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1: Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop. You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to
two times
three times
five times
ten times
2: You are driving along a single track road with passing places only on the right. A vehicle behind wishes to overtake. Should you?
Slow down
Speed up
Wait opposite the passing place on the right
Drive into the passing place on the right
3: You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider is conscious but in shock. You must make sure that...
the rider is put in the recovery position
the rider's helmet is not removed
the rider is moved to the side of the road
the rider's helmet is removed
4: Your mobile phone rings while you are travelling. You should
stop immediately
answer it immediately
pull up in a suitable place
pull up at the nearest kerb
5: Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?
The driver of the vehicle
The person who loaded the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
The licensing authority
6: 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
7: If you suspect a friend is not completely with it when he offers you a lift, what should you do?
Ask him what he's taken or taking
Say no to a lift and suggest he's not up to driving today
Figure he knows best and go with it
Do nothing
8: The safest place to park your vehicle at night is
In a garage
On a quiet side street
On a driveway
In a car park
9: 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
10: Ice and snow covers your car, before you leave what should you clear?
The radio aerial
The tires
The mirrors
The grill
11: You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called?
Weaving
Aquaplaning
Fading
Snaking
12: If you are driving your car through a ford or flood water, what gear should you be in?
First or second gear
Top gear
Third gear with slipping clutch
No gears at all, freewheeling
13: What is the meaning of this sign?
No overtaking
Two-way traffic crosses one-way road
Two-way traffic straight ahead
Dual carriageway ahead
14: You are driving past parked cars. You notice a wheel of a bicycle sticking out between them. What should you do?
Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
Brake sharply and flash your headlights
Slow down and wave the cyclist across
Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist
15: Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
Yes, if they are over fourteen
No, not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
16: 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
17: When can you can park on the right-hand side of the road at night?
If in a one-way street
As long as your sidelights are on
If more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
If under a lamp-post
18: When may you sound the horn?
To give you right of way
To warn others of your presence
To attract a friend's attention
To make slower drivers move over
19: A strong cross wind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?
Cyclists
Cars
High-sided vehicles
Motorcycles
20: When may you leave the engine running when leaving your vehicle parked on a road?
If you will be parked for less than five minutes
If the battery is flat
When in a 20 mph zone
Not on any occasion
21: You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do?
Flash your headlights as a warning
Try to overtake safely as soon as you can
Drop back to regain a safe distance
Stay close to the other vehicle until it moves on
22: You are approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time, what should you do?
Be ready to stop
Maintain your speed and brake hard if they change
Try and make it through on amber
Speed up
23: Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to?
Long vehicles
High vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Wide vehicles
24: You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view
Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge
Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use
25: It's late, you feel a bit drunk but you've promised a friend a lift home. What do you do?
Drive them home anyway, you hate to let friends down
Tell them you are too drunk to drive and suggest a cab share
Have two cups of coffee and a kebab to dilute the alcohol before you drive.
Start an argument
26: Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan?
It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds
It will allow heavy items to be loaded behind the axle
It will help you to raise and lower the jockey wheel
It will allow you to tow without the breakaway cable
27: 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
28: 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
29: 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
30: What's the minimum age to supervise a learner?
17 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old
31: You are joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road. ?
To build up speed similar to those already on the motorway
To allow you full access to an overtaking lane
To allow you to use the hard shoulder if required
Because there is room to slow down if required
32: Where would you find this Sign?
On a roundabout
On a overhanging load
At the end of the motorway
At a Level crossing with no barrier
33: 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
34: 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
35: 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
36: What does the red light signify on a traffic light ?
Prepare to move off
OK to move off
Right turn only
Stop and wait
37: A friend tells you it is safe to drive after taking medicine that makes you drowsy. Do you?
Ignore their advice and do not drive
Take their advice and drive
Drive as long as they are with you
Only drive for short distances
38: What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption?
Staying in high gears
Aggressive braking
Driving above 50 mph
Poor steering control
39: Areas reserved for trams may have...
zigzag markings
metal studs around them
white line markings
yellow hatch markings
40: At a zebra crossing pedestrians are taking their time to cross, what should you do?
Rev your engine to remind them you are there
Honk your horn
Wait patiently
Drive on
41: At which pedestrian crossings are cyclists permitted to cross?
Toucan
Zebra
Puffin
Pelican
42: 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
43: What does this sign mean?
Road noise
Airport ahead
Crosswinds
Adverse camber
44: You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are mostly in
green rectangles
blue rectangles
red triangles
red circles
45: When approaching a right-hand bend you should keep well to the left. Why is this?
To improve your view of the road
To let faster traffic from behind overtake
To be positioned safely if you skid
To overcome the effect of the road's slope
46: What is the meaning of this sign?
Contra-flow bus lane
Buses only
Trams only
Tram crossing ahead
47: Which of the following should you do when you wish to park downhill?
Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
Park close to the bumper of another car
Park with two wheels on the kerb
Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb
48: When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use kick down for?
Cruise control
Fuel economy
Quick acceleration
Slow braking
49: Which is the only triangular sign which is NOT a warning?
give way
crossroads
T junction
pedestrian crossing
50: What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?
10 metres
12 metres
15 metres
20 metres


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