Theory

Question 1

When are you allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night?

Answer 1

If it is a one-way street.

Question 2

What is the speed limit for towing a trailer on:

A) A motorway
B) A single carriage way

Answer 2

A) 60mph

B) 50 mph

Question 3

What is the speed limit in an area with street lights but no speed limit signs?

Answer 3

30mph

Question 4

How do you dry off the brakes after driving through a flooded area?

Answer 4

Drive slowly and apply the brakes gently a few times.

Question 5

How are stopping distances affected by rain?

Answer 5

They are twice what they are normally

Question 6

What is affected by under inflated tires?

Answer 6

Braking.

Question 7

When should you update your V5C?

Answer 7

If you move house.

Question 8

How many penalty points does a newly qualified driver need to get disqualified?

Answer 8

Six in two years.

Question 9

What is the maximum penalty for driving without an MOT?

Answer 9

£1000

Question 10

Who can supervise a learner driver?

Answer 10

Someone over 21 who has had a license for over 3 years.

Question 11

What should you do when rain and spray is making it hard to see?

Answer 11

Use headlights in a dipped setting.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

96m

Question 13

What four things should you find out after getting into a collision with another moving vehicle?

Answer 13

1. Whether or not the driver owns the vehicle.
2. The make and registration of the other vehicle.
3. The details of the other driver’s insurance.
4. The other driver’s name, number, and address.

Question 14

What is the first warning at a level crossing of an approaching train?

Answer 14

A steady amber light.

Question 15

What two things should you do when parking downhill?

Answer 15

1. Put the hand break on firmly.

2. Turn the steering wheel towards the curb.

Question 16

When may you use your hazard lights whilst driving?

Answer 16

On a motorway or restricted dual carriageway to warn of a hazard ahead

Question 17

A heavy load on your roof rack will?

Answer 17

Reduce stability.

Question 18

How do you control the speed of your vehicle when going down a steep hill?

Answer 18

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully.

Question 19

Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?

Answer 19

1. It will dazzle other road users.
2. It causes brake lights to be less clear.
3. It is breaking the law

Question 20

What can you not do without an MOT?

Answer 20

Renew your vehicle excise license.

Question 21

You want to turn right at a box junction. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Answer 21

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear.

Question 22

Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan?

Answer 22

It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds

Question 23

You are driving on a motorway and miss the exit you wanted to take. You should:

Answer 23

Carry on to the next exit.

Question 24

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should:

Answer 24

Seek medical assistance

Question 25

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

Answer 25

Traffic in both direction can use the middle lane to overtake

Question 26

If a police car following you flashes its lights and points to the left what do you do?

Answer 26

Pull up on the left.

Question 27

At toucan crossings:

Answer 27

Pedestrians and cyclists may cross.

Question 28

You are driving in heavy rain and your steering becomes light. You should

Answer 28

Ease off the accelerator

Question 29

You have broken down on a two way road. Where should you put your warning triangle?

Answer 29

At least 45 metres away from your vehicle.

Question 30

You are on a fast open road in good conditions. The distance between you and the vehicle in front should be?

Answer 30

A two second time gap

Question 31

What two things will improve fuel consumption?

Answer 31

1. Reducing your road speed | 2. Planning ahead

Question 32

After buying a car how long is it before you need a new MOT?

Answer 32

3 years

Question 33

You are in a 40mph zone with traffic in both directions. How should you park at night?

Answer 33

At the left hand side with parking lights on.

Question 34

When travelling on icy roads what gear should you be in?

Answer 34

The highest one possible.

Question 35

When should you never overtake cyclists?

Answer 35

Immediately before a left hand turn.

Question 36

How do you get a license after being disqualified?

Answer 36

1. Finish your period of disqualification 2. Resit all tests 3. Apply as a new driver

Question 37

Time gap between you and the car in front: A) in good conditions B) in wet conditions

Answer 37

A) 2 seconds B) 4 seconds

Question 38

On a motorway what are the different lanes for?

Answer 38

Left = normal Middle = overtaking Right = overtaking

Question 39

How long is an MOT valid for?

Answer 39

12 months

Question 40

What colour are the studs on the edge of the left hand lane of a motorway? What colour are they between lanes?

Answer 40

Red White

Question 41

When should you use parking lights?

Answer 41

On a road with a speed limit of more than 30mph

Question 42

You are attempting to join a dual carriage way. Who has right of way?

Answer 42

Drivers already on the carriage way

Question 43

Can you drive in a bus lane?

Answer 43

Not during its hours of operation

Question 44

What is the minimum fine for speeding?

Answer 44

£100

Question 45

What colour are the studs between the hard shoulder and the carriage way?

Answer 45

Red

Question 46

What colour are the studs between the edge of the carriage way and the central reservation?

Answer 46

Amber

Question 47

What colour are the studs between lanes?

Answer 47

White

Question 48

What colour are the studs between the carriage way and slip roads?

Answer 48

Green

Question 49

What colour are the studs in a contraflow system or near road works?

Answer 49

Yellow/green

Question 50

You are on a one-way street and want to turn right. Which lane should you be in?

Answer 50

Right

Question 51

Flashing light at pelican crossing = ?

Answer 51

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Question 52

Which light will you not see at puffin crossings?

Answer 52

Flashing Amber

Question 53

Puffin crossing Green to ?

Answer 53

Steady Amber

Question 54

What do you need with you to renew your vehicle excise license?

Answer 54

Valid insurance + MOT certificate

Question 55

How long is a temporary cover note valid for?

Answer 55

One month

Question 56

What should you do if you end up on a one way street by accident?

Answer 56

Go to the end of the street

Question 57

Which three places must you not park?

Answer 57

1. Near the brow of a hill 2. At a bus stop 3. Within 10m of a bus stop

Question 58

Driving in snow - low or high gear?

Answer 58

High

Question 59

What document should you not keep in your car?

Answer 59

Vehicle registration

Question 60

Breaking distance from 50mph

Answer 60

38m

Question 61

Stopping distance at 40mph

Answer 61

36m

Question 62

When do you need highly inflated tires?

Answer 62

1. When carrying a heavy load | 2. When driving fast for a long distance

Question 63

Stopping distance at 50mph

Answer 63

56m

Question 64

Areas for trams have:

Answer 64

1. White line markings 2. Different coloured surface 3. Different surface texture

Question 65

Icy road. What distance away from car in front?

Answer 65

10 times normal

Question 66

What should you do before making a journey in fog?

Answer 66

1. Check lights | 2. Clean windows

Question 67

You feel the effects of engine breaking when

Answer 67

Changing to a lower gear