The Road

Question 1 of 117

You’re driving a long bus. When would you need to straddle lanes?

Only when joining a bus lane
On all bends and corners
On the approach to all roundabouts
To avoid mounting the kerb

Question 2 of 117

What must bus and coach drivers do when they park their vehicle on the road at night?

They must park under street lights
They must park within 25 metres (82 feet) of a street light
They must leave all the interior lights switched on
They must leave their parking lights switched on

Question 3 of 117

You’re driving a bus at night on a road without street lighting. Why could it be dangerous to overtake?

There may be unseen dips or bends in the road
You may dazzle other drivers
It's harder to concentrate
It's harder to keep control in the dark

Question 4 of 117

Why do some buses have marker lights along their sides?

To make them easier to overtake
To help the driver when reversing
To help any passengers getting on or off
To make them easier to see at junctions

Question 5 of 117

You’re driving a bus. Where should you be aware of the risk of grounding?

On a hump bridge
In a crawler lane
On a left-hand bend
In a narrow street

Question 6 of 117

You’ll be driving a high-floor coach. You’ll be going over several high bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?

Rain can make crossing bridges very difficult for buses and coaches
In hot weather, the bridges might be closed to heavy traffic
You won't be able to climb the bridges if it's frosty
Some roads may be closed to certain vehicles in high winds

Question 7 of 117

It’s raining heavily. What effect could this have when you overtake a cyclist?

Spray could affect their control
Exhaust fumes are more toxic when it's raining
Noise from your engine will be louder
Buffeting will be reduced

Question 8 of 117

How is a strong wind likely to affect your bus?

Steering will be easier
Your stopping distances will be reduced
Your stopping distances will be greater
Steering will be more difficult

Question 9 of 117

What will affect a double-deck bus more than a single-deck bus?

Strong wind
Heavy rain
Thick fog
Dense spray

Question 10 of 117

You’re driving a bus on a windy day. What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist?

Pass close to shield them from the wind
Move back early to protect them from buffeting
Pass wide in case they're blown off course
Signal left so they know you're pulling in

Question 11 of 117

In which type of weather is spray-suppression equipment particularly useful?

Rain
Ice
Fog
Wind

Question 12 of 117

What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat?

The brakes will work better
The brakes will be less effective
The brake pedal will become stiff
The air pressure will increase

Question 13 of 117

What do you need to be careful of when you’re driving in high winds?

Fallen trees
Poor visibility
A risk of grounding
Steep gradients

Question 14 of 117

What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?

The swaying of the bridge
The width of the lanes
The effect of strong side wind
The overhanging bridge cables

Question 15 of 117

You’re driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?

Your tyres are losing pressure
There's a leak in the power-steering pump
There's ice or frost on the road
There isn't enough tread on your tyres

Question 16 of 117

You’re in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?

Signal left, then check your mirror
Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights
Check ahead and then your nearside mirror
Check behind for fast traffic in the right-hand lane

Question 17 of 117

What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?

Stop before the zigzag lines
Wave pedestrians across the road
Sound the horn and flash headlights
Be prepared to stop in good time

Question 18 of 117

You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?

When passing signs
On exposed sections
In contraflow systems
In service areas

Question 19 of 117

You’re driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?

Across suspension bridges
Up steep hills
Along country lanes
Through road tunnels

Question 20 of 117

You’re driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?

Brake very sharply
Steer towards the centre line
Ease off the accelerator
Increase your speed

Question 21 of 117

Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you’re driving at night?

There are more of them
They're more likely to move off
The drivers may be drunk
They can park without lights

Question 22 of 117

You’re waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?

Move out and accelerate hard
Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in
Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction
Move out slowly

Question 23 of 117

You’re driving along a motorway and see this sign.
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What does it mean?

There's a steep downhill section ahead
Only lorries and buses are allowed to use that lane
Vehicles fitted with speed limiters must use that lane
There's a long uphill gradient ahead

Question 24 of 117

You’re about to pass this car.

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What’s the main hazard you should be aware of?

Sunlight reflecting off the car windscreen
The driver’s door may suddenly open
Its alarm may be activated
The narrow pavement on the right

Question 25 of 117

What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?

Use the parking lights
Switch off all lights
Put a traffic cone behind your vehicle
Park underneath a street lamp

Question 26 of 117

When would weight transference be most likely to occur?

When you're reversing
When you're loading
When you're overtaking
When you're cornering

Question 27 of 117

How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?

The vehicle will use more fuel
Stopping distances will be decreased
More braking effort will be required
The load will be more stable

Question 28 of 117

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

When turning at tight junctions
When travelling empty
When driving on motorways
When coming to contraflow systems

Question 29 of 117

What should you do when you drive in windy weather?

Maintain a constant speed in exposed areas
Anticipate how the weather may affect other road users
Always keep to your intended route
Stay close to smaller or vulnerable vehicles as you overtake them

Question 30 of 117

High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

Narrow country lanes
Open roads
Slip roads
Motorway underpasses

Question 31 of 117

Where would you anticipate problems when you’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day?

In road tunnels
On high-level roads
In dead ground
On ring roads

Question 32 of 117

What’s a buffer lane?

A safety lane for vehicles blown off course
A lane for overtaking safely
A lane to park in until the wind drops
The only lane to be used in high winds

Question 33 of 117

Where would you expect to find buffer lanes?

In built-up areas
On high-level bridges
On country roads
In roadworks

Question 34 of 117

When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?

When it's windy
When it's raining
When it's foggy
When it's icy

Question 35 of 117

What’s the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow?

Keep the engine revs high and spin the wheels
Drive in your vehicle's lowest gear
Keep the engine revs high and slip the clutch
Drive slowly, in a higher gear than normal

Question 36 of 117

You’re driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it?

A motorcycle
A flat-bed lorry
A car
A loaded tanker

Question 37 of 117

It’s very windy and you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems?

Your exhaust smoke
Your engine noise
The buffeting effect
The tyre noise

Question 38 of 117

Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds?

They may be blown into your path
They may leave at the next exit
They may suddenly stop on the hard shoulder
They may position to turn right

Question 39 of 117

Which road users are most at danger from the turbulence from your vehicle?

Lorry drivers
Coach drivers
Tractor drivers
Car drivers towing caravans

Question 40 of 117

Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed?

Drivers of low-loaders
Drivers towing caravans
Drivers of tankers
Drivers of emergency vehicles

Question 41 of 117

You’re overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?

To check your road position
To see if the rider is in control of their motorcycle
To see if other vehicles have been affected
To check that it's properly adjusted

Question 42 of 117

Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?

Slow-moving vehicles
Track-laying vehicles
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Curtain-sided vehicles

Question 43 of 117

You’re driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?

In cuttings
Through tunnels
Across viaducts
Passing large signs

Question 44 of 117

You’re on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you’re overtaking?

Wet roads may cause more buffeting
Other vehicles will have their lights on
Vehicles may be parked on the hard shoulder
The road may still be slippery

Question 45 of 117

It’s raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?

To reduce the risk of skidding
To avoid puncturing the tyres
To improve their view around the bend
To avoid splashing pedestrians

Question 46 of 117

What’s the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it’s raining heavily?

The normal distance
Twice the normal distance
Three times the normal distance
Five times the normal distance

Question 47 of 117

You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray?

Move into the lane on the right
Use the two-second rule
Switch on your dipped headlights
Leave the motorway at the next exit

Question 48 of 117

What’s the greatest risk to your safety when you’re overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?

Your engine may get flooded
Your braking distance may be reduced
Your steering may become heavy
Your tyres may lose grip

Question 49 of 117

What should you be aware of when you’re overtaking on a motorway while it’s raining heavily?

Manhole covers will be slippery
Visibility will be reduced by spray from traffic
Your braking distances will be reduced
There'll be distracting bright reflections

Question 50 of 117

Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather?

Drivers bunch together when it's raining
Headlights will dazzle you more easily
Windscreen wipers obstruct your view
More spray will be thrown up

Question 51 of 117

What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that’s throwing up spray?

Get much closer before moving out
Wait until the other driver gives a left signal
Move out earlier than normal
Wait for the lorry to slow down on a hill

Question 52 of 117

You’re driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?

Their vision will be increased
Their vision will be reduced
They'll be able to overtake more easily
They'll need to use intermittent wipers

Question 53 of 117

Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle’s wheel arch?

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To clear mud from the tyres on building sites
To remove objects from the tyre tread
To stop snow building up behind the wheel
To reduce spray on wet roads

Question 54 of 117

When should you check your vehicle’s spray-suppression equipment?

Only when you'll be using a motorway
Before setting out on every journey
Only as part of a pre-winter check
Once per year before the MOT test

Question 55 of 117

What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?

Spray reducers
Side-panel skirts
Wind deflectors
Catalytic converter

Question 56 of 117

This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?

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Rain
Snow
Wind
Fog

Question 57 of 117

How should you drive through flood water?

Slowly, in a low gear, with engine speed high
Slowly, in a high gear, with engine speed low
As quickly as possible to cause the least delay
At normal speed when you have spray reducers fitted

Question 58 of 117

You’re on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?

It's illegal to overtake snow ploughs
Snow ploughs are left-hand-drive only
Your speed could cause snow to drift behind
There may be deep snow ahead

Question 59 of 117

You’re driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?

To prevent rain from entering the vehicle’s braking system
To let other motorists move into the gap
To allow for an increased stopping distance
To reduce the risk of water spraying into the filters

Question 60 of 117

You’re driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?

To force other drivers to act properly and slow down
To reduce the amount of spray thrown up
To prevent water from entering the braking system
To stop the electrics getting wet

Question 61 of 117

You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?

When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Only when the national speed limit applies
Only when you're being followed closely by other traffic
When visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less

Question 62 of 117

You’re driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?

Water reducing the tyres' grip on the road
Tyres becoming hotter in the bad weather
Braking gently and in good time
Water entering the braking system

Question 63 of 117

You’re driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?

It will need more engine power
It will take longer to stop
It will increase fuel consumption
It will be easier to change direction

Question 64 of 117

The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?

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Because there are no road markings
To avoid splashing them
Because they have priority
To encourage them to cross

Question 65 of 117

Why is tailgating dangerous?

You're likely to be distracted
Your engine will overheat
Your view to the rear is reduced
Your view ahead is reduced

Question 66 of 117

When may you use your vehicle’s hazard warning lights while it’s moving?

When you've just overtaken another vehicle
When you need to reverse for some distance
When you're on a motorway and traffic ahead slows suddenly
When one of your lights has failed

Question 67 of 117

You’re driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead?

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Contraflow system
Uneven road surface
Children crossing the road
Roadworks ahead

Question 68 of 117

Where are these lights found?

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On approach to a level crossing
Near a fire station
On approach to a motorway
Near a school

Question 69 of 117

What problem may you have when driving at night?

It's more difficult to keep to speed limits
There'll be an increase in traffic
You'll have reduced visibility
It takes longer to stop

Question 70 of 117

Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?

Every driver will normally be tired
Large vehicles are subject to a 10% speed reduction
Speed and distance are harder to judge
Most towns aren't adequately lit

Question 71 of 117

You’re driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right.

Which lane are you in?

The right-hand lane
The hard shoulder
The left-hand lane
The middle lane

Question 72 of 117

You’re driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?

Traffic behind in the right-hand lane, returning to the middle lane
Traffic that's intending to leave at the next exit
Traffic ahead moving into the right-hand lane
Traffic behind that's trying to pass on your left

Question 73 of 117

What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway?

Check your mirrors carefully
Change to a lower gear
Look over your left shoulder
Increase your speed gently

Question 74 of 117

Which lane should you use when you’re driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle?

Any lane
The middle lane
The right-hand lane
The left-hand lane

Question 75 of 117

You’re driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead?

Try to race and get ahead of it
Leave the other vehicle to adjust its speed
Stay at the maximum speed allowed for your vehicle
Be ready to adjust your speed

Question 76 of 117

You’re driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?

Try to accelerate past them
Move to the next lane if it's safe
Brake heavily and let them merge
Expect them to stop and let you pass

Question 77 of 117

Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?

The centre lane is narrower than the left-hand lane
The bridge height clearance will be less in the centre lane
Traffic in the centre lane may be travelling much faster than you
The reflective studs may be missing in the centre lane

Question 78 of 117

When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake?

When the motorway has three lanes
When vehicles are stopped on the hard shoulder
When the motorway has two lanes
When other vehicles are turning right

Question 79 of 117

You’ve just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway.

What should you avoid when moving back to the left?

Cutting in
Increasing your speed
Changing gear
Signalling

Question 80 of 117

What’s a crawler lane for?

To enable other traffic to overtake on the nearside
To enable large vehicles to park out of the way
To enable slow-moving traffic to move further over to the left on uphill gradients
To enable emergency vehicles to get quickly to the scene of an incident

Question 81 of 117

What does this motorway sign mean?

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You're approaching a long downhill slope
You're approaching a long uphill slope
You're approaching a ‘lorries only’ lane
You're approaching a service area

Question 82 of 117

When should you use a crawler lane?

When letting faster traffic overtake you
When turning right from a major road
When parking to have a rest
When slowing down for a motorway exit

Question 83 of 117

What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road?

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic
Look ahead for road junctions
Drive very close to the vehicle in front
Make a final check in your left-hand mirror

Question 84 of 117

When shouldn’t you overtake?

When the speed limit has been reduced
When you're approaching motorway slip roads
When you would have to break the speed limit
When your view of the road ahead is clear

Question 85 of 117

You’ve just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it’s safe to move back to the nearside lane?

By waiting for the driver you've overtaken to flash their headlights
By checking your nearside mirror
By using your hazard warning lights as a signal
By moving to the nearside, hoping the other vehicle will slow down

Question 86 of 117

You’re driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there’s a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?

Stay behind the slower vehicle
Signal right and move out
Move up closer to the slower vehicle
Signal left while waiting for the car to pass

Question 87 of 117

What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?

Move back to the left when it's safe to do so
Indicate left, then right
Wait for the other driver to flash their headlights
Switch your rear lights on and off

Question 88 of 117

You’re driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane?

Signal left on approach
Signal right on approach
Give no signal on approach
Give a right signal after entering the roundabout

Question 89 of 117

When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes?

When they need to avoid braking sharply
When driving on motorways
When they need to avoid mounting the kerb
When coming to contraflow systems

Question 90 of 117

What should you do as you approach these roadworks?

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Check your mirrors
Select a higher gear
Flash your headlights
Use your endurance brake

Question 91 of 117

What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions?

Allow extra room
Overtake slowly
Sound your horn as you pass
Keep close as you pass

Question 92 of 117

You’re driving behind two cyclists. They’re approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?

Go in any direction
Turn left
Turn right
Go straight ahead

Question 93 of 117

What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry?

Look well ahead for uphill gradients
Check your position in the left-hand mirror
Change quickly to a higher gear
Close right up before pulling out

Question 94 of 117

You’re in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?

They may be moving faster than you
They may move back to the middle lane as you move out
They may cut in sharply behind you
They may accelerate briskly in front of you

Question 95 of 117

You’re driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?

To allow following drivers to use dipped headlights
To prevent the battery from overcharging
So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle
So that the intensity of street lighting can be reduced

Question 96 of 117

You’re driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?

When visibility falls below 100 metres (328 feet)
When visibility falls below 200 metres (656 feet)
When visibility falls below 300 metres (984 feet)
When visibility falls below 400 metres (1312 feet)

Question 97 of 117

You’re driving in fog that’s starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?

When visibility is more than 10 metres (32 feet)
When visibility is more than 50 metres (164 feet)
When visibility is more than 75 metres (246 feet)
When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)

Question 98 of 117

In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

When the roads are dry
When it's raining and the roads are wet
When the roads are icy
When you're driving in fog

Question 99 of 117

What should you do if you see a lorry too close behind when you’re driving in traffic on the motorway?

Increase your distance from the vehicle in front
Touch the brake pedal sharply to show your brake lights
Briskly accelerate away from the vehicle behind
Switch your rear fog lamps on and off

Question 100 of 117

What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you?

Slow down
Stay close behind
Overtake when you can
Flash your headlights

Question 101 of 117

You’re driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

One vehicle length
Two vehicle lengths
At least a one-second gap
At least a two-second gap

Question 102 of 117

You’re following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?

Drop further back
Move over to the right
Move over to the left
Overtake as soon as you can

Question 103 of 117

What must you be certain of before you overtake at night?

You can see well ahead
The road's well lit
There's an overtaking lane
You're outside a built-up area

Question 104 of 117

How much longer will your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?

Twice as long
Four times as long
Five times as long
Ten times as long

Question 105 of 117

How should you slow down or stop when you’re driving on an icy road?

Brake gently and in good time
Always use the retarder
Change down through the gears
Use the parking brake in a rapid on-and-off movement

Question 106 of 117

How should you use the brakes in icy weather?

Suddenly
By pumping the brake pedal
Gently
After using the gears first

Question 107 of 117

When should you use the two-second rule?

To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's raining
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when conditions are good
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when it's icy
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front in queuing traffic

Question 108 of 117

Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely?

Your field of vision will be seriously reduced
Your cab will fill with fumes
Your engine will overheat
Your brakes will overheat

Question 109 of 117

What time gap should you leave when you’re following a vehicle on a wet road?

At least one second
At least two seconds
At least three seconds
At least four seconds

Question 110 of 117

The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they’re wet.

How should you deal with this hazard?

Stay in the left-hand lane
Brake in good time
Use the handbrake
Stop before emerging

Question 111 of 117

You’re driving in wet conditions.

What should you try to do before braking?

Make sure that your vehicle is travelling in a straight line
Make sure that the gear lever is in neutral
Make sure that all spray-suppression equipment is working
Make sure that there's no mist on your rear-view mirrors

Question 112 of 117

You’re driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?

You'll be able to get past more quickly
The weight of the load will help you go faster
You'll take longer to get past
You'll need to use a high gear

Question 113 of 117

You’re on a motorway and there’s a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk?

A motorcycle
A taxi
A sports car
A road tanker

Question 114 of 117

You’re driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front?

At least 23 metres (75 feet)
At least 36 metres (118 feet)
At least 53 metres (175 feet)
At least 73 metres (240 feet)

Question 115 of 117

You’re driving on a motorway after it’s been raining heavily.

What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?

Keep a two-second gap
Reduce your separation distance
Remove spray-suppression equipment
Use dipped headlights

Question 116 of 117

It’s raining heavily. What effect could this have when you overtake a cyclist?

Spray could affect their control
Exhaust fumes are more toxic when it's raining
Noise from your engine will be louder
Buffeting will be reduced

Question 117 of 117

In which type of weather is spray-suppression equipment particularly useful?

Rain
Ice
Fog
Wind

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