Driver Assessment Tool | LearnerDrive

Question 1 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Medium

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

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

Question 2 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Hard

What type of road are you most likely to encounter during the independent driving section of a test following the 2025 test trials?

A. Urban residential streets only B. A mix including higher-speed A-roads, rural roads and dual carriageways C. Only the roads immediately around the test centre D. Motorways

Question 3 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

What should you check when carrying out the "cockpit drill" on an automatic car regarding the gear selector?

A. That it is in Drive (D) B. That it is in Neutral (N) C. That it is in Park (P) with the handbrake applied D. That it is in Sport mode

Question 4 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Easy

True or False: When driving in a 20mph zone, you must remain at or below 20mph regardless of traffic conditions.

A. True B. False

Question 5 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Hard

True or False: If a candidate has special needs, the independent driving section can be done using verbal directions from the examiner instead of a sat nav.

A. True B. False

Question 6 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Hard

True or False: A pedestrian who steps off the pavement at a junction always has priority over turning vehicles.

A. True B. False

Question 7 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 8 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Medium

When approaching a hump-back bridge with limited visibility, what should you do?

A. Sound your horn and maintain speed B. Slow down to a speed where you could stop within the distance you can see to be clear C. Move to the centre of the road for better visibility D. Accelerate to cross quickly

Question 9 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Hard

On a smart motorway with no hard shoulder, where should you go in a breakdown?

A. Stop in the left lane with hazard lights on and wait B. Stop in the middle lane where you are more visible C. Move to an Emergency Refuge Area (ERA), indicated by a blue sign with an orange SOS telephone D. Drive to the next service station regardless of vehicle condition

Question 10 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Easy

What is the national speed limit on a motorway for a car or motorcycle in the UK?

A. 70 mph B. 65 mph C. 80 mph D. 60 mph

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

On a driving test, what fault would be recorded if you consistently fail to check mirrors before signalling?

A. No fault, as mirrors are checked before manoeuvring B. A minor fault only, once C. A dangerous fault D. A serious or accumulation of minor faults in the Mirrors category

Question 12 of 30 · Manoeuvres Easy

How many manoeuvres will you be asked to perform during a practical driving test?

A. One manoeuvre plus possibly an emergency stop B. All four manoeuvres C. Two manoeuvres D. Three manoeuvres

Question 13 of 30 · Manoeuvres Medium

After an emergency stop, before moving off, what must you do?

A. Carry out full all-round observation including blind spots before moving off B. Simply drive away — the examiner will tell you when it is safe C. Restart the engine if it has stalled, then move off immediately D. Apply the handbrake and await instruction from the examiner

Question 14 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

True or False: If the sat nav gives incorrect directions and you follow them, you will fail the test.

A. True B. False

Question 15 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

During the independent driving section using road signs, you reach a junction with no signs. What should you do?

A. Ask the examiner for directions B. Stop and wait for a sign C. Continue in the most reasonable direction and the examiner will redirect if needed D. Turn around and find the signs

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

At a roundabout, which direction does traffic flow?

A. Anti-clockwise B. Straight ahead only C. Clockwise D. Either direction depending on signage

Question 17 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

When adjusting the driver seat, which setting affects your reach to the steering wheel?

A. Fore-aft (forward/backward) position B. Lumbar support C. Seat height only D. Seat tilt only

Question 18 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 19 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

What is the purpose of displaying the upcoming road name and direction on the sat nav screen?

A. To display speed limit information B. To let you plan your personal route home C. To record your test route for later review D. To allow you to anticipate and plan your approach to the next turn in advance

Question 20 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Easy

What shape is a Give Way sign in the UK?

A. Circular with a red border B. Rectangular with a red border C. Square with a blue background D. Triangular with the point facing downward

Question 21 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Easy

How should you position your car when joining a motorway from a slip road?

A. Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a gap B. Use the slip road to accelerate to match the speed of motorway traffic, then move to lane 1 when safe C. Enter at 30 mph and rely on motorway traffic to give way D. Drive slowly onto the motorway and gradually increase speed

Question 22 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Hard

True or False: You must always signal before moving off from the kerb.

A. True B. False

Question 23 of 30 · Manoeuvres Medium

True or False: Parallel parking must be completed within a single reverse movement without going forward to correct.

A. True B. False

Question 24 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Easy

Before starting a journey in an automatic car, which cockpit check should you carry out FIRST?

A. Adjust the mirrors B. Adjust the seat C. Fasten the seatbelt D. Check the fuel level

Question 25 of 30 · Junctions, Roundabouts & Road Positioning Medium

True or False: Lane discipline on a two-lane roundabout means that if you are in the left lane, you should not exit from the right lane.

A. True B. False

Question 26 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 27 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Hard

On a three-lane motorway, you are in lane 1 and approaching a slower vehicle. There is a fast-moving vehicle in lane 3. What should you do?

A. Move to lane 2 to overtake immediately B. Wait in lane 1 until lane 3 is clear, then move to lane 2 to overtake if safe C. Move to lane 3 to overtake the slow vehicle directly D. Flash your headlights at the slow vehicle

Question 28 of 30 · Cockpit Checks & Vehicle Controls Medium

True or False: In an automatic car, you should always apply the handbrake before selecting P on the gear selector.

A. True B. False

Question 29 of 30 · Independent Driving & Sat Nav Medium

What is the best way to prepare for the sat nav element of the driving test?

A. Study Google Maps for your test centre area B. Ask your examiner for the route in advance C. Practise using a TomTom Start 52 or similar device during lessons on a variety of roads D. Memorise the test routes at your local test centre

Question 30 of 30 · Motorway & Dual Carriageway Driving Medium

True or False: You may use the hard shoulder of a motorway as a driving lane at any time to avoid congestion.

A. True B. False