Driver Assessment Tool | LearnerDrive

Question 1 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

True or False: The sat nav placed in the car will always be positioned where you can easily see it without moving your head much.

A. True B. False

Question 2 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

True or False: The examiner may ask you a "Tell Me" vehicle safety question before you start driving on your practical driving test.

A. True B. False

Question 3 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Easy

What does a red X displayed on a motorway overhead gantry sign above your lane mean?

A. Do not use this lane B. Caution — reduce speed for roadworks ahead C. The lane ahead is subject to variable speed limits D. A breakdown has occurred ahead

Question 4 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

Approximately what proportion of independent driving sections use a sat nav rather than road signs?

A. Four in five B. One in three C. All of them D. One in five

Question 5 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Medium

What does a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing mean for drivers?

A. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing, but proceed if the crossing is clear B. Stop — pedestrians have right of way C. Stop and wait for the green light D. Proceed normally — pedestrians should have crossed by now

Question 6 of 30 · Manoeuvres Easy

Which of the following manoeuvres is NO LONGER part of the UK driving test since 2017?

A. Reversing around a corner B. Pull up on the right C. Parallel parking D. Bay parking

Question 7 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

In an automatic car, which foot should operate the footbrake?

A. Right foot only B. Either foot is acceptable C. Left foot only D. Whichever foot is more comfortable

Question 8 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Hard

When should you use your hazard warning lights on a motorway?

A. Any time you slow down B. To warn following traffic of a sudden slowdown or obstruction ahead — typically briefly C. When parked on the hard shoulder D. To signal a lane change

Question 9 of 30 · Manoeuvres Hard

When would you signal left during a reverse bay park?

A. Before the manoeuvre if it will help other road users understand your intention B. Only when driving out of the bay afterwards C. As soon as you start reversing D. No signal is needed at any point

Question 10 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

True or False: In an automatic car, you should rest your left foot on the footbrake while driving.

A. True B. False

Question 11 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Hard

True or False: It is acceptable to stop in a yellow box junction if you are waiting to turn right and the exit is clear but oncoming traffic is preventing you from completing the turn.

A. True B. False

Question 12 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Easy

True or False: On a dual carriageway, you must indicate before overtaking another vehicle.

A. True B. False

Question 13 of 30 · Manoeuvres Easy

True or False: There is a strict time limit within which you must complete any manoeuvre during a driving test.

A. True B. False

Question 14 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Medium

True or False: Middle lane hogging on a motorway can result in a fixed penalty notice in the UK.

A. True B. False

Question 15 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Medium

When checking your mirrors before driving, in what order should you adjust them?

A. It does not matter, as long as all three are adjusted B. Left door mirror, interior mirror, right door mirror C. Right door mirror, left door mirror, interior mirror D. Interior mirror, right door mirror, left door mirror

Question 16 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Medium

True or False: When emerging from a T-junction onto a major road, you must give way to all traffic on the major road including cyclists and pedestrians crossing.

A. True B. False

Question 17 of 30 · Manoeuvres Hard

What happens if the car goes outside the marked bay lines during a reverse bay park?

A. It is likely a serious or minor fault depending on how far outside the lines and whether it required a correction B. It is automatically a dangerous fault C. The manoeuvre must be restarted from outside the bay D. No fault — only the final position matters

Question 18 of 30 · Manoeuvres Medium

During a parallel park, where should your car initially be positioned relative to the target vehicle?

A. Approximately one metre to the side, parallel to the target vehicle, with the front of your car approximately level with the front of theirs B. Alongside the target vehicle, bumper to bumper C. Two car lengths behind the target vehicle D. Directly behind the target vehicle

Question 19 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Hard

How does the examiner know if you have made a fault during independent driving that was caused by a missed sat nav instruction versus poor driving?

A. They do not — any fault in this section automatically fails you B. The sat nav records your inputs for later review C. The examiner assesses every action against driving safety standards, regardless of the cause — if an action is unsafe, it is faulted D. Missing a turn is always recorded as a serious fault

Question 20 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Medium

What is the purpose of the "Creep" function found in most automatic transmissions?

A. It allows slow forward movement when in Drive with no accelerator input — useful for manoeuvring B. It is a fuel-saving mode activated automatically C. It prevents the car rolling backward on hills D. It is a fault — the car should not move without pressing the accelerator

Question 21 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

Which control on an automatic car replaces the clutch pedal found on a manual?

A. The handbrake B. The gear selector C. There is no replacement — the torque converter performs the clutch function automatically D. The left foot brake

Question 22 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Easy

True or False: Road sign navigation in the independent driving section requires the candidate to have local geographical knowledge.

A. True B. False

Question 23 of 30 · Manoeuvres Easy

True or False: After completing a manoeuvre, you may drive away without checking your mirrors if you have already checked them at the end of the manoeuvre.

A. True B. False

Question 24 of 30 · Manoeuvres Medium

During a forward bay park, once parked, what are you asked to do next?

A. Perform a parallel park in the adjacent bay B. Drive forward out of the bay C. Reverse out of the bay D. Select Park (P) and await further instruction

Question 25 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Medium

What does a flashing amber light on a motorway overhead sign mean?

A. Overtaking lane closed B. Stop — obstruction ahead C. Motorway closed ahead D. Hazard ahead — reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Question 26 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Easy

True or False: You are expected to memorise the sat nav instructions rather than listen to them while driving.

A. True B. False

Question 27 of 30 · Manoeuvres Medium

If you make a steering error during a bay park and the car is not correctly aligned, what should you do?

A. Complete the park in the incorrect position — corrections count as extra faults B. Correct the position using forward and reverse movements, maintaining full observation throughout C. Ask the examiner if you may correct it D. Abandon the manoeuvre and start again

Question 28 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Hard

True or False: When stopped at traffic lights, it is correct practice to select Neutral (N) in an automatic car.

A. True B. False

Question 29 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Easy

What should you do if you miss your intended motorway exit?

A. Stop and wait for a gap, then reverse in the inside lane B. Reverse on the hard shoulder back to the junction C. Continue to the next exit and rejoin the motorway D. Signal and make an emergency stop

Question 30 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Easy

When approaching a junction to turn left, where should your vehicle be positioned?

A. As close to the left kerb as is safe and practical B. On the right-hand side to improve visibility C. Centre of the road D. It does not matter for turning left