Latest Driver Interview Questions
Q – 1 What is always a safe speed on motorways?
Ans- The speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions. Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions is dangerous.
You should always reduce your speed when:
★ The road layout or condition presents hazards, such as bends
★ Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, particularly children, and motorcyclists
★ Weather conditions make it safer to do so
★ Driving at night as it is more difficult to see other road users.
Q – 2 Motorways must not be used by:
Ans-
★ Pedestrians
★ Holders of provisional motorcycle or car licences
★ Riders of motorcycles under 50 cc
★ Cyclists
★ Horse riders
★ Certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission)
★ Agricultural vehicles
★ Powered wheelchairs/powered mobility scooters.
Q – 3 Which is an acceptable reason for not wearing seat belts?
Ans- You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you are using. There are only a few exceptions.
You are not required to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your car or supervising a learner driver who is reversing. Exemptions are also allowed for the holders of medical exemption certificates and those making deliveries or collections in goods vehicles when travelling less than 50 metres.
Q – 4 Why should you increase your separation distance when following a large vehicle?
Ans- To see and be seen.
Large vehicles can block your view. Your ability to see and to plan ahead will be improved if you pull back to increase your separation distance.
Q – 5 You are driving fast on a slippery road. Your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
Ans- Ease off the accelerator.
Q – 6 When a doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect your driving, you should:
Ans- Not drive.
Q – 7 A motorcyclist has been involved in a collision. Why should you usually NOT attempt to remove the rider’s helmet?
Ans- It could result in more serious injury.
Q – 8 A red line along the side of the road means:
Ans- Stopping is prohibited at certain times.
Q – 9 You are on a two-lane dual carriageway. For which of the following would you use the right-hand lane?
Ans- Overtaking slower traffic.
Q – 10 When you have entered a roundabout and are going straight ahead you should:
Ans- Signal left before leaving the roundabout.
Q – 11 What does this signal mean?
Ans- Traffic may proceed in the direction of the arrow.
Q – 12 Which of the following is more likely to make you sleepy when driving?
Ans- The monotony of driving on a motorway.
Q – 13 You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What is the most likely reason?
Ans- You are going too fast.
Q – 14 To avoid getting tired on a long journey, you should:
Ans- Stop and take regular breaks.
Q – 15 Travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down:
Ans- Reduces driver control.
Q – 16 As a provisional licence holder you must not drive a car:
Ans- On the motorway.
Q – 17 When taking a medicine prescribed by your doctor, who is responsible for deciding if you can drive or not?
Ans- You are responsible. It is a good idea to check the instructions or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Q – 18 Where would you find a crawler lane on a motorway?
Ans- On a steep gradient.
Q – 19 You apply light pressure on your brake pedal while driving in low gear. This will help to:
Ans- Dry your brakes when wet.
Q – 20 When should you use the two-second rule?
Ans- To keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front.
Q – 21 Why should you make sure that your direction indicators have been cancelled after turning?
Ans- To not confuse others.
Q – 22 This arm signal means that the driver in front intends to:
Ans- Turn left.
Q – 23 You are driving on a motorway. If you feel at all sleepy, you should:
Ans- Leave at the next exit.
Q – 24 You approach a junction with a police officer directing traffic. The officer gives this signal. You must:
Ans- Stop at the stop line.
Q – 25 The reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway are what colour?
Ans- White.
Q – 26 If you miss your exit when trying to leave a motorway, you should:
Ans- Take the next exit.
Q – 27 You are travelling along a motorway. You see this sign. What must you do?
Ans- Leave the motorway at the next exit.
Q – 28 At the scene of a traffic incident one of your main priorities should be to:
Ans- Not put yourself at risk.
Q – 29 If traffic lights are not working, you should proceed as if the junction is:
Ans- Uncontrolled.
Q – 30 Which of these may use motorways?
Ans- Motorcycles over 50cc.
Q – 31 You are following a vehicle on a slippery road. You should leave a time gap of at least:
Ans- Four seconds.
Q – 32 When joining a motorway:
Ans- Give way to traffic already on the motorway.
Q – 33 You see double white lines on the road. The line nearest to you is broken. What does it mean?
Ans- You may overtake if it is safe.
Q – 34 At a collision you suspect a casualty has back injuries. In general, you should NOT:
Ans- Move them out of the road.
Q – 35 Why should you keep well back when following a lorry?
Ans- It gives you a better view of the road ahead.
Q – 36 You wish to turn right ahead. Why is it a good idea to move to the correct position in good time?
Ans- To show other road users your intentions.
Q – 37 You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash where the rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
Ans- Warn other traffic.
Q – 38 At a pelican crossing a disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you. When the light changes to green, you should:
Ans- Wait and be patient.
Q – 39 A driver is carrying two 13 year old children and their parents in his car. Who is responsible for making sure that the children wear seat belts?
Ans- The driver.
Q – 40 A traffic signal is showing an amber light on its own. You should:
Ans- Stop at the stop line.
Q – 41 You are invited to a lunch where alcohol will be served. You know that you will have to drive a few hours later. What is your best course of action?
Ans- Not drink any alcohol at all.
Q – 42 Drinking even a small amount of alcohol is likely to:
Ans- Give a false sense of confidence.
Q – 43 You have stopped at a junction. The traffic light turns green. When should you not proceed at green?
Ans- When there is no room for you to clear the junction.
Q – 44 Before driving through a tunnel it is a good idea to do what?
Ans- Remove any sunglasses.
Q – 45 If you have been drinking alcohol, what will help the alcohol to leave your body?
Ans- Time.
Q – 46 If your vehicle breaks down, you should always try to:
Ans- Get your vehicle off the road.
Q – 47 The main reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to:
Ans- Help you to avoid neck injury.
Q – 48 Before fitting a rear-facing baby seat into a front seat, you must make sure that:
Ans- The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
Q – 49 Unless you are preparing for a right turn, you may only enter a box junction when:
Ans- Your exit road is clear.
Q – 50 You have stopped behind this cyclist. What should you do when the traffic lights change to green?
Ans- Allow the cyclist time and room.
Q – 51 Your ability to drive safely depends on:
Ans-
★ Not being overly tired.
★ Being emotionally fit to drive.
★ Being able to see clearly.