Mock Test #3 – Study for the DVSA Car Test

Driver's Mock Test #3 - Car Test Questions

#1: On a road with several lanes you see these overhead signs. What do they mean?

Traffic in the left lanes should stop The two right lanes are open Traffic in the right lanes should stop The two left lanes are open

A red cross above your lane means that there is an obstruction ahead. Move into one of the lanes showing a green arrow. If all lanes are showing a red cross, you must stop.

Highway code rule: 258.

#2: You are driving past parked cars. You notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between them. What should you do?

Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist Brake sharply and flash your headlights Slow down and wave the cyclist across

You should drive slowly and carefully on streets where there are likely to be pedestrians, cyclists and parked cars. Remember, a bicycle is more difficult to see than other vehicles.

Highway code rules: 152, 211.

#3: Why is coasting for too long dangerous?

Steering wheel will lock up You have less braking and steering control It damages the tyres Your car can start to skid

Coasting can reduce driver control because

engine braking is eliminated
vehicle speed downhill will increase quickly
increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness
steering response will be affected, particularly on bends and corners
it may be more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Highway code rule: 122.

#4: You must always stop when signalled to do so by which of the following?

A school teacher An elderly pedestrian A bus driver A traffic warden

You must always stop when signalled to do so by a police or traffic officer, traffic warden, school crossing patrol.

Highway code rule: 105.

#5: While driving, this warning light shows your dashboard. What does it mean?

A fault with your headlights Full beam headlights are on A fault in the braking system Hazard warning lights are on

Make sure that you understand the meaning of all warning displays on the vehicle instrument panel. The side view of a headlight with a series of horizontal lines indicate full beams.

#6: On some roads there are features such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings. They are intended to:

Make it easier to park Alert you of major road works Slow you down Increase traffic speed

Traffic calming measures such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings are intended to slow you down.

Highway code rule: 153.

#7: What is the shape of a warning sign that tells you there is a roundabout ahead?

Circular Vertical rectangular Triangle Diamond

There are three basic types of traffic sign: regulatory signs that tell you what to do, warnings signs that warn, and information and direction signs. Each type has a different shape. Triangles are warning signs.

#8: You plan to leave the motorway at the next exit. How should you normally position your vehicle:

In the left-hand lane In the middle lane On the hard shoulder In any lane

Unless signs indicate that a lane leads directly off the motorway, you will normally leave the motorway by a slip road on your left. Move into the left-hand lane well before reaching your exit.

Highway code rule: 272.

#9: Your eyesight becomes very poor. Your optician says they cannot help you. In this situation you must:

Inform the licensing authority (DVLA) Inform your own doctor Always drive slower than the flow of traffic Use dark glasses when driving

If you cannot meet the eyesight requirements you must tell DVLA (or DVA in Northern Ireland).

You must be able to read a vehicle number plate, in good daylight, from a distance of 20 metres (or 20.5 metres where the old style number plate is used). If you need to wear glasses (or contact lenses) to do this, you must wear them at all times.

Highway code rule: 92.

#10: Unless you are preparing for a right turn, you may only enter a box junction when:

The traffic lights show green Your exit road is clear There are more than two lanes in your direction There are less than two vehicles in front of you

Box junctions have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road. You are allowed enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right. In other situations you must not enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear.

Highway code rule: 174.

#11: When entering a tunnel, which lights should you use?

Full beam headlights Dipped headlights Parking lights No lights

A tunnel means limited visibility. Before entering a tunnel, switch on your dipped headlights. This will allow you to see and be seen.

Highway code rule: 226.

#12: You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should you try to remove the rider’s helmet?

Always, unless they are in shock Only when the motorcyclist asks Only when it is essential Always straight away

DO NOT remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it is essential.

It may be essential if the victim is

unconscious
vomiting
suffering from severe head injuries.

Highway code rule: 283.

#13: A driver who approaches a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing must always:

Keep speed, even if pedestrians are still on the crossing Wait for the green light before moving on Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing Signal any pedestrian to cross

If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution.

Highway code rule: 196.

#14: What is the reason for yellow criss-cross lines on the road in a junction?

To mark out an area for trams only To mark the entrance lane to a car park To prevent queuing traffic from blocking the junction To mark an area where pedestrians may cross

Box junctions have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road. They tell you that you must not enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear.

Highway code rule: 174.

#15: How should you overtake horse riders?

Always use your horn to warn them Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible Pass wide and slowly Speed is not important but allow plenty of room

When passing animals, drive slowly. Be particularly careful of horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles especially when overtaking. Always pass wide and slowly.

Highway code rule: 215.

#16: A motorcyclist overtakes you and cuts in sharply. What should you do?

Speed up and stay close behind Blast your horn as a warning Brake firmly Drop back to maintain a safe gap

If someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you, it is best to adjust speed and drop back, maintaining a safe gap to the vehicle in front. Speeding up or driving unpredictably is dangerous. Never sound your horn aggressively and unless there is a danger.

Highway code rule: 168.

#17: At the scene of an accident a casualty has an injured arm. It is bleeding but not broken. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position?

It will help to reduce the blood flow It will help them to be seen more easily It reduces the pain To stop them touching other people

If a limb is bleeding but not broken, raise it above the level of the heart to reduce the flow of blood.

Highway code rule: 283.

#18: You break down on a two-way road. If you carry a warning triangle, you should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle?

100 metres (328 feet) 25 metres (82 feet) 45 metres (147 feet) 5 metres (16 feet)

Place a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road.

Take great care when placing or retrieving them. Never use them on motorways.

Highway code rules: 274, 275.

#19: Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which applies when driving up steep hills?

The engine will work harder Overtaking will be easier Higher gears will pull better The steering will feel heavier

Your engine will need more power going up the hill. To maintain speed, you should select a lower gear when approaching a steep hill.

Highway code rule: 139.

#20: Which instrument panel warning light could indicate that there is a fault within the braking system?

Make sure that you understand the meaning of all warning displays on the vehicle instrument panel. An exclamation mark in a circle could indicate that there is a fault within the braking system.

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Reaching the Perfect Score

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