Flagged driving theory questions

You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

This junction, controlled by traffic lights has a marked area between 2 stop lines. What’s this for?

To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

At night what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?

You’re approaching an organised walk

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

What safety device must be fitted to a trailer breaking system?

Breakaway cable

You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

Use parking brake and release the footbreak

When should you leave a 2 second time gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

When it’s dry

You’re travelling along a single track road. There’s a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you?

Wait opposite the passing place

You’re in a one way street and want to turn right. Where should you position you’re vehicle when there are 2 lanes?

in the right hand lane

The conditions are good and dry. When should you follow the 2 second rule?

When checking your gap from the vehicle in front

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

Check your filler cap is securely fastened

What does this sign mean?

End of controlled parking zone

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

You’re reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

Using brake lights

What’s the meaning of this sign?

Waiting restrictions

You’re travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

When signalled to by a traffic officer

You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

Turn around in a quiet side road

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

Noone

National speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway

70mph

You’re looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right hand side of the road?

When you’re in a one way street

What should you do when you park at night in a road that has a 40mph speed limit?

Leave parking lights switched on

National speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcyclists

60mph

Nearest you may park to a junction

10 meters

How should you signal if you’re going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you’re going to take

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

Ignore error and stay calm

When may you use hazard warning lights?

When driving on motorway to warn traffic of a hazard ahead

You’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick down’

To accelerate quickly

You’re following a slower moving vehicle. What should you do if there’s a junction just ahead on the right?

Only consider overtaking when you’re past the junction

You’re driving on a one way street. What should you do if you realise you’ve taken the wrong route?

Continue and find another route

Some 2 way roads are divide into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?

Traffic in both directions can use the middle k

What’s the main hazard the driver of the red car should be aware of?

the bus may move out into the road

What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

Edge of the carriageway

You’re waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining?

Reflections of traffic in windows

You’re driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A steady amber light

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

Approaching a junction

What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3500kg?

Your trailer and load cannot weigh more than 3500kg

What restrictions apply if you’re towing a trailer on a 3 lane motorway?

You must not use the right hand lane

Your going to tow a trailer that’s wider than your car. What must you fit to your car before you start towing it?

Exterior towing mirrors