DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – General Knowledge 2

Question 1

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Answer

No, they must always ride on the footpath.

Answer

No, they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road.

Question 2

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give them plenty of room.

Answer

Follow them until they leave the road

Answer

Sound your horn to warn the rider.

Answer

Speed up to pass the horse.

Question 3

To progress to a P2 provisional licence, a P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 licence for a minimum period of:

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

18 months

Answer

24 months

Answer

36 months

Question 4

Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check your tyre pressure, and if necessary, increase it to what the manufacturer recommends

Answer

Have a meal and a cup of coffee

Answer

Make sure you have a street directory, so you know where you are going

Question 5

A friend lends you a van that has seats for ten passengers. What type of licence do you need to drive this type of vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A car licence.

Answer

A heavy rigid vehicle licence.

Answer

A small bus licence.

Question 6

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

Accepted Answer

When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one

Answer

When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only

Answer

Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times.

Question 7

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Answer

Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give way to pedestrians who may be crossing

Answer

Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction

Question 8

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

Accepted Answer

Move into the left lane.

Answer

Speed up as not to impede the ambulance.

Answer

Slow down to the speed of other traffic.

Answer

Continue at the same speed.

Question 9

When you see the headlights flashing on the front of a bus, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Be careful, there may be children about.

Answer

Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing.

Answer

Drive past the bus only while the lights are flashing.

Question 10

You buy a car and find that the spare tyre is smooth; the tread is only just visible. If you get a puncture will it be legal to drive the car with a smooth spare tyre?

Accepted Answer

No, it's illegal to drive a car with a smooth tyre even if it is the spare.

Answer

Yes, if the tyre is correctly inflated and the side walls of the tyre are in good condition.

Answer

Yes, but you must get the puncture fixed within 24 hours.