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Attitude: all 40 questions and answers

Question 1

At a pelican crossing, the flashing amber light means you MUST

  1. Stop and wait for the green light
  2. Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
  3. Signal the pedestrians to cross quickly
  4. Wait for the red-and-amber light

A flashing amber light at a pelican crossing means you must give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing. If the crossing is clear, you may proceed with caution.

Question 2

What should you do when an ambulance is behind you with blue flashing lights?

  1. Speed up to keep out of its way
  2. Pull over when it is safe to let it pass
  3. Brake sharply and stop immediately
  4. Ignore it as it will go around you

When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights, you should pull over when safe to let it pass. Do not brake harshly or pull over in a dangerous position. Do not mount the kerb.

Question 3

You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle?

  1. In the left-hand lane
  2. In the right-hand lane
  3. In either lane, depending on traffic
  4. Just left of the centre line

In a one-way street, you should position yourself in the right-hand lane if you want to turn right. This differs from a two-way road where you normally keep to the left.

Question 4

A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?

  1. Speed up
  2. Slow down
  3. Hold your speed
  4. Change direction

If a lorry is overtaking you and taking a long time, slow down to allow it to pass you more quickly. This is a courteous and safe action.

Question 5

You are driving behind a cyclist. You wish to turn left just ahead. What should you do?

  1. Overtake the cyclist before the junction
  2. Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction
  3. Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction
  4. Sound your horn to warn the cyclist

Do not overtake a cyclist just before turning left. Hold back and let them pass the junction first to avoid cutting across their path, which could cause a serious collision.

Question 6

Another driver does something that upsets you. What should you do?

  1. Flash your headlights several times
  2. Sound your horn
  3. Try not to react and stay calm
  4. Overtake them as soon as possible

If another driver's actions upset you, try to stay calm. Reacting aggressively can escalate the situation and make the roads less safe for everyone. Concentration and a calm attitude are important for safe driving.

Question 7

A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard. What should you do?

  1. Ignore the error and stay calm
  2. Flash your lights to show your annoyance
  3. Sound your horn to show your annoyance
  4. Overtake as soon as possible

Try not to let other drivers' mistakes upset you. Road rage and aggressive driving only make the situation more dangerous. Stay calm and continue driving safely.

Question 8

You have just passed your test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

  1. By taking further training such as Pass Plus
  2. By always driving at the speed limit
  3. By keeping up with the flow of traffic
  4. By driving only during daylight hours

New drivers are at a higher risk of collisions. Courses like Pass Plus help newly qualified drivers improve their skills and build experience in different driving conditions.

Question 9

You are driving on a road with a speed limit of 30 mph. A vehicle behind is trying to overtake. You should

  1. Move closer to the vehicle ahead
  2. Wave the vehicle behind to overtake when safe
  3. Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake
  4. Accelerate to get away from the vehicle behind

If a vehicle behind wants to overtake, keep a steady course so the driver can predict your actions. Do not accelerate or obstruct them. Let them overtake when they judge it is safe.

Question 10

You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should

  1. Move closer to the car ahead so the driver behind has no room to overtake
  2. Wave the driver behind to overtake when you think it is safe
  3. Not obstruct the driver who is trying to overtake
  4. Accelerate to get away from the driver behind you

Do not obstruct other drivers. Even if you are already at the speed limit, you should not prevent another vehicle from overtaking. Obstructing other drivers can lead to frustration and dangerous situations.

Question 11

When are you allowed to flash your headlights at another road user?

  1. To let them know you are there
  2. To tell them to move out of your way
  3. To invite them to pull out of a junction
  4. To thank them for giving way

You should only flash your headlights to let other road users know you are there. Never use them to convey any other message or to intimidate (Highway Code Rule 110).

Question 12

A driver waiting at a junction ahead flashes their headlights at you. What should you do?

  1. Assume they are letting you go and proceed quickly
  2. Flash your headlights back to acknowledge them
  3. Use your own judgement and only proceed when it is safe
  4. Sound your horn to confirm you have seen them

Never assume a flashing headlight is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully (Highway Code Rule 111).

Question 13

When may you sound your horn in a built-up area between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am?

  1. When another road user poses a danger
  2. When you are stuck in slow-moving traffic
  3. When greeting a friend you recognise
  4. When a parked car is blocking your driveway

You MUST NOT use your horn in a built-up area between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am, except when another road user poses a danger (Highway Code Rule 112).

Question 14

You are stationary in a queue of traffic. Are you allowed to sound your horn at the car in front?

  1. Yes, to tell them the traffic has moved
  2. Yes, but only a short beep
  3. No, unless another road user poses a danger
  4. No, horns can never be used in traffic queues

You MUST NOT use your horn while stationary on the road, except when another road user poses a danger. The horn is only for warning others of your presence while moving (Highway Code Rule 112).

Question 15

What is the minimum time gap you should leave behind the vehicle in front on a high-speed road in good, dry conditions?

  1. One second
  2. Two seconds
  3. Four seconds
  4. Ten seconds

Allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front on high-speed roads in good conditions (Highway Code Rule 126).

Question 16

How should your following distance change when driving on a wet road?

  1. It can stay the same as in dry conditions
  2. It should be at least doubled
  3. It should be reduced so traffic flows better
  4. It should be increased tenfold

On wet roads the gap to the vehicle in front should be at least doubled compared with dry conditions (Highway Code Rule 126).

Question 17

On an icy road, how much greater can your stopping distance be compared with a dry road?

  1. Twice as far
  2. Four times as far
  3. Up to ten times as far
  4. Twenty times as far

In icy conditions the gap you leave, and your stopping distance, can be up to ten times greater than on a dry road (Highway Code Rule 126).

Question 18

Why is tailgating dangerous?

  1. It uses more fuel than normal driving
  2. It is intimidating and can cause collisions
  3. It makes your speedometer less accurate
  4. It wears out the brakes of the vehicle in front

Tailgating is dangerous, intimidating for the driver in front, and can cause collisions because you cannot stop safely (Highway Code Rule 126).

Question 19

What does the Highway Code say about throwing anything out of your vehicle?

  1. It is allowed if the item is biodegradable
  2. It is allowed on rural roads only
  3. It is discouraged but not prohibited
  4. You must not do it

You MUST NOT throw anything out of a vehicle. Be careful and considerate towards all road users (Highway Code Rule 147).

Question 20

Which of the following best describes a considerate attitude while driving?

  1. Keeping strictly to your priority at all times
  2. Being patient and not becoming agitated with other road users
  3. Warning slower drivers with your horn so they speed up
  4. Staying close behind learners to encourage them

Be careful of and courteous towards all road users, be patient, and do not allow yourself to become agitated (Highway Code Rule 147).

Question 21

In slow-moving traffic, why should you leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front?

  1. So you can be able to stop safely and allow room to manoeuvre
  2. So other drivers can see your number plate
  3. So you can read the road signs more easily
  4. So your engine does not overheat

In slow-moving traffic you should never be so close that you cannot stop safely, and you should leave enough space to manoeuvre (Highway Code Rule 151).

Question 22

You are queuing in slow-moving traffic and a vehicle is waiting to emerge from a side road. What should you do?

  1. Close the gap so they wait for a natural break
  2. Flash your headlights to order them out
  3. Leave a gap and allow them access to the road
  4. Sound your horn to warn them not to pull out

In slow-moving traffic you should allow vehicles access into and from side roads (Highway Code Rule 151).

Question 23

In stationary queuing traffic, a pedestrian is waiting to cross between the vehicles. What should you do?

  1. Wave them across immediately
  2. Allow them space to cross when safe
  3. Move forward to close the gap
  4. Rev your engine so they hurry

In slow-moving or queuing traffic you should allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross in front of you (Highway Code Rule 151).

Question 24

What should you do while another vehicle is overtaking you?

  1. Accelerate slightly to help them judge the gap
  2. Move towards the centre of the road
  3. Brake sharply so they pass sooner
  4. Maintain a steady course and speed

When being overtaken, maintain a steady course and do not obstruct the overtaking vehicle (Highway Code Rule 168).

Question 25

A vehicle overtakes you and pulls in just ahead. What should you do?

  1. Flash your headlights to show annoyance
  2. Drop back to restore a two-second gap
  3. Overtake it immediately to regain your position
  4. Keep the same close distance behind it

If a vehicle pulls in ahead of you after overtaking, drop back to maintain a two-second gap (Highway Code Rule 168).

Question 26

You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow road and a long queue has built up behind you. What should you do?

  1. Check your mirrors and pull in where safe to let traffic pass
  2. Maintain your speed as you have priority
  3. Wave the queue past on a blind bend
  4. Speed up beyond a comfortable pace to shorten the queue

Do not hold up a long queue of traffic. Check your mirrors frequently and, if necessary, pull in where it is safe to let traffic pass (Highway Code Rule 169).

Question 27

A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing. What should you do?

  1. Continue, as you only stop once they step out
  2. Wave them across as you slow down
  3. Flash your headlights to invite them across
  4. Give way and let them cross

You should look out for pedestrians waiting at a zebra crossing and give way to them, and you MUST give way once they move onto the crossing (Highway Code Rule 195).

Question 28

Why should you never wave or flash your headlights to invite pedestrians across a zebra crossing?

  1. It could mislead them if another vehicle is approaching
  2. It wastes your vehicle's battery
  3. Pedestrians are not allowed to accept signals
  4. It counts as using a signal for turning

Do not wave, flash your lights, or use your horn to invite pedestrians across; this could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching (Highway Code Rule 195).

Question 29

The traffic lights change to green while a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

  1. Sound your horn to hurry them along
  2. Give way and let them finish crossing
  3. Edge forward slowly to encourage them
  4. Drive around them if there is room

You should give way to anyone still crossing after the signal for vehicles has changed to green (Highway Code Rule 198).

Question 30

Why might a cyclist ride in the centre of the lane on a narrow road?

  1. To force drivers to overtake dangerously
  2. Because cyclists must always ride centrally
  3. For their own safety
  4. To ride faster downhill

On narrow sections of road, cyclists may ride in the centre of the lane for their own safety, and you should be patient (Highway Code Rule 213).

Question 31

You see two cyclists riding two abreast ahead of you. How should you react?

  1. Sound your horn until they ride single file
  2. Overtake immediately in the same lane
  3. Drive close behind them to encourage them to separate
  4. Be patient and allow for them riding two abreast

You should allow for cyclists riding in groups two abreast and be patient until you can pass safely (Highway Code Rule 213).

Question 32

How should you pass sheep being herded along the road?

  1. Slowly, giving them plenty of room
  2. Quickly, to get past before they scatter
  3. Sounding your horn to move them aside
  4. Revving your engine so the herder notices you

Pass animals slowly, giving them plenty of room. Do not sound your horn or rev your engine near animals (Highway Code Rule 214).

Question 33

What is the maximum speed at which you should pass a horse and rider?

  1. 20 mph
  2. 10 mph
  3. 15 mph
  4. 5 mph

When passing horse riders, reduce your speed to a maximum of 10 mph and leave at least 2 metres of space (Highway Code Rule 215).

Question 34

How much space should you allow, at minimum, when passing a horse rider?

  1. 0.5 metres
  2. 1 metre
  3. 1.5 metres
  4. 2 metres

Pass horse riders at no more than 10 mph and allow at least 2 metres of space (Highway Code Rule 215).

Question 35

A fire engine approaches from behind with flashing lights and siren on. How should you make way for it?

  1. Stop immediately wherever you are
  2. Speed up so it does not need to pass
  3. Pull aside safely without creating a hazard
  4. Mount the pavement to clear the road

Pull aside for emergency vehicles using flashing lights and sirens, but do so without creating a hazard for yourself or others (Highway Code Rule 219).

Question 36

What is the maximum speed of a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter being used on the road?

  1. 4 mph
  2. 8 mph
  3. 12 mph
  4. 16 mph

Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters used on the road travel at a maximum of 8 mph, so be patient and give them time (Highway Code Rule 220).

Question 37

A long vehicle ahead is positioned unusually wide before a junction. Why might this be?

  1. The driver is being inconsiderate
  2. Large vehicles need extra road space when turning
  3. The vehicle's steering is faulty
  4. The driver wants to block overtaking

Large vehicles require extra road space for turning, so allow them room and do not assume the driver is at fault (Highway Code Rule 221).

Question 38

Why should you increase your separation distance when following a large vehicle?

  1. Large vehicles brake much more quickly than cars
  2. It improves your view and they may be subject to lower speed limits
  3. It stops the lorry driver seeing you
  4. It is a legal requirement on all roads

Increase your separation distance behind large vehicles; they are also subject to lower speed limits than cars (Highway Code Rule 222).

Question 39

A bus is signalling to pull away from a bus stop ahead of you. What should you do?

  1. Give priority to the bus if you can do so safely
  2. Accelerate to pass before it moves off
  3. Sound your horn to warn it to wait
  4. Flash your headlights and keep your speed up

Give priority to buses, coaches, and trams when you can do so safely (Highway Code Rule 223).

Question 40

You are passing a bus that has stopped at a bus stop. What particular hazard should you watch for?

  1. The bus reversing into your path
  2. The bus doors opening onto the road
  3. Oil spilled by the bus engine
  4. Pedestrians getting off the bus and crossing the road

When passing stopped buses, watch out for pedestrians who have disembarked and may cross the road (Highway Code Rule 223).

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