1. Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?
To raise the speed limits
To help the traffic flow
To provide better parking
To allow lorries to load more freely
2. Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?
It will cause the car to skid
It will make the engine stall
The engine will run faster
There won't be any engine braking
3. You're following a cyclist. What should you do when you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?
Overtake the cyclist before you reach the junction
Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction
Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction
Go around the cyclist on the junction
4. What does this sign mean?
National speed limit applies
Waiting restrictions apply
No stopping
No entry
5. What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?
An appropriate driving licence
Breakdown cover
Proof of your identity
A vehicle handbook
6. What could you do to help injured people at an incident?
Keep them warm and comfortable
Give them something to eat
Keep them on the move by walking them around
Give them a warm drink
7. How can drivers help the environment?
By accelerating harshly
By accelerating gently
By using leaded fuel
By driving faster
8. Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to?
Wide vehicles
Long vehicles
High vehicles
Heavy vehicles
9. Where should you stop to rest if you feel tired while you're travelling along a motorway?
On the hard shoulder
At the nearest service area
On a slip road
On the central reservation
10. 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
11. You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
Try to move off before the cyclist
Allow the cyclist time and room
Turn right but give the cyclist room
Tap your horn and drive through first
12. What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?
To show a safe distance between vehicles
To keep the area clear of traffic
To make you aware of your speed
To warn you to change direction
13. Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?
They may be overtaking on your left
They may be following you closely
They may be emerging from the side road
They may be overtaking on your right
14. You're waiting to turn right out of a minor road. It's clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?
Anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view
The lorry could suddenly speed up
The lorry might be slowing down
The load on the lorry might be unstable
15. You're driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
Both half-barriers down
A steady amber light
One half-barrier down
Twin flashing red lights
16. What does this arm signal mean?
The driver is slowing down
The driver intends to turn right
The driver wishes to overtake
The driver intends to turn left
17. You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?
Check your right mirror
Move up closer to the car ahead
Move out to the right
Check for bicycles on your left
18. What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?
Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision
The black car may stop suddenly
The bus may move out into the road
Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right
19. How would age affect an older person's driving ability?
They won't be able to obtain car insurance
They'll need glasses to read road signs
They'll take longer to react to hazards
They won't signal at junctions
20. What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
Try to overtake
Re-adjust your mirrors
Position your vehicle in the centre lane
Stay in the left-hand lane
21. An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?
1 to 2 centimetres
5 to 6 centimetres
10 to 15 centimetres
15 to 20 centimetres
22. What does this sign mean?
Waiting restrictions apply
Waiting permitted
National speed limit applies
Clearway (no stopping)
23. You're travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?
On a steep gradient
Before a service area
Before a junction
Along the hard shoulder
24. When would you use an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?
In cases of emergency or breakdown
If you think you'll be involved in a road rage incident
To stop and check where you are
To make a private phone call
25. Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
They may want to turn into the side road
They may slow down to let you turn
They're harder to see
They might not see you turn
26. You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You'll be able to corner more quickly
You'll help the large vehicle to stop more easily
You'll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
You'll keep out of the wind better
27. What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
Fire engine
Road gritter
Ambulance
Doctor's car
28. What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?
Improvement in control
Easier steering
Reduction in control
Increased fuel consumption
29. You're in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. Which signal means you must wait?
A
B
C
D
30. You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
