Theory Test #1

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Theory Test #1

50 Questions. Not timed.

Explanation

Using your hazard lights, as well as brake lights, will give following traffic an extra warning of the problem ahead. Only use them for long enough to ensure that your warning has been seen.

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You are driving on a motorway. You have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. You should

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Explanation

Cyclists, and motorcyclists, are very vulnerable in crosswinds. They can easily be blown well off course and veer into your path. Always allow plenty of room when overtaking them. Passing too close could cause a draught and unbalance the rider.

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It is a very windy day and you are about to overtake a cyclist. What should you do?

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Explanation

If you are driving at night or in poor visibility, tinted lenses will reduce the efficiency of your vision, by reducing the amount of available light reaching your eyes.

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Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

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Explanation

The flashing amber lights are switched on to warn you that children may be crossing near a school. Slow down and take extra care as you may have to stop.

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There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

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Explanation

A green arrow indicates that the lane is available to traffic facing the signal. A white diagonal arrow means that the lane is closed ahead and traffic should move to the next lane on the left. A red cross means that the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal.

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You are driving on a road with several lanes. You see these signs above the lanes. What do they mean?

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Explanation

You should always give cyclists plenty of room when overtaking. When it’s windy, a sudden gust could blow them off course.

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In windy conditions you need to take extra care when

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Explanation

A blue rectangular sign showing a bicycle with a lane line indicates a mandatory route for cyclists. In addition to the road sign, this cycle lane will be separated from other traffic by a solid white line. You mustn't drive or park in the cycle lane during its times of operation.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

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.

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

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Explanation

Try to stay calm, especially if you have passengers on board. If you can’t restart your engine before the warning bells ring, leave the vehicle and get yourself and any passengers well clear of the crossing.

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You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. You should

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

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Explanation

Try not to use your car as a matter of routine. For shorter journeys, consider walking or cycling instead – this is much better for both you and the environment.

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To help protect the environment you should NOT

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Explanation

On a motorway it is best to use a roadside emergency telephone so that the emergency services are able to locate you easily. The nearest telephone is shown by an arrow on marker posts at the edge of the hard shoulder. If you use a mobile, they will need to know your exact location.
Before you call, find out the number on the nearest marker post. This number will identify your exact location.

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You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?

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Explanation

Towing a caravan or trailer affects the way the tow vehicle handles. It is highly recommended that you take a caravan manoeuvring course. These are provided by various organisations for anyone wishing to tow a trailer.

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You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling?

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Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving

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Explanation

Horses can become startled by the sound of a car engine or the rush of air caused by passing too closely. Keep well back and only pass when it is safe; leave them plenty of room. You may have to use the other side of the road to go past: if you do, first make sure there is no oncoming traffic.

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When overtaking a horse and rider you should

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Explanation

You should consider drivers behind as brake lights can dazzle. However, if you are driving in fog it’s safer to keep your foot on the footbrake. In this case it will give the vehicle behind extra warning of your presence.

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You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should

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Explanation

Keeping casualties or witnesses calm is important, but never offer a cigarette because of the risk of fire. Bear in mind they may be in shock. Don’t offer an injured person anything to eat or drink. They may have internal injuries or need surgery.

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Which of the following should you not do at the scene of a collision?

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You are overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds. What should you do?

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Explanation

Sometimes you may not be able to see that the road is icy. Black ice makes a road look damp. The signs that you’re travelling on black ice can be that the steering feels light or that the noise from your tyres suddenly goes quiet.

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How can you tell when you are driving over black ice?

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Explanation

Driving at a slow speed in a high gear will reduce the likelihood of wheel-spin and help your vehicle maintain the best possible grip.

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The roads are icy. You should drive slowly

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Explanation

Using the controls smoothly can reduce fuel consumption by about 15% as well as reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. Plan ahead and anticipate changes of speed well in advance. This will reduce the need to accelerate rapidly or brake sharply.

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Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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Explanation

Active Traffic Management schemes are intended to reduce congestion and make journey times more reliable. In these areas the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane to ease congestion at peak times or in the event of an incident. It may appear that you could travel faster for a short distance, but keeping traffic flow at a constant speed may improve your journey time.

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The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to

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Explanation

You may decide to turn your vehicle around by reversing into an opening or side road. When you reverse, always look behind and all around and watch for pedestrians. Don’t reverse from a side road into a main road. You MUST NOT reverse further than is necessary.

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You must not reverse

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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.

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What will affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

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Explanation

There is a steep downwards hill ahead with a gradient of 20% so a low gear should be used.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Explanation

It’s easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar area. If you need to check a map or ask for directions, first find a safe place to stop.

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You lose your way on a busy road. What is the best action to take?

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Explanation

Travelling at the national speed limit doesn’t allow you to hog the right-hand lane. Always use the left-hand lane whenever possible. When leaving a motorway get into the left-hand lane well before your exit. Reduce your speed on the slip road and look out for sharp bends or curves and traffic queuing at roundabouts.

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What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?

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Explanation

Look for and obey traffic signs. Disobeying or not seeing a sign could be dangerous. It may also be an offence for which you could be prosecuted.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Explanation

Look out for signs above your lane or on the central reservation. These will give you importantn information or warnings about the road ahead. To allow for the high speed of motorway traffic, these signs may light up some distance from any hazard. Don't ignore the signs just because the road looks clear to you.

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What does this motorway sign mean?

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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.

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

Explanation

Large, long vehicles need extra room when making turns at junctions. They may move out to the right in order to make a left turn. Keep well back and don’t attempt to pass on the left.

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You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should

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Explanation

It is an offence to have your fog lights on in conditions other than seriously reduced visibility, ie. less than 100 metres (328 feet).

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While you are driving in fog, it becomes necessary to use front fog lights. You should

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Explanation

When a car is three years old (four years old in Northern Ireland), it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate before it can be used on the road. Exceptionally, you may
• drive to a pre-arranged test appointment or to a garage for repairs required for the test
• drive vehicles that are more than 40 years old without an MOT test, but they must be in a roadworthy condition before being used on the road. See GOV.UK for more details.

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Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?

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Explanation

This distance is the equivalent of 18 car lengths. Try pacing out 73 metres and then look back. It’s probably further than you think.

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What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph?

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Explanation

These are small battery powered vehicles and include wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Some are designed for use on the pavement only and have an upper speed limit of 4 mph (6 km/h). Others can go on the road as well and have a speed limit of 8 mph (12 km/h). They are now very common and are generally used by the elderly, disabled or infirm. Take great care as they are extremely vulnerable because of their low speed and small size.

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Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of

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Explanation

You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what is going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What is happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.

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When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?

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Explanation

Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors which detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. The use of a sensor means there is no flashing amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing.

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At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

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Explanation

It’s your responsibility to ensure that all children in your car are secure. Suitable restraints include a child seat, baby seat, booster seat or booster cushion. It’s essential that any restraint used should be suitable for the child’s size and weight, and fitted to the manufacturers instructions.

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You are carrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?

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Explanation

Every vehicle used on the road has a registration certificate. The document shows vehicle details including date of first registration, registration number, previous keeper, make of vehicle, engine size and chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.

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Which THREE pieces of information are found on a vehicle registration document?

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Explanation

Emergency vehicles use blue flashing lights. If you see or hear one, move out of its way as soon as it's safe and legal to do so.

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Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

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Explanation

The yellow boxes filled with criss-crossing yellow lines are known as box junctions. Although you must not enter the box until your exit road is clear, you may wait in one if you want to turn right and are only stopped by oncoming traffic or other vehicles waiting to turn right.

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What is the reason for yellow criss-cross lines painted on to a road surface?

Explanation

Trams can run on roads used by other vehicles and pedestrians. The part of the road used by the tram is known as the reserved area and this should be kept clear. It has a coloured surface and is usually edged with white road markings. It might also have a different surface texture.

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Areas reserved for trams may have

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Explanation

This plate is used with level crossing warning signs: advance warning of light signals at a level crossing with or without a gate or barrier.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

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Explanation

Before you drive on the road you MUST have a valid provisional licence, for the category of vehicle that you’re driving. It must show your signature, it isn’t valid without it.

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To drive on the road learners MUST

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Explanation

The ‘stop’ sign has been put here because there is a poor view into the main road. You must stop because it will not be possible to assess the situation on the move, however slowly you are travelling.

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At this blind junction you must stop

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Explanation

Sometimes you may not be able to see that the road is icy. Black ice makes a road look damp. The signs that you’re travelling on black ice can be that the steering feels light or that the noise from your tyres suddenly goes quiet.

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How can you tell when you are driving over black ice?

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Explanation

It’s very frustrating when your separation distance is shortened by another vehicle. React positively, stay calm and drop further back.

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You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should

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Explanation

If possible, avoid the early morning and, late afternoon and early evening ‘rush hour’. Doing this should allow you to travel in a more relaxed frame of mind, concentrate solely on what you’re doing and arrive at your destination feeling less stressed.

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By avoiding busy times when travelling

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Explanation

Yellow box junctions are marked on the road to prevent the road becoming blocked. Don’t enter one unless your exit road is clear. You may only wait in the yellow box if your exit road is clear but oncoming traffic is preventing you from completing the turn.

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You may only enter a box junction when

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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?

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