Mock Test #8 – The Driving Examination

#1: This marking appears on the road just before:

A no through road sign A stop sign A zone with waiting restrictions Give way markings

The triangular marking is used only at junctions where a transverse Give Way line is painted on the road.

Highway code rule: 172.

#2: White zigzag lines close to a pedestrian crossing mean:

School crossing 20 mph zone No parking under any circumstances Free parking zone

You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines.

Highway code rule: 191.

#3: If you are on a motorway and decide you need a rest, you should:

Pull up on a slip road Park on the central reservation Pull in at the nearest service area Stop on the hard shoulder

You MUST NOT stop on the carriageway, hard shoulder, slip road, central reservation or verge except in an emergency, or when told to do so by the police, HA traffic officers in uniform, an emergency sign or by flashing red light signals.

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

Highway code rules: 262, 270.

#4: You have entered a built-up area. At what times are you prohibited from using your horn?

Between 11.30 pm and 7 am Between 8 pm and 8 am Between dusk and 8 am Between 9 pm and dawn

You must not use your horn when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am, except when another road user poses a danger.

Highway code rule: 112.

#5: When approaching a long tunnel it is good advice to:

Change down to a lower gear Put on sunglasses and use the sun visor Open all windows Tune in your radio to the frequency shown

On the approach to tunnels a sign will usually show a local radio channel. Make sure your radio is tuned to the frequency shown.

Local radio may give a warning of any incidents or congestion ahead. You should also look for variable message signs. Follow the instructions given by the signs or by tunnel officials. Accidents in tunnels can lead to serious casualties.

A tunnel means limited visibility. Do not use sunglasses and the sun visor.

Highway code rule: 146.

#6: It is recommended that you only use your mobile phone when:

Driving at less than 20 mph Can limit your conversation to 1 minute or less Receiving an important call Safely parked off the road

It is safer not to use any telephone while you are driving or riding. Find a safe place to stop first or use the voicemail facility and listen to messages later.

Highway code rule: 149.

#7: You approach a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop. In this situation you should

Signal left and wave the bus on Give priority when you can do so safely Move to the right and pass quickly Slow down and flash your headlights

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

Highway code rule: 223.

#8: What do these road markings indicate?

Road hump Stop ahead Keep entrance clear Give Way ahead

Traffic calming measures such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings are intended to slow you down. When you approach these features reduce your speed.

Highway code rule: 153.

#9: What does this sign tell you?

Oncoming traffic must give way to you Oncoming traffic is prohibited from entering You may not enter in this direction You must give way to oncoming traffic

Priority must be given to vehicles from the opposite direction on a narrow length of road.

#10: You are driving in fog with your front fog lights switched on. What should you do when the fog clears?

Keep them on Switch them off Flash them when at oncoming traffic

You MUST switch them off when visibility improves to avoid dazzling other road users.

Highway code rules: 114, 226.

#11: When travelling on a motorway, you MUST stop when signalled to do so by which of these?

Flashing amber lights above your lane Pedestrians on the hard shoulder A driver who has broken down A Highways Agency Traffic Officer

You MUST follow any directions given by Police officers or Traffic officers.

Highway code rules: 108, 281.

#12: On motorways you may use your hazard warning lights:

When traffic is moving slowly When visibility is reduced When you are towing another vehicle When you have broken down on the hard shoulder

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.

#13: You are entering traffic from a side road. Why should you be especially alert for motorcycles?

Motorcycles are small and hard to see Motorcycles are usually faster than cars Motorcycles have priority Police patrols often use motorcycles

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.

Highway code rules: 170, 211.

#14: What should you do when elderly people are crossing the road?

Tap the horn in case they are hard of hearing Wave them across so they know that you have seen them Rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Older pedestrians may need more time to cross the road. Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time. Do not hurry them by revving your engine or edging forward.

Highway code rule: 207.

#15: Why is coasting for too long dangerous?

You have less braking and steering control It will wear tyres out more quickly It damages the engine Steering wheel will lock up

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.

#16: You are at the scene of an accident. What can you do to prevent an injured person from going into shock?

Help the person to walk around Leave the person alone Offer the person a cigarette Keep the person warm

Shock is a life threatening condition. The most common cause of shock is blood loss. Some of the symptoms include

• Pale face
• Cold, clammy skin
• Fast, shallow breathing
• Rapid, weak pulse

Try to make them warm and as comfortable as you can. Protect them from rain or snow, but avoid unnecessary movement.

Give reassurance confidently and try not to leave them alone or let them wander into the path of other traffic.

You should not give them anything to eat or drink.

Highway code rule: 283.

#17: For which of the following reasons should you flash your headlights to other road users?

To tell them that you have right of way To show that you are about to turn To alert them that they made mistake To let them know that you are there

Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there.

Highway code rule: 110.

#18: As a driver, you may remove your seat belt when

Driving a van Driving slower than 10 mph The belt feels uncomfortable Reversing your car

You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you are using. There are only a few exceptions.

You are not required to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your car or supervising a learner driver who is reversing. Exemptions are also allowed for the holders of medical exemption certificates and those making deliveries or collections in goods vehicles when travelling less than 50 metres.

Highway code rule: 99.

#19: In which situation are you allowed to go beyond this sign?

If there is a hard shoulder and way is clear In no situation If no other sign prohibits motor vehicles If you drive slower than 15 mph

Vehicles must not go beyond the sign.

The sign may be placed only by a police officer in uniform or a person acting under the instructions or authority of the chief officer of police. The sign gives an instruction to drivers not to proceed beyond it. It may be placed on a highway for a period not exceeding seven days.

#20: You are driving on a motorway. You MUST stop when signalled to do so by which of these?

Flashing amber lights above all lanes Red flashing lights above all lanes Pedestrians on the hard shoulder A driver whose car has broken down

When red lamps are flashing above your lane, you MUST STOP unless you can move safely to a lane where red signals are not showing. When red lamps are flashing above all lanes, you MUST NOT go beyond the signal in any lane.

Highway code rule: 258.

#21: When approaching a junction where the traffic light changes from green to amber, you should:

Keep speed and continue through the junction Always stop immediately Stop, unless you are too close to the junction to stop safely Speed up and enter the junction before the red light comes on

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.

#22: You get increased engine braking when you:

Only use the handbrake Only use neutral Change to a higher gear Change to a lower gear

Lower gear gives increased engine braking. Select a lower gear before you reach a long downhill slope. This will help to control your speed.

Highway code rule: 160.

#23: What should you do as you approach this road marking?

Find another route, this is only for high vehicles Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road Stop and wait Move across to the right hand side

Road markings guide high vehicles through the highest part of an arch bridge. High vehicles may need to move to the middle of the road so that they can pass safely under the bridge. You should be ready to stop and give way to oncoming high vehicles in the middle of the road.

You may keep to the left-hand side of the road, crossing the road markings, where this would enable you to pass oncoming vehicles in safety.

Highway code rules: 166, 221.

#24: You are driving along a country road. Horse riders are approaching. What should you do?

Sound your horn Rev your engine to be heard Give room and drive slowly past Flash your headlights

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 rules: 214, 215.

#25: You approach a parked ice cream van. You should:

Sound your horn to warn of your presence Always come to a full stop Slow down and be prepared to stop for children Continue driving at the same speed

Drive carefully and slowly when there is a risk of pedestrians, especially children, stepping unexpectedly into the road. Slow down when passing parked vehicles, especially ice cream vans. Children are more interested in ice cream than traffic and may run into the road unexpectedly.

Highway code rules: 205, 206.

#26: When driving on icy roads stopping distances can be:

Three times greater than on dry roads Ten times greater than on dry roads Two times greater than on dry roads Less than on dry roads

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.

#27: What does the term Blind Spot mean for a driver?

An area you are unable to see in the mirrors An area covered by your mirrors An area not covered by your headlights An area obscured by parked vehicles

Be aware that mirrors do not cover all areas and there will be blind spots. You must turn your head and glance over your shoulder.

Highway code rule: 161.

#28: If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you should always try to:

Place a warning triangle on the road Stand between your vehicle and oncoming traffic Pull on to the hard shoulder Wait in your vehicle

Pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the left as possible, with your wheels turned to the left. After using an emergency telephone, return and wait near your vehicle - well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder. Never stand between your vehicle and oncoming traffic.

Highway code rules: 274, 275.

#29: When overtaking another vehicle you should allow plenty of room. This is particularly important when overtaking:

Slow-moving vehicles Road-sweeping vehicles Vehicles with foreign licence plates Motorcycles and bicycles

Give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car. Motorcyclists and cyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven road surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches on the road.

Highway code rules: 163, 212, 213.

#30: You are on a road with more than one lane going in your direction. You may overtake on the left if:

You have activated your hazard flashers There is a junction ahead Traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly due to queues The national speed limit is in effect

Stay in your lane if traffic is moving slowly in queues. If the queue on your right is moving more slowly than you are, you may pass on the left.

Highway code rule: 163.

#31: When is it dangerous to overtake another vehicle?

Where traffic is queuing at junctions When driving on two-way roads When the road ahead is clear When going up a long hill

DO NOT overtake where traffic is queuing at junctions or road works.

Highway code rules: 165, 166, 167.

#32: This school crossing patrol signal means:

All pedestrians must stop All vehicles must slow down All vehicles must pass to the right All vehicles must stop

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

Highway code rules: 105, 210.

#33: You are driving along a slippery road. What happens if your vehicle’s tyres lose their grip on the surface?

An instrument panel warning light will show Steering becomes unresponsive Steering becomes very heavy The engine will stall

As your tyres lose traction, you will also lose the ability to steer. To recover some traction and regain steering control, you must slow down. Take your foot off the accelerator.

Highway code rules: 119, 120, 227.

#34: Two vehicles reach a junction at the same time. The junction has no signs or road markings. Which driver has priority?

The driver approaching from the right The driver approaching from the left The driver with the largest vehicle Neither driver

In side roads and country lanes you should look out for unmarked junctions where nobody has priority.

Highway code rule: 146.

#35: Signs have different colours and shapes for easy identification. Which shape is used for speed limit for tramcars?

 

 

 

 

The sign shown indicates the speed limit for tramcars. It is diamond in shape to distinguish it from signs for motor vehicles. Remember, all diamond-shaped signs are for tram drivers only.

#36: Where is it particularly important to look out for motorcyclists and cyclists?

On one-way streets On dual carriageways At zebra crossings At junctions

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.

#37: You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?

Fog lights Sidelights Full beam headlights Dipped headlights

Keep your headlights dipped when full beam headlights would dazzle oncoming road users.

Highway code rules: 113, 115.

#38: You turn sharply to the left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle suddenly slides to the right. What should you do?

Brake firmly and not turn the steering wheel Brake firmly and steer to the left Steer carefully to the right Continue steering sharply to the left

Steer into the skid. If the rear of the vehicle skids to the left, steer immediately to the left to recover.

Highway code rule: 119.

#39: You have stopped before turning right into a side road. There is a queue of traffic behind you. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

To make sure the side road is clear To make sure you are correctly positioned To look for pedestrians about to cross To check for overtaking vehicles

Just before turning check for traffic overtaking on your right. Do not forget your blind spot.

Highway code rule: 179.

#40: You are on a motorway with three lanes. The right-hand lane is:

An acceleration lane An overtaking lane A right-turn lane For large vehicles only

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.

#41: When taking any medicine, you should:

Learn about the effects before driving Drink plenty of water before driving Drink plenty of water before driving Keep your window and drive more slowly

Drugs and medicine may affect your driving. Always check the labels or ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Highway code rule: 96.

#42: You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?

Overtake only if you can see there is no oncoming traffic Stay well back and be prepared to stop Overtake on the right as soon as the lorry slows down Overtake on the left before the lorry reaches the junction

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

When they swing wide, they could mask another vehicle turning out of the same junction. Stay well back and be prepared to stop.

Highway code rules: 170, 221.

#43: As you approach a roundabout you see a horse rider signalling right but keeping well to the left. You should:

Stay well back Keep close behind Cut in front of them Proceed as normal

Give plenty of room to cyclists and horse riders who may stay in the left-hand lane and signal right if they intend to continue round the roundabout. Allow them to do so.

Highway code rule: 187.

#44: You are on a road with street lights but no traffic signs. Normally, the speed limit is

30 mph 20 mph 40 mph 50 mph

The 30 mph limit usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise.

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: 124, 125.

#45: You are on a single-track road. There is a pedestrian ahead. What should you do?

Do an emergency stop Force your way through Slow down and give room Turn on your hazard warning lights

Slow down when passing pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Highway code rule: 155.

#46: If a horse rider signals you to stop:

Slow down and keep a distance of 50 metres Proceed if the animal doesn't look scared Pull your vehicle to the side and stop

Look out for horse riders' and horse drivers' signals and heed a request to slow down or stop. You must stop if a rider or driver signals you to do so.

Highway code rule: 215.

#47: You are travelling along a motorway. You see this sign. What must you do?

Turn left immediately Adjust your speed to no more than 50 mph Leave the motorway at the next exit Move to the lane on your right

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.

#48: When are you allowed to enter an area with white stripes bordered by broken white lines?

In emergencies only When necessary and safe At all times When stopping for a rest

Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right. If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.

Highway code rule: 130.

#49: When a traffic signal is showing a steady red light:

After stopping, you may turn left on to a one-way street Go slowly ahead, if you can do so safely Stop and wait behind the stop line

A red signal light means stop. You can make a right turn against a red light after you stop and yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard. Make the right turn only when it is safe. Do not turn if a no turn on red sign is posted.

A left turn against a red light can only be made from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

Remember, in California, you may not turn against a red arrow.

Highway code rules: 175, 176, 109.

#50: At the scene of an accident a casualty is unconscious. Their breathing should be checked. This should be done for up to

2 minutes 1 minute 10 seconds 2 seconds

Normal breathing should be established. Once the airway is open check breathing for up to 10 seconds.

Highway code rule: 283.

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