Questions About Miscellaneous

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Which of the following should you do before stopping?

A. Sound the horn
B. Use the mirrors
C. Select a higher gear
D. Flash your headlights

16. 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

17. What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds?

A. Pass close
B. Pass quickly
C. Pass wide
D. Pass immediately

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. On a three-lane motorway which lane should you normally use?

A. Left
B. Right
C. Centre
D. Either the right or centre

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to

A. Prevent overtaking
B. Reduce rest stops
C. Prevent tailgating
D. Reduce congestion

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. The reaction time of most drivers is over:

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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

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

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

49. 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

50. You will use more fuel if your tyres are

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

51. 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

52. You have been convicted of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. You will find this is likely to cause the cost of one of the following to rise considerably. Which one?

A. Road fund licence
B. Insurance premiums
C. Vehicle test certificate
D. Driving licence

53. Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this?

A. To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind spots
B. To get the best view of the road ahead
C. To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back
D. To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you

54. 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

55. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and

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

56. On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour?

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

57. What is the most common cause of skidding?

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

58. When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should

A. Pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass
B. Accelerate hard to get away from it
C. Maintain your speed and course
D. Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

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

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

66. 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

67. There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left. What should you do?

A. Turn left at the next junction
B. Pull up on the left
C. Stop immediately
D. Move over to the left

68. 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

69. You are taking drugs that are likely to affect you driving. What should you do?

A. Seek medical advice before driving
B. Limit your driving to essential journeys
C. Only drive if accompanied by a full licence holder
D. Drive only for short distances

70. 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

71. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

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

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

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

73. 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

74. 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

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. 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

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

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

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LRT) systems are environmentally friendly because

A. They use diesel power
B. They use quieter roads
C. They use electric power
D. They do not operate during rush hour

87. 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

88. 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

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

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

90. 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

91. 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

92. You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should

A. Sound your horn
B. Drop further back
C. Flash your headlights
D. Start to overtake

93. 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

94. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

95. 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

96. You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least

A. One second
B. Two seconds
C. Three seconds
D. Four seconds

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous