Mock Test 11

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Mock Test 11 1. What should you do before making a U-turn? a) Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators b) Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted c) Look over your shoulder for a final check d) Select a higher gear than normal 2. You're driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right? a) Slow down and let the vehicle turn b) Drive on, keeping to the left c) Overtake on the right of it d) Hold your speed and sound your horn 3. How can drivers help the environment? a) By accelerating harshly b) By accelerating gently c) By using leaded fuel d) By driving faster 4. In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect? a) The suspension b) The exhaust emissions c) The fuel consumption d) The tyre grip 5. What must you do as you approach a junction with a "stop" sign a) Stop behind the line, then edge forward so you can see clearly b) Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly c) Stop only if there is traffic on the main road d) Stop only if you're turning right 6. You've been involved in an argument that has made you feel angry. What should you so before starting your journey? a) Open a window b) Turn on your radio c) Have an alcoholic drink d) Calm down 7. You're on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road? a) Motorcycles b) Bicycles c) Pedestrians d) Horse riders 8. How should you overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road? 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 that it's clear 9. Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights? a) To make them more visible when driving at high speed b) To show when they've broken down in a dangerous position c) To make them more visible in thick fog d) To warn drivers following closely to drop back 10. You shouldn't normally travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway. When can you use it? a) When taking the next exit b) When traffic is stopped c) When signs direct you to d) When traffic is slow moving 11. Where shouldn't you park? a) On a road with a 40 mph speed limit b) At or near a bus stop c) Where there's no pavement d) Within 20 meters of a junction 12. You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When shouldn't you proceed at green? a) When pedestrians are waiting to cross b) When your exit from the junction is blocked c) When you think the lights may be about to change d) When you intend to turn right 13. Which shape is used for a 'give-way' sign? a) Square b) Circle c) Octagon d) Downward triangle 14. What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads? a) Third party, fire and theft b) Comprehensive c) Third party only d) Personal injury cover 15. You're on a motorway. Luggage falls from your vehicle. What should you do? a) Stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the police b) Stop on the motorway and switch on your hazards while you pick it up c) Walk back up the motorway and pick it up d) Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down 16. When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this? a) Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger b) To assess how your actions will affect following traffic c) Because you'll need to brake sharply to a stop d) To check what's happening on the road ahead 17. You're approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do? a) Give way to the elderly and infirm only b) Slow down and prepare to stop c) Use your headlights to indicate they can cross d) Wave at them to cross the road 18. You have to leave valuables in your car. What would it be safest to do? a) Put them in a carrier bag b) Park near a school entrance c) Lock them out of sight d) Park near a bus stop 19. In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision? a) Increase your distance from the vehicle in front b) Brake sharply c) Switch on your hazard warning lights d) Move onto the hard shoulder and stop 20. You're following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There's a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? a) Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling b) Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction c) Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction d) Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left 21. When should you use your hazard warning lights? a) When you're double-parked on a two-way road b) When your direction indicators aren't working c) When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop d) When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction 22. You notice horse riders in front. What should you do first? a) Pull out into the middle of the road b) Slow down and prepare to stop c) Accelerate around them d) Signal right 23. As a driver, why should you be more careful where trams operate? a) Because they don't have a horn b) Because they can't stop for cars c) Because they don't have lights d) Because they can't steer to avoid you 24. Why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill? a) The fuel consumption will increase b) The engine will overheat c) The tyres will wear more quickly d) The vehicle will gain speed 25. What should the left-hand lane of a motorway be used for? a) Breakdowns and emergencies only b) Overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes c) Slow vehicles only d) Normal driving