Driving Test Questions 348

What should you do if your vehicle starts emitting excessive black smoke?
A. Ignore it
B. Have the engine checked for mechanical faults or poor fuel combustion
C. Accelerate
D. Turn off headlights

What does the term “roadworthy vehicle” mean?
A. A new vehicle only
B. A vehicle that meets safety and mechanical standards for use on the road
C. A fast vehicle
D. A vehicle with loud horn

What should you do if your windshield wipers stop working during heavy rain?
A. Continue driving fast
B. Slow down and stop safely until visibility is restored
C. Drive with head out of window
D. Accelerate

What is the main purpose of a vehicle’s suspension system?
A. To increase fuel consumption
B. To absorb shocks and maintain tire contact with the road
C. To control engine temperature
D. To reduce exhaust noise

What should you do if you notice a fuel leak in your vehicle?
A. Ignore it
B. Stop driving and repair it immediately due to fire risk
C. Accelerate to use fuel faster
D. Park in the sun

What does the alternator do in a vehicle?
A. Cools the engine
B. Charges the battery and powers electrical systems while the engine runs
C. Controls braking
D. Pumps fuel

What should you do when lending your vehicle to another driver?
A. Give keys only
B. Ensure the driver is licensed and the vehicle is insured
C. Ignore documents
D. Remove number plates

What is the purpose of reflective number plates?
A. Decoration
B. To improve vehicle visibility at night
C. To increase speed
D. To reduce fuel consumption

What should you do if your vehicle’s horn stops working?
A. Ignore
B. Repair it because a functioning horn is a legal safety requirement
C. Use hand signals only forever
D. Drive only during the day

What does the law require regarding seat belts in Kenya?
A. Only driver must wear
B. Driver and all passengers must wear seat belts where fitted
C. Only front passenger
D. Optional

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when braking?
A. Ignore it
B. Have the brakes inspected and repaired
C. Accelerate
D. Turn steering sharply

What is the function of a vehicle’s exhaust system?
A. To store fuel
B. To carry exhaust gases away from the engine and reduce noise and emissions
C. To cool tires
D. To improve steering

What should you do before overtaking another vehicle?
A. Check only rear mirror
B. Check mirrors, blind spots, and ensure sufficient clear road ahead
C. Honk only
D. Accelerate first

What is the purpose of hazard warning lights?
A. To indicate turning
B. To warn other road users of a temporary hazard or stationary vehicle
C. To signal overtaking
D. To signal parking permanently

What should you do if your vehicle fails to start and traffic is building behind you?
A. Stay seated and ignore
B. Turn on hazard lights and try to move the vehicle off the road
C. Leave it in the lane
D. Honk continuously

What should you do if you are caught driving with an expired driving licence?
A. Continue normally
B. You may face penalties and should renew it immediately
C. Only receive a warning always
D. No action needed

What is the purpose of anti-lock braking systems (ABS)?
A. To increase speed
B. To prevent wheels from locking during hard braking
C. To cool brakes
D. To reduce fuel use

What should you do if your indicators stop working during a journey?
A. Continue without signaling
B. Use hand signals and repair them as soon as possible
C. Accelerate
D. Only drive straight

What does a cracked windshield pose?
A. No risk
B. Reduced visibility and structural weakness, requiring repair
C. Better airflow
D. Increased safety

What should you do if your vehicle’s steering becomes unusually loose?
A. Ignore it
B. Stop and have the steering system inspected immediately
C. Accelerate
D. Tighten steering wheel manually

What is the function of a speed governor in public service vehicles?
A. To improve music quality
B. To limit the maximum speed of the vehicle for safety
C. To reduce fuel tank size
D. To control steering

What should you do if you are stopped by traffic police for inspection?
A. Drive away
B. Cooperate and present required documents when requested
C. Argue and refuse
D. Hide documents

What should you do if your vehicle’s headlights are misaligned?
A. Ignore
B. Adjust them to avoid dazzling other drivers and to improve visibility
C. Use high beams always
D. Drive only during the day

What is the purpose of vehicle reflectors?
A. Decoration
B. To reflect light from other vehicles and increase visibility at night
C. To improve fuel economy
D. To control braking

What should you do if your vehicle battery dies while driving?
A. Continue normally
B. Safely stop because the engine and electrical systems will soon fail
C. Accelerate
D. Turn off lights

What is the purpose of power steering fluid?
A. To cool the engine
B. To assist steering movement and reduce effort needed to turn the wheel
C. To lubricate tires
D. To clean fuel injectors

What should you do if you notice a burning smell coming from your brakes?
A. Ignore
B. Stop safely and allow brakes to cool, then inspect
C. Accelerate
D. Spray water immediately

What is the function of vehicle shock absorbers?
A. To increase speed
B. To control suspension movement and maintain road contact
C. To cool engine
D. To power lights

What should you do if your vehicle is producing unusual engine noise?
A. Increase speed
B. Have the engine inspected to prevent further damage
C. Ignore
D. Turn off radio

What is the legal requirement regarding child passengers in vehicles?
A. They may stand
B. They must be properly seated and restrained for safety
C. They must sit in front only
D. No rules apply