Pass Your Theory & Practical Driving Test
Theory Test #6
50 Questions. Not timed.
Explanation
When traffic travels at a constant speed over a longer distance, journey times normally improve. You may feel that you could travel faster for short periods but this won’t generally improve your overall journey time. Signs will show the maximum speed at which you should travel.
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Why can it be an advantage for traffic speed to stay constant over a longer distance?
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Novice drivers are much more likely to be involved in a collision than experienced drivers. The Pass Plus scheme gives structured training to help new drivers improve basic skills and widen their experience. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) will be able to advise of the benefits.
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New drivers can take further training after passing the practical test. A Pass Plus course will help to
Take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware of vehicles approaching.
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You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is
Areas of 'hatched markings' such as these are to separate traffic streams which could be a danger to each other. They are often seen on bends or where the road becomes narrow. If the area is bordered by a solid white line, you must not enter it except in an emergency.
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What is the reason for the area marked in red and white along the centre of this road?
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?
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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To correct a rear-wheel skid you should
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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You MUST NOT park
If the left-hand lane is free you should use it, regardless of the speed you’re travelling.
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You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?
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When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?
Bright rear fog lights might be mistaken for brake lights and could be misleading for the traffic behind.
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Whilst driving, the fog clears and you can see more clearly. You must remember to
Turning the wheels towards the kerb will allow it to act as a chock, preventing any forward movement of the vehicle. It will also help to leave it in gear, or select 'Park' if you have an automatic.
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What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?
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.
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What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence?
The exit from a motorway is indicated by countdown markers. These are positioned 90 metres (100 yards) apart, the first being 270 metres (300 yards) from the start of the slip road. Move into the left-hand lane well before you reach the start of the slip road.
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What do these motorway signs show?
Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.
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An MOT certificate is normally valid for
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You are driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?
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If you’re following a large vehicle but are so close to it that you can’t see the exterior mirrors, the driver can’t see you. Keeping well back will also allow you to see the road ahead by looking past either side of the large vehicle.
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When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because this
Travel slowly and carefully near parked vehicles. Beware of • vehicles pulling out, especially bicycles and motorcycles • pedestrians, especially children, who may run out from between cars • drivers opening their doors.
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You're driving along a street with parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?
These markings are used outside schools so that children can see and be seen clearly when crossing the road. Parking here would block people's view of the school entrance. This could endanger the lives of children on their way to and from school.
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What do these road markings outside a school mean?
Too much oil in the engine will create excess pressure and could damage engine seals and cause oil leaks. Any excess oil should be drained off.
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You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?
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The electronic device will automatically detect that the pedestrians have reached a safe position. Don't proceed until the green light shows it is safe for vehicles to do so.
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You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until
Motorcyclists are affected more by windy weather than other vehicles. In windy conditions, high-sided vehicles cause air turbulence. You should keep well back as the motorcyclist could be blown off course.
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It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?
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When approaching a right-hand bend you should keep well to the left. Why is this?
This sign is found on slow-moving or stationary works vehicles. If you wish to overtake, do so on the left, as indicated. Be aware that there might be workmen in the area.
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You see this sign on the rear of a slow-moving lorry that you want to pass. It is travelling in the middle lane of a three-lane motorway. You should
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What does the law require you to keep in good condition?
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
Traffic calming measures such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings are intended to slow you down. Maintain a reduced speed until you reach the end of these features. They are there to protect pedestrians. Kill your speed!
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In areas where there are traffic calming measures you should
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An Emergency Refuge Area is an area
A red cross above the hard shoulder means that it's closed as a running lane and should only be used for emergencies or breakdowns. At busy times, the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane; the red cross will then be replaced by a mandatory speed-limit sign.
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You are on a motorway. A red cross is displayed across the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
Active Traffic Management schemes are being introduced on motorways. Within these areas at certain times the hard shoulder will be used as a running lane. A red cross above the hard shoulder shows that this lane should NOT be used, except for emergencies and breakdowns.
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You are on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It's normally accompanied by details of when the restrictions are in force. Details of most signs in common use are shown in The Highway Code. For more comprehensive coverage, see Know Your Traffic Signs.
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What is the meaning of this sign?
When approaching a contraflow system reduce speed in good time and obey all speed limits. You may be travelling in a narrower lane than normal with no permanent barrier between you and the oncoming traffic. Be aware that the hard shoulder may be used for traffic and the road ahead could be obstructed by slow- moving or broken down vehicles.
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You are on a motorway. There is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
Always look out for motorcyclists, and cyclists, particularly at junctions. They are smaller and usually more difficult to see than other vehicles.
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Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists?
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You will use more fuel if your tyres are
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?
Red studs are placed between the edge of the carriageway and the hard shoulder. Where slip roads leave or join the motorway the studs are green.
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You are on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway?
Long vehicles might have to take a slightly different position when approaching the roundabout or going around it. This is to stop the rear of the vehicle cutting in and mounting the kerb. Horse riders and cyclists might stay in the left-hand lane although they are turning right. Be aware of this and allow them room.
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Which THREE of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?
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This sign is found in or at the end of a one-way system. It warns you that traffic will be crossing your path from both directions.
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What does this sign mean?
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You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this?
Windscreen pillars can completely block your view of pedestrians, motorcyclists and pedal cyclists. You should particularly watch out for these road users; don’t just rely on a quick glance. Where possible make eye contact with them so you can be sure they have seen you too.
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You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
White lights at the rear of a car show that it is about to reverse. Sound your horn to warn of your presence and reduce your speed as a precaution.
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You are driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. You should
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Why is it bad technique to coast when driving downhill?
Use the full beam headlights only when you can be sure that you won’t dazzle other road users.
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You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
Cyclists and motorcyclists are smaller than other vehicles and so are more difficult to see. They can easily become hidden from your view by cars parked near a junction.
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Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
Regular servicing will help to detect faults at an early stage and this will avoid the risk of minor faults becoming serious or even dangerous.
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Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following?
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
There are times when other drivers make incorrect or ill-judged decisions. Be tolerant and try not to retaliate or react aggressively. Always consider the safety of other road users, your passengers and yourself.
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You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?
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You may drive with front fog lights switched on
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