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Example Test #31

1. You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?
Brake and stop only for large vehicles

Brake sharply to a stop before looking

Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop

Be prepared to stop for any traffic

2. What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
Green

Amber

Red

White

3. Why should you reduce your speed here?
A staggered junction is ahead

A low bridge is ahead

The road surface changes ahead

The road narrows ahead

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4. Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
A

B

C

D

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5. You’re at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who's suffering from shock?
Reassure them confidently

Offer them a cigarette

Give them a warm drink

Offer them some food

6. What must you do if poor health affects your driving?
Inform your local police

Avoid using motorways

Always drive accompanied

Inform the licensing authority

7. Why is it bad technique to coast when you're driving downhill?
The fuel consumption will increase

The engine will overheat

The tyres will wear more quickly

The vehicle will gain speed more quickly

8. What does this sign mean?
You can park on the days and times shown

No parking on the days and times shown

No parking at all from Monday to Friday

End of the urban clearway restrictions

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9. You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?
Some time after the vehicle has passed you

Before the vehicle starts to pass you

Only if the other driver dips their headlights

As soon as the vehicle passes you

10. What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?
Road fund licence

Insurance premiums

Vehicle test certificate

Driving licence

11. In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean?
Crossroads

Give way

Stop

Turn right

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12. What should you do if you park on the road when it's foggy?
Leave parking lights switched on

Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on

Leave dipped headlights switched on

Leave main-beam headlights switched on

13. What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
Sound the horn

Use the mirrors

Select a higher gear

Flash the headlights

14. How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?
Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left

Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal

Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop

Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop

15. On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?
Dry

Loose

Firm

Smooth

16. What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
Park facing the traffic

Leave parking lights switched on

Leave dipped headlights switched on

Park near a street light

17. Why does this junction have a 'stop' sign and a stop line on the road?
Speed on the major road is derestricted

It's a busy junction

Visibility along the major road is restricted

The junction is on a downhill gradient

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18. You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
Walk them around and keep them talking

Dab the wound

Get them a drink

Apply pressure over the wound

19. You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign?
Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible

Move to the right to get a better view

Switch your headlights on before overtaking

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

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20. You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?
At or near a bus stop

In a designated parking space

Near the brow of a hill

On the approach to a level crossing

21. You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder?
Pull up in this lane to answer your mobile phone

Use this lane as a running lane

This lane can be used if you need a rest

You shouldn't travel in this lane

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22. What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?
Wave them across so they know that you've seen them

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting

Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

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23. What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while you're driving?
Stop and rest as soon as possible

Turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable

Close the car windows to help you concentrate

Continue with your journey but drive more slowly

24. What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do?
Continue at the same speed

Sound the horn

Drive through quickly

Slow down and get ready to stop

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25. Which road users are most difficult to see when you're reversing your car?
Motorcyclists

Car drivers

Cyclists

Children

26. When may you sound your vehicle's horn?
To give you right of way

To attract a friend’s attention

To warn others of your presence

To make slower drivers move over

27. What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?
The gearbox

The transmission

The door locks

The seat belts

28. A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?
They may park in the lane

They may drive in the lane at any time

They may use the lane when necessary

They mustn't drive along the lane

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29. An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
Press firmly between their shoulders

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Check their airway remains open

30. You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?
Cancel your right-turn signal

Select first gear

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

Stop and set the parking brake