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Question:

You take the wrong route and find you are on a one-way street. You should

A continue to the end of the road

explanation

Never reverse or turn your vehicle around in a one-way street. This is highly dangerous. Carry on and find another route, checking the direction signs as you drive. If you need to check a map, first stop in a safe place.

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Why should you be cautious when going past this stationary bus?

People may cross the road in front of it

A stationary bus at a bus stop can hide pedestrians who might try to cross the road just in front of it. Drive at a speed that will enable you to respond safely if you have to.

You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind you?

Briefly use the hazard warning lights

The only time you are permitted to use your hazard warning lights while moving is if you are on a motorway or dual carriageway and you need to warn other road users, particularly those behind, of a hazard or obstruction ahead. Only use them long enough to ensure your warning has been seen.

Where would you expect to see these markers?

On a large goods vehicle

These markers must be fitted to vehicles over 13 metres long, large goods vehicles, and rubbish skips placed in the road. They are reflective to make them easier to see in the dark.

You are about to drive home. You cannot find the glasses you need to wear. You should

find a way of getting home without driving

Don’t be tempted to drive if you’ve lost or forgotten your glasses. You must be able to see clearly when driving.

At this blind junction you must stop*

behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

The ‘stop’ sign has been put here because there is a poor view into the main road. You must stop because it will not be possible to assess the situation on the move, however slowly you are travelling.

Ahead of you, traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing. You should

slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

Allow the traffic to merge into the nearside lane. Leave enough room so that you can maintain a safe separation distance, even if vehicles pull in ahead of you.

You're not sure if your cough medicine will affect your ability to drive safely. What should you do?*

Check the medicine label

If you’re taking medicine or drugs prescribed by your doctor, check to ensure that they won’t make you drowsy. If you forget to ask at the time of your visit to the surgery, check with your pharmacist. Some over-the-counter medication can also cause drowsiness. Read the label and don’t drive if you’re affected.

An elderly person’s driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to

react very quickly

Be tolerant of older drivers. Poor eyesight and hearing could affect the speed with which they react to a hazard and may cause them to be hesitant.

You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When MUST you wear them?

At all times when driving

Have your eyesight tested before you start your practical training. Then, throughout your driving life, have checks periodically to ensure that your eyes haven’t deteriorated.

Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

Tinted

If you are driving at night or in poor visibility, tinted lenses will reduce the efficiency of your vision, by reducing the amount of available light reaching your eyes.

You have just passed these warning lights. What hazard would you expect to see next?

A school crossing patrol

These lights warn that children may be crossing the road to a nearby school. Slow down so that you’re ready to stop if necessary.

What hazard should you be aware of when driving along this street?

Children running out between vehicles

On roads where there are many parked vehicles you might not be able to see children between parked cars and they may run out into the road without looking.

For which of these may you use hazard warning lights?

When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature. Use them when driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind you of danger ahead. You should also use them if your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction.

You are driving at 60 mph. As you approach this hazard you should

reduce your speed

There could be stationary traffic ahead, waiting to turn right. Other traffic could be emerging and it may take time for them to gather speed.