Free Mock Test | Driving Mastery

Alertness

Where should you avoid overtaking?

Select one answer A On a dual carriageway B Just after a bend C Approaching a dip in the road D In a one-way street

Oncoming vehicles or other hazards can be hidden from view by dips in the road. If you cannot see into the dip, wait until you have a clear view and can see that it's safe before starting to overtake.

Alertness

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Select one answer A Select a higher gear than normal B Look over your shoulder for a final check C Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators D Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

If you have to make a U-turn, slow down and make sure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough for you to carry out the manoeuvre safely. Use your mirrors and look round to check it's safe before turning across the road.

Alertness

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (sat nav) system does not distract you when you're driving?

Select one answer A Set it before starting your journey B Turn it off while you're driving in built-up areas C Choose a voice that you find calming D Only set the destination when you're lost

Sat navs can be useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. However, they can also distract you and cause you to lose control if you look at or adjust them while you're driving. Set the sat nav before starting your journey, or pull up in a safe place before making any changes to it.

Alertness

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Select one answer A Using a mobile phone B Using the mirrors C Using the windscreen wipers D Using the demisters

Except for emergencies, it’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while you're driving. Even using a hands-free kit can severely distract your attention.

Alertness

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Select one answer A Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop B Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger C To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind D To check what's happening on the road ahead

You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what's going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What's happening behind may affect how you respond to hazards ahead.

Alertness

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

Select one answer A When you're driving on a motorway B When you're driving on a dual carriageway C When you're approaching a one-way street D When you're approaching bends and junctions

Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view, particularly at bends and junctions. Look out for other road users – especially cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians who can easily be overlooked.

Alertness

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Select one answer A Sound the horn B Select a higher gear C Flash the headlights D Use the mirrors

Before slowing down or stopping, check the mirrors to see what's happening behind you. Also assess what's ahead and make sure you give the correct signal if it will help other road users.

Alertness

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Select one answer A Look around before moving off B Give a signal after moving off C Use the exterior mirrors only D Look around after moving off

Before moving off, you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check that the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and, if necessary, give a signal to warn other road users of your intentions. Also look well ahead as you'll have to steer out into the road to pass the parked car.

Alertness

You're waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

Select one answer A Coaches B Lorries C Buses D Motorcyclists

Windscreen pillars can completely block your view of pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. You should make a particular effort to look for these road users; do not just rely on a quick glance.

Alertness

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

Select one answer A Brake hard B Maintain your speed C Be ready to stop D Accelerate hard

The longer traffic lights have been green, the sooner they'll change. Allow for this as you approach traffic lights that you know have been green for a while. They're likely to change soon, so you should be prepared to stop.

Alertness practice

Where should you avoid overtaking?

What should you do before making a U-turn?

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (sat nav) system does not distract you when you're driving?

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

You're waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

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