Mock Test 9

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Mock Test 9 1. 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) Operate the brakes sharply c) Switch on your hazard lights d) Move onto the hard shoulder and stop 2. You are carrying an 11 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 meters (4 feet 5 inches) in height. You MUST make sure that a) they sit between two belted people b) they can fasten their own seatbelt c) a suitable child restraint is available d) they can see clearly out the front window 3. When should you NOT use your horn in a built up area? a) Between 8 pm and 8 am b) Between 9 pm and dawn c) Between dusk and 8 am d) Between 11:30pm and 7 am 4. You are following a large vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do? a) Overtake if you leave plenty room b) Overtake only if there are no oncoming vehicles c) Do not overtake until the vehicle begins to turn d) Do not overtake when at or approaching a junction 5. While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road. On approach you should a) keep just left of the middle of the road b) keep in the middle of the road c) swing out wide just before turning d) keep well to the left of the road 6. How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced? a) Sound your horn to warn them of your presence b) Be patience and prepare for them to react more slowly c) Flash your lights to indiciate that it is safe for them to proceed d) Overtake them as soon as possible 7. Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions? a) They may want to turn into the side road b) They may slow down to let you turn c) They are harder to see d) They might not see you turn 8. When may you reverse from a side road into a main road? a) Only if both roads are clear of traffic b) Not at any time c) At any time d) Only if the main road is clear of traffic 9. You are driving over a level crossing. The warning lights come on and a bell rings. What should you do? a) Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately b) Stop and reverse back to clear the crossing c) Keep going and clear the crossing d) Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights 10. You are driving through a tunnel. There has been a collision and the car in front is on fire and blocking the road. What should you do? a) Overtake and continue as quickly as you can b) Lock all the doors and windows c) Switch on hazard warning lights d) Stop, then reverse out of the tunnel 11. The Pass Plus scheme is designed to a) Give you a discount on your MOT b) improve your basic driving skills c) increase your mechanical knowledge d) allow you to drive anyone else's vehicle 12. You are parked at the side of the road. You will be waiting some time for a passenger. What should you do? a) Switch off the engine b) Apply the steering lock c) Switch off the radio d) Use your headlights 13. When would an anti-lock braking system start to work? a) After the parking brake has been applied b) Whenever pressure on the brake pedal has been applied c) Just as the wheels are about to lock d) When the normal braking system fails to operate 14. You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops below a) your overall stopping distance b) ten car lengths c) 200 meters (656 feet) d) 100 meters (328 feet) 15. You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed limit? a) 40 mph b) 50 mph c) 60 mph d) 70 mph 16. You are on a busy main road and find that you are travelling in the wrong direction. What should you do? a) Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road b) Make a U-turn in the main road c) Make a 'three-point' turn in the main road d) Turn round in a side road 17. You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When MUST you wear them? a) Only in bad weather conditions b) At all times while driving c) Only when you think it necessary d) Only in bad light or at night time 18. When may you use your hazard warning lights? a) To park alongside another car b) To park on double yellow lines c) When you are being towed d) When you have broken down 19. You want to reverse into a side road. You are not sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do? a) Look through the rear window only b) Get out and check c) Check the mirrors only d) Carry on, assuming it is clear 20. Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey? a) You will have to do more harsh braking on the motorway b) Motorway service stations do not deal with breakdowns c) The road surface will wear down the tyres faster d) Continuous high speeds may increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down 21. You are testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you push down on the front wing. What does this mean? a) Worn tyres b) Tyres under-inflated c) Steering wheel not located centrally d) Worn shock absorbers 22. You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should a) apply the handbrake only b) apply the footbrake only c) switch off your headlights d) use both handbrake and footbrake 23. You notice horse riders in front of you. What should you do FIRST? a) Pull out to the middle of the road b) Slow down and be ready to stop c) Accelerate around them d) Signal right 24. At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal? a) Steady red b) Flashing amber c) Steady amber d) Flashing green 25. The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with? a) Battery acid b) Distilled water c) Engine oil d) Engine coolant