100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous
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1. 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
2. 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
3. When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?
A. All the time
B. Along narrow streets
C. In poor visibility
D. When parking
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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.
11. 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
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 an incident it is important to look after any casualties. When the area is safe you should
A. Get them out of the vehicle
B. Give them a drink
C. Give them something to eat
D. Keep them in the vehicle
14. You can use the engine of your vehicle as a brake by
A. By selecting fifth gear
B. By selecting a lower gear
C. By turning the engine off
D. By travelling with the clutch pressed down
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should
A. Accelerate to make a gap behind you
B. Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights
C. Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking
D. Allow the vehicle to overtake
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. In normal conditions the braking distance when travelling at 50 mph is
A. 16 metres
B. 14 metres
C. 38 metres
D. 25 metres
26. Anti-lock brakes are most useful when you are
A. Braking gently
B. Driving on worn tyres
C. Braking excessively
D. Driving normally
27. The vehicle you are driving pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
A. Poorly adjusted brakes
B. Incorrect tyre pressure
C. Low levels of power steering fluid
D. A faulty handbrake
28. 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
29. A strong crosswind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?
A. Cyclists
B. Cars
C. High-sided vehicles
D. Motorcycles
30. 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
31. What is the meaning of this sign?
A. Entry into a 20 mph zoneB. End of a 20 mph zoneC. Minimum speed 20 mph
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. Your anti-lock brakes warning light stays on. What should you do?
A. Have the brakes checked immediately
B. Check the brake fluid level
C. Check the handbrake is working
D. Perform an emergency stop
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. The reaction time of most drivers is over?
A. 0.5 second
B. 1 second
C. 2 seconds
D. 3 seconds
51. At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?
A. Toucan
B. Puffin
C. Pelican
D. Zebra
52. Which type of crossing can detect when people are on them?
A. Puffin
B. Toucan
C. Zebra
D. Pelican
53. 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
54. 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
55. 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
56. 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
57. 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
58. After how many years does a car first need a MOT certificate?
A. Four years
B. Three years
C. Two years
D. One year
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. At a puffin crossing which light won't you see?
A. Red
B. Flashing amber
C. Green
D. Steady amber
63. 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
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. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. You are driving past parked cars. You notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between them. What should you do?
A. Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
B. Slow down and wave the cyclist across
C. Brake sharply and flash your headlights
D. Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist
69. 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
70. 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
71. At which pedestrian crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across?
A. Zebra
B. Pelican
C. Puffin
D. Toucan
72. 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
73. You should never reverse
A. On a main road
B. At night
C. For longer than necessary
D. Into a side road
74. 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
75. 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
76. 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
77. 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
78. Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?
A. Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake
B. Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions
C. Traffic can overtake on the left
D. Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only
79. 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
80. 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
81. '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
82. 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
83. What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?
A. 10 metres
B. 15 metres
C. 20 metres
D. 22 metres
84. 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
85. 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
86. 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
87. 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
88. 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
89. What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles when travelling in the right-hand lane of a motorway?
A. 80 mph
B. 70 mph
C. 60 mph
D. 50 mph
90. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?
A. Your comfort
B. The Handling
C. Your ability to change gears
D. The steering
91. 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
92. 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
93. Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to
A. Aquaplane
B. Skid
C. Puncture
D. Wear
94. 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
95. At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal of the traffic lights?
A. Steady redB. Flashing amberC. Steady amberD. Flashing green
Explanation : traffic light signales are for drivers, and pedestrian crossing signales are for pedestrians.
96. 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
97. 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
98. You will use more fuel if your tyres are
A. Under-inflated
B. Of different makes
C. Over-inflated
D. New and hardly used
99. The reaction time of most drivers is over:
A. 0.5 second
B. 1 second
C. 2 seconds
D. 3 seconds
100. 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
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