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Driving Theory Test Flashcards

1
Q

How will a school crossing patrol, signal you to stop?

A

By displaying a stop sign

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2
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You are at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?

A

To check for overtaking vehicles

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3
Q

You are driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A

A steady amber light

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4
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You are driving along a road that has a cycle lane. The lane was marked by a solid white line. This means that during the period of operation..

A

You must not drive in that lane.

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5
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You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may..

A
  • Cause brake lights to be less clear
  • Be breaking the law
  • Dazzle other road users
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6
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You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should..

A

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully.

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7
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What is the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

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50mph

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8
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You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is the maximum permitted speed?

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60mph

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9
Q

When may you us hazard warning lights when driving?

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On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead.

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10
Q

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

A

Arm out of the window waving up and down.

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11
Q

How old must you be to supervise a learner driver?

A

21 years old

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12
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While driving behind a vehicle on a road that is slippery and wet, what time gap should you leave between their car and yours?

A

4 seconds

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13
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How long must you have held your full EC/EEA driving license for, before supervising a learner driver?

A

3 years

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14
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What vehicle should you allow extra room for when you overtake?

A

Bikes

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15
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In which scenario should you never consider overtaking cyclists?

A

Immediately before making a left-hand turn.

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16
Q

In addition to sentencing a driving offence, what is the procedure a disqualified driver has to follow to re-obtain a driving license?

A

Resit all tests after their period of disqualification has concluded and apply for a new driving license.

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17
Q

You are waiting to emerge at a junction but parker vehicles are restricting you view. What can you do to help you see?

A

Look in a shop window’s reflection of traffic.

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18
Q

If turning left to enter a side road, which hazard should you watch out for the most?

A

Pedestrians.

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19
Q

You arrive at a pelican crossing with a central island. Should you treat it as one single crossing or two separate crossings.

A

Two separate crossings

20
Q

Which of these following vehicles will use a blue flashing beacon?

A
  • Bomb disposal
  • Police patrol
  • Blood transfusion
21
Q

In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

A

Approaching a dip in the road

22
Q

As you approach a bridge you should…

A
  • Consider using your horn
  • Slow down
  • Beware of pedestrians
23
Q

You are at an incident where a casualty is unconscious. Their breathing should be checked. This should be done for at least…

A

10 seconds

24
Q

When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

A

When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

25
Q

You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a HELP pennant displayed. This means the driver is most likely to be…

A

A disabled person

26
Q

What is a cover note

A

The document that you receive before you get your insurance certificate.

27
Q

Which of these emergency vehicles might have a blue flashing beacon?

A

The coastguard

28
Q

You want to tow a caravan. What can you do to help with the handling?

A

FIt a stabiliser to the towbar

29
Q

What is the typical stopping distance in good conditions when travelling at 70mph?

A

315 feet (96 metres)

30
Q

You are driving in very heavy rain. Your stopping distances are likely to be…

A

Twice what they are in good conditions

31
Q

It’s important that you check tyre pressure regularly. This should be done…

A

When the tyres are cold

32
Q

You are driving on a motorway and it’s foggy. You know where the edge of the left hand lane is because there are reflective studs. What colour are they?

A

Red

33
Q

The left hand lane on a motorway is for the use of…

A

Anybody

34
Q

You see a vehicle with a green flashing beacon. Who is this?

A

A doctor going to an emergency call

35
Q

If you park on the road at night when should you use parking lights?

A

If you park on a road that has a speed limit of more than 30mph

36
Q

It has been raining and the road is wet. You should leave a distance between yourself and the vehicle of…

A

4 seconds

37
Q

If you are at the scene of an accident you should…

A

Make sure that you do not put yourself in danger.

38
Q

You are allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night…

A

If it’s a one way street.

39
Q

When should you update your V5C?

A

If you move house

40
Q

You are asked by a police officer to produce your documents, but you don’t have them with you. You may take them to the police station within how many days?

A

7 days

41
Q

You want to make a U turn in the road. Before you do so you should…

A

Look over your shoulder to make sure it’s all clear

42
Q

You are approaching a roundabout on a main road There are yellow lines painted across the road. They are there…

A

To make you aware of how fast you’re driving

43
Q

What is the most common cause for a vehicle to skid?

A

Because the driver makes a mistake

44
Q

When are you allowed to wait in a box junction?

A

When you are waiting to turn right but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic.

45
Q

At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you MUST…

A

Give way to pedestrians already crossing.

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