Mock Test #3 – Study for the DVSA Car Test

Driver's Mock Test #3 - Car Test Questions

#1: What does a sign with this shape mean?

Warning Do not enter Stop Give way

The eight-sided shape is exclusively used for stop signs.

#2: This signal appears overhead on the motorway. What does it mean?

All vehicles must use the hard shoulder Leave the motorway at the next exit Stop, all lanes ahead closed Sharp bend to the left ahead

Leave motorway at next exit.

Amber flashing lights may indicate a temporary maximum speed limit, lanes that are closed or a message such as Fog.

Highway code rule: 257.

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

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

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.

#4: What does this sign mean?

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

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

#5: You are following a cyclist. You wish to turn left just ahead. You should:

Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction Go around the cyclist on the junction Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction Carefully overtake the cyclist before the junction

Do not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn.

Highway code rules: 182, 212.

#6: It is late at night and you are about to drive home. You are tired and have a severe headache. What should you do?

Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches Wait until you are fit and well before driving

Make sure that you are fit to drive. Any pain you feel will distract you. Never drive when you feel drowsy. Wait until you are fit and well before driving.

Highway code rules: 91, 262.

#7: You are on a motorway. Where would you find green reflective studs?

Between the carriageway and the central reservation Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway At slip road entrances and exits Between driving lanes

Green studs mark the edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads.

Highway code rule: 132.

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

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

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.

#9: This sign means:

No parking No vehicles No motor vehicles No entry

This sign means no vehicles - except pedal cycles being pushed by hand.

#10: Car passengers must wear a seat belt or child restraint if one is available, unless they are

Under 14 years old Sitting in the rear seat Exempt for medical reasons Under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height

Adult passengers aged 14 and over must wear a seat belt. Exemptions are allowed for the holders of medical exemption certificates.

A child over 1.35 metres in height or 12 or 13 years must also wear a seat belt. All other children must be secured in a correct child restraint.

Highway code rule: 99.

#11: 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.

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

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

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.

#13: On the motorway, the hard shoulder could be used:

To check a road atlas When an emergency arises For a short rest when tired To answer a mobile phone

You may only stop in an emergency or breakdown.

Do not stop on the hard shoulder to either make or receive mobile phone calls.

Highway code rules: 269, 270.

#14: You have pulled out to pass another vehicle on the left side of the road. An oncoming vehicle is approaching faster than expected. What should you do?

Pass between the vehicles Flash your headlights as a warning Pull back into your lane Speed up

Overtake only when it is safe. Give way to oncoming vehicles.

Highway code rule: 163.

#15: 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 mark an area where pedestrians may cross To prevent queuing traffic from blocking the junction

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.

#16: This cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. During its period of operation:

You may drive in the lane only when necessary You may park your car in the lane You may use the lane for overtaking You must not drive in the lane

You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation.

Highway code rule: 140.

#17: You go to a social event and know that you need to drive a few hours later. What is the best precaution to take?

Drink a glass of water with every alcoholic drink Drink plenty of coffee before driving home Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks Avoid drinking alcohol completely

The best solution is not to drink at all when planning to drive because any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive safely.

Highway code rule: 95.

#18: When a traffic signal is showing a steady amber light:

You should stop if you can do so safely You may proceed, even if a stop can be made safely You must slow down and yield You must be especially alert when entering the junction

An amber light means stop at the stop line. You may go on only if the amber appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident.

Highway code rules: 175, 176, 109.

#19: 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) 5 metres (16 feet) 45 metres (147 feet) 25 metres (82 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.

#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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