- C.
Keep your lights on full beam
- D.
Leave more time for your journey
- 10.Why is there more risk involved in overtaking a lorry than a car
- A.
Because a lorry is longer than a car
- B.
Because lorries are slower than cars
- C.
Because a lorry is heavier than a car so the brakes are not as good
- D.
Because a lorry may suddenly stop
- 11.You are driving behind a large goods vehicle, it signals right but starts to move left. Should you
- A.
Overtake it to avoid collision
- B.
Accelerate and sound your horn
- C.
Slow down and let it turn
- D.
Carry on and keep to the right
- 12.It is important that you check tyre pressure regularly. This should be done
- A.
A. When the tyres are cold
- B.
B. After a long journey
- C.
C. If you have been driving fast
- D.
D. When the tyres are hot
- 13.What could be badly affected if the tyres are under inflated
- A.
A. Changing gear
- B.
B. The speed of the car
- C.
C. Braking
- D.
D. The suspension
- 14.If you have put too much oil in your engine what could happen
- A.
A. It could leak out
- B.
B. The oil pressure will become too high
- C.
C. It may do serious damage
- D.
D. All of the above
- 15.The fluid in your car's battery needs topping up. What should you use
- A.
A. Coolant
- B.
B. Engine oil
- C.
C. Distilled water
- D.
D. Battery acid
- 16.What kind of road would you be most affected by a side wind
- A.
A. On an open road
- B.
B. On a tree-lined road
- C.
C. On a country road
- D.
D. On a busy road
- 17.You are driving when your mobile phone starts to ring. What should you do
- A.
A. Stop the car in a suitable place so that you can answer it
- B.
B. Stop the car immediately so you can answer it
- C.
C. Answer it straightaway and tell the person that you are driving so you will call them back later
- D.
D. Answer it straight away and have your conversation
- 18.Some road signs give orders that must be obeyed. Usually these orders are
- A.
A. On a red triangle
- B.
B. On a blue rectangle
- C.
C. On a red circle
- D.
D. On a green rectangle
- 19.Excessive wear of the tyre can be due to
- A.
A. Gearbox problems
- B.
B. Cracked window problems
- C.
C. Suspension problems
- D.
D. Headlight problems
- 20.Damage or wear to a tyre can be caused by
- A.
A. missing mirrors
- B.
B. faults in the braking or suspension systems
- C.
C. problems with your gearbox
- D.
D. faulty headlights
- 21.What vehicle requires extra room when you overtake it?
- A.
A. Motorcycle
- B.
B. Car
- C.
C. Tractor
- D.
D. Train
- 22.What kind of driving can cause risk on the road?
- A.
A. Sensible
- B.
B. Competitive
- C.
C. Defensive
- D.
D. Cautious
- 23.When you are approaching a mini roundabout, you need to
- A.
A. Drive quicker
- B.
B. Use hand signals to decide who should go first
- C.
C. Give way to coming traffic on your left
- D.
D. Give way to coming traffic on your right
- 24.An ambulance is following you and is using flashing lights and a siren. What should you do
- A.
A. Speed up so that it can go faster
- B.
B. Stop immediately so that it can get past
- C.
C. Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so
- D.
D. Keep driving normally
- 25.When you drive you should wear sensible footwear. This is because
- A.
A. You will find it easier to adjust your seat into the right position
- B.
B. You will have better control over the pedals
- C.
C. Flat shoes will mean that the pedals will not wear out as quickly
- D.
D. Should you break down you will find it easier to walk to get help
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