Vehicle Safety theory test questions
Safety features, hazards, and emergencies. Below are 8 of the 149 vehicle safety questions in PassMonkey, each with the correct answer and why it is right. The real test draws its 40 questions from across all seven categories.
1.What does this sign mean?
- ARadio transmission mast ahead.
- BOverhead electric cables.
- CSharp corners ahead.
- DCrosswinds ahead.
Correct answer: B. This sign gives advance warning of electric cables overhead. Drivers with a high load should be particularly careful.
2.What does this sign mean?
- ANo overtaking.
- BNo stopping/parking on the right.
- CEnd of dual carriageway.
- DDouble parking not allowed.
Correct answer: A. This sign tells you that overtaking is prohibited. These signs are usually found in places where overtaking may be dangerous, such as in areas with reduced visibility.
3.What does this sign mean?
- AY-junction where main road bears to the left.
- BY-junction where heavy vehicles must go left.
- CY-junction where vehicles must go left.
- DY-junction where main road bears to the right.
Correct answer: A. This sign gives advance warning of a Y-junction with a minor road ahead. The wider arm of the Y indicates the course of the main road.
4.What does this sign mean?
- AJunction ahead with dual carriageway.
- BY-junction ahead with roads of lesser importance.
- CY-junction ahead with roads of equal importance.
- DMinor road ahead.
Correct answer: C. This sign gives advance warning of a Y-junction ahead with roads of equal importance. Approach such a junction with caution and be prepared to react to any changes in the traffic situation.
5.What does this sign mean?
- ATraffic merging from the right.
- BEnd of dual carriageway ahead.
- CTraffic merging from the left.
- DTraffic from the left has priority.
Correct answer: C. This sign gives advance warning of traffic merging from the left. You should expect vehicles to join from the left. You may need to slow down, allowing them to merge safely.
6.What does this sign mean?
- ATraffic merging/diverging ahead.
- BRoad narrows briefly ahead.
- CYield to merging/diverging traffic ahead.
- DDiversion at junction ahead.
Correct answer: A. This sign gives advance warning of roads both merging (entering onto the main road) and diverging (exiting the main road). Drivers should be prepared for traffic changing speed and direction as vehicles enter or exit at the junctions on the left ahead.
7.What does this sign mean?
- ADangerous corner ahead.
- BOne-way street ahead.
- CJunction to the left.
- DDangerous bend ahead.
Correct answer: A. This sign gives advance warning of a dangerous corner to the left. You may need to slow down and react to any changes in the traffic situation ahead.
8.What does this sign mean?
- ASharp change of direction to the right.
- BSeries of speed ramps ahead.
- CRoad closed - drivers must turn back.
- DSharp change of direction to the left.
Correct answer: A. This sign gives advance warning of a sharp change of direction to the right. You should slow down as you approach the hazard.