Moving and Stopping Quiz | Advanced Driving Routines Test
Moving and Stopping Quiz
Ready to master the core routines of driving? This quiz tests your knowledge of moving off, stopping, and the essential observation routines like MSPSL and POM. Let’s see how you do!
1. What does ‘POM’ stand for?
Hint: It’s the three key steps for moving off.
2. In the MSPSL routine, what is the very first ‘M’?
Hint: It’s the first thing you should do before any manoeuvre.
3. Before moving off from the side of the road, what is the final check you should make after signalling?
Hint: Where can a cyclist or motorcyclist hide from your mirrors?
4. In the MSPSL routine, what does the first ‘S’ stand for?
Hint: How do you let other road users know your intentions?
5. When preparing to stop, what is the first thing you should do?
Hint: You need to know what’s happening around you before you slow down.
6. You need to pull over on a busy road. Which of these is the MOST important factor to consider first?
Hint: The absolute priority is always the safety of yourself and other road users.
7. What is the correct sequence in the MSPSL routine?
Hint: The first two letters are M and S. What follows?
8. In the ‘Prepare’ part of POM, what are you mainly doing?
Hint: It involves getting the car physically ready to move.
9. When is it generally NOT necessary to give a signal?
Hint: You only signal to benefit or warn other road users. If there is no one around, is it needed?
10. You see white zigzag lines on the road ahead. You must not park or stop in this area, and you also must not…
Hint: Zigzag lines are there to ensure a clear, unobstructed view of a pedestrian crossing for everyone.
11. After checking your mirrors and before signalling to stop, what should you consider?
Hint: Does anyone need to see your signal? Is there anyone to confuse?
12. What does ‘Position’ in the MSPSL routine refer to?
Hint: It’s about where your car is in relation to the road for the turn or stop.
13. In the ‘Observe’ part of POM, what is the minimum you should be checking?
Hint: Think about a full, all-around safety check.
14. When stopping, you should use the footbrake and then…
Hint: What do you do to prevent the car from stalling at the last moment?
15. You’re asked to find a convenient place to stop. Which of these locations would be LEAST convenient for other road users?
Hint: Think about which option would block someone from entering or leaving their property.
16. What does the final ‘L’ in MSPSL stand for?
Hint: It’s the final safety observation as you perform the manoeuvre.
17. Once you have stopped, secured the car with the handbrake and selected neutral, what is the final step?
Hint: This is often called “relaxing” the car.
18. Why is it important to check your blind spot before moving off?
Hint: Mirrors don’t show you everything. What might be hidden?
19. In the ‘Look’ part of MSPSL, what are you looking for?
Hint: It’s the action part of the routine, just before you physically move.
20. If you are signalling to move off, but a car is approaching from behind, what should you do?
Hint: The most important thing is to avoid causing another vehicle to slow down, swerve, or stop.
