Questions About Miscellaneous

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. '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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

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

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

23. Which vehicle may have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?

A. Sports car
B. Van
C. Estate car
D. Long vehicle

24. When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible. Why is this?

A. To help you slow down quickly when you brake
B. To help prevent wheelspin
C. So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast
D. To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

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

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

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

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

33. 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

34. 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

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

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

36. 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

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. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. When you are NOT sure it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should

A. Use your horn
B. Rev your engine
C. Get out and check
D. Reverse slowly

45. 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

46. What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption?

A. Staying in high gears
B. Aggressive braking
C. Harsh acceleration
D. Poor steering control

47. The reaction time of most drivers is over?

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

48. 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

49. 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

50. A casualty is not breathing normally. At what rate should chest compressions should be given?

A. 50 per minute
B. 100 per minute
C. 200 per minute
D. 250 per minute

51. 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

52. Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should

A. Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
B. Signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
C. Look over your shoulder for a final check
D. Select a higher gear than normal

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. Side winds Quayside or river bank
B. Falling or fallen rocks
C. Cliff face ahead

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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

60. On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from tram rails?

A. Cars
B. Cycles
C. Buses
D. Lorries

61. 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

62. 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

63. 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

64. What is the main cause of skidding?

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

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. It is essential that tyre pressures be checked regularly. When should this be done?

A. When the tyres are cold
B. After a long journey
C. When the tyres are hot
D. After filling the vehicle with fuel

69. 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

70. 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)

71. 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

72. 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

73. 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

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

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

75. 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

76. 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

77. 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

78. 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

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

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

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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)

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

87. Whilst driving you have an accident in which someone is injured. You must report this to the police within

A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 7 days

88. Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect?

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

89. 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

90. 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.

91. As a driver, how can you help the environment?

A. By using leaded fuel
B. By driving faster
C. By driving with your windows down
D. By reducing your speed

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

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

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 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

100 DMV Questions of Miscellaneous