Driver Development by SafeDrive UK

 

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The following questions are for example purposes only.  See how well you do, by ticking the answers which you think are correct. Then submit the entry to us, and we will tell you how you have faired.

1)

 Some roads, often called single track roads, have passing places for vehicles. What advice is given for their use?

a)

 Give way to vehicles coming uphill wherever possible.
b) Give way to vehicles coming downhill wherever possible.
c) Pull into a passing place on the right until the opposing vehicle  has passed.
d) Park only in passing places on the left.

2)

 Where there are double white lines along the road and the line nearest you is broken, you may cross the line to overtake, if:

a)

 You can do so safely before reaching oncoming traffic.
b) You can do so safely before reaching a solid white line on your side.
c) You can do so safely before reaching a a hazard warning line on your side.
d) You are not near or approaching a junction

3)

The Highway Code states that motorways must not be used by pedestrians, learner drivers (unless exempt) and riders of motorcycles under:

a)

 200 kg.
b) 125 cc.
c) 50 cc.
d) 254 kg.

4)

If a single carriageway (i.e.undivided) road has three lanes, the central lane is for :

a)

 Overtaking only.
b) Turning right only.
c) Fast moving vehicle.
d) Overtaking or turning right.

5)

The use of the horn is explained in the Highway Code. The use of the horn is prohibited in built up areas between which of the times shown below:

a)

 Between 11.30pm - 7.00pm
b) Between 11.30pm - 7.00am
c) Between 11.00pm - 7.30pm
d) Between 11.00pm - 7.30am

6)

 If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing, what does the Highway Code advise?

a)

 Never reverse from a side road into a main road.
b) Use your break lights or indicators to illuminate the area.
c) Get someone to guide you.
d) Do not reverse for longer than is necessary.

7)

Whilst driving on a motorway you will be aware there are various colours of stud markings. Amber studs are located:

a)

 On the left hand edge.
b) On the right hand edge, on the central reservation.
c) At slip road exits between that road and the carriageway itself.
d) At slip road entrances between that road and the carriageway itself.

8)

 When is it permitted to enter an area of white diagonal stripes or white chevrons with an unbroken border?

a)

 Never.
b) Only when you can see that it is safe.
c) Only when there is no traffic waiting to turn right.
d) Only in case of emergency.

9)

 The Highway Code gives advice on following distances. On icy roads the gap between vehicles should be:

a)

 The same as for wet roads.
b) The same as for normal conditions.
c) Doubled.
d) More than double.

10)

A sign denoting a holiday route is:

a)

 White with a green border.
b) White with a blue border.
c) Yellow with a black border.
d) Black with a white border.

11)

 What is the shortest overall stopping distance  for a car travelling at 50 mph on a dry road?

a)

 125 feet (38 metres)
b) 165 feet (50 metres)
c) 175 feet (53 metres)
d) 200 feet (60 metres)

12)

 What advice is given if, whilst driving a vehicle, you see or hear emergency vehicles with their blue lamps flashing, and two-tone horns or sirens sounding?

a)

 Take appropriate action to let them pass.
b) Get off the road.
c) Wave them through.
d) Ignore them.

13)

 Before you reverse, what should you be 'particularly' sure is not in the road behind you?

a)

 Obstructions.
b) Children.
c) Other vehicles.
d) Animals.
14)

Signs with blue circles but without a red border mostly give:

a)

 Information.
b) Positive instruction.
c) Motorway directions.
d) Prohibitions.
15) What shape is the warning sign for a stop sign?

a)

 Rectangular.
b) Circular with a triangle inside.
c) Triangular.
d) 'T' shaped.
16) When may you drive on a pavement or footpath?

a)

 To set down or pick up passengers.
b) For lawful access to property.
c) To load or unload goods.
d) Never.
17)

In which of the following situations does the Highway Code give specific advice as to why extra care should be taken when overtaking?

a)

 On wet or icy roads.
b) At night and in poor visibility.
c) On narrow roads.
d) On one way streets.
18) On motorways, if red lights flash on a signal overhead, you must:

a)

 Not go beyond the signal in that lane.
b) Leave the motorway at the next exit.
c) Move to the next free lane either right or left.
d) Stop on the hard shoulder.
19) The flashing of headlamps has only one meaning, that is to let other road users know that you are there. Is this statement correct or incorrect? Consider the possibilities below:

a)

 Incorrect, as they may be used for any reason.
b) Correct, as they must not be used for any other reason.
c) Incorrect, as the flashing of headlamps is acceptable in order to allow the drivers of vehicles  access from junctions in front of you during busy traffic flows.
d) Incorrect, as the flashing of headlamps can be used as a courtesy signal to acknowledge courtesies extended to you by other road users.
20) On one way streets, when going straight ahead:

a)

 Choose the left hand lane.
b) Choose the right hand lane.
c) Choose the most appropriate lane.
d) Choose the course dictated by the other traffic.
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