Theory Test Practice Theory Test 1 / 50 What is the most common cause of skidding?(mark ONE answer) Worn tyres Pedestrians Other vehicles Driver error 2 / 50 When approaching a right-hand bend you should keep well to the left. Why is this?(mark ONE answer) To improve your view of the road To overcome the effect of the road's slope To let faster traffic from behind overtake To be positioned safely if you skid 3 / 50 Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. You are on a good, dry road surface with good brakes and tyres. What is the typical braking distance from 50 mph?(mark ONE answer) 14 metres 24 metres 38 metres 55 metres 4 / 50 You are travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?(mark ONE answer) 23 metres 53 metres 63 metres 74 metres 5 / 50 To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should(mark THREE answers) Reduce speed in good time Switch lanes at any time to make progress Choose an appropriate lane in good time Keep the correct separation distance Increase speed to pass through quickly Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues 6 / 50 Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?(mark ONE answer) Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only 7 / 50 Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)(mark ONE answer) They make following traffic look bigger They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic They give a wider field of vision They totally cover blind spots 8 / 50 Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is(mark ONE answer) slow moving broken down a doctor's car a school crossing patrol 9 / 50 How does alcohol affect you?(mark ONE answer) It speeds up your reactions It increases your awareness It improves your co-ordination It reduces your concentration 10 / 50 A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because(mark ONE answer) moped riders can use it it is controlled by a traffic warden it is controlled by two flashing lights cyclists can use it 11 / 50 You are reversing around a corner when you notice a pedestrian walking behind you. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Slow down and wave the pedestrian across Continue reversing and steer round the corner Stop and give way Continue reversing and sound your horn 12 / 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?(mark ONE answer) Left Any direction Straight ahead Right 13 / 50 Where would you see this sign?(mark ONE answer) On the window of a car taking children to school At the side of the road At playground areas On the rear of a school bus or coach 14 / 50 As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should(mark ONE answer) wave them to cross as quickly as they can rev your engine to make them hurry flash your light in case they have not seen you wait because they will take longer to cross 15 / 50 What does this sign mean?(mark ONE answer) No cycling Cycle route ahead Cycle parking only End of cycle route 16 / 50 You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?(mark ONE answer) Interior wide-angle mirror Extended-arm side mirror Ordinary door mirrors Ordinary interior mirror 17 / 50 You are about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which one of these signs would make you take special care?(mark ONE answer) A B C D 18 / 50 Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, usd by disabled people have a maximum speed of(mark ONE answer) 8 mph 12 mph 16 mph 20 mph 19 / 50 Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car?(mark ONE answer) It takes longer to pass one They may suddenly pull up Their brakes are not as good They climb hills more slowly 20 / 50 When snow is falling heavily you should(mark ONE answer) only drive with your hazard lights on not drive unless you have a mobile phone only drive when your journey is short not drive unless it is essential 21 / 50 Areas reserved for trams may have(mark THREE answers) metal studs around them white line markings zigzag markings a different coloured surface a different surface texture a different surface texture 22 / 50 You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you. You should(mark ONE answer) sound your horn overtake as soon as you can flash your headlights slow down and stay behind 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 24 / 50 When may you wait in a box-junction?(mark ONE answer) When you are stationary in a queue of traffic When approaching a pelican crossing When approaching a zebra crossing When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right 25 / 50 A crawler lane on a motorway is found(mark ONE answer) on a steep gradient before service area before a junction along the hard shoulder 26 / 50 You are on a three-lane motorway and see this sign. It means you can use(mark ONE answer) any lane except the hard shoulder the hard shoulder only the three right hand lanes only all the lanes including the hard shoulder 27 / 50 Which THREE places must you not park?(mark THREE answers) Near the brow of a hill At or near a bus stop Where there is no pavement Within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction On a 40 mph road 28 / 50 When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should(mark ONE answer) indicate left before leaving the roundabout not indicate at any time indicate right when approaching the roundabout indicate left when approaching the roundabout 29 / 50 What does this sign mean?(mark ONE answer) Minimum speed 30 mph End of minimum speed End of maximum speed Maximum speed 30 mph 30 / 50 What is the meaning of this sign?(mark ONE answer) No entry Waiting restrictions National speed limit School crossing patrol 31 / 50 When may you drive a motor car in the bus lane?(mark ONE answer) Outside the hours of operation To get to the front of a traffic queue You may not use it at any time To overtake slow-moving traffic 32 / 50 You are in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. You see signs showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead. You should(mark ONE answer) keep in that lane until you reach the queue move to the left immediately wait and see which lane is moving faster move to the left in good time 33 / 50 You are at a level crossing. The red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Get out and investigate Telephone the signal operator Continue to wait Drive across carefully 34 / 50 Before driving anyone else's motor vehicle you should make sure that(mark ONE answer) the vehicle owner has third party insurance cover your own vehicle has insurance cover the vehicle is insured for your use the owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle 35 / 50 You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?(mark TWO answers) Retake only your theory test Retake only your practical test Reapply for your full licence immediately Reapply for your provisional licence Retake your theory and practical tests 36 / 50 Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) is updated?(mark ONE answer) The registered vehicle keeper The vehicle manufacturer Your insurance company The licensing authority 37 / 50 Which TWO safeguards could you take against fire risk to your vehicle?(mark TWO answers) Keep water levels above maximum Carry a fire extinguisher Avoid driving with a full tank of petrol Use unleaded petrol Check out any strong smell of petrol Use low octane fuel 38 / 50 Which of the following should you not do at the scene of a collision?(mark ONE answer) Warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights Call the emergency services immediately Offer someone a cigarette to calm them down Ask drivers to switch off their engines 39 / 50 For which TWO should you use hazard warning lights?(mark TWO answers) When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead When you have broken down When you wish to stop on double yellow lines When you park on the pavement 40 / 50 An adult is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compressions should be given. What is the correct depth to press?(mark ONE answer) 1 to 2 centimetres 4 to 5 centimetres 10 to 15 centimetres 15 to 20 centimetres 41 / 50 A tanker is involved in a collison. Which sign shows that it is carrying dangerous goods?(mark ONE answer) A B C D 42 / 50 You are in collision with another moving vehicle. Someone is injured and your vehicle is damaged. Which FOUR of the following should you find out?(mark FOUR answers) Whether the driver owns the other vehicle involved The other drivers name, address and phone number The make and registration number of the other vehicle The occupation of the other driver The details of the other driver's vehcle insurance Whether the other driver is licensed to drive 43 / 50 You are on a motorway. Luggage falls from your vehicle. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the police Stop on the motorway and put on hazard lights while you pick it up Walk back up the motorway to pick it up Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down 44 / 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?(mark ONE answer) 5 metres 15 metres 35 metres 45 metres 45 / 50 On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?(mark TWO answers) When the roads are slippery When driving fast for long distances When the tyre thread is worn below 2 mm When carrying a heavy load When the weather is cold When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes 46 / 50 Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the(mark TWO answers) gearbox steering handling battery life journey time 47 / 50 You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicle's tow ball?(mark ONE answer) In the Highway Code In the vehicle handbook In your vehicle registration certificate In your licence documents 48 / 50 You are carrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?(mark ONE answer) A child seat An adult holding a child An adult seat belt An adult lap belt 49 / 50 What is the speed limit on an unrestricted dual carriageway?(mark ONE answer) 50 MPH 60 MPH 65 MPH 70 MPH 50 / 50 How long would it take you to stop at 60mph in good dry conditions?(mark ONE answer) 50 metres 52 metres 66 metres 73 metres Your score is 0% Restart quiz
