UK Car Theory: Other Types of Vehicle Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The large vehicle may be obscuring your view, preventing you from seeing if another vehicle is overtaking it.

A large vehicle coming from the right can obscure your view, preventing you from seeing if another vehicle is overtaking it.

Not quite. The answer is trams cannot swerve or change direction.

Trams can decelerate, sound a horn, and be seen with lights, but they cannot swerve or turn if you are in their way.

Not quite. The answer is you might need to change your speed drastically.

Large vehicles have larger blind spots. You can't look ahead when you are following too closely. By keeping a good distance from the large vehicle in front, you will reduce the chance of an accident.

Not quite. The answer is Prepare to stop if the lorry enters your lane.

You should drive carefully around large vehicles. Some large vehicles may have difficulty manoeuvring through small roads and junctions. The lorry in this situation will likely have trouble turning without straying into your lane.

Source: Rule 221, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but the vehicle must display a flashing amber beacon.

A vehicle with a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less may travel on a dual carriageway if the vehicle has a flashing amber beacon. Such vehicles include tractors and mobility scooters. Be prepared to pass these vehicles patiently and safely.

Source: Rules 220 and 225, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is B) and C) are correct.

You should give a bus pulling away from a bus stop priority whenever it is safe to do so. First consider whether this will cause a traffic hazard. Always be aware that pedestrians may enter the road near a bus or tram stop without looking.

Source: Rule 223, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is a lorry is longer than a car.

Overtaking a lorry is riskier than overtaking a car because it is longer and hence it takes longer to get past it.

Not quite. The answer is Cars

Although strong winds can even push a car off course, cars are usually least affected by crosswinds. In windy weather, stay alert and keep full control of the steering wheel.

Not quite. The answer is The lorry driver will be able to see you in the lorry's mirrors.

As a rule of thumb, if you cannot see the lorry's external mirrors, the lorry driver probably cannot see you.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and be prepared to stop in case the bus is about to move. You will need to give way.

If the bus starts to indicate, the safest thing for you to do is to slow down and allow the bus to leave.

Not quite. The answer is Motor vehicles with over 7500 kg of maximum gross weight

Slanted red and yellow stripes are large goods vehicle rear markings that can be seen on motor vehicles over 7500 kilograms maximum gross weight and trailers over 3500 kilograms maximum gross weight. The vertical markings are also required to be fitted to builders’ skips placed in the road, commercial vehicles or combinations longer than 13 metres (optional on combinations between 11 and 13 metres)

Not quite. The answer is slow down and let it turn.

A large vehicle may need to move to the left before turning right to avoid cutting off an object on its right. You should allow it the room it needs to complete the manoeuvre.

Not quite. The answer is Long vehicles

A lorry or other long vehicle on a roundabout may need to follow an unconventional course or straddle two lanes. You should not attempt to overtake the long vehicle. Leave a generous distance between the long vehicle and your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and allow the vehicle to turn.

A large vehicle may need to move to the left before turning right to avoid cutting off an object on its right. You should allow it the room it needs to complete the manoeuvre.

Not quite. The answer is prepare to slow down and give way if the bus suddenly moves.

Slowing down and giving way is the best way to ensure that you can keep yourself and those on the bus safe.

Not quite. The answer is Keep your distance.

To turn safely, a lorry or other large vehicle may need to move in one direction before turning in the other direction. You should keep a generous distance behind the large vehicle and allow it to complete its manoeuvre. Do not attempt to overtake it.

Not quite. The answer is Stay well back.

A long vehicle needs plenty of room for manoeuvres. For example, it may need to move to the right before turning left. Stay well back so that the long vehicle will have plenty of room to make its manoeuvre.

Not quite. The answer is Do not overtake until you are certain that it is safe to do so.

You should wait until you are absolutely certain that it is safe to overtake.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only if the lane you intend to use for overtaking has already been cleared.

You should only pass a working snowplough if the lane you intend to use is clear of snow. Remember that snowploughs may throw out snow on either side.

Source: Rule 230, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is maintain a generous stopping distance between you and the vehicle, and overtake only when there are no obstructions ahead.

The greater the distance between your vehicle and the long vehicle, the better your view of traffic in the opposite direction. When the road is clear, you can then judge whether or not it is safe to overtake. Allow plenty of time, and only make this move when you are certain it is safe to do so.