United Kingdom Driving License

1. Your horn should mainly be used for

Greeting other drivers.

Notifying other motorists that you have right of way.

Alerting drivers to your presence.

Road rage

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2. You are planning to overtake a vehicle, but a sign tells you that there is a hidden dip ahead. What should you do?

Do not overtake until you have a clear view of the road ahead.

Veer right so you can get a better view of what's ahead.

Activate your headlights prior to overtaking.

Overtake the vehicle as fast as you can.

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3. Stop signs are which shape?

Rounded rectangular

Octagonal (eight-sided)

Triangular

Circular

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4. You are going straight on at the next roundabout. You need to

Turn on your right indicator as you join the roundabout.

Avoid indicating at all times.

Turn on your left indicator as you join the roundabout.

Turn on your left indicator prior to exiting the roundabout.

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5. Your eyesight is worsening and is starting to affect your driving, who must you inform?

The police

Your family doctor

An optician

The DVLA

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6. Never attempt to overtake cyclists when you are

About to turn left.

Approaching a left-hand bend.

Travelling on a one-way street.

Travelling on a dual carriageway.

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7. While you are driving in daytime, visibility is poor, though it hasn't been seriously compromised. You should activate

Both your headlights and fog lights

Your rear fog lights only.

Your front fog lights only.

Your dipped headlights.

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8. Where can reflective studs (cat's eyes) be found on a motorway?

On the left-hand side of the motorway

On the right-hand side of the motorway

Dividing a slip road from the lanes

All of the above

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9. You are approaching an amber traffic light. What does this mean?

You can continue driving if there are no obstructions ahead.

You can continue if there are no pedestrians.

You should prepare to move.

You need to come to a halt at the stop line.

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10. What is the best way to lower the chances of your car being stolen or broken into?

Leave the steering lock deactivated.

Park the car in a well-lit area.

Park on a side road that doesn’t have much traffic.

Park the car in a dimly lit area.

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11. A MOT certificate for a car over 3 years old lasts for

15,000 miles.

30,000 miles.

Three years

One year.

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12. Two pensioners are getting ready to cross the road, but not at a pedestrian crossing. As you approach, you should

Stop and allow them to cross.

Increase speed to pass them faster.

Use extra caution because they may not realise how fast your car is travelling.

Expect them to see you and cause no problems.

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13. Powered wheelchairs and scooters, designed for use by disabled people, have a maximum speed of

20 mph.

12 mph.

16 mph.

8 mph.

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14. You need to show your certificate of motor insurance when

Your car is getting an MOT.

You are about to take your driving test.

You are about to buy or sell a car.

Requested by the police.

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15. While you are travelling through a tunnel, a small fire starts in your vehicle. You need to

Head in the other direction straight away

Carry on through the tunnel if possible.

Put your vehicle into reverse.

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16. What should you NOT do when you are about to join a contraflow?

Switch lanes at the last minute.

Select which lane you want to use in advance.

Plan your journey and slowdown in plenty of time.

Maintain a two-second time gap between your car and the vehicle ahead.

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17. While in a queue at traffic lights, you are planning to turn left. Prior to making the manoeuvre, you need to

Reduce the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead.

Check if there are any cyclists on the left.

Check the rear view mirror.

Place your car between two lines.

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18. While driving through a residential area, you accidentally crash into a garden wall. No one else is around. You must

Inform the homeowner by visiting the person the next day.

Inform the police within 24 hours.

Ask a passer-by for advice

Notify the insurance company when you arrive at your destination.

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19. A Statutory Off Road Notification, also known as a SORN, is valid

For as long as the vehicle still works.

Until your vehicle is taxed, sold, scrapped, or permanently exported.

For 10 years.

Until the warranty on the vehicle runs out.

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20. While travelling on a one-way street, you decide to turn right. Where should your car be positioned?

On the left-hand side of the centre line

In the right-hand lane

In the left-hand lane

In any lane

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21. While driving down a long, steep slope, you should keep your car's speed under control by

Changing into a higher gear and using your brakes with care.

Changing into a lower gear and using your brakes with care

Changing into a higher gear and applying your brakes.

Changing into a lower gear and not braking at all.

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22. You should NOT stop on a motorway if

Red lights are flashing above all lanes

You are asked to stop by the police.

You are seriously injured and need immediate medical assistance.

You need to check an atlas to see where you are.

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23. Whilst you are driving, a police officer flashes his headlights at you from behind. He is pointing to the left. What should you do?

Make a left-hand turn at the next junction.

Pull over to the left when it is safe to do so.

Move into the left-hand lane.

Stop straight away

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24. You are first to arrive at the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle. The rider has been hurt. Do not remove the person's helmet unless

The weather is very hot.

It is at the motorcyclist's request

The motorcyclist seems to be feeling well.

It is essential.

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25. The anti-lock brakes on your vehicle will be activated when

You fail to notice a danger ahead of you.

You are driving fast on wet roads.

You apply full pressure to your brake pedal.

You fail to brake in sufficient time.

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26. Your horn should mainly be used for

Greeting other drivers.

Notifying other motorists that you have right of way.

Alerting drivers to your presence.

Road rage

Correct! Wrong!

27. You are planning to overtake a vehicle, but a sign tells you that there is a hidden dip ahead. What should you do?

Do not overtake until you have a clear view of the road ahead.

Veer right so you can get a better view of what's ahead.

Activate your headlights prior to overtaking.

Overtake the vehicle as fast as you can.

Correct! Wrong!

28. Stop signs are which shape?

Rounded rectangular

Octagonal (eight-sided)

Triangular

Circular

Correct! Wrong!

29. You are going straight on at the next roundabout. You need to

Turn on your right indicator as you join the roundabout.

Avoid indicating at all times.

Turn on your left indicator as you join the roundabout.

Turn on your left indicator prior to exiting the roundabout.

Correct! Wrong!

30. Your eyesight is worsening and is starting to affect your driving, who must you inform?

The police

Your family doctor

An optician

The DVLA

Correct! Wrong!

31. Road narrowing, chicanes, and humps are used for

Calming traffic and keeping road speeds low in areas with pedestrians and children.

Encouraging motorists to drive faster.

Indicating that there are road works ahead.

Alerting drivers to a toll road entrance.

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32. As you approach a bend, you see this sign. You should

Come to a complete stop.

Make a U-turn and drive in the other direction.

Slow down and continue driving around the bend while remaining alert.

Slow down to a crawl.

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33. What is the greatest advantage of a vehicle with four-wheel drive?

It can come to a stop in less time.

It is comfortable for the driver and the passengers.

It offers better fuel economy.

It provides additional grip on road surfaces.

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34. Triangular signs provide

Warnings.

Information.

Orders.

Directions.

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35. Which of the following would NOT impair your ability to concentrate while driving?

Feeling fatigued

Playing music on the loudest setting

Taking drugs

Wearing contact lenses

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36. You are indicating right, and planning to turn off a main road onto a smaller side road. Prior to turning, you need to

Turn off your indicator light.

Check for other motorists overtaking you on the right.

Sound your horn

Activate the handbrake

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37. Which types of glasses are unsafe to wear when driving at night?

Half-moon glasses

Rounded glasses

Glasses with tinted lenses

Bifocals

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38. During heavy snowfall, you should

Activate your hazard lights.

Only make short journeys.

Keep your mobile phone with you at all times.

Only make necessary journeys

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39. Cars are most susceptible to crosswinds when

There is a lot of traffic on the road

The road is straight and quite long.

Travelling on a narrow country road

The road is wide and there aren't many buildings to the left or right.

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40. You are travelling on a busy road. You intend to pull over on the left-hand side, just after a junction turning that is also on the left. When should you indicate?

Once you have come to a stop at the junction

Prior to reaching the junction

Once you have passed the junction

Not at all

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41. You have bought a sat nav for your vehicle. What is the best way to configure the device so it won't distract you while you drive?

Type your intended destination into the sat nav while you are driving

Stop your vehicle straight away so you can view the sat nav's display and make any necessary changes.

Let the sat nav recalculate your route while you are driving.

Stop at the nearest safe place for your vehicle prior to making any needed changes to the sat nav.

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42. While travelling down a steep hill, some drivers hold the clutch down or put the gearbox in neutral. If done for prolonged periods of time, this can be dangerous because

The vehicle can gain speed quickly.

It can increase tyre wear.

It can increase fuel consumption.

It can harm your engine and lower its lifespan

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43. While travelling down a steep hill, some drivers hold the clutch down or put the gearbox in neutral. If done for prolonged periods of time, this can be dangerous because

The vehicle can gain speed quickly.

It can increase tyre wear.

It can increase fuel consumption.

It can harm your engine and lower its lifespan.

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44. You are driving on a road without speed limit signs. However, there is street lighting, which indicates that the speed limit is probably

20 mph.

30 mph

50 mph

40 mph

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45. While driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway, you see a sign indicating that the lane is closed 800 yards ahead. What should you do?

Don't move until you can see which lane is moving the fastest.

Stay in the lane.

Indicate left and change into another lane in good time.

Move into another lane straight away.

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