Questions About Miscellaneous

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. How can you do this?

A. Look at a map
B. Contact your local garage
C. Look in your vehicle handbook
D. Check your vehicle registration document

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. You should expect the rider to

A. Go in any direction
B. Turn right
C. Turn left
D. Go ahead

10. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. After how many years does a car first need a MOT certificate?

A. Four years
B. Three years
C. Two years
D. One year

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

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

28. Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

A. They give a wider field of vision
B. They totally cover blind spots
C. They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic
D. They make following traffic look bigger

29. 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

30. 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

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. Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to

A. Aquaplane
B. Skid
C. Puncture
D. Wear

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. What is the main cause of skidding?

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

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

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

41. '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

42. 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

43. 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

44. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and

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

45. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?

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

46. 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

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

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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. Traffic calming measures are used to

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

52. 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

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

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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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

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

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

59. 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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

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. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

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

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

70. 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

71. 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

72. 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

73. 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

74. The reaction time of most drivers is over?

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

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. 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

79. 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

80. 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

81. 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

82. You should never reverse

A. On a main road
B. At night
C. For longer than necessary
D. Into a side road

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. Before reversing you should always check:

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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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

95. At which pedestrian crossings are cyclists permitted to cross?

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

96. 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)

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

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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous