Theory Deck 9

Question 1

You’re towing a trailer on a motorway. What’s the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on this road?

. 50 mph

. 40 mph

. 70 mph

. 60 mph

Answer 1

A: 60 mph

Question 2

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

. As soon as the vehicle passes you

. Some time after the vehicle has passed you

. Only if the other driver dips their headlights

. Before the vehicle starts to pass you

Answer 2

A: As soon as the vehicle passes you

Question 3

Your mobile phone rings while you’re travelling. What should you do?

. Pull up at the nearest kerb

. Stop immediately

. Answer it immediately

. Ignore it

Answer 3

A: Ignore it

Question 4

What will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced?

. The steering will pull to one side

. The tyres will deflate

. The brakes will fail

. The steering will vibrate

Answer 4

A: The steering will vibrate

Question 5

(See Fig.65) What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?

. Turn right

. Stop

. Go ahead

. Turn left

Answer 5

A: Stop

Question 6

When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

. When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

. When you’re in a one-way street

. When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off

. When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left

Answer 6

A: When you’re in a one-way street

Question 7

(See Fig.66) What does ’25’ mean on this motorway sign?

. The speed limit on the slip road

. The number of the next junction

. The distance to the nearest town

. The route number of the road

Answer 7

A: The number of the next junction

Question 8

After refuelling your vehicle, what should you do to avoid spillage?

. Check that your tank is only three-quarters full

. Check that your fuel gauge is working

. Check that you’ve used a locking filler cap

. Check that your filler cap is securely fastened

Answer 8

A: Check that your filler cap is securely fastened

Question 9

Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You need to use your mobile phone to call for help. What should you do?

. Open the bonnet to help the emergency services know you’ve broken down

. Phone a friend and ask them to come and collect you

. Check your location from the marker posts on the left

. Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call

Answer 9

A: Check your location from the marker posts on the left

Question 10

You’re driving down a long, steep hill. You suddenly notice that your brakes aren’t working as well as normal. What’s the usual cause of this?

. Oil on the brakes

. Badly adjusted brakes

. Air in the brake fluid

. The brakes overheating

Answer 10

A: The brakes overheating

Question 11

(See Fig.67) What does this sign mean?

. Direction to park-and-ride car park

. Direction to bus and coach park

. No parking for buses or coaches

. Parking area for cars and coaches

Answer 11

A: Direction to park-and-ride car park

Question 12

Which of the following may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

. Fitting reflective glass windows

. Etching the registration number on the windows

. Always keeping the interior light on

. Always keeping the headlights on

Answer 12

A: Etching the registration number on the windows

Question 13

(See Fig.68) What does this sign mean?

. Route for trams only

. Route for buses only

. Parking for trams only

. Parking for buses only

Answer 13

A: Route for trams only

Question 14

(See Fig.69) On which occasion may you enter a box junction?

. When there are fewer than two vehicles ahead

. When traffic signs direct you

. When your exit road is clear

. When signalled by another road user

Answer 14

A: When your exit road is clear

Question 15

You’re testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?

. Tyres under-inflated

. Worn tyres

. Steering wheel not located centrally

. Worn shock absorbers

Answer 15

A: Worn shock absorbers

Question 16

Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?

. The vehicle manufacturer

. The registered vehicle keeper

. The licensing authority

. Your insurance company

Answer 16

A: The registered vehicle keeper

Question 17

What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?

. 20 metres (66 feet)

. 12 metres (39 feet)

. 10 metres (32 feet)

. 15 metres (49 feet)

Answer 17

A: 20 metres (66 feet)

Question 18

You can’t see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?

. Look in the nearside mirror

. Open the window to look behind

. Ask someone to guide you

. Open the door to look behind

Answer 18

A: Ask someone to guide you

Question 19

(See Fig.70) What does the white line along the side of the road indicate?

. The approach to a hazard

. No overtaking

. The edge of the carriageway

. No parking

Answer 19

A: The edge of the carriageway

Question 20

(See Fig.71) What do these motorway signs show?

. They warn of a police control ahead

. They’re countdown markers to a bridge

. They’re countdown markers to the next exit

. They’re distance markers to the next telephone

Answer 20

A: They’re countdown markers to the next exit

Question 21

You’re driving on a motorway at night. When may you switch off your headlights?

. When your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

. When the motorway is lit

. When you’re travelling below 50 mph

. When there are vehicles close in front of you

Answer 21

A: When your vehicle is broken down on the hard shoulder

Question 22

(See Fig.109) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green)

Answer 22

No, because indicating would confuse and slowdown the already moving car behind you. The moving traffic on your side of the road has priority.

Question 23

(See Fig.127) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green)

Answer 23

Yes, because indicating will not affect oncoming trafic from the right lane.

Question 24

(See Fig.128) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green)

Answer 24

No, because indicating would confuse and slowdown the already moving car behind you. The moving traffic on your side of the road has priority.

Question 25

(See Fig.129) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green and blue cars other parked cars)

Answer 25

No, because indicating would confuse and slowdown the already moving car behind you. Also, this will slow down the oncoming traffic as you will have to manouvere around the parked car which may interfere with the flow of oncoming traffic.

Question 26

(See Fig.130) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green and blue cars other parked cars)

Answer 26

No, because indicating would confuse and slowdown the oncoming traffic as you will have to manouvere around the parked car which may interfere with the flow of oncoming traffic.

Question 27

(See Fig.131) You are about to move off (red car) from the kerb after being parked. You have checked your mirrors but is it safe to indicate at this very moment. (moving cars are green and blue cars other parked cars)

Answer 27

Yes, because indicating will not affect oncoming trafic from the right lane.