Other types of vehicle test (with hints) These 27 questions from the DVSA revision question bank cover the behaviour of other types of vehicles on the road such as lorries and buses. Difficulty levelThe average score for this test is 92%. Can you beat that? Step 1 of 28 0% Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car?*It takes longer to pass oneThey may suddenly pull upTheir brakes are not as goodThey climb hills more slowlyDepending on relevant speed, it will usually take you longer to pass a lorry than other vehicles. Some hazards to watch for include oncoming traffic, junctions ahead, bends or dips which could restrict your view, and signs or road markings that prohibit overtaking. Make sure you can see that it’s safe to complete the manoeuvre before you start to overtake. You're driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which of the following should you do?*Flash your lights to warn the driver of your presenceContinue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warningWatch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestriansPass the bus as quickly as you possibly canAs you approach, look out for any signal the driver might make. If you pass the vehicle watch out for pedestrians attempting to cross the road from behind the bus. They will be hidden from view until the last moment. You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?*In windy weather, watch out for motorcyclists and also cyclists as they can be blown sideways into your path. When you pass them, leave plenty of room and check their position in your mirror before pulling back in. It is a very windy day and you are about to overtake a cyclist. What should you do?*Overtake very closelyKeep close as you passSound your horn repeatedlyAllow extra roomCyclists, and motorcyclists, are very vulnerable in crosswinds. They can easily be blown well off course and veer into your path. Always allow plenty of room when overtaking them. Passing too close could cause a draught and unbalance the rider. What should you do as you approach this lorry?*Slow down and be prepared to waitMake the lorry wait for youFlash your lights at the lorryMove to the right-hand side of the road When turning, long vehicles need much more room on the road than other vehicles. At junctions they may take up the whole of the road space, so be patient and allow them the room they need. You are approaching a mini-roundabout. The long vehicle in front is signalling left but positioned over to the right. You should*sound your hornovertake on the leftfollow the same course as the lorrykeep well backAt mini-roundabouts there isn’t much room for a long vehicle to manoeuvre. It will have to swing out wide so that it can complete the turn safely. Keep well back and don’t try to move up alongside it. You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should*drop back until you can see betterput your headlights on full beamkeep close to the lorry, away from the sprayspeed up and overtake quicklyLarge vehicles may throw up a lot of spray when the roads are wet. This will make it difficult for you to see ahead. Dropping back further will move you out of the spray and allow you to see further, and increase your separation distance. It takes longer to stop when the roads are wet and you need to allow more room. Don’t follow the vehicle in front too closely, or overtake unless you can see and are sure that the way ahead is clear. As a driver why should you be more careful where trams operate?*Because they do not have a hornBecause they do not stop for carsBecause they do not have lightsBecause they cannot steer to avoid youYou should take extra care when you first encounter trams. You will have to get used to dealing with a different traffic system. Be aware that they can accelerate and travel very quickly and that they cannot change direction to avoid obstructions. You are following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?*Warn the driver of the wrong signalWait behind the long vehicleReport the driver to the policeOvertake on the right-hand sideWhen a long vehicle is going to turn right it may need to keep close to the left-hand kerb. This is to prevent the rear end of the trailer cutting the corner. You need to be aware of how long vehicles behave in such situations. Don’t overtake the lorry because it could turn as you’re alongside. Stay behind and wait for it to turn. You are following a large vehicle approaching crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do?*Overtake if you can leave plenty of roomOvertake only if there are no oncoming vehiclesDo not overtake until the vehicle begins to turn.Do not overtake when at or approaching a junction.Hold back and wait until the vehicle has turned before proceeding. Do not overtake because the vehicle turning left could hide a vehicle emerging from the same junction. You are driving along this road. What should you be prepared to do?*Sound your horn and continueSlow down and give wayReport the driver to the policeSqueeze through the gap Sometimes large vehicles may need more space than other road users. If a vehicle needs more time and space to turn be prepared to stop and wait. In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheelchair) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of*8 mph (12 km/h)18 mph (29 km/h)28 mph (45 km/h)38 mph (61 km/h)These vehicles are battery powered and very vulnerable due to their slow speed, small size and low height. Some are designed for pavement and road use and have a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h). Others are for pavement use only and are restricted to 4 mph (6 km/h). Take extra care and be patient if you are following one. Allow plenty of room when overtaking and do not go past unless you can do so safely. You're driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your*full beam headlightssidelights onlyrear fog lights if visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)dipped headlightsYou must ensure that you can be seen by others on the road, but you don't want to dazzle them. Use your dipped headlights during the day if the visibility is bad. If appropriate, use your rear fog lights but don’t forget to turn them off when the visibility improves. You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take?*Move out and overtake on the rightPass on the left as the vehicle moves outBe prepared to stop behindOvertake quickly before the lorry moves outLorries are larger and longer than other vehicles and this can affect their position when approaching junctions. When turning left they may move out to the right so that they don’t cut in and mount the kerb with the rear wheels. You're travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?*Accelerate past the busWatch carefully for pedestriansSound your hornPull in closely behind the busThere might be pedestrians crossing from in front of the bus. Look out for them if you intend to pass. Consider how many people are waiting to get on the bus - check the queue if you can. The bus might move off straight away if no one is waiting to get on. If a bus is signalling to pull out, give it priority if it’s safe to do so. Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of*8 mph12 mph16 mph20 mphThese are small battery powered vehicles and include wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Some are designed for use on the pavement only and have an upper speed limit of 4 mph (6 km/h). Others can go on the road as well and have a speed limit of 8 mph (12 km/h). They are now very common and are generally used by the elderly, disabled or infirm. Take great care as they are extremely vulnerable because of their low speed and small size. Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this?*To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bendsTo get the best view of the road aheadTo leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls backTo offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake youWhen following a large vehicle keep well back. If you’re too close you won’t be able to see the road ahead and the driver of the long vehicle might not be able to see you in their mirrors. You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?*Interior wide-angle mirrorExtended-arm side mirrorsOrdinary door mirrorsOrdinary interior mirrorTowing a large trailer or caravan can greatly reduce your view of the road behind. You need to use the correct equipment to make sure you can see clearly behind and down both sides of the caravan or trailer. When you approach a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop you should*get past before it movesallow it to pull away, if it is safe to do soflash your headlights as you approachsignal left and wave the bus onTry to give way to buses if you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from bus stops. Look out for people who’ve stepped off the bus or are running to catch it, and may try to cross the road without looking. Don’t try to accelerate past before it moves away or flash your lights as other road users may be misled by this signal. You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should*sound your horndrop back furtherflash your headlightsstart to overtakeIt’s very frustrating when your separation distance is shortened by another vehicle. React positively, stay calm and drop further back. You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should*follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road aheadflash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give waystay behind until the driver waves you pastkeep well back until you can see that it is clearIf you want to overtake a long vehicle, stay well back so that you can get a better view of the road ahead. The closer you get the less you will be able to see of the road ahead. Be patient, overtaking calls for sound judgement. DON’T take a gamble, only overtake when you are certain that you can complete the manoeuvre safely. You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?*Overtake on the left before the lorry reaches the junctionOvertake on the right as soon as the lorry slows downDo not overtake unless you can see there is no oncoming trafficDo not overtake, stay well back and be prepared to stop.When turning into narrow roads articulated and long vehicles will need more room. Initially they will need to swing out in the opposite direction to which they intend to turn. They could mask another vehicle turning out of the same junction. DON’T be tempted to overtake them or pass on the inside. You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why?*The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicleThe large vehicle can turn suddenlyThe large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight lineThe large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the leftLarge vehicles can hide other vehicles that are overtaking, especially motorcycles which may be filtering past queuing traffic. You need to be aware of the possibility of hidden vehicles and not assume that it is safe to emerge. It is very windy. You are about to overtake a motorcyclist. You should*overtake slowlyallow extra roomsound your hornkeep close as you passCrosswinds can blow a motorcyclist or cyclist across the lane. Passing too close could also cause a draught, unbalancing the rider. You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right. You should*get closer in order to pass it quicklystay well back and give it roomassume the signal is wrong and it is really turning rightovertake as it starts to slow downA lorry may swing out to the right as it approaches a left turn. This is to allow the rear wheels to clear the kerb as it turns. Don’t try to filter through if you see a gap on the nearside. It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?*Overtake the motorcyclist immediatelyKeep well backStay level with the motorcyclistKeep close to the motorcyclistMotorcyclists are affected more by windy weather than other vehicles. In windy conditions, high-sided vehicles cause air turbulence. You should keep well back as the motorcyclist could be blown off course. Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?*CyclistsMotorcyclistsHigh-sided vehiclesCarsAlthough cars are the least likely to be affected, crosswinds can take anyone by surprise. 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