Dvsa Theory Test 5

1. What should you do when your vehicle pulls to one side while driving?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and check tyres or steering system
D. Brake hard

2. What does a triangular sign with a cross mean?
A. Roundabout
B. Parking area
C. Crossroads ahead
D. Speed limit

3. What should you do when approaching a school crossing patrol showing a stop sign?
A. Ignore
B. Overtake
C. Stop and wait until sign is lowered
D. Honk

4. What is the purpose of lane discipline?
A. Increase speed
B. Maintain order and safety on the road
C. Improve fuel economy
D. Reduce traffic lights

5. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend in wet conditions?
A. Speed up
B. Brake during bend
C. Slow down before the bend
D. Overtake

6. What does a flashing amber beacon on a slow vehicle mean?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake immediately
C. Be cautious and prepare to slow down
D. Ignore

7. What is the purpose of a handbrake turn on a hill start?
A. Increase speed
B. Prevent rolling backward
C. Improve steering
D. Save fuel

8. What should you do if you see oil on the road?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Avoid braking or steering sharply
D. Overtake

9. What does a “no stopping” sign mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. Stop anytime
C. Do not stop even briefly
D. Speed zone

10. What should you do when another driver is tailgating you?
A. Brake suddenly
B. Speed race
C. Maintain speed and let them pass safely
D. Block them

11. What is the purpose of a road surface marking arrow?
A. Decoration
B. Indicates correct lane direction
C. Speed limit
D. Warning

12. What should you do when driving downhill in snow?
A. Neutral gear
B. Speed up
C. Use low gear and gentle braking
D. Overtake

13. What does a red flashing light at a level crossing mean?
A. Go fast
B. Slow down
C. Stop and wait
D. Reverse

14. What is the purpose of a catalytic converter in emissions control?
A. Increase engine power
B. Reduce harmful gases
C. Improve steering
D. Control brakes

15. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian with a guide dog?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Give extra space and slow down
D. Honk

16. What does a white “keep clear” marking mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. Do not block the area
C. Speed zone
D. Overtake area

17. What should you do when your brakes fail downhill?
A. Panic
B. Turn off engine immediately
C. Use lower gears and handbrake carefully
D. Jump out

18. What is the purpose of hazard lights?
A. Turn signals
B. Parking lights
C. Warn other road users of danger or breakdown
D. Increase speed

19. What should you do when entering a traffic circle (roundabout) with poor visibility?
A. Speed up
B. Stop in middle
C. Approach slowly and be ready to give way
D. Reverse

20. What does a “no overtaking” sign mean?
A. Overtake freely
B. Speed zone
C. Overtaking is not allowed
D. Parking allowed

21. What should you do when driving at night in rural areas?
A. Use full beam always
B. No lights
C. Switch between dipped and full beam appropriately
D. Speed up

22. What is the purpose of seat adjustment before driving?
A. Comfort only
B. Decoration
C. Proper control and visibility
D. Fuel saving

23. What should you do when approaching a junction with limited visibility?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake
C. Slow down and prepare to stop
D. Ignore

24. What does a red circle sign usually mean?
A. Information
B. Direction
C. Prohibition or restriction
D. Suggestion

25. What should you do when your windscreen washer fails?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Stop and clean windscreen manually if needed
D. Overtake

26. What is the purpose of a clutch in manual vehicles?
A. Brake system
B. Connect and disconnect engine power to wheels
C. Steering control
D. Fuel control

27. What should you do when another vehicle is overtaking you?
A. Speed up
B. Block them
C. Maintain speed and let them pass safely
D. Honk

28. What does a slippery road sign indicate?
A. Speed limit
B. Parking area
C. Reduced grip due to road conditions
D. One-way traffic

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

30. What is the purpose of tyre pressure checks?
A. Increase speed
B. Ensure safety and fuel efficiency
C. Improve sound
D. Control steering

31. What should you do when approaching emergency vehicles with sirens?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Pull over safely and allow passage
D. Block road

32. What does a broken white line mean?
A. No overtaking
B. Stop
C. Overtaking allowed if safe
D. Parking area

33. What should you do when driving in heavy traffic?
A. Speed up
B. Tailgate
C. Maintain safe distance and patience
D. Overtake aggressively

34. What is the purpose of mirrors when changing lanes?
A. Decoration
B. Check surrounding traffic and blind spots
C. Increase speed
D. Fuel control

35. What should you do when approaching a school zone?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Slow down and be extra alert
D. Honk

36. What does a green traffic light mean?
A. Stop
B. Wait
C. Proceed if safe
D. Reverse

37. What should you do when your engine overheats?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and allow cooling
D. Ignore

38. What is the purpose of ABS braking system?
A. Increase speed
B. Prevent wheel lock during braking
C. Fuel saving
D. Steering control

39. What should you do when approaching a zebra crossing?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore pedestrians
C. Slow down and prepare to stop
D. Honk

40. What is the main rule of defensive driving?
A. Drive fast
B. Overtake always
C. Anticipate hazards and stay safe
D. Ignore rules

41. What should you do when visibility is very poor?
A. Speed up
B. Turn off lights
C. Reduce speed and increase distance
D. Overtake

42. What does a white arrow on road markings indicate?
A. Parking
B. Speed limit
C. Direction of travel
D. Warning

43. What should you do when approaching a blind hill?
A. Overtake
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and stay alert
D. Honk

44. What is the purpose of road barriers?
A. Decoration
B. Protect vehicles from hazards
C. Increase speed
D. Fuel saving

45. What should you do if your steering becomes heavy?
A. Ignore
B. Speed up
C. Stop and check vehicle system
D. Brake hard

46. What does a yellow box junction mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. Stop always
C. Do not enter unless exit is clear
D. Overtake zone

47. What should you do when driving on icy roads?
A. Speed up
B. Brake hard
C. Drive slowly and gently
D. Overtake

48. What is the purpose of indicators?
A. Decoration
B. Show intention to turn or change lane
C. Speed control
D. Brake system

49. What should you do when approaching roadworks?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Slow down and follow instructions
D. Overtake

50. What is the final goal of safe driving?
A. Speed
B. Style
C. Safety of all road users
D. Competition