Theory Test

Question 1

You see amber alone on the traffic lights ahead. What colour comes next?

Answer 1

Red alone

Question 2

You have broken down on the motorway. You use the emergency telephone. What three things will you be asked?

Answer 2

1) For the number of the telephone you are using
2) For the details of yourself and your vehicle
3) Whether or not you belong to a motoring organisation

Question 3

You have broken down on a two way road. How far away from your vehicle should you place your warning triangle?

Answer 3

45m

Question 4

You are driving through a tunnel and your vehicle catches fire. What should you do?

Answer 4

Continue driving if you can.

Question 5

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight of your vehicles tow ball?

Answer 5

In the vehicle handbook

Question 6

What is the reason for a red chevroned area in the middle of a road?

Answer 6

To separate traffic travelling in opposite directions

Question 7

You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the engine oil?

Answer 7

Take it to your local authority site

Question 8

When should you never overtake a cyclist?

Answer 8

Just before you turn left

Question 9

What is the overall stopping distance at 40mph I good, dry conditions?

Answer 9

36m

Question 10

What is the national speed limit on a dual carriageway?

Answer 10

70mph

Question 11

You are braking on a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. You do not have anti-lock brakes. What is the first thing you should do?

Answer 11

Release the foot brake fully

Question 12

You are driving along a built up street. You see a car reversing out of a driveway ahead. What should you do?

Answer 12

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Question 13

What do double red lines at the side of the road mean (in replacement of the usual yellow)?

Answer 13

No stopping at any time

Question 14

How should you deal with broken traffic lights?

Answer 14

Proceed with care and treat it as an unmarked junction

Question 15

You are in a tunnel. Your vehicle is on fire and you cannot drive it. What should you do?

Answer 15

1) Switch on your hazard warning lights

2) Try to put out the fire

Question 16

When an Active Traffic Management area on a motorway is operating, how do you know the speed limits?

Answer 16

Speed limits are set

Question 17

How can you improve fuel consumption?

Answer 17

1) Planning ahead

2) Reducing your road speed

Question 18

What three factors are most likely to waste fuel?

Answer 18

1) Carrying unnecessary weight
2) Under inflated tyres
3) A fitted, empty roof rack

Question 19

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise license?

Answer 19

Valid insurance

Question 20

When is it legal to drive without an MOT certificate?

Answer 20

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

Question 21

What three items should you carry for the use in the event of a collision?

Answer 21

1) Fire extinguisher
2) First Aid kit
3) Warning triangle

Question 22

What four road users should not use the motorway?

Answer 22

1) Learner drivers
2) Farm tractors
3) Learner motorcyclists
4) Cyclists

Question 23

At traffic lights, what does amber on its own mean?

Answer 23

Stop at the stop line

Question 24

Why is coasting downhill wrong?

Answer 24

1) The vehicle will get faster

2) You have less braking and steering control

Question 25

You are turning left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle slides to the right. What should should you do?

Answer 25

Steer carefully to the right

Question 26

What three things on your car does the law require you keep in good condition?

Answer 26

Headlights Windscreen Seat belts

Question 27

What is the minimum legal insurance you need to be able to drive on public roads?

Answer 27

Third party only

Question 28

Three red flashing lights means stop. In what three places would you expect to see these?

Answer 28

1) Lifting bridges 2) Level Crossings 3) Fire Stations

Question 29

What is the shortest overall stopping distance at 60mph?

Answer 29

73m

Question 30

You see a circular white sign with a solid diagonal black one through it. What does this mean?

Answer 30

Speed limit of 50mph

Question 31

What arm signal indicates that a driver is about tho pull up?

Answer 31

Moving arm up and down vertically

Question 32

What is the arm signal for turning left?

Answer 32

Forwards rotation of the arm

Question 33

What three pieces of information are found in a vehicle registration document?

Answer 33

1) Registered keeper 2) Make of the vehicle 3) Engine size

Question 34

You see a circular blue sign with a white 30 written on it. It has a solid diagonal red line through it. What does this mean?

Answer 34

End of minimum speed

Question 35

You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front compared to if conditions were good?

Answer 35

Ten times the normal distance

Question 36

You are towing a small caravan on a dual carriageway. What speed limit must you not exceed?

Answer 36

60mph

Question 37

What arm signal indicates a driver about to stop?

Answer 37

Waving their arm up and down vertically

Question 38

What may unbalanced wheels on a car cause?

Answer 38

The steering to vibrate

Question 39

How should you dispose of a used battery?

Answer 39

Take it to a local authority site Take it to a local garage

Question 40

What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?

Answer 40

It's unlimited

Question 41

What shape and colour are traffic signs which give orders?

Answer 41

White circular with a red border

Question 42

What is the reason for using the right hand lane of a motorway?

Answer 42

For overtaking other vehicles

Question 43

You are travelling in heavy rain. What is your stopping distance likely to be?

Answer 43

Doubled

Question 44

At a puffin crossing, what colour follows the green signal?

Answer 44

Steady amber

Question 45

The dual carriageway you are turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?

Answer 45

Wait until it is clear both ways

Question 46

You are towing a small trailer on a busy three lane motorway. All lanes are open. How should you drive?

Answer 46

Not exceeding 60mph Use only left and centre lane

Question 47

What is the national speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan?

Answer 47

60mph

Question 48

On which two occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended pressure?

Answer 48

When driving fast for a long distance When carrying a heavy load

Question 49

What two things should you do when a front tyre bursts?

Answer 49

Let the vehicle roll to a stop Grip the steering wheel firmly

Question 50

You are on a three lane motorway towing a trailer. When may you use the right hand lane?

Answer 50

When there are lane closures

Question 51

What is the left hand lane of the motorway used for?

Answer 51

Normal driving

Question 52

While driving, you intend to turn left onto a minor road. Where in the road should you position yourself on the approach?

Answer 52

Well left

Question 53

You may only enter a box junction when...

Answer 53

Your exit road is clear

Question 54

You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

Answer 54

Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Question 55

A casualty is not breathing normally. Chest compressions should be given. At what rate?

Answer 55

100 per minute

Question 56

You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

Answer 56

A disabled persons vehicle

Question 57

How will a police officer in a patrol car normally get you to stop?

Answer 57

Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left.

Question 58

On a motorway, what colour are the temporary reflective road studs at road works?

Answer 58

Yellow/green

Question 59

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified drivers can often be involved in crashes. What is this due to?

Answer 59

Showing off and being competitive

Question 60

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

Answer 60

A steady amber light

Question 61

When may you park where the road markings in the middle of the road are - -------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ?

Answer 61

To pick up or set down passengers

Question 62

You are approaching some traffic lights. Red and amber are showing. What does this mean?

Answer 62

Wait for the green light before you cross the stop line

Question 63

Where would you see a contra flow bus and cycle lane?

Answer 63

On a one way street

Question 64

What pattern are the central white lines on a single carriageway?

Answer 64

Short dashes with long spaces

Question 65

What is a high-occupancy vehicle lane?

Answer 65

A lane to be used by vehicles with two or more occupants

Question 66

You are travelling along the left hand lane of a motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. What should you do?

Answer 66

Move to another lane

Question 67

What does a flashing green beacon on a vehicle mean?

Answer 67

Doctor on emergency call

Question 68

You have broken down on a motorway. To find the emergency telephone what should you do?

Answer 68

Walk in the direction shown on the marker posts

Question 69

You are driving in fog. Why should you keep well behind the vehicle in front of you?

Answer 69

In case it stops suddenly

Question 70

Starting with red. What is the sequence of normal traffic lights?

Answer 70

``` Red Red and amber together Green Amber Red ```