Free Mock Test | Driving Mastery

Attitude

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Select one answer A They may not be looking B It's safer for you to carry on C They may not be ready to cross D Another vehicle may be coming

If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not wave them across the road, because another driver may not have seen them, may not have seen your signal, and may not be able to stop safely.

Attitude

What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?

Select one answer A Try to get past quickly B Ignore them as they have no authority C Stop and switch off your engine D Continue on but drive slowly

If someone in charge of animals asks you to stop, you should do so and switch off your engine. Animals are unpredictable and startle easily; they could turn and run into your path or into the path of another moving vehicle.

Attitude

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

Select one answer A Bus drivers B Taxi drivers C Tram drivers D Lorry drivers

These signs apply only to tram drivers, but you should know their meaning so that you're aware of the priorities and are able to anticipate the actions of the driver.

Attitude

When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

Select one answer A When it's icy B When it's foggy C When it's dry D When it's raining

In good, dry conditions, a driver needs to keep a distance of at least 2 seconds from the car in front. This should allow enough space for you to stop if the driver in front has to stop suddenly.

Attitude

What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

Select one answer A Competitive B Defensive C Responsible D Considerate

Competitive driving increases the risks to everyone and is the opposite of responsible, considerate and defensive driving. Defensive driving is about questioning the actions of other road users and being prepared for the unexpected. Do not be taken by surprise.

Attitude

What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

Select one answer A The lane is not in operation B The lane is only in operation at peak times C The lane is in operation 24 hours a day D The lane is only in operation in daylight hours

Bus-lane signs show the vehicles allowed to use the lane and its times of operation. Where no times are shown, the bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day.

Attitude

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

Select one answer A When telling them that you have right of way B When letting them know that you're there C When showing that you're giving way D When showing that you're about to turn

You should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence. Do not use them to greet others, show impatience or give priority to other road users, because they could misunderstand your signal.

Attitude

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Select one answer A Doctor's car B Ambulance C Fire engine D Road gritter

A green flashing beacon on a vehicle means the driver or passenger is a doctor on an emergency call. Give way to them if it's safe to do so. Be aware that the vehicle may be travelling quickly or may stop in a hurry.

Attitude

Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?

Select one answer A Zebra B Puffin C Pelican D Toucan

A toucan crossing is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. Look out for cyclists approaching the crossing at speed.

Attitude

You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Select one answer A Use the parking brake and release the footbrake B Use the parking brake and footbrake together C Keep your foot on the footbrake D Balance the clutch with the accelerator

In queuing traffic, your brake lights can dazzle drivers behind you. If you apply your parking brake, you can take your foot off the footbrake. This will turn off the brake lights so that they do not dazzle the driver behind you.

Attitude practice

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?

You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

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