Driving Theory Test Practice for Free
You have 57 minutes to complete the test.
Your time is up.
Timed Theory Test #4
50 Questions. Timed.
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.
1 / 50
Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to
(mark one answer)
Coasting, is the term used when the clutch is held down, or the gear lever is in neutral, and the vehicle is allowed to freewheel. This reduces the driver’s control of the vehicle. When you coast, the engine can’t drive the wheels to pull you through a corner. Coasting also removes the assistance of engine braking that helps to slow the car.
2 / 50
Travelling for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)
(mark ONE answer)
The colours of the reflective studs on the motorway and their locations are • red – between the hard shoulder and the carriageway • white – lane markings • amber – between the edge of the carriageway and the central reservation • green – along slip road exits and entrances • bright green/yellow – roadworks and contraflow systems.
3 / 50
You are on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective studs on your left and white ones to your right. Where are you?
4 / 50
Motor vehicles can harm the environment. This has resulted in
5 / 50
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
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.
6 / 50
Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your
7 / 50
As a driver you find that your eyesight has become very poor. Your optician says they cannot help you. The law says that you should tell
Having an excess on your policy will help to keep down the premium, but if you make a claim you will have to pay the excess yourself.
8 / 50
You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. You're policy has an excess of £150. What does this mean?
9 / 50
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?
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.
10 / 50
You are on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
If a casualty is bleeding heavily, raise the limb to a higher position. This will help to reduce the blood flow. Before raising the limb you should make sure that it is not broken.
11 / 50
A casualty has an injured arm. They can move it freely but it is bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position?
The licensing authority need to keep their records up to date. They send out a reminder when a vehicle's excise licence (road tax) is due for renewal. To do this they need to know the name and address of the registered keeper. Every vehicle in the country is registered, so it’s possible to trace its history.
12 / 50
You have a duty to contact the licencing authority when
(mark THREE answers)
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.
13 / 50
On a clearway you must not stop
Cyclists approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane may be turning right but may not have been able to get into the correct lane due to the heavy traffic. They may also feel safer keeping to the left all the way round the roundabout. Be aware of them and give them plenty of room.
14 / 50
You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small, low, hard to see and travel very slowly. On a dual carriageway a flashing amber light will warn other road users.
15 / 50
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and hard to see. How do they give early warning when on a dual carriageway?
16 / 50
Traffic calming measures are used to
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.
17 / 50
You're driving along a street with parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?
Used correctly, these items can provide invaluable help in the event of a collision or breakdown. They could even save a life.
18 / 50
Which three of these items should you carry for use in the event of a collision?
19 / 50
You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must
If you need to display a warning triangle make sure that it can be clearly seen by other road users. Place it on the same side of the road as the broken down vehicle and away from any obstruction that would make it hard to see.
20 / 50
You have broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place it at least how far from your vehicle?
Before pulling up check the mirrors to see what is happening behind you. Also assess what is ahead and make sure you give the correct signal if it helps other road users.
21 / 50
Which of the following should you do before stopping?
Coasting is when you allow the vehicle to freewheel in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed. Doing this gives you less control over the vehicle. It's especially not to let your vehicle coast when approaching hazards such as junctions and bends and when travelling downhill.
22 / 50
What are TWO main reasons why coasting downhill is wrong?
(mark TWO answers)
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.
23 / 50
Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
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.
24 / 50
To help protect the environment you should NOT
If you see a bus ahead watch out for pedestrians. They may not be able to see you if they’re crossing from behind the bus.
25 / 50
You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?
A red cross above the hard shoulder shows it is closed as a running lane and should only be used for emergencies or breakdowns. At busy times within an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area the hard shoulder may be used as a running lane. This will be shown by a mandatory speed limit on the gantry above.
26 / 50
You are on a three-lane mororway. A red cross is shown above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes. This means
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.
27 / 50
You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. You should
Parking restrictions apply in a variety of places and situations. Make sure you know the rules and understand where and when restrictions apply. Controlled parking areas will be indicated by signs and road markings. Parking in the wrong place could cause an obstruction and danger to other traffic. It can also result in a fine
28 / 50
You want to park and you see this sign. On the days and times shown you should
The controller will ask you • the make and colour of your vehicle • whether you are a member of an emergency breakdown service • the number shown on the emergency telephone casing • whether you are travelling alone.
29 / 50
Motorway emergency telephones are usually linked to the police. In some areas they are now linked to
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.
30 / 50
What is the meaning of this sign?
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.
31 / 50
There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?
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.
32 / 50
You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?
Ensure that you can see clearly through the windscreen of your vehicle. Stickers or hanging objects could affect your field of vision or draw your eyes away from the road.
33 / 50
Objects hanging from your interior mirror may
You mustn't park or stop on a road marked with double white lines (even where one of the lines is broken) except to pick up or set down passengers.
34 / 50
When can you park on the left opposite these road markings?
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.
35 / 50
The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to
Look well ahead and only pull out if it is safe. You will need to use all of the road to pass the cyclist, so be extra-cautious. Look out for entrances to fields where tractors or other farm machinery could be waiting to pull out.
36 / 50
You are travelling along this narrow country road. When passing the cyclists you should go
It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.
37 / 50
A newly qualified driver must
Be patient and stay behind the car in front. Normally you should not overtake other vehicles in traffic-calmed areas. If you overtake here your speed may exceed that which is safe along that road, defeating the purpose of the traffic calming measures.
38 / 50
You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you. You should
If a disabled driver's vehicle breaks down and they are unable to walk to an emergency phone, they're advised to stay in their car and switch on the hazard warning lights. They may also display a 'Help' pennant in their vehicle.
39 / 50
You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a HELP pennant displayed. This means the driver is most likely to be
40 / 50
In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheelchair) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of
The continuous white line shows the edge of the carriageway. It can be especially useful when visibility is restricted, for example at night or in bad weather. It is discontinued where it crosses junctions, lay-bys etc.
41 / 50
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Always use your headlights at night on a motorway unless you have stopped on the hard shoulder. If you break down and have to stop on the hard shoulder, switch off the headlights but leave the sidelights on so that other road users can see your vehicle.
42 / 50
You are on the motorway at night. You must have your headlights switched on unless
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.
43 / 50
It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
44 / 50
New petrol-engined cars must be fitted with catalytic converters. The reason for this is to
Missing out intermediate gears when appropriate, helps to reduce the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating - the time when your vehicle uses most fuel.
45 / 50
You can save fuel when conditions allow by
Stop signs have a distinctive octagon shape, while an upside down triangle with a red outline is used for give way signs.
46 / 50
What shape is a STOP sign at a junction?
47 / 50
You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops below
You should normally travel in the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking a slower- moving vehicle. When you are past that vehicle move back into the left-hand lane as soon as it’s safe to do so. Don’t cut across in front of the vehicle that you’re overtaking.
48 / 50
A basic rule when on motorways is
Where you see this sign, the 20 mph restriction starts. Check all around for possible hazards and only increase your speed if it’s safe to do so.
49 / 50
Check your nearside for cyclists before moving away. This is especially important if you have been in a stationary queue of traffic and are about to move off, as cyclists often try to filter past on the nearside of stationary vehicles.
50 / 50
You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. Just before turning you should
Your score is
The average score is 86%
Restart quiz
Please Give Your Rating
