Questions About Miscellaneous

1. You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

A. Stop, apply the handbrake then select a low gear
B. Position your vehicle well to the left of the side of the road
C. Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
D. Make sure that you leave enough room for a vehicle behind

2. 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

3. When driving in falling snow you should

A. Brake firmly and quickly
B. Be ready to steer sharply
C. Use sidelights only
D. Brake gently in plenty of time

4. The main purpose of a box junction is

A. To slow traffic down
B. To prevent junctions becoming blocked by queuing traffic
C. To speed traffic up
D. To stop you turning right at a crossroads

5. You should never reverse

A. On a main road
B. At night
C. For longer than necessary
D. Into a side road

6. 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

7. 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

8. A strong crosswind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?

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

9. 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

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

A. Speed up
B. Slow down
C. Hold you speed
D. Change direction

11. Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

A. Half-moon
B. Round
C. Bi-focal
D. Tinted

12. In what situation are other drivers allowed to flash their headlights at you?

A. To tell you that they are giving way to you
B. To warn you danger is ahead
C. To warn you when you're breaking the speed limit
D. To warn you of their presence

13. When driving through a Ford or flood water, what gear should you use?

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

14. 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

15. As a driver, how can you help the environment?

A. By using leaded fuel
B. By driving faster
C. By driving with your windows down
D. By reducing your speed

16. 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

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

A. When the tyres are cold
B. After a long journey
C. When the tyres are hot
D. After filling the vehicle with fuel

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Any load that is carried on a roof rack should be

A. Securely fastened when driving
B. Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
C. Visible in your exterior mirror
D. Covered with plastic sheeting

22. 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

23. 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

24. What is the national speed limit for towing a trailor on a motorway?

A. 70 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 50 mph
D. 40 mph

25. 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.

26. 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

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

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

28. 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

29. 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

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

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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. At an incident it is important to look after any casualties. When the area is safe you should

A. Get them out of the vehicle
B. Give them a drink
C. Give them something to eat
D. Keep them in the vehicle

36. 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

37. 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

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

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

39. An MOT certificate is normally valid for

A. Three years after the date it was issued
B. 10,000 miles
C. One year after the date it was issued
D. 30,000 miles

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. How should you correct a rear wheel skid?

A. Steer into it
B. Steer away from it
C. Brake hard and not steer at all
D. Remove your hand's from the steering wheel and let the vehicle steer itself

44. To drive on the road learners MUST

A. Have no penalty points on their licence
B. Have taken professional instruction
C. Have a signed, valid provisional licence
D. Apply for a driving test within 12 months

45. 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

46. A driver does something that upsets you. You should

A. Try not to react
B. Let them know how you feel
C. Flash your headlights several times
D. Sound your horn

47. 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

48. Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

A. To be seen when driving at high speed
B. To use if broken down in a dangerous position
C. To make them more visible in thick fog
D. To warn drivers following closely to drop back

49. Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

A. Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
B. Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
C. Traffic can overtake on the left
D. Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

50. 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

51. 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

52. Which vehicle may have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?

A. Sports car
B. Van
C. Estate car
D. Long vehicle

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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)

57. 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

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

A. There may be another vehicle coming
B. They may not be looking
C. It is safer for you to carry on
D. They may not be ready to cross

59. 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

60. 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

61. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

62. 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

63. Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

A. They give a wider field of vision
B. They totally cover blind spots
C. They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic
D. They make following traffic look bigger

64. You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill to?

A. The top of the battery
B. Half-way up the battery
C. Just below the cell plates
D. Just above the cell plates

65. At the scene of an accident you have to treat someone for shock. What should you do?

A. Sing to them
B. Try and cool them down
C. Keep reassuring them until qualified help arrives
D. Give them liquids to drink

66. 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

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. 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

69. For which of these must you show your motor insurance certificate?

A. When you are taking your driving test
B. When buying or selling a vehicle
C. When a police office asks for it
D. When having an MOT inspection

70. 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

71. 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

72. Why, on a windy day, should you allow extra room when overtaking a motor cyclist?

A. The rider may be blown into your path
B. The rider may be forced to stop suddenly
C. You will have less control over your vehicle
D. You will be travelling faster than normal

73. You must not reverse

A. For longer than necessary
B. For more than a car's length
C. Into a side road
D. In built-up areas

74. A learner driver you are following stalls at a junction. What should you do?

A. Sound your horn and flash your lights
B. Steer around them and drive on
C. Be patient and wait for them to move on
D. Shout instructions

75. 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

76. You may remove your seatbelt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves

A. Reversing
B. A hill start
C. An emergency stop
D. Driving slowly

77. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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

78. 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

79. 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

80. You think the driver in the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator. You should

A. Flash your lights to alert the driver
B. Sound your horn before overtaking
C. Overtake on the left if there is room
D. Stay behind and not overtake

81. 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

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. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and

A. Brake lights
B. Sidelights
C. Fog lights
D. Interior lights

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

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

85. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Side winds Quayside or river bank
B. Falling or fallen rocks
C. Cliff face ahead

86. 'Tailgating' means

A. Using the rear door of a hatchback car
B. Reversing into a parking space
C. Following another vehicle too closely
D. Driving with rear fog lights on

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

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

88. What is the main cause of skidding?

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

89. 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

90. At which pedestrian crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across?

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

91. 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

92. You stop at a pelican crossing. The amber light begins to flash as a pedestrian steps onto the crossing. You should

A. Give way to the pedestrian
B. Continue ahead
C. Move on as soon as the lights turn green
D. Beep your horn at the pedestrian

93. The age group most likely to be involved in road accidents is

A. 30 to 45-year-olds
B. 17 to 25-year-olds
C. 46 to 55-year-olds
D. 55 to 66-year olds

94. 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

95. It is illegal to drive with tyres that -

A. Have a large, deep cut in the sidewall
B. Are of different makes
C. Were bought second-hand
D. Are more than three years old

96. 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

97. Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do?

A. Sound your horn
B. Switch on your hazard lights
C. Switch on your fog light
D. Switch on the headlights to full beam

98. 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

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

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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous