Sterling Driving Academy - Driving Skills Test

This test will assess your knowledge across four key areas of driving skills. Answer all questions to receive your personalized assessment.

1. How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

Every 5-8 seconds as part of your regular scanning routine

Only when you're about to change direction or speed

Just occasionally to be aware of traffic behind you

2. When approaching a pedestrian crossing with people waiting, you should:

Maintain your speed unless they step onto the crossing

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Sound your horn to warn them you're approaching

3. When braking in an emergency situation, you should:

Pump the brakes to prevent skidding

Apply firm pressure and let ABS work if equipped

Steer sharply to avoid the obstacle while braking

4. The correct way to steer when reversing is:

Use one hand on the wheel for better control

Keep both hands on the wheel and turn your head to look behind

Use quick, sharp steering movements

5. When approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time, you should:

Prepare to stop as they might change

Maintain your speed to get through before they change

Speed up slightly to ensure you get through

6. The safest way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Brake suddenly to teach them a lesson

Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead

Maintain your position and ignore them

7. If you feel yourself getting tired while driving, you should:

Stop in a safe place and take a break

Open the window and turn up the radio

Continue driving but more carefully

8. When another driver behaves aggressively towards you, you should:

Respond in kind to show you won't be intimidated

Stay calm and avoid reacting

Follow them to report their behavior

Driving Skills Knowledge Test