A cover note is a document issued before you receive your
insurance certificate
driving licence
registration document
MOT certificate
What is the shortest stopping distance at 70 mph?
96 metres (315 feet)
60 metres (197 feet)
73 metres (240 feet)
53 metres (175 feet)
The permissible maximum authorised mass of a category 'B' vehicle used for an 'L' test is
3.5 tonnes
3.0 tonnes
5.0 tonnes
7.5 tonnes
Until a driver is 70 years old they should normally renew their category 'B' driving licence every
10 years
5 years
15 years
20 years
You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist
just before you turn left
on a left-hand bend
on a one-way street
on a dual carriageway
Tyre pressures should be checked
at least once a week
every time the car is driven
at least once a month
only when the tyres look soft
Using front fog lights in clear daylight will
dazzle other drivers
flatten the battery
improve your visibility
increase your awareness
What is the right-hand lane used for on a three lane motorway?
Overtaking
Emergency vehicles only
Vehicles towing trailers
Coaches only
You may sound the horn to
warn others of your presence
attract a friend's attention
give you right of way
make slower drivers move over
When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should
get out and check
rev your engine
use your horn
reverse slowly
Alcohol affects you because it
reduces your concentration
increases your awareness
improves your co-ordination
speeds up your reactions
At traffic lights, amber on its own means
stop at the stop line
go if the way is clear
go if no pedestrians are crossing
prepare to go
You arrive at an accident. A motorcyclist is unconscious. Your FIRST priority is the casualty's
breathing
bleeding
broken bones
bruising
A roof rack fitted to your car will
increase fuel consumption
improve the road handling
make your car go faster
reduce fuel consumption
Why is coasting wrong?
There is no engine braking
It will make the engine stall
The engine will run faster
It will cause the car to skid
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Every 6000 miles
At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation you should breathe
gently
sharply
heavily
rapidly
When approaching a hazard a driver's first action should be to
look in the mirrors
ensure the correct gear is engaged
reduce speed
signal
The types of road users that should use a toucan crossing are
cyclists and pedestrians
pedestrians only
cyclists only
horses and cyclists
Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent
skidding in deep snow
wear to the tyres
damage to the road surface
the brakes locking
You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be
doubled
halved
up to ten times greater
no different
The minimum age to drive a car by a person receiving the higher rate of disability living allowance is
16 years
15 years
17 years
21 years
Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with
steering control when braking
a higher cruising speed
control when accelerating
motorway driving
In windy conditions you need to take extra care when
passing pedal cyclists
making a hill start
turning into a narrow road
using the brakes
You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is
deaf and blind
deaf only
blind only
physically disabled
A white cane with a red band shows that the person carrying it is
blind and deaf
deaf only
blind and without speech
deaf and without speech
A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
Slow down
Speed up
Hold your speed
Change direction
You MUST stop on a motorway if
red lights show above every lane
you are tired and need a rest
you have to read a map
your mobile phone rings
You see an amber traffic light ahead. Which light(s) will come on next?
Red alone
Red and amber together
Green and amber together
Green alone
Circular traffic signs give orders. Those that give a positive instruction and are mandatory are coloured
blue
red and blue
red
red and white
When driving in falling snow you should
brake gently in plenty of time
be ready to steer sharply
use sidelights only
brake firmly and quickly
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Edge of the carriageway
Traffic lights ahead
Footpath on the left
Cycle path
A newly qualified driver must
have valid motor insurance
not exceed 40 mph for 12 months
be accompanied on a motorway
display green L-plates
On your vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
On the exhaust system
In the air filter
On the cooling system
In the fuel tank
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
Approaching a dip in the road
In a one-way street
On a 30 mph road
Just after a bend
It is very windy. You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. You should
allow extra room
overtake slowly
sound your horn
keep close as you pass
You may drive over a footpath
to get into a property
when the pavement is very wide
if no pedestrians are near
to overtake slow-moving traffic
Catalytic converters are fitted to make the
exhaust fumes cleaner
exhaust system easier to replace
engine run quietly
engine produce more power
On a three-lane motorway a driver should normally use the right-hand lane for
overtaking
towing a trailer
driving at high speed
general driving
Until a driver is 70 years old they should normally renew their category 'B' photocard driving licence every
10 years
5 years
15 years
20 years
Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause an accident?
Brake fluid level
Anti-freeze level
Battery water level
Radiator coolant level
In an area where supertrams are in operation the diamond shaped signs only give instructions to
tram drivers
car drivers
pedestrians
cyclists
You have to park on the road in fog. You should leave on your
sidelights
dipped headlights and fog lights
dipped headlights
main beam headlights
The white line along the side of the road
shows the edge of the carriageway
shows the approach to a hazard
means no parking
means no overtaking
You are most likely to be affected by a sidewind on
an open stretch of road
a narrow country lane
a busy stretch of road
a long, straight road
A yellow sign on the rear of a bus which shows children walking indicates
a school bus
a vehicle broken down
an ice cream van
a private ambulance
On a foggy day you unavoidably have to park your car on the road. You should leave your
sidelights on
fog lights on
headlights on
hazard lights on
The cost of your insurance may be reduced if you
are over 25 years old
are under 25 years old
do not wear glasses
pass the driving test first time
A black and white chevron sign indicates that the road
bends sharply to the left or right
goes steeply downhill
goes steeply uphill
is closed ahead
You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?
Red
Amber
Green
White
You are on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?
Pedestrians
Bicycles
Motorcycles
Horse riders
A driver does something that upsets you. You should
try not to react
let them know how you feel
flash your headlights several times
sound your horn
You may park on the verge or footpath
when an information sign advises it
to load and unload
if it will ease the traffic flow
to pick up passengers
When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use kick-down for?
Quick acceleration
Cruise control
Slow braking
Fuel economy
Following a large vehicle too closely is unwise because your
view ahead is reduced
view ahead is increased
engine will overheat
brakes will overheat
On the motorway the hard shoulder should be used
when an emergency arises
to answer a mobile phone
for a short rest when tired
to check a road atlas
You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should
be ready to stop
maintain your speed
accelerate hard
brake hard
As a driver you can help reduce pollution levels in town centres by
walking or cycling
using leaded fuel
driving more quickly
driving short journeys
An MOT certificate is normally valid for
one year after the date it was issued
10,000 miles
three years after the date it was issued
30,000 miles
On a dual carriageway, unless road signs indicate otherwise, the speed limit for a car outside a built-up area is
70 mph
60 mph
50 mph
unrestricted
The Highway Code states that rear facing baby seats should NEVER be used on a seat protected with
an airbag
seat belts
head restraints
seat covers
A continuous white line along the left edge of the carriageway indicates
the edge of the carriageway
a no stopping zone
a no parking zone
a cycle lane
Braking distances on ice can be
ten times the normal distance
five times the normal distance
seven times the normal distance
twice the normal distance
What should you use the hard shoulder of a motorway for?
Stopping in an emergency
Leaving the motorway
Stopping when you are tired
Joining the motorway
When not being used for tuition, driving school L-plates
can remain uncovered
must be removed completely
must be covered
should be turned upside down
Disc brakes are generally subject to
less brake fade than drum brakes
more overheating than drum brakes
more brake fade than drum brakes
uneven braking
Daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced. You should switch on
dipped headlights
front fog lights
headlights and fog lights
rear fog lights
A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you. You may produce them at a police station within
7 days
5 days
14 days
21 days
Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should
pull up in a suitable place
stop immediately
answer it immediately
pull up at the nearest kerb
Where would parking cause an obstruction to others?
Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs
In a lay-by
Where the kerb is raised
In a parking bay
Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes
can be steered while you are braking
are impossible to skid
accelerate much faster
are not fitted with a handbrake
You have just been overtaken by a motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. You should
keep a safe gap
maintain your speed
sound the horn
flash your lights
You are driving on an urban clearway. You may stop only to
set down and pick up passengers
use a mobile telephone
ask for directions
load or unload goods
Where should you take particular care to look out for motorcyclists and cyclists?
At junctions
On dual carriageways
At zebra crossings
On one-way streets
'Red routes' in major cities have been introduced to
help the traffic flow
raise the speed limits
provide better parking
allow lorries to load more freely
Your car starts to skid and the rear wheels are sliding to the left. You should
steer to the left
steer to the right
not steer at all
apply your handbrake
Which of the following will improve fuel consumption?
Planning well ahead
Short journeys with a cold engine
Late and harsh braking
Driving in lower gears
The most important consideration when adjusting your seat is that you can
operate the controls easily
fasten the seat belt
reach the controls
start the car
The wearing of a seat belt by a 16-year-old front seat passenger is the responsibility of the
front seat passenger
driver
parent/guardian
owner of the car
You can use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed by
changing to a lower gear
selecting reverse gear
changing to a higher gear
selecting neutral
Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are
traffic calming measures
used to increase traffic speed
at toll-bridge approaches only
always at major road works
Where may you overtake on a one-way street?
Either on the right or the left
Overtaking is not allowed
Only on the right-hand side
Only on the left-hand side
When driving, the maximum proportion of alcohol per each 100 ml of breath must not exceed
35 microgrammes
50 microgrammes
80 microgrammes
100 microgrammes
As a driver you should be more careful where trams operate because they
cannot steer to avoid you
do not stop for cars
do not have lights
do not have a horn
A properly adjusted head restraint will
help you to avoid neck injury
make you more comfortable
help you to relax
help you to maintain your driving position
When trying to move off on snow, you should use
the highest gear you can
the lowest gear you can
a high engine speed
the handbrake and footbrake together
Normally the right-hand lane of a motorway is used for
overtaking other vehicles
driving at more than 70 mph
turning right
keeping out of the way of lorries
What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road from 60 mph?
73 metres (240 feet)
58 metres (190 feet)
53 metres (175 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)
When parking on the left at the kerb facing uphill the steering wheel should be
turned to the right
turned to the left
straight ahead
in the locked position
You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do?
Test your brakes
Stop and dry the brakes
Check your exhaust
Stop and check the tyres
'Tailgating' means
following another vehicle too closely
reversing into a parking space
using the rear door of a hatchback car
driving with rear fog lights on
Immediately after joining a motorway you should normally
keep in the left lane
re-adjust your mirrors
position your vehicle in the centre lane
try to overtake
At an accident you suspect a casualty has back injuries. The area is safe. You should
not move them
offer them a drink
raise their legs
offer them a cigarette
When driving, ahead of you there is a vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is
slow moving
broken down
a doctor's car
a school crossing patrol
When you use the emergency telephone on a motorway you will automatically be connected to the
Police
Department for Transport
breakdown services
nearest garage
A convex mirror makes a following vehicle appear to be
further away than it really is
closer than it really is
at the correct distance
larger than it really is
A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it during the
period of its operation
rush hour
hours of darkness
hours of daylight
To reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could
share a car when possible
use a car with a smaller engine
drive in a bus lane
travel by car at all times
You have to leave valuables in your car. It would be safer to
lock them out of sight
park near a school entrance
put them in a carrier bag
park near a bus stop
There is a slow-moving vehicle ahead of you. You are unsure what the driver is going to do. You should
stay behind
pass on the right
pass on the left
move closer
