Road Safety MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. What is the first thing you should do before starting a journey?

1. Check your phone
2. Adjust your seat
3. Fasten your seatbelt
4. Check your social media

2. Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when driving in adverse weather conditions?

1. Reduce speed
2. Increase following distance
3. Use headlights
4. Drive faster to reach your destination quickly

3. What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the road?

1. Speed up to pass quickly
2. Sound your horn to alert them
3. Slow down and yield to the pedestrian
4. Drive around them if possible

4. What is the recommended distance to maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

1. One car length
2. Two seconds of following distance
3. Five meters
4. Tailgating distance

5. Which of the following is NOT a distraction while driving?

1. Texting
2. Eating
3. Adjusting the radio
4. Focusing on the road signs

6. What should you do if you encounter a traffic signal turning yellow?

1. Speed up to cross before it turns red
2. Stop immediately
3. Slow down and prepare to stop
4. Ignore it and proceed

7. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road?

1. Brake hard
2. Turn the steering wheel sharply
3. Steer in the direction of the skid
4. Accelerate to regain control

8. Which of the following is NOT a safety feature in a vehicle?

1. Airbags
2. Seatbelts
3. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4. Alcohol dispenser

9. What should you do if you encounter a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. Pass the bus immediately
2. Slow down and proceed with caution
3. Stop until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves again
4. Honk your horn to alert the driver

10. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most jurisdictions?

1. 0.02%
2. 0.08%
3. 0.10%
4. 0.15%

11. What should you do if you encounter a railroad crossing with flashing lights and bells?

1. Speed up to cross quickly
2. Stop immediately
3. Slow down and proceed with caution
4. Ignore the warning and proceed

12. Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when driving at night?

1. Use high beams in well-lit areas
2. Keep headlights on low beams when approaching other vehicles
3. Look for pedestrians and animals on the road
4. Drive faster than during the day

13. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on the highway?

1. Stay inside the vehicle with seatbelts fastened
2. Exit the vehicle and stand behind it
3. Try to fix the vehicle yourself
4. Flag down passing vehicles for help

14. What is the purpose of traffic signs and signals?

1. To provide directions to drivers
2. To regulate traffic flow and ensure safety
3. To entertain drivers
4. To confuse drivers

15. What is the purpose of a crosswalk?

1. To park vehicles
2. To allow pedestrians to cross the road safely
3. To mark lanes for vehicles
4. To indicate a stop sign