| 1: An MOT certificate is normally valid for? |
| 10,000 miles |
| 30,000 miles |
| three years after the date it was issued |
| one year after the date it was issued |
| 2: As a car driver, which lane are you NOT allowed to use? |
| Crawler lane |
| Overtaking lane |
| Acceleration lane |
| Bus lane |
| 3: Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) is updated? |
| The registered vehicle keeper |
| The vehicle manufacturer |
| Your insurance company |
| The licensing authority |
| 4: The purpose of a catalytic converter is to... |
| Reduce oil consumption |
| Reduce fuel consumption |
| Reduce toxic exhaust gases |
| Increase acceleration |
| 5: Driving with under-inflated tyres can effect... |
| Your gear-box |
| Oil pressure |
| Engine temperature |
| Fuel consumption |
| 6: Any load that is carried on a roof rack MUST be |
| Securely fastened when driving |
| Carried only when strictly necessary |
| As light as possible |
| Covered with plastic sheeting |
| 7: It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done? |
| When the tyres are cold |
| After a long journey |
| When the tyres are hot |
| After filling the vehicle with fuel |
| 8: You have just bought a secondhand vehicle. When should you tell the licensing authority of change of ownership? |
| When an MOT is due |
| After 28 days |
| Only when you insure it |
| Immediately |
| 9: As a driver, how can you help the environment? |
| By using leaded fuel |
| By driving faster |
| By driving with your windows down |
| By reducing your speed |
| 10: A car driver must ensure that seat belts are worn by? |
| Children under 14 |
| All front-seat passengers |
| All rear-seat passengers |
| All passengers |
| 11: A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you. You may produce them at a police station within |
| 5 days |
| 7 days |
| 14 days |
| 21 days |
| 12: When should you NOT use your horn in a built up area? |
| Between 11.30pm and 7.00am |
| Between 11.00pm and 8.00am |
| Between 10.00pm and 7.30pm |
| Between 9.00pm and 7.00pm |
| 13: A provisional licence holder must not drive a motor car |
| At night |
| On a dual carriageway |
| Alone |
| With passengers in the back |
| 14: How old must a car be before applying for the FIRST MOT certificate? |
| 1 year old |
| 2 year old |
| 3 year old |
| 4 year old |
| 15: Which organisation needs to be informed of any health issues you may have? |
| DVLA |
| DSA |
| DOT |
| DTI |
| 16: Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) will last |
| for the life of the vehicle |
| for 12 months only |
| for as long as you own the vehicle |
| until the vehicle warranty expires |
| 17: When towing a caravan, what is the safest type of rear view mirror to use? |
| Ordinary door mirrors |
| Ordinary interior mirror |
| Extended-arm side mirrors |
| Interior wide-angle-view mirror |
| 18: It is important to wear suitable shoes when you are driving. Why? |
| To prevent wear on the pedals |
| To enable you to adjust your seat |
| To maintain control of the pedals |
| To enable you to walk for assistance if you break down |
| 19: It is illegal to drive with tyres that .. |
| have been bought second hand |
| have a large deep cut in the side wall |
| are of different makes |
| are of different tread patterns |
| 20: You are about to drive but you feel unwell. You should? |
| Take suitable medicine before driving |
| Shorten the journey if you can |
| Not drive |
| Promise yourself an early night |
| 21: After buying a secondhand vehicle you should tell the licensing authority ... |
| Immediately |
| After 14 days |
| When you sell the vehicle |
| Before an MOT |
| 22: A policeman orders your car to stop. He finds you have a faulty tyre. Who is responsible? |
| You, the driver |
| Whoever services the car |
| The previous owner |
| Whoever issued the current MOT |
| 23: Children can remain inside a caravan whilst it is being towed when? |
| Seat belts are fitted to the seats in the caravan |
| Professionally fitted baby carriers are fitted inside the caravan |
| There are no restrictions. Common sense and driver skill are the deciding factors |
| Never |
| 24: Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the... |
| Steering |
| Gearbox |
| battery life |
| journey time |
| 25: If you get six penalty points within two years of passing your practical test what will you have to do? |
| Retake your theory and practical tests |
| Reapply for your provisional licence |
| Retake the theory test only |
| Retake the pratical test only |
| 26: When you first pass your driving test how long is the probation period, where you go back to learner status, if you obtain six or more penalty points. |
| 6 months |
| 1 year |
| 2 years |
| 3 years |
| 27: Which of these vehicles is NOT required to have an MOT certificate? |
| A police car |
| A caravan |
| An ambulance |
| Any vehicle built before 1970 |
| 28: You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling? |
| A jockey wheel fitted to the towbar |
| Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle |
| Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle |
| A stabiliser fitted to the towbar |
| 29: What criteria must you meet if you want to teach someone else how to drive? |
| You must be over 25 and to have held a full licence for at least five years |
| You must be over 21 and have held a full licence for at least three years. |
| You must have passed a written theory test approved by the DVLA |
| You must have the patience of a Saint |
| 30: What is the minimum tyre tread required on a car? |
| 1.0 mm |
| 1.6 mm |
| 1.8 mm |
| 2.0 mm |
| 31: What's the minimum age to supervise a learner? |
| 17 years old |
| 18 years old |
| 21 years old |
| 25 years old |
| 32: Your medical condition means you have to take drugs. Who should you consult to see if you are fit to drive? |
| Driving Standards Agency |
| Police |
| DVLA in Swansea |
| Doctor |
| 33: While driving a vehicle, at what distance MUST you be able to read a number plate |
| 10 metres (33 feet) |
| 15 metres (49 feet) |
| 20.5 metres (67 feet) |
| 30 metres (98 feet) |
| 34: What's the minimum tread depth for car tyres? |
| 1.6mm |
| 2.6mm |
| 4.5mm |
| 3.3mm |
| 35: A cover note is a document issued before you receive your... |
| registration document |
| driving licence |
| insurance certificate |
| MOT certificate |
| 36: When the fluid level in your battery is low you should top it up with |
| Tap water |
| Battery acid |
| Distilled water |
| Water that has been boiled |
| 37: How can you, as a driver, help the environment? |
| By reducing your speed |
| By using leaded fuel |
| By driving faster |
| By harsh acceleration |
| 38: To drive on the road learners MUST |
| have NO penalty points on their licence |
| have a signed, valid provisional licence |
| have taken professional instruction |
| apply for a driving test within 12 months |
| 39: An infant under 3 years should only be carried in the front seat of a car if... |
| They are in a carrycot |
| They are in an appropriate child restraint |
| They are on an adult's lap |
| They are on an approved booster cushion |
| 40: Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your... |
| road tax disc |
| insurance |
| vehicle registration document |
| vehicle service record |
| 41: You should contact the licensing authority when... |
| your job status is changed |
| you go abroad on holiday |
| you change your name |
| your job involves travelling abroad |
| 42: Once you have passed your Theory and Practical Driving Tests, your licence is usually valid until you reach... |
| 70 years of age |
| 65 years of age |
| 60 years of age |
| Forever |
| 43: Where would a catalytic converter be on a car? |
| The gearbox |
| The exhaust system |
| The air conditioning |
| The front headlights |
| 44: You are about to return home from holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect your driving. You should... |
| avoid driving on motorways |
| drive only if someone is with you |
| never drive at more than 30 mph |
| not drive yourself |
| 45: When should you update your Vehicle Registration Certificate? |
| When you pass your driving test |
| When you move house |
| When your vehicle needs an MOT |
| When you have an accident |
| 46: A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system? |
| Stabiliser |
| Jockey wheel |
| Corner steadies |
| Breakaway cable |
| 47: You are carrying two 9-year-olds and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts? |
| The children |
| The front-seat passenger |
| The children's parents |
| You, the driver |
| 48: A heavy load on your roof rack will |
| improve the road holding |
| reduce the stopping distance |
| make the steering lighter |
| reduce stability |
| 49: You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops? |
| Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour |
| Yes, regular stops help concentration |
| No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible |
| No, only fuel stops will be needed |
| 50: You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the |
| left with parking lights on |
| left with no lights on |
| right with parking lights on |
| right with dipped headlights on |
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