Questions About Miscellaneous

1. At which pedestrian crossings are cyclists permitted to cross?

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

2. When are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

A. When they are over 18 years old
B. Never
C. When travelling on minor roads
D. When travelling on motorways

3. What is the national speed limit for cars in the left-hand lane of a three-laned motorway?

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

4. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

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

5. 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

6. You should only use a mobile phone when

A. Receiving a call
B. Suitably parked
C. Driving at less than 30 mph
D. Driving an automatic vehicle

7. When the fluid level in your battery is low you should top it up with

A. Tap water
B. Battery acid
C. Distilled water
D. Water that has been boiled

8. 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

9. At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal of the traffic lights?

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

Explanation : traffic light signales are for drivers, and pedestrian crossing signales are for pedestrians.

10. On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?

A. Variable speed limits
B. Contraflow systems
C. National speed limits
D. Lane closures

11. You are driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up on the left just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?

A. As you are passing or just after the junction
B. Just before you reach the junction
C. Well before you reach the junction
D. It would be better not to signal at all

12. Your mobile phone rings while you are travelling. You should

A. Stop immediately
B. Answer it immediately
C. Pull up in a suitable place
D. Pull up at the nearest curb

13. 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

14. The vehicle you are driving pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

A. Poorly adjusted brakes
B. Incorrect tyre pressure
C. Low levels of power steering fluid
D. A faulty handbrake

15. You engine catches fire what should you do first?

A. Lift the bonnet and disconnect the battery
B. Lift the bonnet and warn other traffic
C. Call a breakdown service
D. Call the fire brigade

16. 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

17. 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

18. When should you use front fog lights?

A. After dusk
B. When visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less
C. When overtaking at night
D. When visibilty is reduced to 150 metres or less

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

A. Doubled
B. Tripled
C. Up to 15 times greater
D. Quadrupled

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Accompanied horses or ponies
B. Wild horses or ponies
C. Wild animals
D. No horses allowed

21. You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

A. Low oil pressure
B. Engine overheating
C. Chain wear
D. Oil leaks

22. When driving through a ford or floodwater, what gear should you be in?

A. First or second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth

23. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

A. Reduce oil consumption
B. Reduce fuel consumption
C. Reduce toxic exhaust gases
D. Increase acceleration

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

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

25. How can you help to prevent your car radio from being stolen?

A. Park in an unlit area
B. Hide the radio with a blanket
C. Park near a busy junction
D. Install a security-coded radio

26. Motorcars must first have an MOT certificate when they are

A. One year old
B. Three years old
C. Five years old
D. Seven years old

27. You are on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?

A. Motorcyclists
B. Bicycles
C. Pedestrians
D. Horse riders

28. 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

29. How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?

A. Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
B. Accelerate to increase your speed
C. Stop as quickly as you can
D. Slow down very gradually

30. 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

31. You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the

A. Left with parking lights on
B. Left with no lights on
C. Right with parking lights on
D. Right with dipped headlights on

32. A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. You should expect the rider to

A. Go in any direction
B. Turn right
C. Turn left
D. Go ahead

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road. You should

A. Go back to the main road
B. Do an emergency stop
C. Stop at a passing place
D. Put on your hazard warning lights

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

A. To avoid flattening the battery
B. To avoid misleading other road users
C. To avoid damage to the indicator relay
D. To avoid dazzling other road users

38. You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

A. Interior wide-angle mirror
B. Extended-arm side mirrors
C. Ordinary door mirrors
D. Ordinary interior mirror

39. 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

40. 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

41. What does tailgating mean?

A. Driving with your headlights on full beam
B. Bumping another car whilst parking
C. Following another vehicle too closely
D. Skidding on a dry road

42. Car passengers MUST wear a seat belt if one is available, unless they are

A. In a vehicle fitted with airbags
B. Travelling within a congestion charging zone
C. Sitting in the rear seat
D. Exempt for medical reasons

43. After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. This affects your driving. You MUST

A. Inform your local police station
B. Avoid using motorways
C. Always drive accompanied
D. Inform the licensing authority

44. 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

45. What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption?

A. Staying in high gears
B. Aggressive braking
C. Harsh acceleration
D. Poor steering control

46. 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)

47. The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to

A. Prevent overtaking
B. Reduce rest stops
C. Prevent tailgating
D. Reduce congestion

48. A pedestrian with a white stick and red band is

A. Over 65 years old
B. Deaf and dumb
C. Deaf and blind
D. Blind only

49. Immediately after joining a motorway you should:

A. Try to overtake
B. Move to the right hand lane
C. Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed
D. Move to the centre lane

50. You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it?

A. Opposite another parked vehicle
B. In a quiet road
C. Opposite a traffic island
D. In a secure car park

51. 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

52. Before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. How can you do this?

A. Look at a map
B. Contact your local garage
C. Look in your vehicle handbook
D. Check your vehicle registration document

53. You are approaching two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

A. Left
B. Right
C. Any direction
D. Straight ahead

54. In freezing conditions you should expect stopping distances to increase by up to

A. Seven times
B. Five times
C. Four times
D. Ten times

55. You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are streetlights. What is the speed limit?

A. 20 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 40 mph
D. 50 mph

56. When emerging from junctions, which is most likely to obstruct your view?

A. Windscreen pillars
B. Steering wheel
C. Interior mirror
D. Windscreen wipers

57. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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

58. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Humps on the road
B. Humpback bridge
C. Uneven road surface
D. Risk of grounding

59. 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

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

A. One second
B. Two seconds
C. Three seconds
D. Four seconds

61. 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

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

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

63. If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

A. Ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed
B. Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
C. Brake hard and hold the pedal down
D. Increase your speed as quickly as possible

64. 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

65. 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

66. Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LRT) systems are environmentally friendly because

A. They use diesel power
B. They use quieter roads
C. They use electric power
D. They do not operate during rush hour

67. At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of

A. Emergency vehicles emerging
B. Buses pulling out
C. Trams crossing in front
D. Cyclists riding across

68. 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

69. In normal conditions the braking distance when travelling at 50 mph is

A. 16 metres
B. 14 metres
C. 38 metres
D. 25 metres

70. At what age does a car need its first MOT certificate?

A. 2 years old
B. 3 years old
C. 4 years old
D. 5 years old

71. 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

72. '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

73. 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

74. You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are mostly in

A. Green rectangles
B. Red Triangles
C. Blue rectangles
D. Red circles

75. 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

76. 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

77. Which of the following should you do before stopping?

A. Sound the horn
B. Use the mirrors
C. Select a higher gear
D. Flash your headlights

78. A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it

A. At any time
B. During the rush hour
C. If a cyclist is using it
D. During its period of operation

79. When may you reverse from a side-road into a main road?

A. Only if both roads are clear of traffic
B. Not at any time
C. At any time
D. Only if the main road is clear of traffic

80. 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

81. 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

82. Planning your journey to avoid busy times has a number of advantages. One of these is

A. Your journey will take longer
B. You will have a more pleasant journey
C. You will cause more pollution
D. Your stress levels will be greater

83. 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

84. You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

A. An ambulance
B. A fire engine
C. A doctor on call
D. A disabled person`s vehicle

85. Whilst driving you have an accident in which someone is injured. You must report this to the police within

A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 7 days

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. When may you use hazard warning lights?

A. To park alongside another car
B. To park on double yellow lines
C. When you are being towed
D. When you have broken down

90. You are driving through a tunnel. There has been a collision and the car in front is on fire and blocking the road. What should you do?

A. Overtake and continue as quickly as you can
B. Lock all the doors and windows
C. Switch on the hazard warning lights
D. Stop and then reverse out of the tunnel

91. The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to

A. Make you more comfortable
B. Help you to avoid neck injury
C. Help you to relax
D. Help you to maintain your driving position

92. 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

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

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

94. You are allowed to stop on a motorway when you

A. Need to walk and get some fresh air
B. Wish to pick up hitchhikers
C. Are told to do so by flashing red lights
D. Need to use a mobile telephone

95. An elderly person's driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to

A. Obtain car insurance
B. Understand road signs
C. React very quickly
D. Give signals correctly

96. 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

97. Before reversing you should always check:

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

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

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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous