Mock Test 5

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Mock Test 5 1. You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road. You should a) expect them to wait for you to pass b) speed up to get past them quickly c) stop and wave them across the road d) be careful, they may misjudge your speed 2. You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven raod. You should a) allow less room so you can be seen in their mirrors b) overtake immediately c) allow extra room incase they swerve to avoid potholes d) allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists 3. Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause an accident? a) Anti-freeze level b) Brake fluid level c) Battery water level d) Radiator coolant level 4. You are invited to a pub lunch. You know that you will have to drive in the evening. What is your best course of action? a) Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks b) Not drink any alcohol at all c) Have some milk before drinking alcohol d) Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks 5. Skidding is mainly caused by a) the weather b) the driver c) the vehicle d) the road 6. You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do? a) Open your window to look behind b) Open the door and look behind c) Look in the nearside mirror d) Ask someone to guide you 7. For what reason may you use the right-hand lane of a motorway? a) For keeping out of the way of lorries b) For travelling at more than 70mph c) For turning right d) For overtaking other vehicles 8. On a foggy day you unavoidably have to park your car on the road. You should a) leave your headlights on b) leave your fog lights on c) leave your sidelights on d) leave your hazard lights on 9. You are reversing your vehicle into a side road. When would the greatest hazard to passing traffic occur? a) After you've completed the manoeuvre b) Just before your actually begin to manoeuvre c) After you've entered the side road d) When the front of your vehicle swings out 10. Front fog lights may be used ONLY if a) your headlights are not working b) they are operated with rear fog lights c) they were fitted by the vehicle manufacturer d) visibility is seriously reduced 11. You are approaching traffic lights. Red and amber are showing. This means a) pass the lights if the road is clear b) there is a fault with the lights - take care c) wait for the green light before you pass the stop line d) the lights are about to change to red 12. When going through a contraflow system on a motorway you should a) ensure you do not exceed 30 mph b) keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead c) switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing d) stay close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues 13. When may you wait in a box junction? a) When you are stationary in a queue of traffic b) When approaching a pelican crossing c) When approaching a zebra crossing d) When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right 14. You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be a) doubled b) halved c) up to ten times greater d) no different 15. Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? a) They give a wider field of vision b) They totally cover blind spots c) They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic d) They make following traffic look bigger 16. You are waiting at a T-junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do? a) Move out and accelerate hard b) Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in c) Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction d) Move out slowly 17. You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should a) race the other vehicles b) move to another lane c) maintain a steady speed d) switch on your hazard flashers 18. The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to a) prevent overtaking b) reduce rest stops c) prevent tailgating d) reduce congestion 19. A Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) will last a) for the life of the vehicle b) for as long as you own the vehicle c) for 12 months d) until the vehicle warranty expires 20. A driver does something that upsets you. You should a) try not to react b) let them know how you feel c) flash your headlights several times d) sound your horn 21. You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should a) expect the driver to drive badly b) flash your lights and overtake c) be aware the driver's reactions may not be as fast as yours d) stay very close behind but be careful 22. You want to turn right from a junction but your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What should you do? a) Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop b) Sound your horn and pull out if there is no reply c) Stop, then move slowly forward until you have a clear view d) Stop, get out and look along the main road to check 23. The MAIN benefit of having a four-wheel drive is to improved a) road holding b) fuel consumption c) stopping distances d) passanger comfort 24. You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should a) apply the handbrake and footbrake together b) keep both hands on the wheel c) select reverse gear d) give an arm signal 25. You are on a motorway in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean? a) You should not travel in this lane b) The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane c) You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired d) You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone