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Question 1Traffic rules and road signs

In Mongolia, traffic is driven on which side of the road?

  1. On the left side
  2. On the left side in Ulaanbaatar only
  3. On the right side Correct answer.
  4. On either side depending on the lane markings

Explanation

Mongolia follows the right-hand traffic system, so vehicles keep to the right half of the carriageway and overtake on the left. This applies throughout the country, including Ulaanbaatar, and is the basis for interpreting junction, roundabout and overtaking rules.

Question 2Traffic rules and road signs

What does a circular sign with a red border and a red diagonal bar across a black symbol normally indicate?

  1. A prohibition of the manoeuvre or vehicle shown Correct answer.
  2. A warning of a hazard ahead
  3. A parking area reserved for the symbol
  4. A mandatory direction to follow

Explanation

In the Mongolian sign system, as in the international conventions it follows, circular signs with a red rim are regulatory. A red diagonal bar cancels or prohibits the activity depicted inside the circle. Warning signs, by contrast, are triangular with a red border.

Question 3Traffic rules and road signs

You approach a pedestrian crossing where a person is already stepping onto the roadway. What must you do?

  1. Sound the horn and continue at the same speed
  2. Slow down and give way, stopping if necessary Correct answer.
  3. Continue because pedestrians must wait for vehicles at unmarked crossings
  4. Steer around the pedestrian if the oncoming lane is free

Explanation

Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are on or entering a designated crossing, reducing speed and stopping when needed so the person can cross safely. Passing behind or around a pedestrian on a crossing is dangerous and unlawful because the person's path may change suddenly.

Question 4Traffic rules and road signs

A traffic controller raises an arm vertically with the palm forward. What does this signal mean for drivers approaching from the front?

  1. Turn right only
  2. Stop Correct answer.
  3. Reduce speed but keep moving
  4. Proceed immediately

Explanation

A raised hand with the palm facing traffic is the standard controller signal to stop. Signals given by a traffic controller take priority over traffic lights and static signs, so drivers must obey them even if the light shows green.

Question 5Traffic rules and road signs

What is the general speed limit for motor vehicles in built-up areas of Mongolia unless signs state otherwise?

  1. 50 km/h
  2. 40 km/h
  3. 80 km/h
  4. 60 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

The default limit inside settlements is 60 km/h, and local signs may set a lower or higher figure for particular streets. Outside built-up areas the general limit is higher, so drivers must watch for the settlement boundary signs that change the applicable limit.

Question 6Traffic rules and road signs

When are you permitted to use the horn in a built-up area?

  1. To warn of an immediate danger or to prevent a collision Correct answer.
  2. To hurry a slow vehicle in front
  3. Whenever you are overtaking another car
  4. To greet an acquaintance on the pavement

Explanation

The horn is a safety warning device, so it may be used to alert others to a hazard that could cause a collision. Using it for greetings, impatience or routine overtaking creates noise and confusion and is not a lawful reason to sound it in a town.

Question 7Traffic rules and road signs

A triangular sign with a red border shows a symbol of children. What is the driver expected to do?

  1. Sound the horn continuously until past the area
  2. Maintain speed because the sign applies only during school hours
  3. Stop completely before the sign
  4. Expect children near a school or playground and reduce speed Correct answer.

Explanation

Triangular red-bordered signs warn of a hazard ahead, and the children symbol warns of a place where children may enter the road, such as near a school. The correct response is to slow down, increase attention and be ready to stop, since children may behave unpredictably.

Question 8Traffic rules and road signs

What is the purpose of the seat belt requirement for the driver and passengers?

  1. To make it easier for police to identify occupants
  2. To reduce injuries by restraining occupants in a collision Correct answer.
  3. To keep passengers from distracting the driver
  4. To satisfy insurance paperwork only

Explanation

Seat belts restrain occupants so that they do not strike the interior or be thrown from the vehicle in a crash, greatly reducing death and injury. The obligation covers the driver and passengers, and children must be secured in an appropriate restraint for their size.

Question 9Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving at night and an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you. What is the safest response?

  1. Accelerate to pass the oncoming vehicle more quickly
  2. Close your eyes briefly until the vehicle passes
  3. Look towards the right edge of your lane, slow down and keep your speed low until the vehicle passes Correct answer.
  4. Switch on your high beam to retaliate

Explanation

When dazzled, a driver should avoid staring at the light source, look towards the right edge of the carriageway to hold lane position, and reduce speed so there is time to react to any hazard hidden by the glare. Flashing high beam back at the other driver only increases the danger for both.

Question 10Traffic rules and road signs

When must you switch from high beam to dipped (low) beam at night?

  1. Only inside tunnels
  2. Never, because high beam is always safer
  3. When an oncoming vehicle approaches or when following another vehicle closely Correct answer.
  4. Only when a police car is visible

Explanation

High beam must be dipped when it could dazzle other road users, which includes an oncoming vehicle approaching and a vehicle ahead that you are following. Dipped beam still lights the road while keeping the beam low so that other drivers are not blinded.

Question 11Traffic rules and road signs

On a road with a solid centre line, when may you cross the line?

  1. Only to enter or leave a side road, property or similar access, where it is safe Correct answer.
  2. Never, under any circumstances
  3. Whenever the road ahead looks clear
  4. To overtake a slow-moving lorry

Explanation

A solid centre line forbids crossing for overtaking, but a driver may still cross it to turn into or out of an adjoining road, driveway or property when it is safe to do so. The restriction targets overtaking and lane changing, not legitimate access manoeuvres.

Question 12Traffic rules and road signs

You intend to turn right at a junction. Which sequence of actions is correct?

  1. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, position near the right edge of the road, slow down, then turn when safe Correct answer.
  2. Turn first and signal afterwards to show your intention
  3. Move to the left edge of the road before turning right
  4. Brake sharply, then signal as you begin the turn

Explanation

A right turn in Mongolia's right-hand traffic is normally made from a position near the right edge or from a designated right-turn lane. Signal early, check mirrors and the blind spot, and reduce speed before turning. Complete the turn only when it is safe, giving way as required.

Question 13Traffic rules and road signs

At an unregulated crossroads where a driver on your right is approaching at the same time, who has priority?

  1. The vehicle travelling faster
  2. The vehicle on the right Correct answer.
  3. The larger vehicle
  4. The vehicle on the left

Explanation

Where there are no signs, signals or markings giving priority, the general rule is to give way to traffic approaching from the right. This rule prevents deadlock at equal junctions, and drivers should still slow down and be ready to stop if the other vehicle does not yield.

Question 14Traffic rules and road signs

You are entering a roundabout. Which statement reflects the correct priority rule in right-hand traffic?

  1. Priority is decided by whoever signals first
  2. Traffic entering the roundabout has priority over traffic already circulating
  3. Traffic already on the roundabout has priority, so you give way before entering Correct answer.
  4. The largest vehicle always has priority

Explanation

In right-hand traffic, vehicles already circulating on the roundabout come from the left and have priority, so an entering driver must give way. The entering driver should also signal the intended exit and choose the correct lane before joining.

Question 15Traffic rules and road signs

What is the correct following distance in normal dry conditions at a speed of about 60 km/h?

  1. About half a second of travel time
  2. About one car length
  3. About two seconds of travel time Correct answer.
  4. As close as possible to discourage other cars from cutting in

Explanation

A time gap of about two seconds in good conditions gives the driver time to perceive and react if the vehicle ahead brakes. The gap should be increased in rain, snow, ice, darkness or poor visibility, when stopping distances grow substantially.

Question 16Traffic rules and road signs

When are you allowed to overtake another vehicle?

  1. When the road ahead is clear, the markings permit it and no junction or crossing is involved Correct answer.
  2. Whenever the vehicle in front is travelling below the speed limit
  3. On a bend if you flash your headlights first
  4. Whenever you are in a hurry

Explanation

Overtaking is permitted only when visibility and road markings allow it and there is no junction, pedestrian crossing or other hazard that makes the manoeuvre unsafe. The driver must be able to see far enough ahead to complete the pass without forcing others to change speed or direction.

Question 17Traffic rules and road signs

A continuous yellow line is painted along the kerb. What does it mean?

  1. Stopping and parking are prohibited along that stretch Correct answer.
  2. Parking is allowed only at night
  3. Loading is allowed for commercial vehicles
  4. Parking is free for up to one hour

Explanation

A continuous yellow line along the kerb marks a stretch where stopping and parking are prohibited, keeping the lane clear for traffic and access. Drivers should look for the accompanying sign plates, which may add times or exceptions.

Question 18Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving in heavy snow and visibility drops sharply. What is the best course of action?

  1. Switch on high beam to see further
  2. Keep the same speed so you are not rear-ended
  3. Stop in the traffic lane and wait for the snow to pass
  4. Reduce speed, switch on dipped headlights and fog lights if fitted, and increase the gap to the vehicle ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

In snow, grip and visibility both fall, so the safe response is to slow down, use dipped headlights and fog lights where fitted, and open a larger gap to the vehicle ahead. Stopping in a live traffic lane is dangerous because following drivers may not see the stationary vehicle in time.

Question 19Traffic rules and road signs

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does it require?

  1. You must proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  2. You must stop before the sign
  3. Straight ahead is recommended but optional
  4. You may turn left if no traffic is present

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions, and an arrow pointing straight ahead means the driver must continue in that direction. Turning is not permitted from that lane, so the driver should have chosen the correct lane earlier.

Question 20Traffic rules and road signs

You are approaching a level crossing with a flashing red light and a barrier beginning to lower. What must you do?

  1. Stop before the crossing and wait until the lights stop flashing and the barrier is fully raised Correct answer.
  2. Continue slowly and check for the train yourself
  3. Speed up to pass before the barrier closes
  4. Drive around the barrier if the train is not yet visible

Explanation

A flashing red light and a lowering barrier mean a train is approaching, so the driver must stop before the crossing and wait until the signals stop and the barrier is fully raised. Trains cannot stop quickly, and a vehicle on the track at the wrong moment can cause a catastrophic collision.

Question 21Traffic rules and road signs

At an intersection controlled by traffic lights showing a green light, a pedestrian is still crossing the road you intend to enter. What should you do?

  1. Sound the horn so the pedestrian hurries
  2. Drive around the pedestrian on the left
  3. Proceed because green gives absolute priority
  4. Wait until the pedestrian has cleared your path before proceeding Correct answer.

Explanation

A green light permits movement but does not override the duty to give way to pedestrians already crossing. The driver should wait until the person has finished crossing the intended path, then proceed when it is safe and the junction is clear.

Question 22Traffic rules and road signs

What does a flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing generally require a driver to do?

  1. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  2. Accelerate to clear the crossing quickly
  3. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing but proceed if it is clear Correct answer.
  4. Treat the crossing as closed

Explanation

A flashing amber signal at a pedestrian crossing means the driver must yield to anyone still on the crossing but may continue once the crossing is clear. It is a caution phase between the red stop and the green proceed, so attention to pedestrians is essential.

Question 23Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving a car and approach a junction where a bus is signalling to pull out from a designated stop into your lane. How should you respond?

  1. Accelerate to pass before the bus moves
  2. Move into the oncoming lane to pass the bus
  3. Slow down and, where it is safe, allow the bus to rejoin the traffic flow Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn to warn the bus to stay put

Explanation

Drivers should show consideration for public transport leaving a designated stop and, where it is safe, reduce speed and let the bus merge. Forcing past a large vehicle that is already signalling creates conflict and endangers passengers boarding or alighting.

Question 24Traffic rules and road signs

On a steep downhill section of a mountain road, you meet an uphill vehicle on a narrow stretch where only one can pass. What is the usual rule?

  1. The uphill vehicle has priority, so the downhill vehicle should give way or reverse to a passing place Correct answer.
  2. Whoever sounds the horn first has priority
  3. The downhill vehicle has priority because it is harder to stop
  4. The vehicle with the larger engine has priority

Explanation

On narrow mountain roads the uphill vehicle generally has priority, because it is harder to restart on a gradient, and the downhill driver should give way or reverse to a wider passing place. This rule reduces the risk of a stalled or rolling vehicle on a steep slope.

Question 25Traffic rules and road signs

A driver's vehicle begins to skid on an icy road. What is the recommended corrective action?

  1. Ease off the accelerator, steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go and avoid sudden braking Correct answer.
  2. Pull the handbrake to stop the slide
  3. Accelerate to regain grip
  4. Brake hard and turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction

Explanation

On ice, sudden inputs break what little grip remains, so the driver should ease off the accelerator, steer smoothly towards the intended path and avoid harsh braking. This keeps the tyres rolling and allows them to recover traction gradually.

Question 26Traffic rules and road signs

In Mongolia, traffic on a two-way road normally keeps to which side of the carriageway?

  1. The right-hand side Correct answer.
  2. The left-hand side
  3. Whichever side is clearer ahead
  4. The centre of the road

Explanation

Mongolia follows right-hand traffic, so vehicles travel on the right half of the road and overtake on the left. Keeping to the right also sets the pattern for junctions, roundabouts and turning movements. Driving on the left would put you head-on into oncoming traffic.

Question 27Traffic rules and road signs

A circular sign with a red border shows the number 50 in black. What does this sign tell the driver?

  1. The minimum permitted speed is 50 km/h
  2. The distance to the next settlement is 50 km
  3. A speed of 50 km/h is recommended
  4. The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

Red-bordered circular signs are prohibitory or restrictive, and a number inside one sets the maximum speed allowed from the sign onward. The limit applies until another sign changes it or the road leaves the restricted area. It is a ceiling, not a target.

Question 28Traffic rules and road signs

What does a red octagonal sign require a driver to do?

  1. Slow down only if traffic is present
  2. Come to a complete stop before the line Correct answer.
  3. Stop only when a pedestrian is waiting
  4. Give way without stopping when the road is clear

Explanation

The octagonal red sign is the stop sign and is the only sign with this shape, so it can be recognised even when partly obscured. It requires a full stop at the stop line, or at the edge of the junction if there is no line, before proceeding when safe. Rolling through it is an offence.

Question 29Traffic rules and road signs

A triangular sign with a red border shows a black exclamation mark. How should the driver respond?

  1. Sound the horn and continue at the same speed
  2. Stop immediately and wait for further instruction
  3. Treat the road ahead as closed to traffic
  4. Reduce speed and be ready for an unspecified hazard ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The exclamation-mark triangle is a general warning sign used where no more specific symbol fits the hazard. The correct response is to ease off the accelerator and prepare to react to whatever the danger turns out to be. It never means stop or that the road is closed.

Question 30Traffic rules and road signs

What is indicated by a broken white line running between two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

  1. The line marks the edge of the carriageway
  2. Lane changes are prohibited at all times
  3. The lane on the left is reserved for buses
  4. Lane changes are permitted when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white line separates lanes travelling the same way and may be crossed for a lane change or overtake once mirrors and blind spots have been checked. It is advisory in the sense that the manoeuvre must still be safe. Solid white lines restrict crossing.

Question 31Traffic rules and road signs

A blue rectangular sign shows a white letter P. What does it indicate?

  1. A place where parking is prohibited
  2. A pedestrian zone begins here
  3. A place where parking is permitted Correct answer.
  4. A police checkpoint ahead

Explanation

Blue rectangular signs are informational, and the letter P marks a designated parking area or car park. Parking is allowed within the marked bays and subject to any supplementary plate showing times or charges. It does not restrict parking.

Question 32Traffic rules and road signs

Before moving off from the kerb into traffic, which action should the driver take first?

  1. Switch on the hazard warning lights
  2. Check mirrors and the blind spot over the relevant shoulder Correct answer.
  3. Open the door and step out to look behind
  4. Rev the engine to warn other road users

Explanation

Moving off requires a check of the mirrors and a shoulder check over the blind spot on the traffic side, followed by signalling and a final look before pulling out. This sequence catches cyclists and vehicles that mirrors alone do not reveal. Opening the door into the road endangers passing traffic.

Question 33Traffic rules and road signs

What does a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar on a blue background mean?

  1. One-way road begins
  2. End of all restrictions
  3. No parking at any time
  4. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.

Explanation

The no-entry sign is a red circle containing a white horizontal bar and is placed at the end of a road or lane that traffic may not enter. It is often used at the exit of one-way streets to prevent wrong-way driving. Entering past it puts you against the flow of traffic.

Question 34Traffic rules and road signs

You are approaching a pedestrian crossing where a pedestrian is already on the roadway. What is the correct action?

  1. Continue at the same speed if you can pass behind them
  2. Sound the horn so they hurry across
  3. Move into the opposite lane to go around them
  4. Stop before the crossing and let the pedestrian finish crossing Correct answer.

Explanation

Drivers must give way to pedestrians who are already on a marked crossing, slowing or stopping before the crossing line. Passing behind a pedestrian still puts them at risk if they step back or hesitate. The horn should not be used to hurry someone who has priority.

Question 35Traffic rules and road signs

You are following a large truck that blocks your view of the road ahead. What is the safest way to manage the situation?

  1. Drive partly in the opposite lane to see ahead
  2. Overtake immediately without further checks
  3. Follow closely so other cars cannot cut in
  4. Increase the gap so you can see past the truck and stop in time Correct answer.

Explanation

A large vehicle hides the road ahead, so a longer following distance restores your view and gives stopping room if the truck brakes suddenly. Close following removes both the view and the reaction time. Peeking out into the opposing lane or overtaking blind is extremely dangerous.

Question 36Traffic rules and road signs

A driver intends to turn left at a junction in right-hand traffic. Where should the vehicle be positioned before the turn?

  1. Close to the left edge of the carriageway, giving way to oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  2. Close to the centre line, turning across oncoming traffic
  3. In the middle of the road, straddling both lanes
  4. In the right-hand lane, turning from there

Explanation

In right-hand traffic a left turn is the tight turn, made from a position near the left kerb so you do not swing across other lanes. Oncoming traffic going straight or turning right has priority and must be allowed to clear. Turning from the centre line is the pattern for right turns.

Question 37Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving and a police officer standing in the road raises an arm and blows a whistle. What must you do?

  1. Slow down and drive around the officer
  2. Continue if the traffic light is green
  3. Stop only if the officer steps in front of your vehicle
  4. Stop as directed by the officer's signal Correct answer.

Explanation

Signals from a police officer controlling traffic override traffic lights, signs and road markings. When an officer signals you to stop, you must stop at once in a safe position. A green light does not authorise you to proceed against the officer's direction.

Question 38Traffic rules and road signs

When may you use hazard warning lights while the vehicle is moving?

  1. Whenever you intend to park on a double line
  2. Whenever you are driving below the speed limit
  3. Whenever it is raining heavily
  4. Briefly, to warn traffic behind of a sudden hazard or obstruction ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Hazard lights are intended to warn others that your vehicle is a temporary obstruction or that a sudden hazard has appeared, such as a queue forming sharply on a fast road. They are not a substitute for indicating a turn and should not be left on while driving normally. Using them in rain or at low speed can mask your indicators.

Question 39Traffic rules and road signs

You are about to descend a long, steep mountain road. Which technique best controls your speed?

  1. Select a lower gear and use engine braking, applying the brakes sparingly Correct answer.
  2. Rely on the footbrake continuously down the slope
  3. Coast in neutral to save fuel
  4. Switch off the engine and roll downhill

Explanation

On a long descent, engine braking in a lower gear keeps speed in check while sparing the brakes from continuous use, which can overheat and fade. The footbrake is used in short applications to trim speed. Coasting or rolling with the engine off removes engine braking and power steering assistance.

Question 40Traffic rules and road signs

A driver is parking on a slope facing downhill with a kerb on the right. Which method is safest?

  1. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and apply the parking brake Correct answer.
  2. Leave the wheels straight and rely on the handbrake alone
  3. Leave the gearbox in neutral and rely on the handbrake alone
  4. Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and apply the parking brake

Explanation

Facing downhill, turning the wheels towards the kerb means that if the vehicle rolls it is caught by the kerb rather than rolling into the road. The parking brake should be firmly applied and a low gear engaged as a backup. Leaving the gearbox in neutral removes that backup.

Question 41Traffic rules and road signs

What is the correct way to use a roundabout when you intend to take the second exit, continuing straight on?

  1. Enter without giving way if no sign is present
  2. Stop inside the roundabout to check for gaps
  3. Approach in the left-hand lane and signal left throughout
  4. Approach in the right-hand lane, signal right on exit, and give way to traffic already circulating Correct answer.

Explanation

In right-hand traffic, entering a roundabout requires giving way to vehicles already circulating, which come from the left. For a straight-through movement you approach in the right-hand lane and signal right after passing the exit before yours. A signal left on approach is used for the first exit.

Question 42Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving behind a cyclist on a narrow road and want to pass. What should you do?

  1. Force the cyclist towards the kerb to make room
  2. Wait for a clear view and leave a wide lateral gap when overtaking Correct answer.
  3. Pass closely so the manoeuvre takes less time
  4. Sound the horn and pass at once

Explanation

Cyclists can be deflected by close passes and by potholes, so an overtake needs a clear view, plenty of room and a gap of roughly one metre or more at low speed. If the road is too narrow, the driver waits behind until it is safe. The horn should not be used to bully a cyclist aside.

Question 43Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving in fog during the day and visibility is seriously reduced. Which lights should you use?

  1. High beam headlights to see further ahead
  2. Side lights only, to avoid glare
  3. Hazard warning lights while moving
  4. Dipped headlights, adding rear fog lights when visibility falls below the threshold Correct answer.

Explanation

Dipped headlights make you visible and light the road without reflecting off the fog, and rear fog lights may be used when visibility drops below the level set in the rules. High beam reflects back off the droplets and worsens visibility. Hazard lights should not be used while driving in fog.

Question 44Traffic rules and road signs

A driver approaches a junction where a yield sign faces them and a main road crosses. What is required?

  1. Stop fully at the line every time before proceeding
  2. Sound the horn and continue at the same speed
  3. Proceed first because the crossing road must wait
  4. Slow down, be ready to stop, and give way to traffic on the main road Correct answer.

Explanation

The downward-pointing triangle is the yield sign: the driver must slow, assess the traffic on the priority road and stop if necessary to let it pass. Unlike a stop sign, a full stop is not required when the way is genuinely clear. Failing to give way is a common cause of side-impact collisions.

Question 45Traffic rules and road signs

In flowing traffic, which habit best reduces the risk of a rear-end collision when you brake for a hazard?

  1. Change lanes sharply before braking
  2. Brake as hard as possible without checking behind
  3. Check the mirror before braking so you can brake progressively and warn those behind Correct answer.
  4. Release the accelerator and coast without brake lights

Explanation

Checking the mirror before braking lets you judge the gap behind and brake in a way that gives the follower time to react, using the brake lights as an early warning. Sudden maximum braking with no warning invites a rear-end impact. Coasting without brake lights hides your intention from the driver behind.

Question 46Traffic rules and road signs

A driver waiting at a red light intends to turn right at the junction. When may the turn be made?

  1. As soon as the crossing traffic has a red light, whatever the state of their own signal
  2. Whenever no vehicle is immediately in front of them
  3. Only after the light has turned green and then amber
  4. When the light for the turning movement is green and the way is clear Correct answer.

Explanation

A right turn at signal-controlled junction follows the signal governing that movement, and the driver must also yield to pedestrians and any traffic still clearing the junction. Moving before the relevant signal permits it causes collisions with crossing traffic. A green light alone does not override the need to check the way is clear.

Question 47Traffic rules and road signs

You are driving on a two-lane road and a vehicle behind is following too closely. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Switch on the rear fog lights to deter them
  2. Brake sharply to warn the follower
  3. Speed up well beyond the limit to open a gap
  4. Increase the gap in front of you so you can slow gradually and reduce the risk to both vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

When someone tailgates, a larger gap ahead lets you adjust speed gently rather than braking abruptly, which is what turns a tailgater into a collision. The follower should also be given every chance to overtake when it is safe. Provoking or outrunning them escalates the danger.

Question 48Traffic rules and road signs

A driver's view is blocked by a row of parked cars on the right as they approach a junction. How should they proceed?

  1. Assume parked cars mean no traffic is coming
  2. Creep forward slowly until the view is clear, giving way to any traffic that appears Correct answer.
  3. Rely on the horn to clear the junction
  4. Pull out quickly to be seen by other drivers

Explanation

Parked vehicles hide crossing traffic, so the driver must edge forward until the sight lines open up, prepared to stop for anyone who appears. Moving out fast gives other road users no chance to react. The horn cannot clear a junction and does not create a right of way.

Question 49Traffic rules and road signs

On a wet road, why should the following distance be increased beyond the normal dry-weather gap?

  1. Wet roads improve grip, so the gap matters less
  2. The gap is only relevant on motorways
  3. Wet surfaces lengthen stopping distance, so more space is needed to react and stop Correct answer.
  4. Rain makes other drivers more predictable

Explanation

Water on the road reduces the friction between tyre and surface, which lengthens braking distance, while spray also delays your reaction to hazards ahead. The following gap should therefore be roughly doubled in the wet. Grip is reduced, not improved, by rain.

Question 50Traffic rules and road signs

A driver is at a junction and the traffic light turns amber as they reach the stop line. What is the correct decision?

  1. Continue at the same speed regardless of the situation
  2. Stop at the line unless doing so would be unsafe, in which case clear the junction Correct answer.
  3. Accelerate hard to beat the red light
  4. Reverse back behind the line if already past it

Explanation

Amber means stop at the line, and it is only permissible to continue if stopping suddenly would itself be dangerous, for example with a close follower. Once you have crossed the line, you should clear the junction rather than stop inside it. Reversing at a junction is unsafe and prohibited.