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 When you plan your route, why is it a good idea to also plan an alternative route? Your first route may have used the wrong map. To avoid roundabouts. Your original route may be blocked by an accident or traffic. To avoid paying a road toll. 2 / 50 What’s badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated? Braking Parking Indicating Changing gear 3 / 50 What should you do when approaching this crossing? Speed up and pass by quickly Continue unless the pedestrians step out Prepare to slow down and stop Stop and wave the pedestrians across 4 / 50 You’re on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway? Amber White Red Green 5 / 50 You’re approaching roadworks on a motorway. What should you do? Obey all speed limits Always use the hard shoulder Stay very close to the vehicle in front Speed up to clear the area quickly 6 / 50 Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities? To raise the speed limits To provide better parking To allow lorries to load more freely To help the traffic flow 7 / 50 You see street lights but no speed-limit signs. What will the speed limit usually be? 50 mph 30 mph 40 mph 60 mph 8 / 50 On a standard three-lane motorway, what is the purpose of the right-hand lane? Overtaking For use by emergency services only For high speed cruising For low speed cruising 9 / 50 What does the law require you to keep in good condition? Transmission Seat belts Door locks Gears 10 / 50 What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road? Green White Red Amber 11 / 50 You’re travelling along this narrow country road. How should you pass the cyclist? Change down one gear before you pass Leave them plenty of room as you pass Sound your horn as you pass Keep close to them as you pass 12 / 50 A Toucan pedestrian crossing: Allows cyclists and pedestrians to cross Has sensors that detects pedestrians on the crossing Has black and white lines on the road Is activated by pressing a button 13 / 50 The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 40 mph (64 km/h) on a dry road is 36 metres (118 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in ICY conditions? 900 metres (2950 feet) 360 metres (1180 feet) 540 metres (1770 feet) 360 metres (1150 feet) 14 / 50 What should you do when passing sheep on a road? Pass quickly but quietly Briefly sound your horn Herd them to the side of the road Go very slowly 15 / 50 You suspect someone is suffering from shock. What are the signs. (mark one answer) Sweating. Warm dry skin. Skin rash. Slow pulse. 16 / 50 New petrol-engined cars must be fitted with catalytic converters. The reason for this is to prolong the life of the exhaust system allow the exhaust system to be recycled reduce harmful exhaust emissions control exhaust noise levels 17 / 50 You want to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do? Look through the rear window only Check the mirrors only Get out and check Carry on, assuming it's clear 18 / 50 After an accident someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services. (mark one answer) After checking for broken bones. Only as a last resort. As soon as possible. After you have woken them up. 19 / 50 When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why is this? To improve your view of the road To overcome the effect of the road's slope To be positioned safely if you skid To let faster traffic from behind overtake 20 / 50 You are driving in very heavy rain. Your stopping distances are likely to be Five times the amount than good conditions Ten times the amount than good conditions The same as good conditions Double the amount than good conditions 21 / 50 You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply) Check your mirrors and slow down. Use your fog lights if necessary. Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers. Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible. 22 / 50 At an accident the casualty is not breathing. You should. (mark TWO answers) Keep the head tilted forward as far as possible. Tilt the head back gently to clear the airway. Try to give them something to drink. Raise the legs to help with circulation. Remove anything that is blocking the mouth. 23 / 50 You see this sign ahead. What should you expect? The road will bend sharply to the right The road will go steeply downhill The road will bend sharply to the left The road will go steeply uphill 24 / 50 The lane in the middle of a motorway is used for? Overtaking The fastest cars Emergency vehicles Cars that are directed in that lane 25 / 50 Which two things should you do when a front tyre bursts. (Mark TWO answers) Hold the steering wheel lightly. Apply the handbrake to stop the vehicle. Grip the steering wheel firmly. Let the vehicle roll to a stop. Brake firmly and quickly. 26 / 50 When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this? Because you'll need to brake sharply to a stop Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger To check what's happening on the road ahead To assess how your actions will affect following traffic 27 / 50 You are travelling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should: Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop. Keep going as you have priority. Move to the right and overtake. Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle. 28 / 50 A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard. What should you do? Overtake as soon as possible Ignore the error and stay calm Sound your horn to show your annoyance Flash your lights to show your annoyance 29 / 50 The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend? To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers 30 / 50 Only 20 cars allowed at any one time To give warnings To give directions To give orders To give information 31 / 50 What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver? An area covered by your right-hand mirror An area covered by your left-hand mirror An area not covered by your mirrors An area not covered by your headlights 32 / 50 How should you overtake horse riders? Drive slowly and leave plenty of room Use your horn just once to warn them Drive up close and overtake as soon as possible Speed isn't important but allow plenty of room 33 / 50 When travelling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will: Decrease fuel consumption. Increase your ability to accelerate. Reduce your typical stopping distance. Increase your ability to see and plan ahead. 34 / 50 Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout? Their bright colour may dazzle you. Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre. It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal. The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you. 35 / 50 What does this sign mean? No Vehicles Roundabout Ring Road Mini-Roundabout 36 / 50 A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you. You may produce them at a police station of your choice within (mark one answer) 14 days. 21 days. 5 days. 7 days. 37 / 50 You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? It connects you to a local garage It allows easy location by the emergency services Mobile phones don't work on motorways Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers 38 / 50 What qualifies you to supervise a learner driver? You must have held a licence for at least a year You must hold an advanced driving certificate You must be at least 21 years old You must be an approved driving instructor 39 / 50 What should you do when you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead? Be careful; they may misjudge your speed Stop and wave them across the road Expect them to wait for you to pass Speed up to get past them quickly 40 / 50 You are travelling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should: Brake hard immediately. Turn the steering as far as you can to the right. Increase speed. Release the accelerator to gradually slow down. 41 / 50 How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery? Bury it in your garden Take it to a local-authority site Put it in the dustbin Leave it on waste land 42 / 50 What does this road marking mean? The road bends to the left Traffic should use the hard shoulder Overtaking traffic should move back to the left It's safe to overtake 43 / 50 Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated. (mark one answer) The registered vehicle keeper. The vehicle manufacturer. Your insurance company. The licensing authority. 44 / 50 Your motorway journey is boring and you feel drowsy. What should you do? Slow down and let other drivers overtake Open a window and stop as soon as it's safe and legal Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner 45 / 50 After a collision someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What is the shortest time it should be cooled for. (mark one answer) 5 minutes. 30 seconds 60 seconds 10 minutes. 46 / 50 You’re at the scene of an incident. Someone is suffering from shock. How should you treat them? Reassure them confidently Offer them a cigarette Offer them some food Give them a warm drink 47 / 50 Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights? In case your vehicle breaks down. In case your headlights are broken. To improve your visbility ahead. For learner drivers on the motorway. 48 / 50 You have a duty to contact DVLA when (mark THREE answers) You go abroad on holiday. You change your job. You change your vehicle. Your job involves travelling abroad. You change your name. You change your permanent address. 49 / 50 You lose your way on a busy road. What’s the best action to take? 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 Shout to other drivers to ask them the way 50 / 50 What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance. (mark one answer) £50 £1000 £500 £5000 Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter
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