Free Mock Test | Driving Mastery

Vulnerable Road Users

Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

Select one answer A They're harder to see B They may want to turn into the side road C They may slow down to let you turn D They might not see you turn

Cyclists and motorcyclists are smaller than other vehicles and so are more difficult to see. They can easily be hidden from your view by cars parked near a junction.

Vulnerable Road Users

You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

Select one answer A To check for overtaking vehicles B To check for emerging traffic C To look for pedestrians about to cross D To make sure the side road is clear

A motorcyclist could be riding along the outside of the queue. Always check your mirror before turning, as situations behind you can change while you've been waiting to turn.

Vulnerable Road Users

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

Select one answer A By displaying a 'stop' sign B By displaying a red light C By pointing to children waiting to cross D By giving you an arm signal

If a school crossing patrol steps out into the road with a 'stop' sign, you must stop. Do not wave anyone across the road and do not get impatient or rev your engine.

Vulnerable Road Users

What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Select one answer A Increase your speed to clear the area quickly B Keep up your speed and sound the horn C Reduce speed until you're clear of the area D Wait at the lights until they stop flashing

The flashing amber lights are switched on to warn you that children may be crossing near a school. Slow down and take extra care, as you may have to stop.

Vulnerable Road Users

What should you do when you're following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

Select one answer A Immediately steer around them and drive on B Start to rev your engine if they take too long to restart C Be patient, as you expect them to make mistakes D Stay very close behind and flash your headlights

Learning to drive is a process of practice and experience. Try to understand this and tolerate those who make mistakes while they're learning.

Vulnerable Road Users

You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

Select one answer A At least 2 car widths B At least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car C At least a car’s length D At least a car’s width

You should leave cyclists at least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car. Leave them more room if you’re overtaking at speeds over 30 mph.

Vulnerable Road Users

Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Select one answer A The rider may stop suddenly B The rider may be blown in front of you C The rider may be travelling faster than normal D The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind

If you’re driving in high winds, be aware that the conditions might make a motorcyclist (or cyclist) swerve or wobble. Take this into consideration if you’re following or wish to overtake a two-wheeled vehicle.

Vulnerable Road Users

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Select one answer A Flashing red beacon B Flashing amber beacon C Flashing green beacon D Flashing blue beacon

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and low making them hard to see on the road. They also travel very slowly. On an unrestricted dual carriageway, they must display a flashing amber beacon to warn other road users of their presence.

Vulnerable Road Users

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

Select one answer A So that the rider can be seen more easily B The rider is inviting you to proceed C To stop the battery overcharging D To improve the rider’s vision

A motorcycle can be lost from sight behind another vehicle. The use of headlights helps to make it more conspicuous and therefore more easily seen.

Vulnerable Road Users

What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

Select one answer A Stop and wave at them to cross B Sound your horn and proceed C Go around them, leaving plenty of room D Give way to them

When you’re turning into a side road, pedestrians who are crossing have priority. You should wait to allow them to finish crossing safely. Be patient if they're slow or unsteady. Do not try to rush them by sounding your horn, flashing your lights, revving your engine or giving any other inappropriate signal.

Vulnerable Road Users practice

Why should you look carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

What should you do when you're following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they're travelling on a dual carriageway?

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in daylight?

What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

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