Questions About Miscellaneous

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Traffic calming measures are used to

A. Stop road rage
B. Help overtaking
C. Slow traffic down
D. Help parking

27. 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

28. 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

29. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be

A. Overtaking you on the left
B. Following you closely
C. Emerging from the side road
D. Overtaking on your right

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

34. 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

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

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

36. 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

37. 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

38. When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?

A. All the time
B. Along narrow streets
C. In poor visibility
D. When parking

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

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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

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

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

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. 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

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

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

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

65. 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)

66. 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

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

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

68. 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

69. 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

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

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

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

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

72. 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

73. 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

74. 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

75. 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

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. 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

78. 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

79. 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

80. 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

81. 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

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

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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous