Questions About Miscellaneous

1. You are turning left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle slides to the right. You should

A. Brake firmly and not turn the steering wheel
B. Steer carefully to the left
C. Steer carefully to the right
D. Brake firmly and steer to the left

2. 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
B. Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
C. Signal left and wave the following driver past
D. Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Why are place names printed on the road surface?

A. To restrict the flow of traffic
B. To warn you of oncoming traffic
C. To enable you to change lanes early
D. To prevent you changing lanes

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for sometime. You should

A. Accelerate hard
B. Maintain your speed
C. Be ready to stop
D. Brake hard

13. What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. When are you allowed to use a motorway hard shoulder?

A. To read a map
B. When your vehicle breaks down
C. To rest
D. To overtake slow moving traffic

17. Before reversing you should always check:

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

18. When following a vehicle on a wet road you should leave a time gap of at least:

A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 4 seconds
D. 5 seconds

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. You are following a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do?

A. Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling
B. Stay behind until you are past the junction
C. Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction
D. Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. What is the most common cause of skidding?

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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

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

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

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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

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

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

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

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

42. Which of the following is NOT allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

A. A vehicle towing a trailor
B. An estate car
C. A motorcycle
D. A mini bus

43. 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

44. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?

A. Your comfort
B. The Handling
C. Your ability to change gears
D. The steering

45. 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

46. It is illegal to drive with tyres that

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

47. 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

48. triangular road signs give:

A. Warnings
B. Information
C. Instructions
D. Directions

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

A. Overtake the motorcyclist immediately
B. Keep well back
C. Stay level with the motorcyclist
D. Keep close to the motorcyclist

53. 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

54. What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?

A. 10 metres
B. 15 metres
C. 20 metres
D. 22 metres

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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

58. 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

59. In areas where there are 'traffic calming' measures you should

A. Travel at a reduced speed
B. Always travel at the speed limit
C. Position in the centre of the road
D. Only slow down if pedestrians are near

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?

A. Fuel spillage will occur
B. Engine damage may be caused
C. You will have less steering and braking control
D. It will wear tyres out more quickly

65. You are trying to move off on snow. You should use

A. The lowest gear you can
B. The highest gear you can
C. A high engine speed
D. The handbrake and footbrake together

66. 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

67. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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

68. The road is icy. You should drive slowly

A. In the highest gear possible
B. In the lowest gear possible
C. With the handbrake partly on
D. With your left foot on the brake

69. Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog?

A. The brakes do not work as well
B. You will be dazzled by oncoming headlights
C. The engine will take longer to warm up
D. It is more difficult to see events ahead

70. 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

71. 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

72. 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

73. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

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

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

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings. Two vehicles approach. Which has priority?

A. Neither of the vehicles
B. The vehicle travelling the fastest
C. Oncoming vehicles turning right
D. Vehicles approaching from the right

79. You will use more fuel if your tyres are

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

80. Where are you most likely to be affected by a side wind?

A. On a narrow country lane
B. On an open stretch of road
C. On a busy stretch of road
D. On a long, straight road

81. 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

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

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

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

87. When you apply to renew your vehicle Excise Duty (tax disc) you must have

A. Valid insurance
B. The old tax disc
C. The handbook
D. A valid driving licence

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

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

89. The reaction time of most drivers is over:

A. 0.5 second
B. 1 second
C. 2 seconds
D. 3 seconds

90. A driver's behaviour has upset you. It may help if you

A. Stop and take a break
B. Shout abusive language
C. Gesture to them with your hand
D. Follow their car, flashing your headlights

91. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Accident blackspot ahead
B. Pedestrian crossing ahead
C. Light signals ahead at a level crossing
D. Traffic queues likely

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

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

93. 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

94. For a driver, what doe the term Blind Spot mean?

A. The area covered by the rear view mirror
B. The area covered by your left mirror
C. An area not seen in your mirrors
D. An area immediately behind the car

95. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

96. 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

97. 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

98. What is the safest way to us a mobile phone in you vehicle?

A. Use hands-free equipment
B. Find a suitable place to stop
C. Drive slowly on a quiet road
D. Direct your call through the operator

99. 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

100. You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?

A. Drive at a slow speed in as high gear as possible
B. Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip
C. Brake gently and repeatedly
D. Drive in a low gear at all times

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous