100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous
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1. You must NOT sound your horn
A. Between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area
B. At any time in a built-up area
C. Between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area
D. Between 11.30 pm and 6 am on any road
2. 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
3. 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
4. What is the meaning of this sign?
A. Side winds Quayside or river bankB. Falling or fallen rocksC. Cliff face ahead
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Before reversing you should always check:
A. The area behind you
B. Your side mirrors
C. All round
D. Your rear view mirror
9. 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
10. 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
11. Anti-lock brakes are most useful when you are
A. Braking gently
B. Driving on worn tyres
C. Braking excessively
D. Driving normally
12. 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
13. 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
14. What is the meaning of this sign?
A. Level crossing without barrier or gateB. Level crossing with barrier or gateC. Trams crossing aheadD. Trams only
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. The reaction time of most drivers is over?
A. 0.5 second
B. 1 second
C. 2 seconds
D. 3 seconds
19. What is the most common cause of skidding?
A. Worn tyres
B. Driver error
C. Other vehicles
D. Pedestrians
20. At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?
A. Toucan
B. Puffin
C. Pelican
D. Zebra
21. Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?
A. Cyclists
B. Motorcyclists
C. High-sided vehicles
D. Cars
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. You are approaching a pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You must
A. Give way to pedestrians who are crossingB. Encourage pedestrians to crossC. Not move until the green light appearsD. 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
26. What is the meaning of this sign?
A. Entry into a 20 mph zoneB. End of a 20 mph zoneC. Minimum speed 20 mph
27. The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
A. Battery acid
B. Distilled water
C. Engine oil
D. Engine coolant
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. In normal conditions the braking distance when travelling at 50 mph is
A. 16 metres
B. 14 metres
C. 38 metres
D. 25 metres
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. When travelling in very heavy rain your overall stopping distance is likely to be
A. The same as normalB. TrebledC. DoubledD. Quadrupled
Explanation : MTST2 13.
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheeled) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of
A. 8 mph (12 km/h)
B. 18 mph (29 km/h)
C. 28 mph (45 km/h)
D. 38 mph (61 km/h)
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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
55. 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
56. You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?
A. One-way street
B. Pedestrians
C. Traffic congestion
D. Parked vehicles
57. 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
58. 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
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
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. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable
A. When moving off
B. On dual carriageways
C. When approaching junctions
D. On motorways
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. Vehicle excise duty is often called 'Road Tax' or 'The Tax Disc'. You must
A. Keep it with your registration document
B. Display it clearly on your vehicle
C. Keep it concealed safely in your vehicle
D. Carry it on you at all times
69. 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
70. 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
71. 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
72. 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
73. 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)
74. The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour?
A. Green
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Purple
75. What is the meaning of this sign?
A. Humps on the roadB. Humpback bridgeC. Uneven road surfaceD. Risk of grounding
76. What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption?
A. Staying in high gears
B. Aggressive braking
C. Harsh acceleration
D. Poor steering control
77. 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
78. 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
79. 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
80. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause
A. Poor acceleration
B. The tyres to wear out
C. The steering to vibrate
D. Poor braking
81. When driving through a ford or floodwater, what gear should you be in?
A. First or second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
82. 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
83. 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
84. 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
85. 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
86. 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
87. You are approaching a crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do?
A. Brake and stop only for large vehicles
B. Brake sharply to a stop before looking
C. Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop
D. Be prepared to stop for any traffic
88. 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
89. On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Purple
90. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?
A. Your comfort
B. The Handling
C. Your ability to change gears
D. The steering
91. 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
92. 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
93. 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
94. 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
95. You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?
A. Find a quiet side road to turn around in
B. Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road
C. Get someone to stop the traffic
D. Do a U-turn
96. '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
97. 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
98. When following a vehicle on a wet road you should leave a time gap of at least?
A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 3 seconds
D. 4 seconds
99. 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
100. 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
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