Mock Test 2 March 15, 2020 passxpress Uncategorized You have 57 minutes to complete the test. 50 Questions Mock Test 2 Pass mark is 43 1 / 50 What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes? Lock it and remove the key Leave the engine running Switch the engine off but leave the key in Park near a traffic warden 2 / 50 Steer and brake harshly at the same time On loose road surfaces At night on unlit roads On dry tarmac In foggy conditions 3 / 50 In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care? Turning into a narrow road Using the brakes Moving off on a hill Passing pedal cyclists 4 / 50 When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this? Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger To check what's happening on the road ahead Because you'll need to brake sharply to a stop To assess how your actions will affect following traffic 5 / 50 What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road? Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing Wave them across so they know that you've seen them Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting 6 / 50 You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining? Looking for traffic behind you Checking for traffic in your interior mirror Reflections of traffic in shop windows Making eye contact with other road users 7 / 50 You’re travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip road? Switch on your hazard warning lights Race the other vehicles Maintain a steady speed Move to another lane 8 / 50 The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry road is 53 metres (175 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in ICY conditions?? 700 metres (2300 feet) 1060 metres (3500 feet) 860 metres (2820 feet) 530 metres (3770 feet) 9 / 50 After an accident someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services. As soon as possible. Only as a last resort. After checking for broken bones. After you have woken them up. 10 / 50 You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake? Accelerate to get away from the driver behind 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 Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake 11 / 50 Your mobile phone rings while you’re travelling. What should you do? Answer it immediately Stop immediately Ignore it Pull up at the nearest kerb 12 / 50 Why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark? So others can see you more easily Because the street lights are lit So that you blend in with other drivers To make your dials easier to see 13 / 50 Which two things should you do when a front tyre bursts. (Mark TWO answers) Let the vehicle roll to a stop. Grip the steering wheel firmly. Hold the steering wheel lightly. Brake firmly and quickly. Apply the handbrake to stop the vehicle. 14 / 50 You’re on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway? White Green Amber Red 15 / 50 What should you do when approaching traffic lights where red and amber are showing together? Pass the lights if the road is clear Wait for the green light Take care because there's a fault with the lights Stop because the lights are changing to red 16 / 50 What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles? 50 mph 30 mph 70 mph 60 mph 17 / 50 You’re joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road? Because there is space available to turn round if you need to To build up a speed similar to traffic on the motorway To allow you direct access to the overtaking lanes Because you can continue on the hard shoulder 18 / 50 How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery? Bury it in your garden Take it to a local-authority site Leave it on waste land Put it in the dustbin 19 / 50 When should you use hazard warning lights? When you need to park on the pavement When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead When you leave your car at the roadside to visit a shop When you wish to stop on double yellow lines 20 / 50 At an incident, what should you do with a casualty who has stopped breathing? Raise their legs to help with circulation Keep their head tilted forwards as far as possible Remove anything that's blocking their airway Try to give them something to drink 21 / 50 What should you do when passing sheep on a road? Briefly sound your horn Go very slowly Pass quickly but quietly Herd them to the side of the road 22 / 50 What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do? Pay less attention to the road ahead Steer and brake harshly at the same time Drive at higher speeds Brake harder because it's impossible to skid 23 / 50 At an accident a casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compressions should be given. What is the correct depth to press. 1 to 2 cm 15 to 20 cm 4 to 5 cm 10 to 15 cm 24 / 50 Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities? To help the traffic flow To allow lorries to load more freely To provide better parking To raise the speed limits 25 / 50 Which THREE of the following do you need before you can drive legally. (mark THREE answers) A valid licence with signature. Valid Road Tax. Proper insurance cover. Breakdown cover. A vehicle handbook. A vehicle service record. 26 / 50 You’re on a dual carriageway. Ahead, you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be? A disabled person's vehicle A doctor on call An ambulance A fire engine 27 / 50 You lose your way on a busy road. What’s the best action to take? Shout to other drivers to ask them the way Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians Turn into a side road, stop and check a map Check a map, and keep going with the traffic flow 28 / 50 You’re travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane? Before a service area Along the hard shoulder On a steep gradient Before a junction 29 / 50 You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply) Use your fog lights if necessary. Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers. Check your mirrors and slow down. Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible. 30 / 50 You’re following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There’s a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left 31 / 50 You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights? Where you're near a bus stop Where there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road Where you're facing oncoming traffic Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph 32 / 50 What does this sign mean? End of bus lane No through road End of motorway No motor vehicles 33 / 50 A lane runs along the side of the road and is marked by this road sign and a solid white line on the road. You: CAN drive in any cycle lane. CAN park in any cycle lane. MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a SOLID white line. CAN drive AND park in a cycle lane marked by a SOLID white line. 34 / 50 Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate? Your insurance Your vehicle registration document The vehicle service record The vehicle excise licence (road tax) 35 / 50 Why are place names painted on the road surface? To restrict the flow of traffic To restrict the flow of traffic To prevent you changing lanes To enable you to change lanes early 36 / 50 What’s the main cause of brake fade? Air in the brake fluid The brakes out of adjustment The brakes overheating Oil on the brakes 37 / 50 When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway? To pick up a hitchhiker In an emergency If you miss the exit that you wanted If you feel tired and need to rest 38 / 50 On which part of a motorway are amber reflective studs found? Between the central reservation and the carriageway Between each pair of lanes Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway 39 / 50 Why must these road markings be kept clear? To allow schoolchildren to be picked up To allow teachers to park To allow a clear view of the area To allow schoolchildren to be dropped off 40 / 50 What should you do when passing sheep on a road? Pass quickly but quietly Herd them to the side of the road Go very slowly Briefly sound your horn 41 / 50 In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase? In fog In strong winds At night In the rain 42 / 50 You’re travelling on a road that has speed humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you? Slow down and stay behind Overtake as soon as you can Sound your horn Flash your headlights 43 / 50 A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard. What should you do? Flash your lights to show your annoyance Overtake as soon as possible Sound your horn to show your annoyance Ignore the error and stay calm 44 / 50 What do GREEN stud marks or reflective cat’s eyes indicate? The edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads. The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway. The left edge of the road. The temporary adjustments to lane layouts, e.g. where road works are taking place. 45 / 50 You’ve been involved in an argument that has made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey? Have an alcoholic drink Calm down Open a window Turn on your radio 46 / 50 At an accident a casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compressions should be given. What is the correct depth to press. (mark one answer) 1 to 2 cm 10 to 15 cm 15 to 20 cm 4 to 5 cm 47 / 50 How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway? Keep your back to the traffic Stand on the hard shoulder Face the oncoming traffic Stay close to the carriageway 48 / 50 Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50 mph? 24 metres (80 feet) 38 metres (125 feet) 14 metres (46 feet) 55 metres (180 feet) 49 / 50 What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time? Maintain your speed Brake hard Be ready to stop Accelerate hard 50 / 50 What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on? Check the brake-fluid level Check the footbrake free play Have the brakes checked immediately Check that the handbrake is released Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
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