Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You are about to move off from the left side of the road. Which blind spot is most important to check?
When moving off from the left, you join traffic on your right. A motorcycle or cyclist can be hidden from the mirrors, so take a quick look over your right shoulder before moving.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 5 (good lookout)
Answer D. When moving off from the left, you join traffic on your right. A motorcycle or cyclist can be hidden from the mirrors, so take a quick look over your right shoulder before moving.
What does switching on your indicator do?
A signal communicates your intention. It does not create a safe gap or give you priority. Move only when the space is actually safe.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 11
Answer A. A signal communicates your intention. It does not create a safe gap or give you priority. Move only when the space is actually safe.
Your mirrors look clear before a lane change. Is that enough?
A motorcycle or bicycle can be hidden in the blind spot even when the mirror looks clear. A quick head check towards the side you are moving to reveals it.
Answer D. A motorcycle or bicycle can be hidden in the blind spot even when the mirror looks clear. A quick head check towards the side you are moving to reveals it.
How long should a blind-spot (shoulder) check take?
A blind-spot check should be quick. Staring over your shoulder makes you lose awareness of what is happening in front.
Answer B. A blind-spot check should be quick. Staring over your shoulder makes you lose awareness of what is happening in front.
A car ahead at a junction is showing its left indicator. What should you assume?
An indicator shows an intention, not a guarantee. The driver may have forgotten to cancel it or may change plans.
Answer D. An indicator shows an intention, not a guarantee. The driver may have forgotten to cancel it or may change plans.
Before turning left, which area must you check carefully for two-wheelers and cyclists?
A motorcycle, scooter or cyclist can be between your vehicle and the left edge. Check the left mirror and blind area, and do not turn across someone already alongside.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 8
Answer C. A motorcycle, scooter or cyclist can be between your vehicle and the left edge. Check the left mirror and blind area, and do not turn across someone already alongside.
When should you signal before a manoeuvre?
A good signal is correct, timely and cancelled afterwards. Too late is useless; too early can mislead.
Answer C. A good signal is correct, timely and cancelled afterwards. Too late is useless; too early can mislead.
You cannot see a truck driver's mirrors while driving beside the truck. What does this mean?
If you cannot see the large vehicle's mirrors, assume the driver cannot see you. Do not stay beside a truck or bus unnecessarily.
Answer B. If you cannot see the large vehicle's mirrors, assume the driver cannot see you. Do not stay beside a truck or bus unnecessarily.
Which three things should your observation always answer before you move?
Build a full picture: traffic and hazards ahead, vehicles behind, and road users beside you that may be hidden from the mirrors.
Answer A. Build a full picture: traffic and hazards ahead, vehicles behind, and road users beside you that may be hidden from the mirrors.
You are about to turn right. A motorcycle may be overtaking you on your right. What should you do first?
Before moving towards the right or turning, check traffic behind and to your right. A late turn without observation can put a motorcycle right beside you.
Answer C. Before moving towards the right or turning, check traffic behind and to your right. A late turn without observation can put a motorcycle right beside you.