Theory Test Questions

Question 1

A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it:

Answer 1

At any Time

Question 2

While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road. On the approach you should:

Answer 2

Keep Just left of the middle of the road

Question 3

You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves:

Answer 3

Reversing

Question 4

You must not reverse:

Answer 4

For longer than necessary

Question 5

When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse vour vehicle you should:

Answer 5

Get out and check

Question 6

When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Answer 6

Not at any time

Question 7

When may you use hazard warning lights when driving?

Answer 7

On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead

Question 8

Before driving anyone else’s motor vehicle you should make sure that:

Answer 8

The vehicle is insured for your use

Question 9

You have broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle?

Answer 9

45 meters or 147 feet

Question 10

Your tyre bursts while you are driving. Which TWO things should you do?

Answer 10

Pull up slowly at the side of the road and hold the steering wheel to maintain control

Question 11

Any load that is carried on a roof rack must be:

Answer 11

Securely fastened when driving

Question 12

If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should:

Answer 12

Ease of the accelerator and reduce your speed

Question 13

How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?

Answer 13

Slow down very gradually

Question 14

The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth
is:

Answer 14

1.6mm

Question 15

You are carrying two 13 year old children and their parents in your car. Who is
responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?

Answer 15

You the driver

Question 16

When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why is this?

Answer 16

It will waste fuel

Question 17

Which FOUR are most likely to cause you to lose concentration while you are driving?

Answer 17

Using a mobile phone
Talking into a microphone
Tuning your car radio
Looking at a map

Question 18

You should ONLY use a mobile phone when:

Answer 18

Suitably parked

Question 19

Using a mobile phone while you are driving:

Answer 19

Could distract your attention from the road

Question 20

To reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could:

Answer 20

Use public transport more often
Share a car when possible
Walk or cycle shorter journeys

Question 21

Which THREE of the following are most likely to waste fuel?

Answer 21

Carrying unnecessary weight
Under-inflated tyres
A fitted, empty roof rack

Question 22

You are entering an area of road works. There is a temporary speed limit displayed. You should:

Answer 22

Not exceed the speed limit

Question 23

Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to:

Answer 23

Skid

Question 24

Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of a skid occurring particularly when:

Answer 24

Braking in an emergency

Question 25

Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes:

Answer 25

Can be steered whilst you are braking

Question 26

Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with:

Answer 26

Steering control when braking

Question 27

You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in an emergency. You should apply the footbrake:

Answer 27

Rapidly and firmly

Question 28

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but they may not always prevent skidding. This is most likely to happen when driving:

Answer 28

On surface water
On loose road surfaces

Question 29

Front fog lights may be used ONLY if:

Answer 29

Visibility is seriously reduced

Question 30

You are driving with your front fog lights switched on. Earlier fog has now cleared. What should you do?

Answer 30

Switch them off as long as visibility remains good

Question 31

You are driving on a clear dry night with your rear fog lights switched on. This may:

Answer 31

Make other drivers think you are breaking
Dazzle following drivers

Question 32

You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may:

Answer 32

Dazzle other road users
Cause break lights to be less clear
Be breaking the law

Question 33

Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should:

Answer 33

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Question 34

“Tailgating’ means?

Answer 34

Following another vehicle too closley

Question 35

You will feel the effects of engine braking when you:

Answer 35

Change to a lower gear

Question 36

You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?

Answer 36

You will have to pay the first £100 of the cost of repair of your car