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Take the Moving Away Stopping And Parking Mock Theory Test
1:
When moving off from a parked position you should
Signal if other drivers need to slow down
Give a hand signal as well as using the indicators
Look over your shoulder for a final check
Release your brake before your final check
2:
As a driver what does the term Blind Spot mean ?
An area not covered by your headlamps
An area not seen in your mirrors
An area covered by your right hand mirror
An area covered by your left hand mirror
3:
Which statement is correct?
Never reverse from a side road into a main road
Never reverse from a main road into a side road
Where possible reverse out of a driveway
It's O.K. to reverse your car for longer than necessary
4:
What must you have to park in a disabled space?
A wheelchair
A blue badge
A modified vehicle
An advanced driver certificate
5:
What does tailgating mean?
Bumping another car whilst parking
Driving with your headlights on full beam
Skidding on a dry road
Following another vehicle too closely
6:
You intend to park on the road at night without lights. Which of the following is correct?
You must park at least half of your vehicle on the pavement
You must park facing opposite the traffic flow
Your vehicle must be visible for at least 10m or 33 feet
The road must have a speed limit of 30 mph or less
7:
At which of these places are you sometimes allowed to park?
On the near side lane of a motorway
On a clearway
Where there is a single broken yellow line
On a zig-zag line on a zebra crossing
8:
What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?
10 metres
12 metres
15 metres
20 metres
9:
When may you stop on a pedestrian crossing?
Between the hours 11 pm and 7 am
When there is a queue of traffic in front of you
To avoid an accident
Not at any time
10:
You want to move off from a parked position. The road is busy with traffic passing from behind. You should...
Signal while waiting for a gap in the traffic
Give a signal and move away as soon as someone flashes you
Wait without signalling for a safe gap in the traffic
Edge your way into the traffic until someone gives way to you
11:
You have to park your car on the road on a foggy day. What should you do?
Leave your hazard lights on
Leave your fog lights on
Leave your sidelights on
Leave your headlights on
12:
When you are not sure that it's safe to reverse your vehicle you should...
use your horn
reverse slowly
rev your engine
get out and check
13:
When overtaking which routine should you use?
Mirrors, speed, position, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre
Speed, mirrors, look, signal, manoeuvre
Look, mirrors, position, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre
Mirrors, position, speed, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre
14:
Driving at 60 mph on a dry road what would be the shortest overall stopping distance?
53 metres
58 metres
73 metres
96 metres
15:
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
16:
In which place must you NOT park?
In a one-way street
At a bus stop
Near a police station
In a country lane
17:
Two yellow unbroken lines painted parallel with the kerb are informing drivers of
restrictions on parking
restrictions on weight of vehicle
only applicable to lorry drivers
For cyclists only
18:
Which of the following should you do before stopping?
Flash your headlights
Select a higher gear
Sound the horn
Use the mirrors
19:
You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night ...
in a one-way street
with your sidelights on
more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
under a lamp-post
20:
In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
53 metres (175 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)
73 metres (240 feet)
60 metres (197 feet)
21:
Parking in the wrong place can be dangerous. Which places from the list below might cause danger or obstruct others?
At or near a bus stop
In your own driveway
At a parking meter
In a car park
22:
What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your car?
Tuck it under your chin and keep both hands on the wheel
Direct your call through an operator
When you've stopped and parked
Using hands free
23:
Using a hands-free phone...
Is completely safe
Diverts your attention
Improves your safety
Does nothing
24:
What is the national speed limit for cars on a motorway?
50mph
70mph
60mph
75mph
25:
You have car trouble on the motorway and, after calling for help from the emergency phone, you and your passengers should ...
Wait inside the car
Stand well away from the traffic
Stand together in front of the car with the bonnet up
Try and get the car started
26:
It's fine to double park on a busy road when
It's never fine to double park
There's nowhere to park
You're dropping someone off
You want to use your mobile
27:
When is it safe to read a map when you're driving?
If you've stopped in traffic
If you need a power nap
When you've parked
Never
28:
Parked cars are a hazard when you're driving because...
Someone might have left their handbrake off
They make it harder for you to park
You can't see if a driver is present or not
Someone might have left it in gear
29:
When can you use the hard shoulder on the motorway?
When you need to read a map
When you're tired
When you've broken down
Never
30:
Why is driving with the windows up a good green tip?
To keep the heat in so you don't need to turn on the heater.
It stops your radio adding to the general noise pollution
It reduces drag (the force that adds resistance to your car)
It stops you from getting cold
31:
What type of car is better for the environment?
A manual
An automatic
Neither
Both
32:
When filling your tank at a petrol station - the greenest way to do it is...
To only fill half a tank at a time
To avoid overfilling
Only fill up before 9am
Fill it very slowly
33:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Dip in the road
Steep hill upwards
Steep hill downwards
Risk of grounding
34:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Side winds
Quayside or river bank
Fallen or falling rocks
Rain
35:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Toll bridge
Opening or swing bridge
Humb bridge
Bridge
36:
What is the meaning of this sign?
No overtaking
No motor vehicles
No pedestrians
No parking
37:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Accompanied horses or ponies
Wild horses or ponies
Wild animals
Dogs and animals
38:
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
39:
When braking normally your vehicle pulls to one side. You should?
Change the tyres around
Consult your garage as soon as possible
Pump the pedal when braking
Use your handbrake at the same time
40:
When moving off from a parked position you should NOT?
Look round if there is a parked vehicle close in front of you
Give a hand signal as well as using your indicators
Use your mirrors and look round for a final check
Signal if other drivers will need to slow down
41:
The shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road from 70 mph is?
53 metres (174 feet)
58 metres (190 feet)
73 metres (240 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)
42:
You see a temporary maximum speed limit sign while approaching roadwork's. You must?
Comply with the sign during the working day
Comply with the sign during the hours of darkness
Comply with the sign at all times
Comply with the sign when the lanes are narrow
43:
You MUST NOT reverse?
For more than a cars length
For longer than necessary
Into a side road
In a built up area
44:
You are driving up to a level crossing warning lights are flashing but the barriers are up. What should you do?
Drive through quickly
Stop before the barrier
Drive through carefully
Switch on hazard warning lights
45:
What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road from 60 mph?
53 metres (174 feet)
58 metres (190 feet)
73 metres (240 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)
46:
If as Sheppard herding sheep asks you to stop. You should?
Ignore them as they have no authority
Stop and switch off your engine
Continue on but drive slowly
Try and get past quickly
47:
What other lights normally give signals besides direction indicators
Brake lights
Side lights
Fog lights
Interior lights
48:
A vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes allows you to?
Brake harder because it is impossible to skid
Drive at higher speeds
Steer and brake at the same time
Pay less attention to the road ahead
49:
You want to park your vehicle. There are no spaces EXCEPT for spaces marked 'disabled use'. You can?
Use these spaces when elsewhere is full
Park if you stay with your vehicle
Use these spaces, disabled or not
Not park there unless permitted
50:
When should you not drive in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line?
At any time
During the rush hour
If a cyclist is using it
During its period of operation