30 DMV Questions of Alertness
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1. Before making a U-turn in the road, you should always:
A. Give another signal as well as using your indicatorsB. Signal so that other drivers can slow downC. Look over your shoulder for final confirmationD. Select a higher gear than normal
Explanation : make sure to check the blind spot by looking over your shoulder when making U-turn
2. To answer your mobile phone when driving, you should:
A. Reduce your speed wherever you areB. Stop in a proper and convenient placeC. Keep the call time to a minimumD. Slow down and allow others to overtake
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. your attention should not be diverted away from the road
3. Using a mobile phone while you are driving
A. Is acceptable in a vehicle with power steeringB. Will reduce your field of visionC. Could distract your attention from the roadD. Will affect your vehicle
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. your attention should not be diverted away from the road
4. When following a large vehicle you should stay well back because
A. It allows you to corner more quicklyB. It helps the large vehicle to stop more easilyC. It allows the driver to see you in the mirrorD. It helps you to keep out of the wind
Explanation : large vehicle blocks your view of the road ahead if followed too closely. The driver will also not be able to see you
5. What speed limit may you find in some narrow residential streets?
A. 20 mphB. 25 mphC. 30 mphD. 35 mph
Explanation : In some built-up areas, you may find the speed limit reduced to 20 mph.
6. What does the abbreviation MSM mean?
A. Mirror, signal, manoeuvreB. Manoeuvre, signal, mirrorC. Mirror, speed, manoeuvreD. Manoeuvre, speed, mirror
Explanation : check mirror, make sure it is safe to move; signal your intension, to inform other road users of your intended movement; then make the movement if it is safe to do so.
7. What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you and you have to brake hard?
A. Ignore the error and stay calmB. Flash your lights to show your annoyanceC. Sound your horn to show your annoyanceD. Overtake as soon as possible
Explanation : Try to be tolerant if a vehicle does emerge and you have to brake quickly and don't react aggressively.
8. You should ONLY use a mobile or cellular phone when:
A. Receiving a callB. Suitably parkedC. Driving at less than 30 mphD. Driving an automatic vehicle
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous, since your attention is diverted away from the road
9. Objects or articles hanging from your interior mirror may
A. improve your viewB. Improve your drivingC. Distract your attentionD. Help your concentration
Explanation : they will distract your attention
10. In which of these following situations should you avoid
overtaking?
A. Just after a bendB. In a one-way streetC. On a 30 mph roadD. Approaching a dip in the road
Explanation : try to avoid overtaking when approaching a bend, dip, zebra crossing, road junction, on a bridge or the peak of a mountain.
11. As a driver what do you understand by the term 'Blind Spot'?
A. An area covered by your right hand mirrorB. An area not covered by your headlightsC. An area covered by your left hand mirrorD. An area not seen in your mirrors
Explanation : Blind spots are the areas of the road that cannot be seen while looking forward or through either the rear-view or side mirrors
12. You are driving along a narrow country road.When passing the
cyclist you should drive
A. Slowly, sounding the horn as you passB. Quickly, leaving plenty of roomC. Slowly, leaving plenty of roomD. Quickly, sounding the horn as you pass
Explanation : cyclists are more vulnerable in the case. be patient, stay safe, and with courtesy
13. You should not use a mobile phone whilst driving
A. Until you are satisfied that no other traffic is nearB. Unless you are able to drive one handedC. Because it might distract your attention from the road aheadD. Because reception is poor when the engine is running
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. your attention should not be diverted away from the road
14. You are driving on a wet road and you have to stop your vehicle in
an emergency. You should:
A. Apply the handbrake and footbrake togetherB. Keep both hands on the wheelC. Select reverse gearD. Give an arm signal
Explanation : in an emergency, you will brake hard on the footbrake, which most likely will cause skidding on a wet road. to have a better control of your vehicle, you should keep both of your hands on the steering wheel.
15. Why should you be parked before using a mobile phone?
A. Because reception is better when stoppedB. So control of your vehicle is not affectedC. So a proper conversation can be heldD. Because the car electrics will be affected
Explanation : attention away from the road is dangerous when your are driving, using a mobile phone while driving make one less concentrate on the road
16. If your mobile phone rings while you are driving what should you do?
A. Stop immediatelyB. Answer it immediatelyC. Pull up in a suitable place.D. Pull up at the nearest kerb
Explanation : If you need to use a mobile phone, make sure that you pull up in a safe and convenient place that does not obstruct other road users.
17. If you are turning left into a side road what hazards should you be especially aware of?
A. One way streetB. PedestriansC. Traffic congestionD. Parked vehicles.
Explanation : Make sure that you have reduced your speed and are in the correct gear for the turn. Look into the road before you turn and always give way to any pedestrians who are crossing.
18. Using a hands-free phone is likely to
A. Improve your safetyB. Increase your
concentrationC. Reduce your viewD. Divert your attention
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. your attention should not be diverted away from the road
19. You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident and the rider is injured. When should the helmet be removed?
A. Only when it is essential.B. Always straight away.C. Only when the motorcyclist asksD. Always, unless they are in shock.
Explanation : It is important not to remove their helmet unless it is necessary to do so to keep them alive.
20. When driving you are most likely to lose concentration if you
A. Use a mobile phoneB. Listen to radio broadcastingC. Switch on the heated rear windowD. Look at the door mirrors
Explanation : remember to keep your eyes and mind on the road, while your hands on the steering wheel
21. When turning your car in the road, you must:
A. Overhang the kerbB. Use an available drivewayC. Check all around for other road usersD. Keep your hand on the handbrake
Explanation : look out for other road users when turning, especially pedestrians
22. Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving
A. Is quite safe as long as you slow downB. Could distract your attention from the roadC. Is recommended by The Highway CodeD. Could be very good for road safety
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous. your attention should not be diverted away from the road
23. What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in a car?
A. Use hands-free equipmentB. Find a suitable place to stopC. Drive slowly on a quiet roadD. Direct your call thought the operator
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving will make you less concentrate on the road, it is a dangerous practice
24. Why have red routes been introduced in major cities?
A. Raise the speed limitB. help the traffic flowC. Provide better parkingD. Allow lorries to load more freely.
Explanation : Traffic jams today are often caused by the volume of traffic.
25. You are driving in the dark and are dazzled by the headlights of an
oncoming car. You should
A. Slow down or stopB. Close your eyesC. Flash your headlightsD. Pull down the sun visor
Explanation : if dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car, should slow down and stop if necessary. look slightly to the left, use road edge as a guide of your traveling path
26. To overtake safely, which one of the
following applies?
A. Check the speed and position of following trafficB. Cut back in sharply when you have passed the vehicleC. Get in close behind before to move outD. Steer round the vehicle sharply
Explanation : cut back sharply or following too closely may leave yourself and the other road user no space and time to react, should there be any changes in the traffic condition
27. What is the nearest you may park to a junction?
A. 10 metres (32 feet)B. 12 metres (39 feet)C. 15 metres (49 feet)D. 20 metres (66 feet)
Explanation : This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they are joining.
28. You want to use a mobile phone whilst driving the car. You should only use the phone:
A. After stopping in a suitable placeB. When driving on a quiet, minor roadsC. If you are driving on a motorwayD. If you feel your driving will be unaffected
Explanation : using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous, since your attention is diverted away from the road
29. Why would a pedestrian dress their dog in a yellow or burgundy coat; what are they warning you about?
A. ElderlyB. Dog trainingC. Colour blindD. Deaf
Explanation : You should take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware of vehicles approaching.
30. What does tailgating mean?
A. Using the rear door of a hatchback carB. Reversing into a parking spaceC. Following another vehicle too closely.D. Driving with rear fog lights on.
Explanation : Tailgating is dangerous because it restricts your view of the road ahead, leaves you no safety margin if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.
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