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Dealing With Traffic Theory Test

Test Category: Dealing With Traffic
Number of Questions: 50
Pass Mark: 43

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1: What should you use your horn for?
To let other road users know you are there when visibility is restricted.
To signal that you're annoyed.
To tell someone they've done something wrong.
To attract someones attention
2: Having just driven out of fog. Visibility is now good. You must?
Switch off all your fog lights
Keep your rear fog lights on
Keep your front fog lights on
Leave fog lights on in case fog returns
3: Red routes in major cities have been introduced to...
allow lorries to load more freely
raise the speed limits
help the traffic flow
provide better parking
4: What is the meaning of this sign?
No Cycling
Cycles Only
Cycle Route Ahead
Cycles restricted to the pavement
5: What do you think is the main reason why your parents give you a hard time about driving?
They do not trust you
They are worried about road accidents
They are worried about their car
They hate you
6: Diesel cars are less damaging to the environment than petrol cars because...
They are more fuel-efficient
They emit less gas
They are less noisy
They emit more gas
7: When joining a motorway you must always...
Give way to traffic already on the motorway
Push your way on before the slip road runs out
Come to a stop before joining the road
Quickly overtake
8: You should only flash your headlights to other road users to...
Show you are giving way
Let them know you are there
Show they can have way
Communicate with them
9: You notice a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop ahead. You should...
slow down and give way
speed up
signal to the bus driver with your headlights and give way
continue at the same speed
10: You are driving on a clear night. The road is busy with traffic. Which lights should you use?
Sidelights
Dipped headlights
Full beam headlights
Interior light
11: You are driving at night on an unlit road in moderate traffic. You should...
Have your lights on full beam so you can see where you're going
Switch off your headlights so you can see the road
Use dipped-beam headlights
Use fog lights
12: You are following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?
Warn the driver of the wrong signal
Wait behind the long vehicle
Report the driver to the police
Overtake on the right-hand side
13: In daylight there is fog what lights should you use?
Sidelights
Dipped headlights
Hazard lights
Full beam headlights
14: You miss your exit on the motorway, what should you do?
Reverse along the hard shoulder to get back to it
Use the next exit instead
Make a U-turn in the next gap at the central reservation
Get angry
15: When in a queue of traffic, what should you do at an empty pedestrian crossing?
Keep tight behind the lead car
Leave the crossing clear
Nothing, drive normally
Wave across any pedestrians who are nearby
16: What is the meaning of this sign?
No entry
National speed limit applies
No parking
No stopping
17: What is the meaning of this sign?
Mini-roundabout
No vehicles
Roundabout
Ring road
18: What is the most important factor in avoiding running into the car in front?
Making sure your brakes are effective
Always drive at a steady speed
Having tyres that meet the legal requirements
Keeping the correct separating distance
19: Four friends ask for a lift but you've never taken passengers before and don't feel confident about it, especially taking five at once. What do you do?
Tell them the truth
Say okay because you don't want to let them down
Agree because you can't drive alone forever
Say get lost
20: What is the meaning of this sign?
No overtaking
Parked vehicles ahead
Traffic queues likely
Risk of grounding
21: What's the most annoying and dangerous thing you can do as a passenger?
Turn the music up LOUD
Click your fingers to the beat of the song stuck in your head
Tell the driver what he's doing wrong
Not talk
22: What is the meaning of this sign?
Maximum speed limit is 30mph
End of minimum limit
Minimum speed limit is 30mph
No speed limit
23: The main purpose of a box junction is
To slow traffic down
To prevent junctions becoming blocked by queuing traffic
To speed traffic up
To stop you turning right at a crossroads
24: When should hazard warning lights be used on a vehicle
Faulty and moving slowly
Reversing into a side road
Being towed along a road
Broken down and causing an obstruction
25: Who are at the greatest risk from other road users?
Motorcyclists
Busy bus drivers
Lorry drivers
Learner car drivers
26: For the average family car the most economical speed to drive at is...
30mph
15mph
50mph
70mph
27: What is your 'blind spot'?
An area not covered by your mirrors
An area not covered by your right mirror
An area you cannot see from your back window
When you have an eye patch on
28: A driver's behaviour has upset you. It may help if you
stop and take a break
gesture to them with your hand
shout abusive language
follow their car, flashing your headlights
29: A bus lane shows no times in operation. This means...
It's only used at peak hours
It's no longer a bus lane
It's in operation 24 hours a day
You can use the lane
30: You feel drowsy while driving on the M4 Motorway. What should you do?
Pull up and stop on the hard shoulder and have a sleep till fresh
Speed up so as to get to your destination faster
Slow down and let other vehicles pass you by
Turn off the heater open a window and drive to the next service area
31: What's the most used alternative fuel in the UK?
Vegetable oil
LPG
CNG
Oil
32: Which of the following is most likely to cause you to lose concentration while driving?
Looking at a map
Checking your mirrors
Having a window open
Listening to radio
33: On long journeys you should stop frequently and?
Have a rest
Fill up with fuel
Eat a meal
Take a shower
34: When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because...
This avoids you being knocked by a draught
This enables the driver to see you in his or her mirrors
Others may want to overtake you
The driver will not be able to see you
35: You are driving in a built up area. You approach a speed hump. You should
Stop, and check both pavements
Slow your vehicle right down
Wait for any pedestrians to cross
Stop, then drive over slowly
36: A driver cuts you up at the lights - what do you do?
Overtake them at the next set of lights
Try to catch them so you can verbally retaliate
Ignore them
Swear at them
37: You break down on the motorway - which way should you walk to use the emergency telephone?
Follow the arrows on the marker posts
Facing oncoming traffic
Either way
Use a cell phone
38: An ambulance with a flashing light is behind you, what do you do?
Pull over immediately so it can pass
Pull over when it's safe so it can pass
Do an emergency stop so it can get by
Do nothing
39: You would be LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds if you were?
Cyclists
Motorcyclists
High-sided vehicles
Cars
40: A friend says they can only drive two of you home because they're tired. It's midnight. What do you do?
Beg them to take all four of you at once
Ask them to come back for two of you
Respect their decision
Swear at them
41: Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?
On a dual carriageway
On a roundabout
On an urban motorway
On a one-way street
42: Where should you be most cautious when driving?
Near schools
At intersections
Near pubs where drunks are about
Near driveways
43: What is the meaning of this sign?
No vehicles over the length shown
No vehicles over the height shown
Overhead electric cables at height shown
No vehicles over the width shown
44: You would flash your headlights to:
To let somebody out at junction
To tell a bus driver that you're letting him out
To warn people of your presence
To tell people of a speed camera ahead
45: A friend wants you to speed up as she says she can walk faster than you drive. What do you do?
Speed up so you do not look an idiot
Calmly let her know that you are not interested in getting points on your licence, and if she does not like it then you can stop and let her out
Stand up to her bullying by yelling at her to be quiet
Have an argument with her
46: Wearing suitable shoes when driving is important. Why?
To prevent wear on the pedals
To maintain control of the pedals
To enable you to adjust your seat
To enable you to walk for assistance if you breakdown
47: Traffic congestion causes noise and air pollution. Which of the following would NOT reduce congestion?
Cycling to work
Car sharing
Planting more trees
Going on bus
48: What is the meaning of this sign?
National speed limit
Maximum speed limit is 40 mph
Minimum speed limit is 40 mph
Minimum speed limit is 30 mph
49: You want to drive home from a party. You feel very tired and have a headache. You should?
Wait until you are fit and well before driving
Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches
Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey
Wait for a short time, then drive home
50: What is the meaning of this sign?
Dual carriageway ends
Single lane traffic ahead
Road narrows on right
Road narrows on both sides


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