Practice Test: General Driving Rules, Signals & Speed Limits (Test 10)

QUESTION 1 OF 10Not answered

According to the general driving advice in Rule 148, what is a primary requirement for safe driving?

Explanation

Safe driving needs concentration. Avoid distractions. - [Rule 148](rule_148)

QUESTION 2 OF 10Not answered

To pull up safely, what technique can you use to measure the recommended two-second gap on a high-speed road?

Explanation

You should leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front so that you can pull up safely. The imagery provided advises to use a fixed point such as a sign to help measure a two-second gap. - [Rule 126](rule_126)

QUESTION 3 OF 10Not answered

What should you ensure before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off?

Explanation

You should always give clear signals in plenty of time, use them to advise other road users before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off. - [Rule 103](rule_103)

QUESTION 4 OF 10Not answered

If you are crossing double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid, what is the maximum speed the vehicle you are overtaking (like a pedal cycle or horse) can be travelling?

Explanation

Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less. - [Rule 129](rule_129)

QUESTION 5 OF 10Not answered

What is the maximum speed limit for a goods vehicle (up to 7.5 tonnes) on a dual carriageway?

Explanation

According to the speed limit table, goods vehicles (up to 7.5 tonnes) have a maximum speed limit of 60 mph on dual carriageways. - [Rule 124](rule_124)

QUESTION 6 OF 10Not answered

What does it mean if a road is marked with a broken white line that borders an area of the road, such as hatching?

Explanation

If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter unless it is necessary and safe. - [Rule 130](rule_130)

QUESTION 7 OF 10Not answered

What should you do to adapt your driving according to Rule 146?

Explanation

Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road. - [Rule 146](rule_146)

QUESTION 8 OF 10Not answered

If your vehicle has ABS (Anti-lock brakes) and you are braking in an emergency, what MUST you NOT do until the vehicle has slowed down?

Explanation

If your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes, in the case of an emergency, apply the footbrake firmly; do not release the pressure until the vehicle has slowed to the desired speed. - [Rule 120](rule_120)

QUESTION 9 OF 10Not answered

You MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would do what?

Explanation

You MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users. - [Rule 114](rule_114)

QUESTION 10 OF 10Not answered

What MUST you do with your vehicle's engine if you are stationary on a public road, and leaving it running is unnecessary?

Explanation

You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road. - [Rule 123](rule_123)

General Driving Rules, Signals & Speed Limits

According to the general driving advice in Rule 148, what is a primary requirement for safe driving?

To pull up safely, what technique can you use to measure the recommended two-second gap on a high-speed road?

What should you ensure before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off?

If you are crossing double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid, what is the maximum speed the vehicle you are overtaking (like a pedal cycle or horse) can be travelling?

What is the maximum speed limit for a goods vehicle (up to 7.5 tonnes) on a dual carriageway?

What does it mean if a road is marked with a broken white line that borders an area of the road, such as hatching?

What should you do to adapt your driving according to Rule 146?

If your vehicle has ABS (Anti-lock brakes) and you are braking in an emergency, what MUST you NOT do until the vehicle has slowed down?

You MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would do what?

What MUST you do with your vehicle's engine if you are stationary on a public road, and leaving it running is unnecessary?

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