Mock Test 1

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Mock Test 1 1. In daylight, an approaching motorcylist is using a dipped headlight. Why? a) So the rider can be seen more easily b) To stop the battery overcharging c) To improve the rider's vision d) The rider is inviting you proceed 2. At toucan crossings a) you only stop if someone is waiting to cross b) cyclists are not permitted c) there is a continuously flashing orange beacon d) pedestrians and cyclists may cross 3. How does alcohol affect you? a) It speeds up your reactions b) It increases your awareness c) It improves your co-ordination d) It reduces your concentration 4. You are carrying a five year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35m (4 feet 5 inches) in height. They MUST use an adult seat belt ONLY if a) a correct child restraint is not available b) it is a lap type belt c) they sit between two adults d) it can be shared with another adult 5. You have broken down on a two way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle? a) 5 meters (16 feet) b) 25 meters (82 feet) c) 45 meters (147 feet) d) 100 meters (328 feet) 6. You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice 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 brakes 7. You get a puncture on the motorway. You manage to get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder. You should a) change the wheel yourself immediately b) use the emergency telephone and call for assistance c) try and wave down another vehicle for help d) only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you 8. Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded? a) The driver of the vehicle b) The owner of the items being carried c) The person who loaded the vehicle d) The licensing authority 9. You are driving in a built-up area. You approach a speed hump. You should a) move across to the left-hand side of the road b) wait for any pedestrians to cross c) slow your vehicle right down d) stop and check both pavements 10. You are in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. You see signs showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead. You should a) keep in that lane until you reach the queue b) move to the left immediately c) wait and see which lane is moving faster d) move to the left in good time 11. You are turning left at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should a) go on, giving them plenty of room b) stop and wave them to cross c) blow your horn and proceed d) give way to them 12. 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 kerb 13. A Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) is valid a) for as long as the vehicle has an MOT b) for 12 months only c) only if the vehicle is more than 3 years old d) provided the vehicle is insured 14. Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You decide to use your mobile phone to call for help. You should a) stand at the rear of the vehicle when making the call b) try to repair the vehicle yourself c) get out of the vehicle by the right-hand door d) check your location from the marker posts on the left 15. A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean? a) A doctor is answering an emergency call b) The vehicle is slow moving c) It is a motorway police patrol vehicle d) The vehicle is carrying hazardous chemicals 16. When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because this a) allows you to corner more quickly b) helps the large vehicle stop more easily c) allows the driver to see you in the mirrors d) helps you keep out of the wind 17. 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 18. Before making a U-turn in the road, you should a) give an arm signal as well as using your indicators b) signal so other drivers can slow down for you c) look over your shoulder for a final check d) select a higher gear than normal 19. You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should a) follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead b) flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way c) stay behind until the driver waves you past d) keep well back until you can see it's clear 20. Your engine catches fire. What should you do first? a) Lift the bonnet and disconnect the battery b) Lift the bonnet and warn other traffic c) Call a breakdown service d) Call the fire brigade 21. On a motorway you should only stop on the hard shoulder a) in an emergency b) if you feel tired and need to rest c) if you miss the exit you wanted d) to pick up a hitchhiker 22. You are driving with your front fog lights switched on. Earlier fog has now cleared. What should you do? a) Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on b) Switch them off as long as visibility remains good c) Flash them to warn oncoming traffic it is foggy d) Drive with them on instead of your headlights 23. Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with a) a higher cruising speed b) steering control when braking c) control when accelerating d) motorway driving 24. You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of? a) Lorries b) Buses c) Motorcyclists d) Coaches 25. You are travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical stopping distance? a) 36 meters (120 feet) b) 53 meters (175 feet) c) 75 meters (245 feet) d) 96 meters (315 feet)