Note:- The questions from the Theory Test bank are under copyright. In order to comply with copyright law the questions given below are not from the Theory Test bank, but are very similar to those you will meet in your theory test

Q1. What MUST you possess before you are allowed to drive in the UK?

a. A medical certificate

b. A signed driving licence

c. A signed passport photograph

d. A copy of your birth certificate

 

Q2. Which TWO would help you to have a safe long journey?

a. Drive through the town centres

b. Use a map to plan your journey

c. Start out in plenty of time d. Set a time limit for your journey e. Avoid having breaks until near the end

 

Q3. You MUST stop when signalled to do so by which THREE of these?

a. A pedestrian

b. A police officer

c. A school crossing patrol

d. A bus driver

e. A red traffic light

 

Q4. What should you use the hard shoulder of a motorway for?

a. Stopping in an emergency

b. Overtaking

c. Stopping when you are tired

d. Joining the motorway

 

Q5. The approach to a zebra crossing is marked with zigzag lines. What must you NOT do within the marked area?

a. Drive at more than 10 mph

b. Park

c. Cross the lines

d. Slow down

 

Q6. You are on a stretch of road where there are street lights but no speed limit signs. What is the maximum speed that you can do.

a. 60mph

b. 50 mph

c. 40 mph

d. 30 mph

 

Q7. You arrive at the scene of a motorbike accident. The rider is conscious but in shock. You should make sure that:

a. The riders helmet is removed

b. The rider is moved to the side of the road

c. The riders helmet is not removed

d. The rider is put into the recovery position

 

Q8. A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to break hard. You should.

a. Flash your lights to show your annoyance

b. Sound your horn to show your annoyance

c. Overtake as soon as possible

d. Ignore the error and stay calm

 

Q9. A bus is stopped at the bus stop ahead of you. The right hand indicator is flashing. You should:

a. Flash your headlights and slow down

b. Slow down and give way if it safe to do so

c. Sound your horn and keep going

d. Slow down and then sound your horn

 

Q10. Your vehicle has a hand held mobile phone. If you wish to use the phone you MUST

a. Find a safe place to stop

b. Steer with one hand

c. Be particularly careful at junctions

d. Reduce your speed

 

Q11. You are at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you NOT proceed at green?

a. When pedestrians are waiting to cross

b. When your exit from the junction is blocked

c. When you think the lights are about to change

d. When you intend to turn right

 

Q12. When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why is this?

a. It improves your view of the road

b. It helps to overcome the effect of the roads slope

c. Faster traffic is able to overtake you from behind

d. To be positioned safely if the vehicle skids

 

Q13. You are on a good, dry road surface and your vehicle has good brakes and tyres. What is the shortest overall stopping distance at 40mph?

a. 23 metres (75 feet)

b. 96 metres (315 feet)

c. 53 metres (175 feet)

d. 36 metres (120 feet)

 

Q14. You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should:

a. Wait behind until the driver waves you past

b. Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way

c. Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead

d. Keep well back until you can see it is clear ahead

 

Q15. You get a puncture on the motorway. After you have stopped on the hard shoulder you should:

a. Change the wheel yourself immediately

b. Try to wave down another vehicle

c. Use the emergency telephone and call for assistance

d. Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to assist you.

 

Q16. You are driving over a level crossing. The warning lights come on and a bell rings. What should you do?

a. Evacuate the vehicle immediately

b. Keep going and clear the crossing

c. Stop and reverse back across the crossing

d. Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights

 

Q17. When driving through a contraflow system on a motorway you should

a. Switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing

b. Keep a good distance from the car ahead, for safety

c. Ensure that you do not exceed 30 mph

d. Drive close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues

 

Q18. What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?

a. An air sprung seat

b. Anti-lock breaks

c. A properly adjusted head restraint

d. A collapsible steering wheel

 

Q19. You are approaching a long vehicle aproaching a crossroads. The driver signals right, but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do.

a. Flash your lights to warn the driver of the wrong signal

b. Report the driver to the police

c. Wait behind the long vehicle

d. Overtake on the right-hand side of the vehicle

 

Q20. You are carrying two children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for ensuring that the children wear seat belts?

a. The children's parents

b. You

c. The front seat passenger

d. The children

 

Answers

1. b
2. b and c
3. b, c, and e
4. a
5. b
6. d
7. c
8. d
9. b
10. a
11. b
12. a
13. d
14. d
15. c
16. b
17. b
18. c
19. c
20. b


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