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1:
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
2:
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
3:
Which group of pedestrians may find it difficult to judge the speed of approaching traffic?
young adults
middle aged adults
young children
people in wheelchairs
4:
During an emergency stop your wheels lock and skid, would you
Turn the steering wheel to the left
Turn the steering wheel to the right
Release the brake and let the vehicle roll to a stop
Release the brake and then re-apply it
5:
The extreme right-hand lane of a four-lane motorway should be used...
If your speed exceeds 60 mph
Solely for emergency vehicles
For overtaking
Solely for cars
6:
If you see a vehicle with a flashing amber light, what might it signify?
Police car
Doctor
Fire engine
Slow moving or broken down vehicle
7:
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
8:
You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left but moves to the right. What should you do?
Get closer to overtake quickly
Stay well back and give it room
Overtake as it slows down
Assume the signal is wrong. It is really turning right
9:
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
10:
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
11:
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
12:
You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should...
drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads
find a way of getting home without driving
borrow a friend's glasses and use those
drive home at night so that the lights will help you
13:
What type of crossing is it when cyclists and pedestrians can cross?
Puffin
Zebra
Pegasus
Toucan
14:
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
15:
The national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway road is?
30 mph
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
16:
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
17:
In normal conditions the braking distance when travelling at 50 mph is ...
16 metres
14 metres
38 metres
25 metres
18:
When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?
because you will need to accelerate out of danger
because you will need to brake sharply to a stop
to assess how your actions will affect the following traffic
to see what is happening in the road ahead
19:
You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help. ?
On the grass bank
In the car
In the front of the car
Behind the car
20:
Traffic calming measures are used to
stop road rage
help overtaking
slow traffic down
help parking
21:
Following a large vehicle too closely is unwise because
your brakes will overheat
your engine will overheat
your view ahead is increased
your view ahead is reduced
22:
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
23:
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
Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge
Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use
24:
After travelling at high speed for a long period on a motorway which one of the following should you check first when you exit. ?
tyre pressure
engine temperature
your speed
the distance travelled
25:
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
26:
Who should wear a seatbelt in your car?
The driver and any kids under 14
Everyone
Just the driver
No one
27:
If someone is aggressively tailgating you, you should...
Drive faster to get rid of them
Swear at them
Maintain a speed that you are comfortable with and keep left
Get angry
28:
What's the best way to get your parents to relax about you and driving?
Take them out for a spin and show them how you cope with speed and braking
Drive with them as often as possible
Tell them about all the potential accidents you've escaped
Do nothing
29:
You're planning to give a couple of your mates a lift. They've both been drinking and are carrying open bottles to continue drinking in your car while you drive them home. What do you do?
Ask them to stop
Make sure you get your share
Say nothing - they're not doing anything wrong
Tell them to get lost
30:
The car in front of you stalls at the lights. What do you do?
Wait patiently for them to restart
Steer round and overtake
Rev your engine to get them to hurry up
Swear at them
31:
Are you a liability as a drunk passenger?
Yes
No
Only if you've been drinking spirits
Depends on how much you drank
32:
What type of car is better for the environment?
A manual
An automatic
Neither
Both
33:
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
34:
What does this sign show?
Use the nearside (left) lane
Roundabout ahead
Special diversion route
Diversion route to the football ground
35:
What does this sign mean?
Minimum speed limit
No stopping
End of 20 mph zone
Entry to 20 mph zone
36:
What does this sign mean?
No waiting
No stopping
Traffic signals not in use
Level crossing
37:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Uneven road surface
Icy conditions ahead
Slippery road ahead
Bumpy road
38:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Accident blackspot ahead
Light signals ahead at a level crossing, airfield or bridge
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Temporary traffic lights ahead
39:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Level crossing without a barrier or gate ahead
Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead
Trams crossing ahead
Dip in the road
40:
What is the meaning of this sign?
Side winds
Quayside or river bank
Fallen or falling rocks
Rain
41:
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
42:
What is the meaning of this sign?
No left turn
No stopping
Sharp deviation of route to left
Diversion ahead
43:
What is the meaning of this sign?
No entry
National speed limit applies
No parking
No stopping
44:
You are approaching a junction at the end of a road. A cyclist just in front gives a right arm signal. What should you do?
Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction
Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn
Flash your headlights at the cyclist
Overtake the cyclist on the left-hand side
45:
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
46:
In residential streets you may find a shown speed limit of?
20 mph
25 mph
35 mph
40 mph
47:
A cars front fog lights with headlights should only be used together when visibility is reduced to less than?
100 metres (328 feet)
200 metres (656 feet)
300 metres (984 feet)
400 metres (1312 feet)
48:
The road is dry. Your car is well maintained. What is your overall stopping distance at 40 mph?
23 metres (75 feet)
36 metres (118 feet)
53 metres (174 feet)
96 metres (315 feet)
49:
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
50:
Which type of crossing detects the movements of pedestrians?
Zebras
Pelicans
Puffins
Toucans