The Driver

Question 1 of 84

You’re driving on a dual carriageway. When would you use the nearside mirror?

To check that the driver's door is closed properly
After overtaking, to see whether it's safe to return to the left
To see whether any passengers want the next bus stop
To look for following traffic moving out to overtake

Question 2 of 84

What should you do while you’re driving a bus in a built-up area?

Keep junctions clear
Reduce your stopping distance
Stay ahead of cyclists and motorcyclists
Allow less time for passengers to board

Question 3 of 84

When are you allowed to drive a bus without wearing the seat belt?

When the seat belt is uncomfortable
When it's a lap-only type of seat belt
When you're reversing the vehicle
When your passengers are children

Question 4 of 84

What must be clearly displayed on your bus?

The route timetable
The location of all bus stops
The emergency-exit location
Your employee number

Question 5 of 84

You’re driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?

There are speed cameras ahead
The lorry is about to overtake
The lorry is leaving the motorway
Traffic further ahead may be stopping

Question 6 of 84

What should you do if you lose your way in heavy traffic?

Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians
Shout to other drivers to ask them the way
Drive on until you find a safe place to stop
Check a map as you keep moving with the traffic

Question 7 of 84

Where are you most likely to find pedestrians stepping into the road?

Motorways
One-way streets
Wooded areas
Shopping areas

Question 8 of 84

What’s most likely to cause danger to a group of horse riders?

Powerful brake lights
Leaving plenty of room
The noise of your vehicle
Reacting too early

Question 9 of 84

What should you do when passing sheep on a road?

Pass quickly and quietly
Sound your horn gently
Drive very slowly
Keep your vehicle moving

Question 10 of 84

What can prevent you from holding a lorry driving licence?

Heart disorders
Dyslexia
Skin problems
Stomach problems

Question 11 of 84

You’re about to drive a vehicle you’ve never driven before. What should you consider when adjusting your seat?

Your distance from the controls
Being able to reach your sat-nav
The tension in the seat belt
The wear on the seat fabric

Question 12 of 84

Why is it important to adjust your head restraint properly?

To make you more comfortable
To protect your neck in a collision
To help you relax while you're driving
To maintain a good driving position

Question 13 of 84

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

When reversing
When carrying out a hill start
When making an emergency stop
When driving slowly

Question 14 of 84

You’re driving along this road. What should you do if the red van cuts in close in front of you?

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Accelerate to get closer to the red van
Give a long blast on the horn
Drop back to leave the correct separation distance
Flash your headlights several times

Question 15 of 84

You’re approaching a large puddle near the left-hand kerb. What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water?

Ignore the puddle
Brake suddenly and sound your horn
Try to avoid splashing the pedestrians
Wave at the pedestrians to keep back

Question 16 of 84

What should you do if a long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

Speed up
Slow down
Hold your speed
Change direction

Question 17 of 84

When should you use your vehicle’s horn?

To warn others of your presence
To allow you right of way
To greet other road users
To signal your annoyance

Question 18 of 84

You’re following a car being driven slowly by a learner driver. What should you do if it isn’t safe to overtake it?

Flash your lights so the driver sees you
Be patient and stay well behind
Switch your hazard lights on
Drive along the centre line of the road

Question 19 of 84

You’re being followed by a marked police car. As well as flashing the headlights, what will the police officer do to signal you to stop?

Signal with the right indicator
Signal with the left indicator
Switch on the hazard warning lights
Switch on the rear fog lights

Question 20 of 84

Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do before taking or making a call?

Find a safe place to stop
Reduce your speed to less than 30 mph
Steer your vehicle with one hand
Be very careful when dealing with junctions

Question 21 of 84

A mobile telephone is fitted to your vehicle. When should it be used?

When you're stopped in a safe place
When travelling slowly
When on a motorway
When in light traffic

Question 22 of 84

You approach a pelican crossing that goes straight across the road. How must you treat it if it has a central island?

As one crossing in daylight only
As one continuous crossing
As two separate crossings
As two crossings during darkness

Question 23 of 84

What does the flashing amber light mean at a pelican crossing?

Stop if you can do so safely
Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
Stop and wait for the green light
Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

Question 24 of 84

What should you do at a zebra crossing?

Rev your engine to encourage pedestrians to cross quickly
Park only on the zigzag lines on the left
Always leave the crossing clear in traffic queues
Wave pedestrians to cross if you intend to wait for them

Question 25 of 84

A coach is overtaking you. What should you do when it’s safe for the coach to move back to the left?

Do nothing and let the driver decide
Switch your sidelights on and off
Flash your headlights once
Flash your headlights twice

Question 26 of 84

What should you do when you’re being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue light?

Stop to let it pass as soon as it's safe to do so
Accelerate quickly to get away from it
Ignore it if possible, unless you're forced to let it pass
Brake harshly and immediately to a stop in the road

Question 27 of 84

Should you give way to a car showing a flashing green beacon?

Yes, because it's a doctor going to an emergency
Yes, because it's a fire-crew support vehicle
No, because it's a slow-moving vehicle
No, because it's a breakdown vehicle

Question 28 of 84

What type of emergency vehicle has a green flashing beacon?

Fire engine
Road gritter
Ambulance
Doctor’s car

Question 29 of 84

You stop for pedestrians at a zebra crossing. What should you do if they don’t start to cross immediately?

Be patient and wait
Sound your horn
Drive on
Wave them to cross

Question 30 of 84

Why could it be dangerous to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

There may be another vehicle coming
They may be distracted
They may not see your signal
They may not be ready to cross

Question 31 of 84

What must you check before setting out on a journey?

Your mirrors are tinted
Your mirrors are convex
Your mirrors are concave
Your mirrors are clean

Question 32 of 84

A group of schoolchildren are standing close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do as you drive past?

Check your offside mirror
Check your nearside mirror
Switch on your headlights
Switch on your hazard warning lights

Question 33 of 84

You’re driving at the legal speed limit.

What should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights?

Accelerate to maintain a gap behind you
Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights
Maintain your speed and prevent the vehicle from overtaking
Allow the vehicle to overtake

Question 34 of 84

What should you do when a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

Swerve past it and sound your horn
Flash your headlights and drive up close behind
Slow down and be ready to stop
Accelerate past it immediately

Question 35 of 84

What can seriously affect your concentration while driving?

Contact lenses
Fresh air
Tinted windows
Tiredness

Question 36 of 84

How does alcohol affect your driving?

It speeds up your reactions
It increases your awareness
It improves your coordination
It reduces your concentration

Question 37 of 84

You’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs. What will increase in cost when you start driving again?

Vehicle tax
Insurance premiums
Vehicle test certificate
Driving licence

Question 38 of 84

As a driver, what should you do when you attend a social event?

Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol
Avoid busy roads after drinking alcohol
Avoid drinking alcohol completely
Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach

Question 39 of 84

It’s been eight hours since you last had an alcoholic drink. What effect could the alcohol have on your driving?

You may still be over the legal drink-drive limit
You'll have no alcohol in your system
Your driving won't be impaired
You can't be breathalysed

Question 40 of 84

Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask whether it’s safe to drive?

Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions
You'll have to let your insurance company know about the medicine
Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow down
The medicine you take may affect your hearing

Question 41 of 84

You’ve been taking medicine for a few days, and it has made you feel drowsy. Today you feel better, but you still need to take the medicine.

When should you drive?

Only if your journey is necessary
Only at night on quiet roads
Only if someone goes with you
Only after checking with your doctor

Question 42 of 84

What should you do if you aren’t sure whether your cough medicine will affect your driving?

Ask your doctor for advice
Drive a little more slowly
Drive if you feel all right
Ask a friend for advice

Question 43 of 84

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend.

What must you do before driving?

Drink some strong coffee
Ask your friend whether taking the medicine affected their driving
Check the label to see whether the medicine will affect your driving
Make a short journey to see whether the medicine is affecting your driving

Question 44 of 84

What should you do if you’re driving along a motorway and become tired?

Stop on the hard shoulder at a safe place to rest
Leave the motorway at the next exit and take a rest
Close your windows and turn up the radio volume
Close your windows and set the heating to warm

Question 45 of 84

You’re about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

Wait until you're fit and well before driving
Drive home, but take painkiller tablets
Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey
Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

Question 46 of 84

What should you do if you’re feeling tired but there’s nowhere to stop safely?

Increase your speed to find a stopping place more quickly
Ensure a supply of fresh air
Gently tap the steering wheel
Keep changing speed to improve your concentration

Question 47 of 84

When will your reactions be slower?

When driving while you're tired
When driving in fog
When driving too quickly
When driving in rain

Question 48 of 84

What should you do if you’re taking medication that could affect your driving?

Seek medical advice
Make short journeys only
Drive only at night
Drink plenty of water

Question 49 of 84

What should you do if you feel tired while driving on a motorway?

Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest
Carry on, but drive slowly
Leave the motorway at the next exit
Try to complete your journey more quickly

Question 50 of 84

You’ve driven a long distance and feel tired. Your tachograph shows that you haven’t exceeded your driving hours. What should you do in these circumstances?

Park in a suitable place and rest
Reduce your speed and drive more slowly
Carry on driving to use up your hours
Increase your speed and reduce your journey time

Question 51 of 84

What might misuse of drugs or alcohol lead to?

Better concentration
Better eyesight
Withdrawal of a driving licence
Faster reactions

Question 52 of 84

What should you do if a front tyre bursts while you’re driving on a motorway?

Loosen your grip on the steering wheel
Brake firmly to a stop
Hold the steering wheel firmly
Drive to the next service area

Question 53 of 84

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

It connects you to a local garage
Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
It allows easy location by the emergency services
Mobile phones don't work on motorways

Question 54 of 84

When are you most likely to lose concentration while you’re driving?

When you use a mobile phone
When you switch on the windscreen wipers
When you switch on the heated rear window
When you look at the door mirrors

Question 55 of 84

What should you do if you want to make a business call on your mobile phone while you’re driving?

Make the call but take extra care
Use the cruise control while you're making the call
Stop in a safe place before making the call
Reduce speed while you make the call

Question 56 of 84

You’re driving on a single carriageway. When may you use your mobile phone?

Only when you're receiving a call
Only when you're suitably parked
Only when you're driving at less than 30 mph
Only when you're driving an automatic vehicle

Question 57 of 84

Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. What should you do if you decide to use your mobile phone to call for help?

Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call
Use the speed-dial function to save time
Set the tachograph to 'Other work' before making the call
Check your location from the marker posts on the left

Question 58 of 84

How should you answer a mobile phone call while you’re driving?

Reduce your speed wherever you are
Stop safely before answering
Keep one hand on the steering wheel
Slow down and allow others to overtake

Question 59 of 84

You’re overtaking a lorry. What should you do if you see the driver flash their headlights?

Move back to the left when you judge it's safe to do so
Take their signal to mean it's safe to move back to the left
Stop; there must be something wrong with your vehicle
Flash your hazard warning lights and move back to the left

Question 60 of 84

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. What should you do if its right-hand indicator is flashing?

Flash your headlights and slow down
Slow down and give way if it's safe to do so
Sound your horn and keep going
Slow down and then sound your horn

Question 61 of 84

You’ve stopped for an elderly pedestrian who’s slowly crossing the road. What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up?

Edge forward slowly and make them hurry
Stay where you are and allow them to cross in their own time
Steer slowly around them to ease the build-up of traffic
Get out of your vehicle and wave them across

Question 62 of 84

How should you let other vehicles overtake when you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle along a narrow road?

Maintain a steady speed
Wave them past
Give a left-turn signal
Pull in when you can

Question 63 of 84

How is using a hands-free phone likely to affect your driving?

It will improve your safety
It will increase your concentration
It will reduce your view
It will divert your attention

Question 64 of 84

You’re driving on the motorway and want to use your mobile phone. What should you do before using it?

Reduce your speed to 40 mph
Stop on the hard shoulder
Move into the left-hand lane
Stop in a safe place when you can

Question 65 of 84

What effect will drinking alcohol have on your driving?

Better forward planning
A false sense of confidence
Faster reactions
Greater awareness of danger

Question 66 of 84

You’re driving on a motorway. There’s been a collision on the opposite carriageway. What should you do if drivers ahead are slowing to look?

Concentrate on the road ahead
Slow down to take a look
Stop on the hard shoulder
Overtake using the hard shoulder

Question 67 of 84

What should you do if a car driver makes a mistake that causes you to brake?

Keep calm and don't retaliate
Overtake and sound your horn
Drive close behind and sound your horn
Flag the driver down and explain the mistake

Question 68 of 84

What should you do if you’re upset by another driver’s behaviour?

Stop and take a break
Shout abusive language
Gesture to them with your hand
Follow them, flashing your headlights

Question 69 of 84

What should you do if another driver does something that upsets you?

Stay calm and don't retaliate
Let them know how you feel
Flash your headlights several times
Sound your horn

Question 70 of 84

You’re driving in fast-moving traffic along a motorway.

What should you do if there’s a stationary queue of traffic ahead?

Move to the hard shoulder
Change lanes
Switch on your rear fog lights
Switch on your hazard warning lights

Question 71 of 84

You want to turn left at a junction. What affects the position you take up as you approach the junction?

The length of your vehicle
The axle weight of your vehicle
The camber of the road
The type of road surface

Question 72 of 84

What can you do to help maintain concentration while you’re driving?

Eat sugary snacks when on duty
Have regular meals and rest breaks
Don't eat at all when on duty
Avoid meals containing bread

Question 73 of 84

What’s the best type of fluid to drink during work time?

Bottled water
Sugary canned drinks
High-caffeine drinks
Hot chocolate

Question 74 of 84

What should you do to help your concentration when you have to drive through the night?

Eat lots of snacks while you're driving
Eat a big meal in the middle of your shift
Eat a meal at the beginning of your shift
Eat nothing during your period of work

Question 75 of 84

When is there a particular risk of sleep-related incidents?

Between 2 am and 7 am
Between 11 pm and 2 am
Between 6 pm and 11 pm
Between 7 am and 2 pm

Question 76 of 84

Approximately what percentage of sleep-related vehicle incidents (SRVIs) involve commercial vehicles?

40%
55%
70%
95%

Question 77 of 84

Poor eating habits can increase your risk of long-term health problems. What may result from a poor diet?

Deafness
Epilepsy
Lung disease
Heart disease

Question 78 of 84

What should you do when you’ve been driving for a long time and are fighting sleep?

Stop and rest
Open a window
Play loud music
Stretch your arms

Question 79 of 84

Where do most sleep-related vehicle incidents occur?

On motorways
In one-way streets
On rural roads
On tourist routes

Question 80 of 84

At what age are men most at risk from sleep-related vehicle incidents (SRVIs)?

30 years and under
31–45 years
46–59 years
60 years and over

Question 81 of 84

When can you drive without wearing a seat belt?

When you hold a medical exemption certificate
When the seat belt is too large for your use
When you're driving on a motorway
When the speed limit is 30 mph or less

Question 82 of 84

How will your body clock affect your driving between 2.00 am and 7.00 am?

You're more likely to fall asleep at the wheel
You're more likely to feel road rage
You're more likely to break the speed limit
You're more likely to drive too close to the vehicle in front

Question 83 of 84

You’re approaching a green traffic light and are going straight ahead. What should you do when the traffic ahead, beyond the junction, has stopped and is queuing?

Go forward if your vehicle will clear the junction
Drive slowly across the junction
Maintain your speed and sound your horn
Stop across the junction until the traffic clears

Question 84 of 84

You’re driving on a dual carriageway. When would you use the nearside mirror?

To check that the driver’s door is closed properly
After overtaking, to see whether it's safe to return to the left
To see whether any passengers want the next bus stop
To look for following traffic moving out to overtake

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