Driving Theory Test Flashcards
How will a school crossing patrol, signal you to stop?
By displaying a stop sign
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?
To check for overtaking vehicles
You are driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
A steady amber light
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..
You must not drive in that lane.
You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may..
- Cause brake lights to be less clear
- Be breaking the law
- Dazzle other road users
You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should..
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully.
What is the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
50mph
You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is the maximum permitted speed?
60mph
When may you us hazard warning lights when driving?
On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead.
You are approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which are signal might you give?
Arm out of the window waving up and down.
How old must you be to supervise a learner driver?
21 years old
While driving behind a vehicle on a road that is slippery and wet, what time gap should you leave between their car and yours?
4 seconds
How long must you have held your full EC/EEA driving license for, before supervising a learner driver?
3 years
What vehicle should you allow extra room for when you overtake?
Bikes
In which scenario should you never consider overtaking cyclists?
Immediately before making a left-hand turn.
In addition to sentencing a driving offence, what is the procedure a disqualified driver has to follow to re-obtain a driving license?
Resit all tests after their period of disqualification has concluded and apply for a new driving license.
You are waiting to emerge at a junction but parker vehicles are restricting you view. What can you do to help you see?
Look in a shop window’s reflection of traffic.
If turning left to enter a side road, which hazard should you watch out for the most?
Pedestrians.
You arrive at a pelican crossing with a central island. Should you treat it as one single crossing or two separate crossings.
Two separate crossings
Which of these following vehicles will use a blue flashing beacon?
- Bomb disposal
- Police patrol
- Blood transfusion
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
Approaching a dip in the road
As you approach a bridge you should…
- Consider using your horn
- Slow down
- Beware of pedestrians
You are at an incident where a casualty is unconscious. Their breathing should be checked. This should be done for at least…
10 seconds
When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
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 disabled person
What is a cover note
The document that you receive before you get your insurance certificate.
Which of these emergency vehicles might have a blue flashing beacon?
The coastguard
You want to tow a caravan. What can you do to help with the handling?
FIt a stabiliser to the towbar
What is the typical stopping distance in good conditions when travelling at 70mph?
315 feet (96 metres)
You are driving in very heavy rain. Your stopping distances are likely to be…
Twice what they are in good conditions
It’s important that you check tyre pressure regularly. This should be done…
When the tyres are cold
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?
Red
The left hand lane on a motorway is for the use of…
Anybody
You see a vehicle with a green flashing beacon. Who is this?
A doctor going to an emergency call
If you park on the road at night when should you use parking lights?
If you park on a road that has a speed limit of more than 30mph
It has been raining and the road is wet. You should leave a distance between yourself and the vehicle of…
4 seconds
If you are at the scene of an accident you should…
Make sure that you do not put yourself in danger.
You are allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night…
If it’s a one way street.
When should you update your V5C?
If you move house
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?
7 days
You want to make a U turn in the road. Before you do so you should…
Look over your shoulder to make sure it’s all clear
You are approaching a roundabout on a main road There are yellow lines painted across the road. They are there…
To make you aware of how fast you’re driving
What is the most common cause for a vehicle to skid?
Because the driver makes a mistake
When are you allowed to wait in a box junction?
When you are waiting to turn right but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic.
At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you MUST…
Give way to pedestrians already crossing.
