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WorksheetsRoad Safety Quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 33mins
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings? (https://theorytest.org.uk/why-should-you-never-wave-people-across-at-pedestrian-crossings-4/) Mark one answer
Another vehicle may be coming
It's safer for you to carry on
They may not be looking
They may not be ready to cross
What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings? (https://theorytest.org.uk/whats-the-purpose-of-road-humps-chicanes-and-narrowings-3/) Mark one answer
To allow pedestrians to cross
To increase traffic speed
To reduce traffic speed
To separate lanes of traffic
What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-requires-extra-care-when-youre-driving-or-riding-in-windy-conditions/) Mark one answer
Moving off on a hill
Passing pedal cyclists
Turning into a narrow road
Using the brakes
How would age affect an older person's driving ability? (https://theorytest.org.uk/how-would-age-affect-an-older-persons-driving-ability/) Mark one answer
They won't be able to obtain car insurance
They won't signal at junctions
They'll need glasses to read road signs
They'll take longer to react to hazards
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road? (https://theorytest.org.uk/which-sign-means-that-there-may-be-people-walking-along-the-road-5/) Mark one answer
You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youre-waiting-to-come-out-of-a-side-road-why-should-you-look-carefully-for-motorcycles-4/) Mark one answer
Motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions
Motorcycles have right of way
Police patrols often use motorcycles
What does this sign mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-this-sign-mean-208/) Mark one answer
Give way to buses
Give way to trams
Route for buses
Route for trams
What does this sign mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-this-sign-mean-212/) Mark one answer
Multi-exit roundabout
Place of historical interest
Risk of ice
Six roads converge
What does this sign mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-this-sign-mean-217/) Mark one answer
Give way to farm vehicles
Give way to trams
Wait at the barriers
Wait at the crossroads
What does a red traffic light mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-a-red-traffic-light-mean-4/) Mark one answer
Proceed with care
Stop, if you're able to brake safely
You must stop and wait behind the stop line
You should stop unless turning left
What's the purpose of a catalytic converter? (https://theorytest.org.uk/whats-the-purpose-of-a-catalytic-converter-3/) Mark one answer
To reduce engine wear
To reduce fuel consumption
To reduce harmful exhaust gases
To reduce the risk of fire
What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-colour-are-the-reflective-studs-along-the-left-hand-edge-of-the-motorway/) Mark one answer
Amber
Green
Red
White
What must you do when you're overtaking a car at night? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-must-you-do-when-youre-overtaking-a-car-at-night/) Mark one answer
Flash your headlights before overtaking
Make sure you don't dazzle other road users
Select a higher gear
Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking
You've just gone through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youve-just-gone-through-flood-water-what-should-you-do-to-make-sure-your-brakes-are-working-properly/) Mark one answer
Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time
Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles
Go slowly while gently applying the brakes
Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry
When should you flash your headlights at other road users? (https://theorytest.org.uk/when-should-you-flash-your-headlights-at-other-road-users-3/) Mark one answer
When letting them know that you're there
When showing that you're about to turn
When showing that you're giving way
When telling them that you have right of way
You're following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youre-following-a-slower-moving-vehicle-what-should-you-do-if-theres-a-junction-just-ahead-on-the-right/) Mark one answer
Accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction
Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction
Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling
Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left
What does this sign mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-this-sign-mean-237/) Mark one answer
Quayside or river bank
Road liable to flooding
Steep hill downwards
Uneven road surface
You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youre-parked-on-the-road-at-night-when-must-you-use-parking-lights/) Mark one answer
When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
When you're facing oncoming traffic
When you're near a bus stop
What should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a motorway? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-should-you-do-when-youre-approaching-roadworks-on-a-motorway/) Mark one answer
Always use the hard shoulder
Obey the speed limit
Speed up to clear the area quickly
Stay very close to the vehicle in front
What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?
Position close to the left-hand kerb
Speed up to get past the roadworks more quickly
Use your right-hand mirror more often
Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road
What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
Position your vehicle in the centre lane
Re-adjust your mirrors
Stay in the left-hand lane
Try to overtake
Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?
What does this sign mean?
Contraflow bus and cycle lane
No buses and cycles allowed
No waiting for buses and cycles
With-flow bus and cycle lane
What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?
Catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver's attention
Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard
Pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box
Stop close to the box until the police arrive
You're about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?
The cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them
The cyclist might get off their bicycle
The cyclist might have to make a left turn
The cyclist might speed up
You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You've switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?
Make sure that an ambulance has been called
Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles
Stop other cars and ask the drivers for help
Try and get people who are injured to drink something
Which document may the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision?
Your driving licence
Your theory test certificate
Your vehicle registration document
Your vehicle service record
You've just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youve-just-passed-your-driving-test-how-can-you-reduce-your-risk-of-being-involved-in-a-collision/) Mark one answer
By always staying close to the vehicle in front
By never going over 40 mph
By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads
By taking further training
Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark? (https://theorytest.org.uk/why-should-you-switch-your-headlights-on-when-it-first-starts-to-get-dark/) Mark one answer
Because the street lights are lit
So others can see you more easily
So that you blend in with other drivers
To make your dials easier to see
You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youre-waiting-in-a-traffic-queue-at-night-how-can-you-avoid-dazzling-drivers-behind-you-2/) Mark one answer
Balance the clutch with the accelerator
Keep your foot on the footbrake
Use the parking brake and footbrake together
Use the parking brake and release the footbrake
You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake? (https://theorytest.org.uk/youre-driving-in-traffic-at-the-speed-limit-for-the-road-what-should-you-do-if-the-driver-behind-is-trying-to-overtake-3/) Mark one answer
Accelerate to get away from the driver behind
Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake
Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake
Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe
How will a roof rack affect your car? (https://theorytest.org.uk/how-will-a-roof-rack-affect-your-car/) Mark one answer
Fuel consumption will increase
The car will accelerate faster
The engine will use more oil
There will be less wind noise
You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly
Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Cycle path
Edge of the carriageway
Footpath on the left
Traffic lights ahead
What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take?
Carefully reverse along the hard shoulder
Carefully reverse in the left-hand lane
Carry on to the next exit
Make a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation
When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?
When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing
When you're driving slowly in queuing traffic
When you're moving off on a hill
When you're testing your brakes
You're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who's responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
The children
The children's parents
The front-seat passenger
You, the driver
Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?
Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down
Motorway services areas don't deal with breakdowns
The road surface will wear down the tyres faster
You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways
Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The licensing authority
The owner of the items being carried
The person who loaded the vehicle
Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on main beam?
A
B
C
D
When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?
When you complete the Pass Plus scheme
When you don't wear glasses
When you pass the driving test first time
When you're under 25 years old
What does the term 'blind spot' mean? (https://theorytest.org.uk/what-does-the-term-blind-spot-mean-2/) Mark one answer
An area covered by your left-hand mirror
An area covered by your right-hand mirror
An area not covered by your headlights
An area not visible to the driver
When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front? (https://theorytest.org.uk/when-should-you-leave-a-two-second-gap-between-your-vehicle-and-the-one-in-front/) Mark one answer
When it's dry
When it's foggy
When it's icy
When it's raining
How can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake? (https://theorytest.org.uk/how-can-you-use-your-vehicles-engine-as-a-brake-3/) Mark one answer
By changing to a higher gear
By changing to a lower gear
By selecting neutral gear
By selecting reverse gear
In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet? (https://theorytest.org.uk/in-order-to-supervise-a-learner-driver-you-need-to-have-held-a-full-driving-licence-for-the-same-category-of-vehicle-for-at-least-three-years-what-other-requirement-must-you-meet/) Mark one answer
To be an approved driving instructor
To be at least 21 years old
To have a car with dual controls
To hold an advanced driving certificate
What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads? (https://theorytest.org.uk/whats-the-legal-minimum-insurance-cover-you-must-have-to-drive-on-public-roads-2/) Mark one answer
Comprehensive
Personal injury cover
Third party only
Third party, fire and theft
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so
Leave it where it is, with the engine running
Park it away from the carriageway
Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone
What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?
Competitive
Considerate
Defensive
Responsible
You're waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you're joining?
Checking for traffic in your interior mirror
Looking for traffic behind you
Making eye contact with other road users
Reflections of traffic in windows
You want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat. What must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?
Ask a passenger to hold the baby
Deactivate the airbag
Put the child in an adult seat belt
Turn the seat to face sideways
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