Free Diagnostic Mock Test

Road and Traffic Signs

A continuous white line along the left edge of the carriageway indicates

Select one answer A a no stopping zone B the edge of the carriageway C a no parking zone D a cycle lane

A continuous white line marks the boundary of the carriageway, indicating where the road ends.

Road and Traffic Signs

Traffic calming measures are used to

Select one answer A stop road rage B help overtaking C slow traffic down D help parking

Traffic calming measures like speed bumps or chicanes are designed to reduce vehicle speeds in sensitive areas.

Vehicle Handling

You are reversing a car in a straight line. You

Select one answer A must keep your hands at the ‘ten to two’ position B must keep your hands at the ‘quarter to three’ position C may steer with one hand if this helps D must hold the steering wheel with both hands

When reversing in a straight line, it is essential to keep both hands on the steering wheel for maximum control and to effectively manage the vehicle's direction.

Hazard Awareness

You are on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?

Select one answer A Pedestrians B Horses C Bicycles D Motorcycles

Pedestrians may be walking towards you on your side of the road, especially where there are no pavements.

Safety Margins

You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should

Select one answer A increase your speed B be wary of a sudden gust C drive alongside very closely D expect normal conditions

High-sided vehicles can create turbulence, which may lead to sudden gusts of wind that can affect your vehicle's stability. It is important to remain cautious.

Road and Traffic Signs

There are double solid white lines along the centre of the road. You wish to pass a parked vehicle on your left. You

Select one answer A must not pass the stationary vehicle B may pass the stationary vehicle C may pass the stationary vehicle only if you do not cross the solid line D must find another route

You may cross a continuous white line if necessary and the road is clear to pass a stationary vehicle that is blocking your lane.

Rules of the road

If you position early and maintain a steady course when passing parked vehicles, a signal is normally

Select one answer A must always be given B not necessary C only necessary if there is following traffic D only necessary if there is opposing traffic

Signalling when passing parked vehicles is only required if it would help other road users, particularly following traffic, understand your intentions.

Rules of the road

The Highway Code advises that on areas of the road painted with white diagonal stripes surrounded by a broken white line, you should

Select one answer A not enter the area until the diagonal stripes cease B not enter the area, even though you can see that it is safe to do so C use the area to overtake large vehicles D not enter the area unless you can see it is safe to do so

You should only enter areas with diagonal stripes if it is safe to do so.

Safety Margins

You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

Select one answer A Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front B Signal left and wave the following driver past C Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road D Ignore the following driver and continue to drive within the speed limit

By slowing down, you can increase the gap in front of your vehicle, thereby reducing the risk associated with a tailgater.

Motorway Rules

You are on a motorway. A large box falls onto the road from a lorry. The lorry does not stop. You should

Select one answer A catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver’s attention B go to the next emergency telephone and inform the police C pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box D stop close to the box until the police arrive

Report debris on the motorway to the police using the emergency phone.

A continuous white line along the left edge of the carriageway indicates

Traffic calming measures are used to

You are reversing a car in a straight line. You

You are on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on YOUR side of the road?

You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should

There are double solid white lines along the centre of the road. You wish to pass a parked vehicle on your left. You

If you position early and maintain a steady course when passing parked vehicles, a signal is normally

The Highway Code advises that on areas of the road painted with white diagonal stripes surrounded by a broken white line, you should

You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

You are on a motorway. A large box falls onto the road from a lorry. The lorry does not stop. You should

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