Driving theory Quiz - Road Procedure...back

At a blind junction you must stop
1. behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
2. beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly
3. only if there is traffic on the main road
4. only if you are turning to the right
In heavy motorway traffic you are being followed closely by the vehicle behind. How can you lower the risk of an accident?
1. increase your distance from the vehicle in front
2. tap your foot on the brake pedal sharply
3. switch on your hazard lights
4. move onto the hard shoulder and stop
You should use the Two-Second Rule
1. before restarting the engine after it has stalled
2. to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front
3. before using the 'Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre' routine
4. when emerging on wet roads
Following a large vehicle too closely is unwise because your
1. brakes will overheat
2. view ahead is increased
3. engine will overheat
4. view ahead is reduced
Tailgating means
1. using the rear door of a hatchback car
2. reversing into a parking space
3. following another vehicle too closely
4. driving with ear fog lights on
You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?
1. Ignore the following driver and continue to drive within the speed limit
2. slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
3. signal left and wave the following driver past
4. move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road.
What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road
1. wave them across so they know that you have seen them
2. be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
3. rev the engine to let them know that you are waiting
4. tap the horn in case they are hard of hearing
You are turning left at a junction Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should
1. go on, giving them plenty of room
2. stop and wave at them to cross
3. blow your horn and proceed
4. give way to them
A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should
1. ignore the error and stay calm
2. flash your lights to show your annoyance
3. sound your horn to show your annoyance
4. overtake as soon as possibly
At a blind junction you must stop
1. behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
2. beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly
3. only if there is traffic on the main road
4. only if you are turning to the right
Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. To use the telephone your should
1. reduce your speed
2. find a safe place to stop
3. steer the vehicle with one hand
4. be particularly careful at junctions
You are on the motorway. Luggage falls from your vehicle. What should you do?
1. stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the police
2. stop on the motorway and put on hazard lights whilst you pick it up
3. walk back up the motorway to pick it up
4. pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down.
Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You are not able to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do?
1. switch on your hazard warning lights
2. stop following traffic and ask for help
3. attempt to repair your vehicle quickly
4. stand behind your vehicle to warn others
When snow is falling heavily you should
1. drive provided you use your headlights
2. not drive unless you have a mobile phone
3. drive only when your journey is short
4. not drive unless it is essential
If a car breaks down on a half-barrier level crossing the driver's first action should be to
1. push the car clear of the crossing
2. telephone the signal operator
3. try and repair the fault
4. get everyone out of the car
You are planning to turn right onto a major road at a Y-junction. In order to improve your view you should position your vehicle
1. Just left of the centre line on the minor road
2. close to the left-hand side of the minor road
3. parallel to the centre line on the minor road
4. at a right angle to the stop or give way lines
Looking right round to check blind spots on the move
1. is always necessary when changing lanes
2. should always be done when driving at higher speeds
3. should be done regularly when driving in heavy traffic
4. is unnecessary and can be dangerous
You are approaching roadwork’s on a motorway. What should you do?
1. speed up to clear the area quickly
2. always use the hard shoulder
3. obey all speed limits
4. stay very close to the vehicle in front
When following another vehicle at night your headlight beam should
1. fall beyond the vehicle in front
2. be the same length as your separation distance
3. fall short of the rear of the vehicle in front
4. be flashed if you intend to overtake
You are on a motorway and feel tired you should
1. carry on but go slowly
2. leave the motorway at the next exit
3. complete your journey as quickly as possibly
4. stop on the hard shoulder