Questions About Miscellaneous

1. The right hand lane on a three-lane motorway is used for

A. Crusing at high speeds
B. Overtaking
C. Crusing at low speeds
D. High-sided vehicles

2. When you are NOT sure it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should

A. Use your horn
B. Rev your engine
C. Get out and check
D. Reverse slowly

3. What is the main cause of skidding?

A. Damaged brakes
B. Driving too fast
C. The weather
D. The driver

4. Which type of crossing can detect when people are on them?

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

5. You are driving on a clear night. The road is busy with traffic. Which lights should you use?

A. Sidelights
B. Dipped headlights
C. Full beam headlights
D. Interior light

6. You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is

A. Physically disabled
B. Deaf only
C. Blind only
D. Deaf and blind

7. Travelling on a wet motorway with road spray you should

A. Turn on your hazard lights
B. Turn on your rear fog lights
C. Turn on your front fog lights
D. Turn your headlights to dipped mode

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

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

9. You are parking your car. You have some valuables, which you are unable to take with you. What should you do?

A. Park near a police station
B. Put them under the driver's seat
C. Lock then out of sight
D. Park in an unlit side road

10. Motorcyclists will often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because

A. They need to listen for following traffic
B. Motorcycles do not have mirrors
C. Look around helps them balance as they turn
D. They need to check for traffic in their blind area

11. Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?

A. Cyclists
B. Motorcyclists
C. High-sided vehicles
D. Cars

12. You are travelling on a well-lit road at night in a built up area. By using dipped headlights you will be able to

A. See further along the road
B. Go at a much faster speed
C. Switch to main beam quickly
D. Be easily seen by others

13. A provisional licence holder must not drive a motorcar

A. At night
B. On a dual carriageway
C. Alone
D. With passengers in the back

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Entry into a 20 mph zone
B. End of a 20 mph zone
C. Minimum speed 20 mph

15. You are on a long, downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle?

A. Select neutral
B. Select a lower gear
C. Grip the handbrake firmly
D. Apply the parking brake gently

16. Anti-lock brakes are most useful when you are

A. Braking gently
B. Driving on worn tyres
C. Braking excessively
D. Driving normally

17. You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Parked vehicles restrict your view. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

A. Looking for traffic behind you
B. Reflections of traffic in shop windows
C. Making eye contact with other road users
D. Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

18. A provisional licence holder must not drive a motor car

A. At night
B. On a dual carriageway
C. Alone
D. With passengers

19. There has been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Unless it's essentially why should you usually NOT attempt to remove their helmet?

A. Because they may not want you to
B. This could result in more serious injury
C. They will get too cold if you do this
D. Because you could scratch the helmet

20. A basic rule on motorways is

A. Use the lane that has least traffic
B. Keep to the left hand-lane unless overtaking
C. Overtake on the side that is clearest
D. Try to keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion

21. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

A. Yes, if they are over fourteen
B. No, not at any time
C. Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
D. Only if a stabiliser is fitted

22. You go to a social event and need to drive a short time afterwards. What precaution should you take?

A. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach
B. Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol
C. Avoid drinking alcohol completely
D. Drink plenty of milk before drinking alcohol

23. It is essential that tyre pressures be checked regularly. When should this be done?

A. After any length journey
B. After travelling at high speed
C. When tyres are hot
D. When tyres are cold

24. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

A. Reduced pollution
B. Increased fuel consumption
C. Reduced exhaust emissions
D. Increased road safety

25. Coasting your vehicle whilst driving will..

A. Increase the control you have over the vehicle
B. Decrease the control you have over the vehicle
C. Make the car use more fuel
D. Reduce the vehicle's braking distance

26. You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should

A. Be patient as you expect them to make mistakes
B. Stay very close behind and flash your headlights
C. Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart
D. Immediately steer around them and drive on

27. A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you. You may be asked to take them to the police station with

A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 21 days

28. You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?

A. Yes, you should plan to stop every half hour
B. Yes, regular stops help concentration
C. No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible
D. No, only fuel stops will be needed

29. When overtaking which routine should you use?

A. Mirrors, speed, position, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre
B. Speed, mirrors, look, signal, manoeuvre
C. Look, mirrors, position, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre
D. Mirrors, position, speed, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre

30. You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle is aquaplaning?

A. The engine will stall
B. The engine noise will increase
C. The steering will feel very heavy
D. The steering will feel very light

31. Driving towards a zebra crossing you see an elderly woman waiting to cross. What should you do?

A. Speed up
B. Be prepared to stop
C. Beep your horn to acknowlege her
D. Flash your headlights at her and wave her to cross

32. In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?

A. 53 metres (175 feet)
B. 60 metres (197 feet)
C. 73 metres (240 feet)
D. 96 metres (315 feet)

33. You turn into a side road. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should

A. Give way to them
B. Flash your lights and wave them across
C. Drive around them
D. Proceed regardless

34. In windy conditions you need to take extra care when

A. Using the brakes
B. Making a hill start
C. Turning into a narrow road
D. Passing pedal cyclists

35. There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left. What should you do?

A. Turn left at the next junction
B. Pull up on the left
C. Stop immediately
D. Move over to the left

36. What should you use the horn for?

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

37. How should you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?

A. Sound your horn and warn them of your presence
B. Be patient and prepare for them to react more slowly
C. Flash your headlights to indicate that it is safe for them to proceed
D. Overtake them as soon as possible

38. To help prevent your vehicle's radio from being stolen you can

A. Park in a quiet area
B. Park in a busy area
C. Install a security coded radio
D. Install a cheap, no frills radio

39. Your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing. What should you do FIRST?

A. Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
B. Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it
C. Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains
D. Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

40. How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed?

A. By changing to a lower gear
B. By selecting reverse gear
C. By changing to a higher gear
D. By selecting neutral

41. When driving down a steep hill what should you do in order to control your speed?

A. Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
B. Select neural and let the car freewheel down the hill
C. Activate cruise control
D. Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

42. You have a collision whilst your car is moving. What is the FIRST thing you must do?

A. Stop only if someone waves at you
B. Call the emergency services
C. Stop at the scene of the accident
D. Call your insurance company

43. To help keep your vehicle secure at night where should you park?

A. Near a police station
B. In a quiet road
C. On a red route
D. In a well-lit area

44. You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving?

A. Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving
B. Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving
C. Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
D. Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

45. You can use the engine of your vehicle as a brake by

A. By selecting fifth gear
B. By selecting a lower gear
C. By turning the engine off
D. By travelling with the clutch pressed down

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

A. In the right-hand lane
B. In the left-hand lane
C. In either lane, depending on the traffic
D. Just left of the centre line

47. Before reversing you should always check:

A. The area behind you
B. Your side mirrors
C. All round
D. Your rear view mirror

48. You are travelling in heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be :

A. Doubled
B. Halved
C. Up to ten times greater
D. No different

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

A. Give way to pedestrians who are crossing
B. Encourage pedestrians to cross
C. Not move until the green light appears
D. Stop even if the crossing is clear

Explanation : At pelican crossings, these are signal-controlled crossings where flashing amber follows the red Stop light. You MUST stop when the red light shows. When the amber light is flashing, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. If the amber light

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

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

51. To correct a rear-wheel skid you should

A. Not steer at all
B. Steer away from it
C. Steer into it
D. Apply your handbrake

52. You will use more fuel if your tyres are

A. Under-inflated
B. Of different makes
C. Over-inflated
D. New and hardly used

53. Following a collision someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What is the shortest time it should be cooled for?

A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 20 minutes

54. 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
B. Sound your horn
C. Carry on
D. Wave then to cross

55. You are on a well-lit motorway at night. You must

A. Use only your sidelights
B. Always use your headlights
C. Always use your rear fog lights
D. Use your headlights only in bad weather

56. You are carrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?

A. A child seat
B. An adult holding a child
C. An adult seat belt
D. An adult lap belt

57. When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should

A. Indicate left before leaving the roundabout
B. Not indicate at any time
C. Indicate right when approaching the roundabout
D. Indicate left when approaching the roundabout

58. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Level crossing without barrier or gate
B. Level crossing with barrier or gate
C. Trams crossing ahead
D. Trams only

59. A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system?

A. Stabiliser
B. Jockey wheel
C. Corner steadies
D. Breakaway cable

60. You are waiting to emerge from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?

A. The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
B. The large vehicle can turn suddenly
C. The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line
D. The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left

61. While driving a vehicle, at what distance MUST you be able to read a number plate?

A. 10 metres (33 feet)
B. 15 metres (49 feet)
C. 20.5 metres (67 feet)
D. 30 metres (98 feet)

62. The safest place to park your vehicle at night is

A. In a garage
B. On a quiet side street
C. On a drivway
D. In a carpark

63. Braking distances on ice can be

A. Twice the normal distance
B. Give times the normal distance
C. Seven times the normal distance
D. Ten times the normal distance

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

A. Stop and wait for the green light
B. Stop and wait for the red light
C. Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
D. Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

65. The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour?

A. Green
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Purple

66. You are carrying a child using a rear-facing baby seat. You want to put it on the front passenger seat. What MUST you do before setting off?

A. Deactivate all front and rear airbags
B. Make sure any front passenger airbag is deactivated
C. Make sure all the child safety locks are off
D. Recline the front passenger seat

67. You lose your way on a busy road. What is the best action to take?

A. Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians
B. Shout to other drivers to ask them the way
C. Turn into a side road, stop and check a map
D. Check a map, and keep going with the traffic flow

68. A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because

A. Moped riders can use it
B. A traffic warden controls it
C. Two flashing lights control it
D. Cyclists can use it

69. You have been convicted of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. You will find this is likely to cause the cost of one of the following to rise considerably. Which one?

A. Road fund licence
B. Insurance premiums
C. Vehicle test certificate
D. Driving licence

70. When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible. Why is this?

A. To help you slow down quickly when you brake
B. To help prevent wheelspin
C. So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast
D. To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin

71. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Tunnel ahead
B. Low bridge ahead
C. Tourist route ahead
D. Holiday route ahead

72. When should you especially check the engine oil level?

A. On a cold morning
B. Every 5000 miles
C. Before starting a long journey
D. Before an MOT test

73. Which of the following is the main cause of rear-end collisions?

A. Pedestrians crossing the road unexpectedly
B. Driving too close to the vehicle in front
C. Traffic lights
D. A wet road surface

74. 'Red Routes' in major cities have been introduced to

A. Raise the speed limits
B. Help the traffic flow
C. Provide better parking
D. Allow lorries to load more freely

75. If you start to feel tired whilst driving you should

A. Increase your speed to reduce your journey time
B. Decrease your speed
C. Stop at a safe place and rest
D. Turn on the radio and listen to loud music

76. What is the most common cause of skidding?

A. Worn tyres
B. Driver error
C. Other vehicles
D. Pedestrians

77. Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop. You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to

A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Five times
D. Ten times

78. What does the term 'blind spot' mean for a driver?

A. An area covered by your right-hand mirror
B. An area not covered by your headlights
C. An area covered by your left-hand mirror
D. An area not covered by your mirrors

79. In which place must you NOT park?

A. In a one-way street
B. At a bus stop
C. Near a police station
D. In a country lane

80. You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice that your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this?

A. The brakes overheating
B. Air in the brake fluid
C. Oil on the brakes
D. Badly adjusted

81. After driving out of fog and when visibility has returned to normal, you must

A. Keep your rear fog light on
B. Use your headlights on dipped beam
C. Switch off your fog lights
D. Use your windscreen wipers

82. Whilst driving, the fog clears and you can see more clearly. You must remember to

A. Switch off the fog lights
B. Reduce your speed
C. Switch off the demister
D. Close any open windows

83. After how many years does a car first need a MOT certificate?

A. Four years
B. Three years
C. Two years
D. One year

84. You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should

A. Race the other vehicles
B. Move to another lane
C. Maintain a steady speed
D. Switch on your hazard lights

85. You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do?

A. Stop and check the tyres
B. Stop and dry the brakes
C. Check your exhaust
D. Test your brakes

86. When correcting a rear-wheel skid you should

A. Steer into the skid
B. Brake sharply
C. Steer away from the skid
D. roll with it

87. Catalytic converters are fitted to make the

A. Engines produce more power
B. Exhaust systems easier to replace
C. Engines run quietly
D. Exhaust fumes cleaner

88. In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

A. Just after a bend
B. In a one-way street
C. On a 30 mph road
D. Approaching a dip in the road

89. You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?

A. One-way street
B. Pedestrians
C. Traffic congestion
D. Parked vehicles

90. You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?

A. Find a quiet side road to turn around in
B. Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road
C. Get someone to stop the traffic
D. Do a U-turn

91. A newly qualified driver must

A. Display green L-Plates
B. Not exceed 40 mph for 12 months
C. Be accompanied on a motorway
D. Have valid motor insurance

92. When driving at 60mph on a dry road what would be the shortest overall stopping distance?

A. 53 metres
B. 58 metres
C. 73 metres
D. 96 metres

93. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Toll bridge ahead
B. Opening or swing bridge ahead
C. Humpback bridge ahead
D. Road ahead closed

94. Road humps, chicanes, and road narrowings are

A. Always at major road works
B. Used to increase traffic speed
C. At toll-bridge approaches only
D. Traffic calming measures

95. Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when:

A. Driving in fog
B. Driving in rain
C. Driving in strong winds
D. Driving on a very hot day

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

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

97. What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles when travelling in the right-hand lane of a motorway?

A. 80 mph
B. 70 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 50 mph

98. Using rear fog lights in clear daylight will

A. Be useful when towing a trailer
B. Give extra protection
C. Dazzle other drivers
D. Make following drivers keep back

99. The national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway road is

A. 30 mph
B. 40 mph
C. 50 mph
D. 60 mph

100. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

A. Poor acceleration
B. The tyres to wear out
C. The steering to vibrate
D. Poor braking

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous