UK Car Theory: Alertness Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is check for other motorists overtaking you on the right.

In this situation, you need to check for cyclists and motorcyclists before you make your right turn. They may have been overtaking stationary traffic. Double-check in your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

Not quite. The answer is look over your shoulder to make sure that all is clear.

You should never do a U-turn unless you are certain that your way is clear. You should check over your shoulder to make sure that there isn't another vehicle attempting to overtake you.

Not quite. The answer is Only to call 999 or 112 in an emergency in which it is unsafe to stop

You must not use a hand-held phone while driving unless you are making an emergency call to 999 or 112 and it is unsafe to stop. Otherwise, you must always pull over and stop somewhere safe before using a hand-held phone.

Source: Rule 149, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is your attention being diverted from the road.

Even though using a hands-free phone is safer than using a hand-held phone, it is still distracting.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing contact lenses

Contact lenses are highly unlikely to impair your concentration. However, driving under the influence of drugs or while you are feeling fatigued, dramatically increases the chance of an accident.

Not quite. The answer is Stop the car in a safe place and then answer it.

You must stop the car before you speak on a mobile phone, but do so in a safe place so that neither you nor other road users will be placed in any danger.

Not quite. The answer is Stop at the nearest safe place for your vehicle prior to making any needed changes to the sat nav.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your sat nav, you must bring your car to a complete halt in a safe place before you attend to the sat nav.

Not quite. The answer is Wind down your windows, allowing cool and fresh air to circulate around the car.

Feeling warm can increase drowsiness, which will impair alertness and concentration. To combat this, wind down your windows and keep a constant supply of fresh air circulating around the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Inch forward and look through the windows of parked vehicles.

Sometimes parked vehicles restrict your view so much that you need to stop and inch forward for a proper view before you emerge. Keep looking as you join the other road and be ready to stop. Use all the information available to you - look through the windows of parked vehicles or use the reflections in shop windows to observe oncoming traffic.

Not quite. The answer is you are parked and away from traffic.

It's illegal to use a handheld mobile when driving. This includes using your phone to follow a map, read a text or check social media. This applies even if you’re stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic.

Not quite. The answer is check your mirrors to avoid a collision.

Always check your mirrors when you are about to come to a stop. This can help you see if there are any vehicles close behind you. Failing to check and stopping abruptly can increase the risk of a rear-end shunt (collision).

Not quite. The answer is Set your mirror to its anti-dazzle position.

Most rearview mirrors can be set to an anti-dazzle position, which will keep your vision from being compromised.

Not quite. The answer is Immediately before the U-turn, look behind you to check for obstructions.

Look through the rear window of your car to check the road for hazards and check whether the road is wide enough for you to perform the U-turn safely.

Not quite. The answer is Drive slowly and carefully

One of the main problems when driving in sunny conditions is glare. This can seriously reduce your ability to see. Drive slowly and carefully if you're being dazzled by bright sunshine. Watch out particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, and make sure you can stop quickly if necessary.

Not quite. The answer is have your attention diverted.

Even though using a hands-free phone is safer than using a hand-held phone, it is still distracting.

Not quite. The answer is to assess how any action that you take may affect other road users.

You need to check your mirrors to see how any action that you take may affect other road users. In this way, you can make an informed decision about what to do.

Not quite. The answer is A) Slow down or pull over if necessary.

Slow down if you are dazzled by the sun. Be prepared to pull over and stop if you must.

Source: Rule 93, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is to check if any vehicle is trying to overtake you.

Before you turn right, you need to make sure that no other vehicle is trying to overtake you.

Not quite. The answer is Stop, but edge forward carefully to get a wider view of any hazards ahead.

Since you are having difficulty seeing hazards from your position, you should slowly edge forward to get a better view before you turn.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

You must not drive while you are tired. Try to stop and rest for at least 15 minutes every two hours. Eat, drink, or sleep during these stops. Most people should avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m., as many become drowsiest during this period. If you feel tired, pull over and rest.

Source: Rule 91, The Highway Code