Alertness
Staying focused at the wheel: observation, anticipation, fatigue and distraction.
What this topic covers
Staying focused at the wheel: observation, anticipation, fatigue and distraction. The full Driving Theory Test app contains 37 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.
Worked examples
Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.
Example 1
Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should
- A. give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
- B. signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
- C. look over your shoulder for a final check ✓ correct
- D. select a higher gear than normal
Example 2
Which of the following should you do before stopping?
- A. Sound the horn
- B. Use the mirrors ✓ correct
- C. Select a higher gear
- D. Flash your headlights
Example 3
You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on
- A. even when street lights are not lit ✓ correct
- B. so others can see you ✓ correct
- C. only when others have done so
- D. only when street lights are lit
Example 4
Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. To use the telephone you should
- A. reduce your speed
- B. find a safe place to stop ✓ correct
- C. steer the vehicle with one hand
- D. be particularly careful at junctions
Get all 37 questions on this topic in the Driving Theory Test app.
