Questions About Miscellaneous

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when:

A. Driving in fog
B. Driving in rain
C. Driving in strong winds
D. Driving on a very hot day

8. 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

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

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

10. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and

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

11. 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

12. The main purpose of a box junction is

A. To slow traffic down
B. To prevent junctions becoming blocked by queuing traffic
C. To speed traffic up
D. To stop you turning right at a crossroads

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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. A provisional licence holder must not drive a motor car

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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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)

30. 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

31. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Humps on the road
B. Humpback bridge
C. Uneven road surface
D. Risk of grounding

32. 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

33. 'Red Routes' in major cities have been introduced to

A. Raise the speed limits
B. Help the traffic flow
C. Provide better parking
D. Allow lorries to load more freely

34. Immediately after joining a motorway you should:

A. Try to overtake
B. Move to the right hand lane
C. Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed
D. Move to the centre lane

35. 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

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

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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. You should never reverse

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

42. When driving through a Ford or flood water, what gear should you use?

A. First or second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
E. Reverse

43. 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

44. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to

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

45. How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?

A. Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
B. Accelerate to increase your speed
C. Stop as quickly as you can
D. Slow down very gradually

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

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

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

50. Driving towards a zebra crossing you see an elderly woman waiting to cross. What should you do?

A. Speed up
B. Be prepared to stop
C. Beep your horn to acknowlege her
D. Flash your headlights at her and wave her to cross

51. 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

52. What should you use the horn for?

A. To alert others to your presence
B. To allow you right of way
C. To greet other road users
D. To signal you annoyance

53. 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

54. At a puffin crossing which light won't you see?

A. Red
B. Flashing amber
C. Green
D. Steady amber

55. 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

56. 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

57. Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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

58. Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

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

59. 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

60. Why are place names printed on the road surface?

A. To restrict the flow of traffic
B. To warn you of oncoming traffic
C. To enable you to change lanes early
D. To prevent you changing lanes

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. What is the national speed limit for cars in the left-hand lane of a three-laned motorway?

A. 80 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 70 mph
D. 50 mph

72. 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

73. An MOT certificate is normally valid for

A. Three years after the date it was issued
B. 10,000 miles
C. One year after the date it was issued
D. 30,000 miles

74. 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

75. 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

76. 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

77. Before reversing you should always check:

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

78. 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

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

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

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal of the traffic lights?

A. Steady red
B. Flashing amber
C. Steady amber
D. Flashing green

Explanation : traffic light signales are for drivers, and pedestrian crossing signales are for pedestrians.

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

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

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

94. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

99. 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

100. You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should

A. Race the other vehicles
B. Move to another lane
C. Maintain a steady speed
D. Switch on your hazard lights

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous