Theory

Question 1

Which vehicles use a blue flashing light?

Answer 1

Emergency services eg.
- ambulances
- fire services
- police

• coastguard
• bomb disposal
• mountain rescue
• blood transfusion

Question 2

Which vehicle uses a green flashing light?

Answer 2

A doctor answering an emergency call

Question 3

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

Answer 3

No one - slow down and look both ways

Question 4

Which vehicles use amber flashing lights?

Answer 4

Slow moving vehicles

Question 5

What does a dog with a yellow or burgundy coat mean?

Answer 5

The owner has hearing difficulties

Question 6

What does a dog with a red and white checked harness mean?

Answer 6

The owner is deaf and blind

Question 7

How much room should you leave when overtaking a cyclist?

Answer 7

The same as you would overtaking a car

Question 8

What might a cyclist or horse rider do at a roundabout?

Answer 8

Stay in the left lane even if turning right

Question 9

How big of a gap should you leave in normal conditions?

Answer 9

2 seconds

Question 10

How big of a gap should you leave if it is raining or the road is wet?

Answer 10

4 seconds

Question 11

What should you do when driving through a ford (flooded road)

Answer 11

• use a low gear
• slow down
• gently apply breaks afterwards to dry them out

Question 12

What can you do to improve visibility in rainy conditions?

Answer 12

Use dipped headlights

Question 13

Where are red reflective studs located when driving on the motorway at night / in foggy conditions?

Answer 13

Between the left lane and hard shoulder

Question 14

Where are amber reflective studs located when driving on the motorway at night / in foggy conditions?

Answer 14

Between the right edge of the carriageway and the central reservation

Question 15

What headlights should you use when broken down on the hard shoulder?

Answer 15

Sidelights - allows other drivers to see you

Question 16

What should you do if the car starts to skid?

Answer 16

Release the footbrake

Question 17

When can you stop in the yellow box in a box junction?

Answer 17

If you want to turn right but can’t due to incoming traffic

Question 18

Which lane of the motorway should you stay in unless overtaking?

Answer 18

Left

Question 19

When can you overtake on the left?

Answer 19

If:
traffic is moving slowly
+
the queue on your right is slower than the one you’re in

Question 20

What should you do if you are in the left lane and traffic is joining from a slip road?

Answer 20

Move to another lane if possible

Question 21

What should you do if, on a motorway, you see traffic in front of you starting to slow down?

Answer 21

Use hazard lights

Question 22

How can you tell if the hard shoulder on a motorway is being used as a normal lane, or a hard shoulder?

Answer 22

If there is a speed limit displayed above it, it is being used as a normal lane.
If there is an X above it, it can only be used for breakdowns / emergencies

Question 23

Where are white reflective studs located when driving on the motorway at night / in foggy conditions?

Answer 23

Between lanes

Question 24

Where are green reflective studs located when driving on the motorway at night / in foggy conditions?

Answer 24

Between the carriageway and slip roads

Question 25

When can you stop on the motorway?

Answer 25

If: - there are flashing red lights above every lane - when told to by a police / traffic officer - in a traffic jam - in an emergency

Question 26

What should you do while using an emergency telephone on the motorway while broken down?

Answer 26

Face oncoming traffic

Question 27

What should you do when leaving the hard shoulder?

Answer 27

Drive along the hard shoulder to regain speed

Question 28

What is the right lane on a dual carriageway for?

Answer 28

Overtaking

Question 29

Within what distance of a junction are you not allowed to park?

Answer 29

10 meters

Question 30

How long are MOT certificates valid for?

Answer 30

1 year

Question 31

How many penalty points do you need within 2 years of getting your license for it to be revoked?

Answer 31

6

Question 32

What is covered by third-party insurance?

Answer 32

Damage to other vehicles

Question 33

When will a new vehicle need an MOT?

Answer 33

When it’s 3 years old

Question 34

What must you have to renew your vehicle tax?

Answer 34

Valid insurance

Question 35

What is the minimum amount of insurance needed?

Answer 35

Third party

Question 36

What comes after red and amber together?

Answer 36

Green

Question 37

What comes after amber on its own?

Answer 37

Red

Question 38

What tread depth should a car, light van or light trailer have?

Answer 38

At least 1.6mm

Question 39

What tread depth should a motorcycle, large vehicle or passenger carrying vehicle have?

Answer 39

At least 1mm

Question 40

What can tyres over 10 years old not be used on the front axles of?

Answer 40

- goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes - passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats

Question 41

What can tyres over 10 years old not be used on the rear axles of?

Answer 41

Passenger vehicles with 9 to 16 passenger seats

Question 42

How often should you check your tyre pressure?

Answer 42

Weekly

Question 43

When should you check tyre pressure and why?

Answer 43

Before a journey, as hot tyres can give a misleading reading

Question 44

How often should you check brake fluid levels?

Answer 44

Weekly

Question 45

What should you ensure about your vehicle before winter?

Answer 45

- the battery is well maintained - there are appropriate anti-freeze agents in the radiator and wipers

Question 46

What is wrong with the car if it pulls to one side when braking?

Answer 46

Either: - a problem with the brakes - incorrectly inflated tyres

Question 47

What is wrong with the car if it continues to bounce after pushing down on the front or rear?

Answer 47

The shock absorbers are worn

Question 48

What can under-inflated tyres cause?

Answer 48

- increased fuel consumption - heavy steering - poor breaking

Question 49

What is a sign of unbalanced wheels?

Answer 49

Steering vibrates

Question 50

What level should you fill the battery up to with distilled water?

Answer 50

Just above the cell plates

Question 51

Between what times can you not use your horn in a built-up area?

Answer 51

11:30pm to 7:00am

Question 52

What is a red route?

Answer 52

A road where you are not allowed to stop

Question 53

What does a warning light of an exclamation mark in a circle mean?

Answer 53

There is a problem with the brakes

Question 54

Where should a warning triangle be placed?

Answer 54

At least 45m away, but not on a motorway

Question 55

What is the DR ABC code for providing emergency care to someone that has been in a crash?

Answer 55

Danger: check that it’s safe to approach Response: check if the casualty is conscious by talking to them Airway: if there’s no response, lift their chin up to open the airway Breathing: check if they are breathing by looking for chest movements and feeling for breath - if they are not breathing, start CPR Circulation - apply pressure to and bandage any wounds, if there is something embedded in the skin, don’t take it out but pad the area around it

Question 56

What is a Statutory Off Road Notication (SORN)?

Answer 56

A notification to the DVLA that a car is not being used and this doesn’t need to be taxed

Question 57

What documents might a police officer ask you to produce?

Answer 57

- drivers license - insurance certificate - MOT certificate

Question 58

What might you need to change when your car is carrying a heavy load?

Answer 58

The tyre pressure and headlight aim

Question 59

What can overloading affect?

Answer 59

Steering and braking

Question 60

What can you not do when towing a caravan?

Answer 60

Travel in the caravan

Question 61

What is a secondary coupling device?

Answer 61

Usually either a chain or cable, keeps a caravan attached to a car if the main coupling fails

Question 62

What is the max weight you can tow after passing your driving test?

Answer 62

3’500 kg

Question 63

What does a double white line where the line nearest to you is broken mean?

Answer 63

You can overtake if safe

Question 64

What does a double white line where the line nearest to you is solid mean?

Answer 64

You cannot cross or straddle the line unless turning into a side road / premise or overtaking a stationary vehicle

Question 65

What does a hazard line look like?

Answer 65

Long lines and short gaps

Question 66

How much of a gap should you leave in icy conditions?

Answer 66

10 seconds