Driving Theory

Question 1

What is the difference between pelican crossing and puffin crossing?

Answer 1

In pelican crossings when the red figure shows do not cross. When a steady green figure shows check the traffic has stopped and then cross with care. When the green figure begins to flash you should not start to cross. If you have already started you should have time to finish crossing safely

Puffin crossing differ from pelican crossing as the red and green figures are above the control box on your side of the rode and there is no flashing green figure phase

Question 2

What are toucan crossings?

Answer 2

Light controlled crossings which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time

Question 3

What are class 2 vehicles? (powered wheelchairs and scooters)

Answer 3

Those with an upper speed limit of 4mph and are designed to be used on pavements

Question 4

What are class 3 vehicles?

Answer 4

Those with an upper speed limit of 8mph and are equipped to be used on the road as well as the pavements

Question 5

If powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters are used on a dual carriageway what should they have?

Answer 5

A flashing amber beacon

Question 6

What should a horse drawn vehicle have at night?

Answer 6

A light showing white to the front and red to the rear

Question 7

What do red circles give?

Answer 7

Orders

Question 8

What do blue circles give?

Answer 8

A positive instruction

Question 9

What do triangular signs give?

Answer 9

Warning signs

Question 10

What does it mean when there is double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken?

Answer 10

This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side

Question 11

What do amber studs mark?

Answer 11

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway

Question 12

What do green studs mark?

Answer 12

The edge of the main carriageway at lay bus and slip roads

Question 13

What do red studs mark?

Answer 13

The left edge of the road

Question 14

What is the sign for a ring road?

Answer 14

Green rectangle with white R in the middle

Question 15

In an actively managed area if you see a mandatory speed limit sign over the hard shoulder what does this mean?

Answer 15

The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane

Question 16

You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?

Answer 16

Reflections of traffic in shop windows

Question 17

You are about to overtake a slow moving motorcyclist. What sign would make you take special care?

Answer 17

Red triangle with flag in the middle

Question 18

An adult casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, compression should be given. What is the correct depth to press?

Answer 18

4 to 5cm

Question 19

Your driving on a motorway when can you use hazard warning lights?

Answer 19

When you slow down quickly due to danger ahead

Question 20

You are trying to move off on snow. You should use what?

Answer 20

The highest gear you can

Question 21

Signals are normally given by direction indicators and what?

Answer 21

Brake lights

Question 22

The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to?

Answer 22

Help you avoid neck injury

Question 23

When would it be necessary to use dipped headlights in daylight?

Answer 23

So other drivers can see you better in dull conditions

Question 24

You are driving at night with full beam headlights on. A vehicle is overtaking you. You should dip your lights when?

Answer 24

As soon as the vehicle passes you

Question 25

You are approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give?

Answer 25

Up and down with arms (this shows you intend to slow down or stop)

Question 26

You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light or lights will come on next?

Answer 26

Red alone

Question 27

What is the sequence for traffic lights?

Answer 27

Red, red and amber together, green, amber then red

Question 28

You have broken down on a two way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle?

Answer 28

45 metres (147 feet)

Question 29

On a foggy day you unavoidable have to park your car on the road. What should you leave on?

Answer 29

Leave your sidelights on

Question 30

You are signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?

Answer 30

Give an arm signal

Question 31

What should you do when approaching the pelican crossing?

Answer 31

Stop only if the lights change to red and wait for the pedestrians to cross

Question 32

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

Answer 32

Red triangle with man and child in it

Question 33

You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist when?

Answer 33

Just before you turn left

Question 34

What is the typical overall stopping distance at 40mph?

Answer 34

36m

Question 35

You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed limit?

Answer 35

60mph

Question 36

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances wrong?

Answer 36

There is no engine breaking

Question 37

You are carrying a 5 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35m. A correct child restraint is not available. What must they do?

Answer 37

Use an adult seat belt

Question 38

Could you park your car on red lines?

Answer 38

No, they mean no stopping at any time

Question 39

What does a red triangle with a tram in it mean?

Answer 39

Trams crossing ahead

Question 40

What should you carry for use in the event of a collision?

Answer 40

Fire extinguisher

Question 41

You are on a motorway. There are red lights above every lane. You must do what?

Answer 41

Stop and wait

Question 42

When using a motorway it is important that you do what?

Answer 42

Look much further ahead than you would using other roads

Question 43

At traffic lights amber on its own means what?

Answer 43

Stop at the stop line

Question 44

Where may you overtake on a one way street?

Answer 44

Either on the right or the left

Question 45

What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 45

60mph

Question 46

When would an anti-lock braking system start to work?

Answer 46

Just as the wheels are about to lock

Question 47

When approaching a tunnel it is good advice to do what?

Answer 47

Turn your radio to a local channel

Question 48

A rumble device is designed to do what?

Answer 48

Alert you to a hazard

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Seat belts

Question 50

What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

Answer 50

Third party only

Question 51

You have stalled in the middle of a level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell starts to ring. What should you do?

Answer 51

Get out and clear the crossing

Question 52

On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?

Answer 52

Variable speed limits

Question 53

You are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?

Answer 53

Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

Question 54

What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60mph?

Answer 54

73m

Question 55

A single carriageway road has the national speed limit sign. What is the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Answer 55

50mph

Question 56

What is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle?

Answer 56

An immobiliser

Question 57

How do you signal to turn left?

Answer 57

Using a circular motion turn your arm in an anti clockwise direction

Question 58

It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

Answer 58

When tyres are cold

Question 59

What does a black end sign mean?

Answer 59

End of restriction

Question 60

Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause what?

Answer 60

The steering to vibrate

Question 61

Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your what?

Answer 61

Insurance

Question 62

For what reason may you use the right hand lane on a motorway?

Answer 62

For overtaking other vehicles

Question 63

At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

Answer 63

Steady amber

Question 64

You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic. You should do what?

Answer 64

Wait in the box junction if the exit is clear

Question 65

In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70mph?

Answer 65

96 metres (315 feet)

Question 66

What is the speed limit on a motorway for a car pulling a trailer?

Answer 66

60mph

Question 67

You're towing a small trailer on a busy three lane motorway. All the lanes are open. What must you do?

Answer 67

Use only the left and centre lanes

Question 68

You are waiting at a T junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do?

Answer 68

Wait until the vehicle starts to turn

Question 69

Missing out some gears saves fuel by reducing the amount of time you spend doing what?

Answer 69

Accelerating

Question 70

At an incident a small child is not breathing. To restore normal breathing you should breath into their mouth _____?

Answer 70

Gently

Question 71

Anti- lock brakes may not work as effectively if the road surface is what?

Answer 71

Loose

Question 72

At puffin crossings which light will not show to a driver?

Answer 72

Flashing amber

Question 73

Driving at 70mph uses more fuel than driving at 50mph by up to what?

Answer 73

30%

Question 74

On motorways you should never overtake on the left unless what?

Answer 74

There is a due of slow moving traffic to your right that is moving more slowly than you are

Question 75

What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?

Answer 75

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

Question 76

Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is what?

Answer 76

Slow moving

Question 77

You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

Answer 77

A disabled persons vehicle

Question 78

What colour are the temporary reflective road studs at road works?

Answer 78

Yellow/green

Question 79

When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why is this?

Answer 79

It will waste full

Question 80

What should not be kept in your vehicle?

Answer 80

The vehicle documents

Question 81

When can you park on the left when there is a dotted line on your side and a straight line on the other side of the road?

Answer 81

To pick up or set down passengers

Question 82

You have to make a journey in fog. What should you do before you set out?

Answer 82

Make sure the windows are clean

Question 83

Why would you use the high occupancy vehicle lane?

Answer 83

It is for vehicles that have two or more occupants

Question 84

What happens where the line in the middle of the road lengthens and the gaps shorten?

Answer 84

Means that there is a hazard ahead

Question 85

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

Answer 85

Use a route planner on the internet

Question 86

You are travelling along the left hand lane of a three lane of a three lane motorway . Traffic is joining from a slip road? You should do what?

Answer 86

Move to another lane

Question 87

What do red and white markers show?

Answer 87

A concealed level crossing

Question 88

The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is what?

Answer 88

1.6mm

Question 89

What does a gate with a red triangle show?

Answer 89

Level crossing with gate or barrier

Question 90

You have broken down on a motorway. To find the nearest emergency telephone you should always walk which way?

Answer 90

In the direction shown on the marker posts

Question 91

What is the national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road?

Answer 91

60mph

Question 92

How can you prevent your car radio being stolen?

Answer 92

Install a security coded radio

Question 93

When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use "kick down" for?

Answer 93

Quick acceleration

Question 94

You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise you are in the wrong lane. What should you do?

Answer 94

Continue in that lane

Question 95

What does the warning light with a ! mean?

Answer 95

A fault in the breaking system

Question 96

You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

Answer 96

Oil leaks

Question 97

Turning the steering wheel while your car is stationary can cause damage to what?

Answer 97

Tyres

Question 98

For how long is the statuary off road notification valid?

Answer 98

Until the vehicle is taxed sold or scrapped

Question 99

What does a red triangle with a bike in it mean?

Answer 99

Cycle route ahead

Question 100

You are on a motorway at night. You must have your headlights switched on unless?

Answer 100

Your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

Question 101

You can park on the right hand side of a road at night when?

Answer 101

In a one way street

Question 102

You are driving on an urban clearway. You may stop only to what?

Answer 102

Set down and pick up passengers

Question 103

You are travelling at 50mph on a good dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

Answer 103

53m

Question 104

What should you do when you see a red triangle with a ford sign?

Answer 104

Use a low gear and drive slowly

Question 105

Your vehicle is fitted with anti locking brakes. To stop quickly in an emergency you should?

Answer 105

Brake rapidly and firmly without releasing the pedal

Question 106

How long is the MOT certificate valid for?

Answer 106

12 months from the date of issue

Question 107

What types of car insurance cover are available?

Answer 107

Third party, comprehensive, third party, fire and theft