Mock Test #3 – Study for the DVSA Car Test

Driver's Mock Test #3 - Car Test Questions

#1: You are driving on a wet road. Your steering suddenly feels very light. It tells you that:

You must shut off your engine You should accelerate gently Your brakes have stopped working Your tyres are losing their grip on the surface

If the steering becomes unresponsive, it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Highway code rule: 227.

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

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

#3: You are in the right-hand lane at traffic lights. You are waiting to turn right. At which of these traffic lights must you not move on?

You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow when it, or the full green light shows. If the full green is replaced by an ahead arrow, you must wait until the right-turn arrow shows before you turn right.

Highway code rule: 177.

#4: When another driver may have trouble seeing you and may cause you danger, it is a good idea to:

Sound your horn Increase your speed Dip your headlights Rev your engine

When it is necessary to warn other road users of your presence, you should sound your horn and/or flash your headlights.

Highway code rule: 112.

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

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.

#6: When you want to overtake a cyclist, you should pass:

Slowly and keep as close as possible Quickly and leave plenty of room At normal speed and sound your horn as you pass Slowly and leave plenty of room

Overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so. Give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.

Highway code rules: 163, 212, 213.

#7: Braking distances on ice can be up to:

Twice the normal distance Ten times the normal distance Three times the normal distance Five times the normal distance

When driving in icy or snowy weather you should keep well back from the road user in front as stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

Highway code rule: 230.

#8: Why should you make sure that your direction indicators have been cancelled after turning?

To avoid damage to indicators To not confuse others To help fuel economy To save battery

Make sure your signals will not confuse others. Cancel them after use.

Highway code rule: 103.

#9: When may you use hazard warning lights when driving?

When visibility is reduced When a vehicle is following too closely On a motorway to warn of a hazard ahead When slowing down to park

Hazard warning lights may be used when your vehicle is stationary and temporarily obstructing traffic. You may also use them when you are on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway and you need to warn drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead.

Highway code rule: 116.

#10: What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

60 mph 30 mph 50 mph 70 mph

National speed limits for cars and motorcycles are: 30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas, 60 mph (96 km/h) on single carriageways, and 70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageways and motorways.

Highway code rules: 261, 124, 125.

#11: You are driving on a dual carriageway with three lanes. The right-hand lane can be used for

Overtaking Fast-moving traffic only Slow-moving traffic only Turning right only, never overtaking

On a three-lane dual carriageway, you may use the middle lane or the right-hand lane to overtake but return to the middle and then the left-hand lane when it is safe.

Highway code rule: 138.

#12: You are driving at normal speed on a wet road. What should you do if your car starts to skid?

Quickly pull up the handbrake Turn your steering wheel sharply to the left Brake hard and steer onto the hard shoulder Ease off the accelerator and steer into the skid

If skidding occurs, remove the cause by easing off the accelerator.

Stay off the brake. Until the vehicle slows, your brakes could cause you to skid more. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go (into the skid). Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is moving down the road under your control.

Highway code rule: 119.

#13: What is the main cause of brake fade?

Air in the brake system Improperly adjusted brakes Grease or oil on the brakes The brakes overheating

Brake fade is usually caused by a build-up of heat in the braking surfaces. It occurs most often during high performance driving or when going down a long, steep hill. It is more prevalent in drum brakes. Disc brakes are more resistant to brake fade.

Highway code rule: 117.

#14: This flashing amber signal may be installed below what sign?

A school warning sign A speed limit sign A stop sign A give way sign

This flashing amber signal may be installed below a school warning sign. It tells you that there may be children crossing the road ahead. Drive very slowly until you are clear of the area.

Highway code rule: 208.

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

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

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.

#16: When you near a stopped school bus with this sign, you should:

Always come to a full stop behind the bus Drive carefully and slowly Speed up to pass the bus quickly Honk your horn

This is a school bus sign. Drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing the sign as children may be getting on or off.

Highway code rule: 209.

#17: A person herding sheep signals you to stop. You should:

Try and get past quickly Ignore them as they have no authority Stop and switch off your engine Continue on but drive slowly

If a road is blocked by a herd of animals, stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road.

Highway code rule: 214.

#18: What does this sign mean?

One-way traffic Motorist services straight ahead Oncoming traffic must give way Turns prohibited

The one-way traffic sign requires vehicles to proceed in one direction only.

#19: When is it safe to pass a vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossing?

In no situation When there is no oncoming traffic At all times In a residential area

You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians.

Highway code rule: 191.

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

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

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.

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Reaching the Perfect Score

If you reach the perfect score of 100% on more than one car test, you are most likely ready for the real thing. But don’t just memorise mock questions and answers. You are more likely to retain facts you truly understand or have studied thoroughly, rather than phrases you have just tried to memorise.

Are These the Real Questions?

DVSA has a bank of more than 1,000 driving car test questions and since they no longer publish the complete set, there is no way of knowing exactly which ones you will get when you take your real test.

Our mock questions are, however, very similar, or even identical, to the actual car theory test.

It is a good idea to always have the Highway Code handy. Read up on mistakes and try to understand why you missed a question. Did you misunderstand the question or answer? Did you read too fast? Or did you simply not know the answer?

Remember, structured learning instead of just memorising is an important key to success.