Dvsa Theory Test 4

1. What should you do when approaching a vehicle reversing into the road?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake quickly
C. Slow down and be prepared to stop
D. Honk continuously

2. What is the purpose of road studs (cat’s eyes)?
A. Decoration
B. Help drivers see lane markings in the dark
C. Increase speed
D. Control fuel

3. What should you do when your windscreen is misted up?
A. Ignore
B. Open windows only
C. Use demister and clear visibility before driving
D. Drive faster

4. What is the main cause of rear-end collisions?
A. Good brakes
B. Following too closely
C. Slow driving
D. Clear roads

5. What should you do when approaching a bus lane during its operating hours?
A. Drive through
B. Park in it
C. Avoid entering unless permitted
D. Speed up

6. What does a flashing red light at a railway crossing mean?
A. Proceed quickly
B. Slow down
C. Stop and wait until lights stop flashing
D. Reverse

7. What is the purpose of a gearbox?
A. Control steering
B. Control speed and power of the vehicle
C. Increase fuel
D. Improve lights

8. What should you do when another vehicle cuts in front of you?
A. Brake sharply
B. Honk aggressively
C. Keep calm and maintain safe distance
D. Chase them

9. What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
A. Increase speed
B. Reduce harmful exhaust emissions
C. Improve braking
D. Control steering

10. What should you do when driving in strong sunlight glare?
A. Speed up
B. Close eyes
C. Use sunglasses and sun visor
D. Turn off lights

11. What is the meaning of a red X on motorway overhead signs?
A. Lane open
B. Speed limit
C. Lane is closed, do not enter
D. Overtake

12. What should you do when approaching road debris?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Slow down and steer safely around it
D. Honk

13. What is the purpose of a parking brake?
A. Increase speed
B. Hold vehicle stationary when parked
C. Steering control
D. Fuel saving

14. What should you do when driving through puddles?
A. Speed through
B. Ignore
C. Slow down to avoid loss of control
D. Brake hard

15. What is the safest way to drive around bends?
A. Accelerate
B. Brake mid-bend
C. Slow before entering the bend
D. Overtake

16. What should you do when approaching a pelican crossing showing steady amber?
A. Stop always
B. Speed up
C. Prepare to stop if pedestrians are still crossing
D. Reverse

17. What is the purpose of engine timing?
A. Fuel control
B. Coordinate engine valve operations
C. Increase speed
D. Brake system

18. What should you do when your tyre bursts?
A. Brake hard immediately
B. Turn sharply
C. Hold steering firmly and slow down gradually
D. Exit vehicle

19. What does a white “STOP” line on road mean?
A. Slow down
B. Give way
C. Stop completely before line
D. Overtake

20. What is the purpose of road safety barriers?
A. Decoration
B. Prevent vehicles leaving the road or crossing hazards
C. Increase speed
D. Fuel saving

21. What should you do when approaching children near the road?
A. Speed up
B. Honk
C. Slow down and be extra cautious
D. Overtake

22. What is the correct action when entering a motorway?
A. Stop
B. Reverse
C. Join traffic at safe matching speed
D. Drive slowly only

23. What does a white diagonal line on a red circle sign mean?
A. Stop
B. Speed limit
C. No entry for vehicles
D. Parking allowed

24. What should you do when driving behind a motorcycle?
A. Follow closely
B. Honk often
C. Give extra following distance
D. Overtake immediately

25. What is the purpose of engine braking downhill?
A. Increase speed
B. Control vehicle speed safely
C. Save fuel
D. Turn wheels

26. What should you do if you miss a motorway exit?
A. Reverse
B. Stop
C. Continue to next exit
D. Turn sharply

27. What does a flashing blue light behind you mean?
A. Taxi
B. Breakdown
C. Emergency vehicle approaching
D. Police parking

28. What should you do when approaching a school bus stopped with flashing lights?
A. Overtake quickly
B. Ignore
C. Stop and wait until lights stop flashing
D. Honk

29. What is the purpose of engine oil filter?
A. Increase speed
B. Remove impurities from engine oil
C. Improve lights
D. Brake control

30. What should you do when your brakes feel spongy?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Have brakes checked immediately
D. Continue driving normally

31. What does a “No U-turn” sign mean?
A. Turn anytime
B. Stop
C. U-turn not allowed
D. Speed zone

32. What should you do when approaching animals crossing road?
A. Honk aggressively
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and allow them to pass
D. Overtake

33. What is the purpose of cruise control?
A. Increase braking
B. Maintain constant speed automatically
C. Improve steering
D. Reduce lights

34. What should you do when entering a slippery road?
A. Speed up
B. Brake hard
C. Drive slowly and smoothly
D. Overtake

35. What is the meaning of a green arrow at traffic lights?
A. Stop
B. Wait
C. Proceed in indicated direction
D. Reverse

36. What should you do when another driver flashes headlights at you?
A. Ignore always
B. Speed up
C. Be alert to possible hazard ahead
D. Honk

37. What is the purpose of vehicle suspension springs?
A. Increase speed
B. Absorb road shocks
C. Improve fuel
D. Control steering only

38. What should you do when approaching broken-down vehicle on road?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and pass carefully
D. Honk

39. What does a “slippery road” sign warn you about?
A. Speed limit
B. Parking zone
C. Reduced grip on road surface
D. One-way traffic

40. What should you do when driving in fog at night?
A. Full beam headlights
B. No lights
C. Use dipped headlights or fog lights
D. High speed

41. What is the purpose of differential gears?
A. Brake system
B. Allow wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns
C. Fuel control
D. Steering lock

42. What should you do when approaching traffic lights turning amber?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Stop if safe to do so
D. Reverse

43. What is the purpose of handbrake hill start?
A. Increase speed
B. Prevent vehicle rolling back
C. Improve fuel
D. Steering control

44. What should you do when approaching emergency scene?
A. Speed up
B. Take photos
C. Slow down and follow instructions
D. Overtake

45. What does a white line across a junction mean?
A. Parking area
B. Speed zone
C. Give way or stop line
D. Direction

46. What should you do when your vehicle starts vibrating unusually?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Stop and check vehicle condition
D. Brake hard

47. What is the purpose of windscreen wipers?
A. Increase speed
B. Clear rain or debris from windscreen
C. Improve fuel
D. Control steering

48. What should you do when approaching a narrow bridge?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake
C. Give way if necessary and proceed carefully
D. Ignore

49. What is the safest reaction to sudden braking traffic ahead?
A. Honk and speed up
B. Change lanes aggressively
C. Brake smoothly and maintain distance
D. Close eyes

50. What is the ultimate goal of safe driving?
A. Speed
B. Comfort
C. Prevent accidents and protect lives
D. Style