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 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

3. What is the most common cause of skidding?

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

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

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

10. What is the main cause of skidding?

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

11. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

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. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. You will use more fuel if your tyres are

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

22. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means

A. Police on non-urgent duties
B. Doctor on an emergency call
C. Road safety patrol operating
D. Gritting in progress

35. When travelling on ice braking distances can be

A. Seven times greater than normal
B. Ten times greater than normal
C. Eight times greater than normal
D. Twice as great than normal

36. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

37. 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

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

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

39. You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should:

A. Drive home without going faster than 30 mph
B. Drive home at night so that the lights will help you
C. Find a way of getting home without driving
D. Only drive on minor roads

40. When travelling on ice braking distances can be

A. Three times the normal distance
B. Ten times the normal distance
C. fifteen times the normal distance
D. Six times the normal distance

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. A strong cross wind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?

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

48. What is the most likely cause of high fuel consumption?

A. Poor steering control
B. Accelerating around bends
C. Staying in high gears
D. Harsh braking and accelerating

49. 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

50. When driving through a tunnel you should

A. Look out for variable message signs
B. Use your air conditioning system
C. Switch on your rear fog lights
D. Always use your windscreen wipers

51. You are signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?

A. Sound the horn
B. Give an arm signal
C. Flash your headlights
D. Position over the centre line

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

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

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

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

54. 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

55. 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

56. '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

57. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable

A. When moving off
B. On dual carriageways
C. When approaching junctions
D. On motorways

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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

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

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

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

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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

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. 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

68. Before reversing you should always check:

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

69. 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

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 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

72. 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

73. 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

74. After buying a secondhand vehicle you should tell the licensing authority

A. Immediately
B. After 14 days
C. When you sell the vehicle
D. Before an MOT

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

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

76. 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

77. 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

78. The reaction time of most drivers is over?

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

79. 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

80. 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

81. 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.

82. 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

83. 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

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

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

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

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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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)

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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

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

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

96. 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

97. 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

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

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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous