Driving theory

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A 2 second time gap

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Keep left

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Leave parking lights switched on

Question 5

When is fuel consumption at its highest?

Answer 5

When you’re accelerating

Question 6

You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that also has a red band. What does this mean?

Answer 6

They’re deaf and blind

Question 7

What does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat?

Answer 7

The pedestrian is deaf

Question 8

Why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?

Answer 8

Because trams can’t steer to avoid obstructions

Question 9

what color is a minimum speed limit sign

Answer 9

Blue

Question 10

what does a single white line on a green bar tell you

Answer 10

the roundabout/junction is 100 yards ahead

Question 11

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

Answer 11

By changing to a lower gear

Question 12

you’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick-down’?

Answer 12

To accelerate quickly

Question 13

On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?

Answer 13

Cycles

Question 14

What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a DUAL carriageway?

Answer 14

70 miles per hour

Question 15

What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

Answer 15

60 miles per hour

Question 16

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

Answer 16

loose

Question 17

How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?

Answer 17

By changing to a lower gear

Question 18

You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you do as you approach a sharp bend?

Answer 18

Slow down gently

Question 19

You’ve just passed your driving test. What’s the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of any trailer that you can tow?

Answer 19

3,500 KG

Question 20

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Answer 20

Doctors car

Question 21

What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving?

Answer 21

THE TYRES

Question 22

Which driving technique can help you save fuel?

Answer 22

Missing out some gears

Question 23

What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?

Answer 23

Have the breaks checked as soon as possible

Question 24

You’re about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?

Answer 24

The cyclist may be unsettled if you pass too near them

Question 25

You're towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

Answer 25

When there are lane closures

Question 26

Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?

Answer 26

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

Question 27

what are red circle signs for?

Answer 27

Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive - telling you what not to do/what isn't allowed

Question 28

What are blue signs for?

Answer 28

Signs with blue circles but no red border mostly give positive instruction. (such as "ahead only"

Question 29

what are triangle signs?

Answer 29

mostly warnings/hazards

Question 30

You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the combination?

Answer 30

A stabilizer fitted to the tow bar?

Question 31

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Answer 31

In the rain

Question 32

How far are you allowed to reverse?

Answer 32

No further than is necessary

Question 33

When should you check the engine oil level?

Answer 33

Before a long journey?

Question 34

What does third-party insurance cover?

Answer 34

Damage to other vehicles

Question 35

What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?

Answer 35

Improved road safety

Question 36

What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?

Answer 36

REDUCTION IN CONTROL

Question 37

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

Answer 37

They may be overtaking on your right

Question 38

What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

Answer 38

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

Question 39

How can white center line markings warn of a hazard?

Answer 39

When the gaps become longer

Question 40

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

Answer 40

Keep engine revs low

Question 41

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

Answer 41

You'll have to pay the first £500 of any claim

Question 42

When should tyre pressures be checked?

Answer 42

When the tyres are cold

Question 43

What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

Answer 43

The Vehicles handling

Question 44

What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?

Answer 44

Harsh breaking and accelorating

Question 45

What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

Answer 45

Variable speed limits

Question 46

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

Answer 46

On the left or right