Mock Test #3 – Study for the DVSA Car Test

#1: Which sign tells you to anticipate some adverse effects caused by wind?

 

 

 

 

The side winds sign is used where vehicles are suddenly exposed to risk from strong winds. Such locations may include exposed bridges or places where vehicles emerge from cuttings in areas which are particularly prone to high winds.

#2: 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.

#3: Drinking even a small amount of alcohol is likely to

Improve your awareness of danger Speed up your reactions Give a false sense of confidence Improve your co-ordination

Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive safely. It affects judgement of speed, distance and risk. It reduces co-ordination and slows down reactions. It also gives a false sense of confidence.

Highway code rule: 95.

#4: 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 Brake sharply and flash your headlights Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist 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.

#5: Who has priority when a vehicle joins the motorway?

The driver already on the motorway The driver with the largest vehicle The slowest driver The driver joining the motorway

When you join the motorway you will normally approach it from a road on the left (a slip road) or from an adjoining motorway. You should give priority to traffic already on the motorway.

Highway code rule: 259.

#6: A large vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop Move to the right-hand side of the road Accelerate past it immediately Swerve past it and sound your horn

Remember, large vehicles need extra room. Long vehicles may have to use the whole width of the road to make a turn.

Highway code rules: 170, 221.

#7: A police officer in a patrol vehicle is approaching from behind. If the officer wants you to stop, how will he normally attract your attention?

Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left Wait until you stop, then approach you

The police will normally attract your attention by flashing blue lights, headlights or sounding their siren or horn. The officer will then direct you to pull over to the side by pointing or using the left indicator.

Highway code rule: 106.

#8: A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder on a motorway. This signal means:

This lane can be used if you need a rest Pull up in this lane to use your mobile phone You should not travel in this lane Use this lane as a running lane

A red cross or blank sign above the hard shoulder means that you MUST NOT drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or breakdown.

Highway code rule: 269.

#9: If traffic lights are not working, you should proceed as if the junction is:

Controlled by give way signs Uncontrolled Controlled by stop signs Controlled by triangles marked on the road

If the traffic lights are not working, treat the situation as you would an unmarked junction and proceed with great care.

Traffic lights not working means that the traffic lights do not light up. An unmarked junction does not have any give way or stop signs and will have no junction lines. In general, no one has priority in this type of junction.

Highway code rule: 176.

#10: What does this sign mean?

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

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

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

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

#12: How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By giving you an arm signal By pointing to children on the opposite pavement By displaying a red light By displaying a stop sign

You MUST stop when a school crossing patrol shows a 'Stop for children' sign

Highway code rules: 105, 210.

#13: 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.

#14: You have broken down on a motorway. In which direction should you walk to find the nearest emergency telephone?

In the direction shown on the marker posts Facing oncoming traffic With the traffic flow In the direction of the nearest exit

You should follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder. Always walk on your side of the carriageway.

Highway code rule: 275.

#15: When should you increase the gap between your vehicle and the one in front to more than two seconds?

When approaching a traffic signal When following vehicles travelling at slow speeds When following large vehicles When you want to save fuel

Large vehicles can block your view. Your ability to see and to plan ahead will be improved if you pull back to increase your separation distance.

If you are following too close, be aware that the driver may not be able to see you in the mirrors.

Pulling back is a good idea to both see and be seen.

Highway code rules: 126, 222.

#16: You are at a road junction, turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. What should you do?

Wave the pedestrians across Wait for them to cross Carry on - the pedestrians must give way Sound your horn

When turning at road junctions, you should give way to pedestrians who are already crossing the road into which you are turning.

Highway code rule: 206.

#17: You want to turn right from a one-way street. How should you position yourself?

In the left-hand lane Just left of the middle of the road In the right-hand lane In either lane, depending on the traffic

Well before you turn right from a one-way street you should take up a position in the right-hand lane or in the space marked for traffic turning right. This will show other road users what you intend to do.

Highway code rule: 179.

#18: Before fitting a rear-facing baby seat into a front seat, you must make sure that:

All airbags are deactivated The front passenger seat belt has been removed The front passenger airbag is deactivated The front passenger airbag is activated

A rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted into a seat protected by an active frontal airbag, as in a crash it can cause serious injury or death to the child.

Highway code rule: 101.

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

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

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

Highway code rule: 105.

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

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

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