Road safety

Question 1

Where will you see these red and white markers?

Answer 1

Approaching a concealed level crossing

Question 2

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

Answer 2

When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

Question 3

How should you signal if you’re going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Answer 3

Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you’re going to take

Question 4

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

Answer 4

By using brake lights

Question 5

What does this sign mean?
(blue circle, 30, with a red line)

Answer 5

End of minimum speed

Question 6

Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?

Answer 6

Cyclists and pedestrians

Question 7

When may you drive a car in this bus lane?
(blue square, mon-fri)

Answer 7

Outside its hours of operations

Question 8

When may you stop on a clearway?

Answer 8

Never

Question 9

You’re reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

Answer 9

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Question 10

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

Answer 10

To pick up or set down passengers

Question 11

Which vehicle might have a take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

Answer 11

Long vehicle

Question 12

You’re waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?

Answer 12

continue to wait

Question 13

What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 13

60 mph

Question 14

When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

Answer 14

When overtaking or turning right

Question 15

What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

Answer 15

70 mph

Question 16

You’re in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

Answer 16

So that you can be easily seen by others

Question 17

You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

Answer 17

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Question 18

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroad?

Answer 18

No one has priority

Question 19

You’re travelling along a residential street. there are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

Answer 19

Children may run out from between the vehicles.

Question 20

You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

Answer 20

Pull into a passing place on your left

Question 21

What should you do when you’re unsure whether it’s safe to reverse your vehicle?

Answer 21

Get out and check

Question 22

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

Answer 22

They mustn’t drive along the lane

Question 23

What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?

Answer 23

10 metres (32 ft)

Question 24

You’re approaching a bust junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you’re in the wrong lane?

Answer 24

Continue in that lane

Question 25

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

Answer 25

On either the right or the left

Question 26

What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?

Answer 26

Stay behind it if you're in any doubt

Question 27

Where's the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

Answer 27

In a garage

Question 28

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Answer 28

Keep well to the left of the road

Question 29

What should you do when there's an obstruction on your side of the road?

Answer 29

Give way to oncoming traffic

Question 30

You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?

Answer 30

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

Question 31

You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

Answer 31

In a designated parking space

Question 32

You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?

Answer 32

When you're in a one-way street

Question 33

Who is authorised to single you to stop?

Answer 33

A police officer

Question 34

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland how is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

Answer 34

By street lighting

Question 35

What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

Answer 35

60 mph

Question 36

You're travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 36

When signalled to stop by a traffic officer

Question 37

When may you drive over a pavement?

Answer 37

To gain access to a property

Question 38

When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 38

If you're involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

Question 39

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

Answer 39

When you're turning right or overtaking

Question 40

What's the meaning of this sign? (white circle with black line)

Answer 40

National speed limit applies

Question 41

You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?

Answer 41

Park in a bay and pay

Question 42

What should you do when you park at night on a road that had a 40 mph speed limit?

Answer 42

Leave parking lights switched on

Question 43

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?

Answer 43

Turn around in a side road

Question 44

What's the meaning of this sign? (Red circle with blue fill)

Answer 44

Waiting restriction

Question 45

You're driving in the right hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?

Answer 45

Move to the left in good time

Question 46

What does this sign mean? (white n black sign 'Zone ENDS'

Answer 46

End of controlled parking zone

Question 47

When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?

Answer 47

When you have a blue badge

Question 48

When may you stop an urban clearway?

Answer 48

To set down and pick up passengers

Question 49

What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

Answer 49

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

Question 50

You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction>

Answer 50

Turn around in a quiet side road

Question 51

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

Answer 51

Your view will be restricted

Question 52

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. what's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

Answer 52

You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

Question 53

How far are you allowed to reverse?

Answer 53

No further than is necessary

Question 54

A singe carriageway road has a national speed limit sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Answer 54

50 mph

Question 55

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

Answer 55

Long Vehicle

Question 56

When may you enter a box junction?

Answer 56

When your exit road is clear

Question 57

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed-limit signs?

Answer 57

30 mph

Question 58

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

Answer 58

Obey the speed limit

Question 59

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

Answer 59

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

Question 60

When may you stop and wait in a box junction?

Answer 60

When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

Question 61

You're driving on a road that had a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

Answer 61

You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable

Question 62

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

Answer 62

Carry on waiting

Question 63

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Answer 63

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question 64

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing?

Answer 64

Keep going and Clear the crossing

Question 65

What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Answer 65

Signal left before leaving the roundabout

Question 66

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Answer 66

In a well-lit area

Question 67

You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?

Answer 67

As soon as the vehicle passes you