Free Mock Test | Driving Mastery

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Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

Select one answer A To stop the engine losing power B To prevent dazzling drivers behind C To allow your headlights to work D To stop draining the battery

Do not forget to switch off your fog lights when the weather improves. You could be prosecuted for driving with them on in good visibility. The high intensity of rear fog lights can dazzle drivers behind and make your brake lights difficult to notice.

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What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

Select one answer A Beware of bends in the road ahead B Sound your horn twice before moving out C Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights D Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards

Do not overtake if there’s a possibility of a road junction, bend or brow of a bridge or hill ahead. There are many hazards that are difficult to see in the dark. Only overtake if you’re certain that the road ahead is clear. Do not take a chance.

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Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?

Select one answer A There will not be any engine braking B It will cause the car to skid C It will make the engine stall D The engine will run faster

Try to look and plan well ahead. Plan your approach to hazards and select the correct gear in good time. This will help give you the control you need to deal with anything unexpected that may occur.

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Which lights must you use if you're driving on a well-lit motorway at night?

Select one answer A Use front fog lights B Use only your sidelights C Use rear fog lights D Use your headlights

If you’re driving on a motorway at night or in poor visibility, you must always use your headlights, even if the road is well lit. Other road users must be able to see you, but you should avoid causing dazzle.

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You're driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?

Select one answer A Main-beam headlights B Dipped headlights C Front fog lights D Sidelights only

If you’re driving behind other traffic on the motorway at night, use dipped headlights. Main-beam headlights will dazzle the other drivers. Your headlights’ dipped beam should fall short of the vehicle in front.

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What should you do if you park on the road when it's foggy?

Select one answer A Leave dipped headlights switched on B Leave parking lights switched on C Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched on D Leave main-beam headlights switched on

If you have to park your vehicle in foggy conditions, try to find a place to park off the road. If this is not possible, park on the road facing in the same direction as the traffic. Leave your parking lights switched on and make sure they're clean.

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How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?

Select one answer A By selecting reverse gear B By changing to a higher gear C By changing to a lower gear D By selecting neutral

You should brake and slow down before selecting a lower gear. The gear can then be used to keep the speed low and help you control the vehicle. This is particularly helpful on long downhill stretches, where brake fade can occur if the brakes overheat.

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Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you're driving?

Select one answer A It will wear tyres out more quickly B Engine damage may be caused C Fuel spillage will occur D You'll have less steering and braking control

Letting your vehicle roll or coast in neutral reduces your control over steering and braking. This can be dangerous on downhill slopes, where your vehicle could pick up speed very quickly.

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When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

Select one answer A When you’re in a one-way street B When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left C When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off D When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

You may pass slower vehicles on their left while travelling along a one-way street. Be aware of drivers who may need to change lanes and may not expect faster traffic passing on their left.

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Why is it bad technique to coast when you're driving downhill?

Select one answer A The vehicle will gain speed more quickly B The engine will overheat C The fuel consumption will increase D The tyres will wear more quickly

Coasting is when you allow the vehicle to freewheel in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed. When travelling downhill, this will cause the vehicle to gain speed more quickly as you lose the benefits of engine braking; it may even lead to a loss of control. You should not coast, especially when approaching hazards such as junctions or bends and when travelling downhill.

Vehicle Handling practice

Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?

Which lights must you use if you're driving on a well-lit motorway at night?

You're driving on a motorway at night. Which lights should you have on if there are other vehicles just ahead of you?

What should you do if you park on the road when it's foggy?

How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?

Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down, or select neutral, for long periods of time while you're driving?

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

Why is it bad technique to coast when you're driving downhill?

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