Cars: First Test

Question 1

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

Answer 1

To help other road users know what you intend to do

Question 2

What should you do when you move off behind a parked car?

Answer 2

Look around before moving off

Question 3

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

Answer 3

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Question 4

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Answer 4

Steady amber

Question 5

Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on main beam?

Answer 5

Blue sidewards rocket

Question 6

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

Answer 6

The seat belts

Question 7

You’re driving along a quiet motorway. Which advanced driver assistance system is most likely to help you?

Answer 7

Lane-departure warning

Question 8

What should you do when you leave the car unattended for a few minutes?

Answer 8

Lock it and remove the key

Question 9

What should you do if your anti-lock (ABS) warning light stays on?

Answer 9

Have the brakes checked immediately

Question 10

You’re carrying an 11-year-old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 4ft 5. What seat belt security must be in place?

Answer 10

They must use a suitable hold restraint

Question 11

You’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front

Answer 11

A two-second gap

Question 12

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency

Answer 12

Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped

Question 13

What’s the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Answer 13

Improved grip on road

Question 14

You’ve been involved in an argument that’s made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Answer 14

Calm down

Question 15

What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?

Answer 15

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Question 16

You’re driving towards the left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?

Answer 16

Pedestrians walking towards you

Question 17

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Answer 17

Stay behind and do not overtake

Question 18

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?

Answer 18

Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

Question 19

You’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclist to go?

Answer 19

Any direction

Question 20

You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross

Answer 20

Be prepared to stop

Question 21

Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Answer 21

The rider may be blown in front of you

Question 22

You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

Answer 22

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Question 23

What should you do when you’re passing loose sheep on the road?

Answer 23

Go very slow

Question 24

What should you do as you approach this lorry?

Answer 24

Slow down and be prepared to wait

Question 25

You're following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?

Answer 25

Wait behind the long vehicle

Question 26

You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 26

Be wary of a sudden gust

Question 27

You're on a motorway. What does it mean if a red cross is showing above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes?

Answer 27

The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only

Question 28

Why is it important to make full use of the slip road as you join a motorway?

Answer 28

To allow you to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane

Question 29

When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

Answer 29

When you’re overtaking

Question 30

What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?

Answer 30

Green

Question 31

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Answer 31

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question 32

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Answer 32

Keep well to the left of the road

Question 33

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

Answer 33

Leave parking lights switched on

Question 34

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

Answer 34

So that you can be easily seen by others

Question 35

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together?

Answer 35

Wait for a green light

Question 36

You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?

Answer 36

Red and amber

Question 37

Which sign means 'no stopping'?

Answer 37

Circle with red x-marked and blue background

Question 38

What is the ‘humps in road sign’

Answer 38

Triangle with black hump

Question 39

What is the roundabout sign?

Answer 39

Triangle with circle formed by 3 arrows

Question 40

What shape are traffic signs given orders?

Answer 40

Red circle

Question 41

You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?

Answer 41

Retake your theory and practical tests

Question 42

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Answer 42

Rapid shallow breathing

Question 43

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

Answer 43

Douse the burns with clean, cool water

Question 44

What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

Answer 44

Keep them warm and comfortable

Question 45

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow hitch?

Answer 45

In the vehicle handbook

Question 46

When are you allowed to wait on the yellow grid markings?

Answer 46

When you’re turning right

Question 47

Why did the lorry driver start turning so late?

Answer 47

Because the lorry needs the room to turn

Question 48

When may you wait in the area marked with a cycle? (Yellow grid)

Answer 48

When the traffic lights change to amber after you’re passed the first line