Theory Test #1

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Theory Test #1

50 Questions. Not timed.

Explanation

You MUST stop your vehicle when signalled to do so by a
• police or traffic officer
• traffic warden
• school crossing patrol
• red traffic light.
You must also stop if you're involved in an incident which causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.

1 / 50

When MUST you stop your vehicle?

(mark ONE answer)

If your involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

At a junction where there are Give Way lines

At the end of a one-way street

Before merging onto a motorway

Explanation

Rear fog lights shine brighter than normal rear lights so that they show up in reduced visibility. When the weather is clear they could dazzle the driver behind, so switch them off.

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Using rear fog lights in clear daylight will

(mark ONE answer)

be useful when towing a trailer

give extra protection

dazzle other drivers

make following drivers keep back

Explanation

When you check the tyre pressures do so when the tyres are cold. This will give you a more accurate reading. The heat generated from a long journey will raise the pressure inside the tyre.

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It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

(mark one answer)

After any lengthy journey

After travelling at high speed

When tyres are hot

When tyres are cold

Explanation

Due to the danger from passing traffic you should park as far to the left as you can and leave the vehicle by the nearside door. Do not attempt even simple repairs. Instead walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the road and phone for assistance. While waiting for assistance to arrive wait near your car, keeping well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder.

4 / 50

You get a puncture on the motorway. You manage to get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder. You should

(mark ONE answer)

change the wheel yourself immediately

use the emergency telephone and call for assistance

try to wave down another vehicle for help

only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you

Explanation

Always check the label of any medication container. The contents might affect your driving. If you aren’t sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

5 / 50

Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask how it will affect you?

(mark ONE answer)

Drugs make you a better driver by quickening your reactions

You will have to let your insurance company know about the medicine

Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow down

The medicine you take may affect your hearing

Explanation

This sign indicates that vehicles transporting explosives are prohibited from travel along the roadway behind it.

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What does this sign mean?

Vehicles carrying explosives

Vehicle fire

Firework display in progress

No vehicles carrying explosives

Explanation

If you want to turn your car around try to find a place where you have good all-round vision. If this isn’t possible and you’re unable to see clearly, then get someone to guide you.

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You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?

(mark ONE answer)

Open your window to look behind

Open the door and look behind

Look in the nearside mirror

Ask someone to guide you

Explanation

If you stop for pedestrians and they don’t start to cross don’t wave them across or sound your horn. This could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching which hasn’t seen or heard your signal.

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You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?

(mark one answer)

Be patient and wait

Wave them to cross

Carry on

Sound your horn

Explanation

Motorcyclists often overtake queues of vehicles. Make one last check in your mirror and your blind spot to avoid turning across their path.

9 / 50

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. Just before turning you should

(mark ONE answer)

cancel your right-turn signal

select first gear

check for traffic overtaking on your right

stop and set the handbrake

Explanation

If you follow another vehicle with your headlights on full beam they could dazzle the driver. Leave a safe distance and ensure that the light from your dipped beam falls short of the vehicle in front.

10 / 50

You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should

(mark ONE answer)

flash your headlights

use dipped beam headlights

switch off your headlights

use full beam headlights

Explanation

Hold back and allow the cyclist to move off. In some towns, junctions have special areas marked across the front of the traffic lane. These allow cyclists to wait for the lights to change and move off ahead of other traffic.

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You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

(mark ONE answer)

Try to move off before the cyclist

Allow the cyclists time and room

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

Explanation

When following a cyclist be aware that they have to deal with the hazards around them. They may wobble or swerve to avoid a pothole in the road or see a potential hazard and change direction suddenly. Don’t follow them too closely or rev your engine impatiently.

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What is the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

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The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

The cyclist may swerve out into the road

The contents of the cyclists carrier may fall into the road

The cyclist may turn right at the end of the road

Explanation

Using a mobile phone distracts your attention away from driving. Distractions caused by mobile phones are known to be potentially dangerous. Avoid being distracted by your phone by turning it off before you start driving.

13 / 50

You're most likely to lose concentration when driving if you

use a mobile phone

check road signs

switch on the heated rear window

look at the door mirrors

14 / 50

You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use

(mark ONE answer)

hazard flashers

dipped headlights

rear fog lights

sidelights

Explanation

When surface spray reduces visibility switch on your dipped headlights. This will help other road users to see you.

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You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use

(mark ONE answer)

hazard flashers

dipped headlights

rear fog

lights sidelights

Explanation

It’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in genuine emergencies. Even using hands-free kit is very likely to take your mind off your driving. If the use of a mobile causes you to drive in a careless or dangerous manner, you could be prosecuted for those offences. The penalties include an unlimited fine, disqualification and up to two years’ imprisonment.

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What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?

(mark ONE answer)

Use hands-free equipment

Find a suitable place to stop

Drive slowly on a quiet road

Direct your call through the operator

17 / 50

Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving

(mark ONE answer)

in the rain

in fog

at night

in strong winds

Explanation

Make sure you know what the different warning lights mean. An illuminated warning light could mean that your car is unsafe to drive. Don’t take risks. If you aren’t sure about the problem get a qualified mechanic to check it.

18 / 50

While driving, a warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel comes on. You should

(mark ONE answer)

continue if the engine sounds all right

hope that it is a temporary electrical fault

deal with the problem when there is more time

check out the problem quickly and safely

Explanation

When turning into narrow roads articulated and long vehicles will need more room. Initially they will need to swing out in the opposite direction to which they intend to turn. They could mask another vehicle turning out of the same junction. DON’T be tempted to overtake them or pass on the inside.

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You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?

(mark ONE answer)

Overtake on the left before the lorry reaches the junction

Overtake on the right as soon as the lorry slows down

Do not overtake unless you can see there is no oncoming traffic

Do not overtake, stay well back and be prepared to stop.

Explanation

The narrow wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in the tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or even lose balance altogether. The tram lines are also slippery which could cause a cyclist to slide or fall off.

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On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?

(mark one answer)

Cars

Cycles

Buses

Lorries

Explanation

A mandatory speed limit sign above the hard shoulder shows that it can be used as a running lane between junctions. You must stay within the speed limit. Look out for vehicles that may have broken down and could be blocking the hard shoulder.

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You are on a motorway in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?

(mark ONE answer)

You should not travel in this lane

The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane

You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired

You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone

Explanation

Pull onto the hard shoulder and use the emergency telephone to report your problem. This lets the emergency services know your exact location so they can send help. Never cross the carriageway to use the telephone on the other side.

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On the motorway, the hard shoulder should be used

to answer a mobile phone

when an emergency arises

for a short rest when tired

to check a road atlas

Explanation

At certain times of the day, traffic might be heavy. If traffic is moving slowly in queues and vehicles in the right-hand lane are moving more slowly, you may overtake on the left.

23 / 50

In which THREE of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

(mark THREE answers)

When you are in a one-way street

When approaching a motorway slip road where you will be turning off

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right

When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly

Explanation

Your vehicle should have a warning light on the dashboard which illuminates when the fog lights are being used. You need to be familiar with the layout of your dashboard so you are aware if they have been switched on in error, or you have forgotten to switch them off.

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Front fog lights may be used ONLY if

(mark ONE answer)

visibility is seriously reduced

they are fitted above the bumper

they are not as bright as the headlights

an audible warning device is used

Explanation

If another vehicle cuts in too sharply, ease off the accelerator and drop back to allow a safe separation distance. Try not to overreact by braking sharply or swerving, as you could lose control. If vehicles behind you are too close or unprepared, it could lead to a crash.

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You have just been overtaken by this motorcyclists who is cutting in sharply. You should

(mark ONE answer)

sound the horn

brake firmly

keep a safe gap

flash your lights

Explanation

A skid happens when the driver changes the speed or direction of their vehicle so suddenly that the tyres can't keep their grip on the road. Remember that the risk of skidding on wet or icy roads is much greater than in dry conditions.

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What is the most common cause of skidding?

(mark ONE answer)

Worn tyres

Driver error

Other vehicles

Pedestrians

Explanation

Having tyres correctly inflated and in good condition will ensure they have maximum grip on the road; how well your tyres grip the road has a significant effect on your car's stopping distance.

27 / 50

What will affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

(mark ONE answer)

The speed limit

The street lighting

The time of day

The condition of the tyres

Explanation

Try to look ahead and read the road. Plan your approach to junctions and select the correct gear in good time. This will give you the control you need to deal with any hazards that occur. You’ll coast a little every time you change gear. This can’t be avoided, but it should be kept to a minimum.

28 / 50

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?

(mark ONE answer)

It will cause the car to skid

It will make the engine stall

The engine will run faster

There is no engine braking

Explanation

Be especially careful if you’re on a motorway in fog. Reflective studs are used to help you in poor visibility. Different colours are used so that you’ll know which lane you are in. These are
• red on the left-hand side of the road
• white between lanes
• amber on the right-hand edge of the carriageway
• green between the carriageway and slip roads

29 / 50

You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?

(mark ONE answer)

Green

Amber

Red

White

Explanation

Clearways are in place so that traffic can flow without the obstruction of parked vehicles. Just one parked vehicle will cause an obstruction for all other traffic. You MUST NOT stop where a clearway is in force, not even to pick up or set down passengers.

30 / 50

On a clearway you must not stop

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at any time

when it is busy

in the rush hour

during daylight hours

Explanation

Wasting fuel costs you money and also causes unnecessary pollution. Ensuring your tyres are correctly inflated, avoiding carrying unnecessary weight and, removing a roof rack that's not in use, will all help to reduce your fuel consumption.

31 / 50

What is most likely to waste fuel?

(mark ONE answer)

Reducing your speed

Driving on motorways

Using different brands of fuel

Under-inflated tyres

Explanation

If you want to turn left and there’s a cyclist in front of you, hold back. Wait until the cyclist has passed the junction and then turn left behind them.

32 / 50

You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

(mark ONE answer)

just before you turn left

on a left-hand bend

on a one-way street

on a dual carriageway

Explanation

A vehicle with a trailer is restricted to 60 mph. For this reason it isn’t allowed in the right-hand lane as it might hold up the faster-moving traffic that wishes to overtake in that lane.

33 / 50

Which of these is not allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

(mark ONE answer)

A small delivery van

A motorcycle

A vehicle towing a trailer

A motorcycle and sidecar

Explanation

It is your responsibility as a driver to ensure that children are secure and safe in your vehicle. Make sure you are familiar with the rules. In a few very exceptional cases when a child restraint is not available, an adult seat belt MUST be used. Child restraints and seat belts save lives!

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You are carrying an 11 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) in height. You MUST make sure that

(mark ONE answer)

they sit between two belted people

they can fasten their own seat belt

a suitable child restraint is available

they can see clearly out of the front window

Explanation

Take notice of any instructions given on variable message signs or by tunnel officials. They will warn you of any incidents or congestion ahead and advise you what to do.

35 / 50

You are going through a tunnel. What systems are provided to warn of any incidents, collisions or congestion?

(mark ONE answer)

Double white centre lines

Variable message signs

Chevron ‘distance markers’

Rumble strips

Explanation

Newly qualified, and particularly young drivers, are more vulnerable in the first year after passing the test. Inexperience plays a part in this but it’s essential to have the correct attitude. Be responsible and always show courtesy and consideration to other road users.

36 / 50

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. This is due to

being too cautious at junctions

driving in the middle of their lane

showing off and being competitive

staying within the speed limit

Explanation

Whenever possible park in an area which will be well lit at night.

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To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park?

(mark ONE answer)

Near a police station

In a quiet road

On a red route

In a well-lit area

Explanation

At a crossroads where there are no ‘give way’ signs or road markings be very careful. No vehicle has priority, even if the sizes of the roads are different.

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At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings. Two vehicles approach. Which has priority?

(mark ONE answer)

Neither of the vehicles

The vehicle travelling the fastest

Oncoming vehicles turning right

Vehicles approaching from the right

Explanation

If the driver behind is following too closely there’s a danger they will collide with back of your car if you stop suddenly. You can reduce this risk by slowing down and increasing your safety margin ahead. This reduces the chance that you will have to stop suddenly and you can spread you braking out over a greater distance. This is an example of defensive driving.

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You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

(mark one answer)

Ignore the following driver and continue to travel within the speed limit

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Signal left and wave the following driver past

Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road

Explanation

Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move out. Indicate your intention and use the hard shoulder to gain speed but don’t force your way into the traffic.

40 / 50

After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should

(mark ONE answer)

move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed

move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights

gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway

wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Explanation

If you’re planning to make a journey when it’s foggy, listen to the weather reports on the radio or television. Don’t travel if visibility is very poor or your trip isn’t necessary. If you do travel, leave plenty of time for your journey. If someone is expecting you at the other end, let them know that you’ll be taking longer than normal to arrive.

41 / 50

You have to make a journey in foggy conditions. You should

(mark ONE answer)

follow other vehicles' tail lights closely

avoid using dipped headlights

leave plenty of time for your journey

keep two seconds behind other vehicles

Explanation

There might be pedestrians crossing from in front of the bus. Look out for them if you intend to pass. Consider how many people are waiting to get on the bus - check the queue if you can. The bus might move off straight away if no one is waiting to get on. If a bus is signalling to pull out, give it priority if it’s safe to do so.

42 / 50

You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?

(mark TWO answers)

Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn

Watch carefully for pedestrians

Be ready to give way to the bus

Pull in closely behind the bus

Explanation

In good, dry conditions an alert driver who’s driving a vehicle with tyres and brakes in good condition, needs to keep a distance of at least two seconds from the car in front.

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You should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are

(mark ONE answer)

wet

good

damp

foggy

Explanation

When adult passengers are travelling in a vehicle, it is their own responsibility to wear a seat belt. However, you should still remind them to use a seat belt.

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Car passengers MUST wear a seat belt if one is available, unless they are

(mark ONE answer)

in a vehicle fitted with air bags travelling

within a congestion charging zone

sitting in the rear seat

exempt for medical reasons

Explanation

You should plan your overtaking to take into account any hazards ahead. In this picture the marking indicates that you are approaching a junction. You will not have time to overtake and move back into the left safely.

45 / 50

This road marking warns

(mark ONE answer)

drivers to use the hard shoulder

overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left

overtaking drivers to move back to the left

drivers that it is safe to overtake

Explanation

Take care if you have to pass a parked vehicle on your side of the road. Give way to oncoming traffic if there isn’t enough room for you both to continue safely.

46 / 50

You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. You should

(mark ONE answer)

carry on, you have priority

give way to oncoming traffic

wave oncoming vehicles through

accelerate to get past first

Explanation

In this instance, you should particularly careful as there are clearly children involved who may be distracted and run into the road.

47 / 50

What is the meaning of this sign?

School crossing patrol ahead

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles allowed

Footpath ahead

Explanation

Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions. The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign.

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What does a sign with a brown background show?

(mark ONE answer)

Tourist attractions

Primary roads

Motorway rules

Minor roads

Explanation

In cases of breakdown or emergency try to get your vehicle into an Emergency Refuge Area. This is safer than just stopping on the hard shoulder as it gives you greater distance from the main carriageway. If you are able to re-join the motorway you must take extra care, especially when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane.

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What is an Emergency Refuge Area on a motorway for?

(mark ONE answer)

An area to park in when you want to use a mobile phone

To use in cases of emergency or breakdown

For an emergency recovery vehicle to park in a contra-flow system

To drive in when there is queuing traffic ahead

Explanation

The vehicle excise licence (road tax) can be renewed at post offices, vehicle registration offices, online or by phone. When applying make sure you have all the relevant valid documents, including a valid MOT test certificate where applicable.

50 / 50

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence?

(mark ONE answer)

Valid insurance.

The chassis number.

The handbook.

A valid driving licence.

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