Mock Test #3 – Study for the DVSA Car Test

Driver's Mock Test #3 - Car Test Questions

#1: You are approaching a mini-roundabout. A long vehicle in front is positioned over to the right but signalling left. What is the best thing to do in this situation?

Sound your horn Keep well back Overtake on the left Follow the same course as the long vehicle

Give plenty of room to long vehicles (including those towing trailers). These might have to swing wide because of their length. Watch out for their signals!

Highway code rule: 187.

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

Triangle Vertical rectangular Diamond Circular

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.

#3: You are towing a small caravan in a built-up area. Unless otherwise posted, you must not exceed:

30 mph 25 mph 40 mph 50 mph

This is a National Speed Limit sign. National speed limits for cars towing caravans or trailers are: 30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas, 50 mph (80 km/h) on single carriageways, and 60 mph (96 km/h) on dual carriageways and motorways.

Highway code rules: 124, 125.

#4: Using a hands-free device to make a phone call while driving:

Is recommended by The Highway Code Can distract your attention from the road Is always safe Must only be used after reducing speed

Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road.

Highway code rule: 149.

#5: Which type of light-controlled crossings are designed for horse riders?

Equestrian crossings Zebra crossings Pelican crossings Toucan crossings

Equestrian crossings (or Pegasus crossings) are for horse riders. They have pavement barriers, wider crossing spaces, horse and rider figures in the light panels and either two sets of controls (one higher), or just one higher control panel.

Highway code rule: 27.

#6: 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.

#7: A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. If the driver turns on the right-hand indicator, you should

Give way if it is safe to do so Flash your headlights and slow down Slow down and then sound your horn Sound your horn and keep going

Give priority when you can do so safely. Watch for people getting off and crossing the road.

Highway code rule: 223.

#8: You intend to turn left into a side road ahead. A pedestrian starts to cross the side road. What should you do?

Keep speed and drive around the pedestrian Tap your horn as a warning Give way to the pedestrian Slow down and wave the pedestrian across

Watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way.

Highway code rule: 170.

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

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

#10: What does this sign mean?

Traffic queues likely Slow-moving vehicles on incline Hump bridge Traffic merges onto main carriageway

The slow-moving vehicles signs are intended for use on roads where the gradient is such as to have an adverse effect on the speed of heavy commercial vehicles, thereby causing a potential hazard to other vehicles in the same lane.

Distance over which slow-moving vehicles hazard extends is shown on a plate below the sign.

#11: Where is it especially important to look out for motorcyclists?

At a road junction When entering a car park Near a service area In a filling station

Motorcyclists and cyclist are more difficult to see than other vehicles, especially when they are coming up from behind, coming out of junctions, at roundabouts, overtaking you or filtering through traffic. Junctions are the most likely places for car/motorcycle collisions to occur.

Highway code rules: 170, 211.

#12: You are driving on a motorway. What is the best thing to do if you feel drowsy and tired?

Leave at the next exit Think about something else than driving Increase speed slightly Stop on the hard shoulder

If you feel at all sleepy, stop in a safe place. Take the next exit. Do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway.

Highway code rules: 91, 262.

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

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

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.

#14: You are driving on a narrow and busy road. You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle ahead. What should you do?

Stay close behind and close to road centre Flash your headlights until oncoming traffic gives way Squeeze between the vehicle and oncoming traffic Keep well back until the road is clear

Do not follow other vehicles too closely. Keeping well back gives you a better view of the road ahead. Make sure that you have enough room to complete your overtaking manoeuvre before committing yourself.

Highway code rule: 164.

#15: You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. This feature allows you to:

Drive at higher speeds Brake harder because it is impossible to skid Steer and brake at the same time Pay less attention to the road ahead

Anti-lock brakes are designed to help drivers maintain some steering ability and avoid skidding while braking.

Highway code rule: 120.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

#19: 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.

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

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

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

Highway code rule: 132.

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Each test has random questions from a larger bank of test questions, which means that each test will be slightly different.

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.