Theory Exam 1
This is 50 questions that could appear in your Theory test.
- 1.
Triangular road signs give:
- A.
Warnings
- B.
Information
- C.
Instructions
- D.
Directions
Correct Answer
A. Warnings -
- 2.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Accident blackspot ahead
- B.
Pedestrian crossing ahead
- C.
Light signals ahead at a level crossing
- D.
Traffic queues likely
Correct Answer
C. Light signals ahead at a level crossing -
- 3.
At which pedestrian crossings are cyclists permitted to cross?
- A.
Toucan
- B.
Zebra
- C.
Puffin
- D.
Pelican
Correct Answer
A. Toucan -
- 4.
Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when:
- A.
Driving in fog
- B.
Driving in rain
- C.
Driving in strong winds
- D.
Driving on a very hot day
Correct Answer
B. Driving in rain -
- 5.
When are you allowed to use a motorway hard shoulder?
- A.
To read a map
- B.
When your vehicle breaks down
- C.
To rest
- D.
To overtake slow moving traffic
Correct Answer
B. When your vehicle breaks down -
- 6.
Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect? (Select 2 answers)
- A.
Your comfort
- B.
The Handling
- C.
Your ability to change gears
- D.
The steering
Correct Answer(s)
B. The Handling
D. The steering -
- 7.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Side winds
- B.
Quayside or river bank
- C.
Falling or fallen rocks
- D.
Cliff face ahead
Correct Answer
C. Falling or fallen rocks -
- 8.
Before reversing you should always check:
- A.
The area behind you
- B.
Your side mirrors
- C.
All round
- D.
Your rear view mirror
Correct Answer
C. All round -
- 9.
Which age group of drivers is most likely to be involved in an accident?
- A.
17 to 25 year olds
- B.
34 to 45 year olds
- C.
46 to 55 year olds
- D.
65 to 75 year olds
Correct Answer
A. 17 to 25 year olds -
- 10.
At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?(Mark 3 Answers)
- A.
Car drivers
- B.
Lorry drivers
- C.
Pedestrians
- D.
Cyclists
- E.
Motorcyclists
Correct Answer(s)
C. Pedestrians
D. Cyclists
E. Motorcyclists -
- 11.
You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called?
- A.
Ghosting
- B.
Skiing
- C.
Aquaplaning
- D.
Coasting
Correct Answer
C. Aquaplaning -
- 12.
Which two of these must not use motorways?
- A.
Caravans
- B.
Cyclists
- C.
Coaches
- D.
Motorcycles over 50cc
- E.
Learner driver cars
Correct Answer(s)
B. Cyclists
E. Learner driver cars -
- 13.
The national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway road is?
- A.
40mph
- B.
50mph
- C.
60mph
- D.
70mph
Correct Answer
C. 60mph -
- 14.
It is essential that tyre pressures be checked regularly. When should this be done?
- A.
When the tyres are cold
- B.
After a long journey
- C.
When the tyres are hot
- D.
After filling the vehicle with fuel
Correct Answer
A. When the tyres are cold -
- 15.
As a driver, how can you help the environment?
- A.
By using leaded fuel
- B.
By driving faster
- C.
By driving with your windows down
- D.
By reducing your speed
Correct Answer
D. By reducing your speed -
- 16.
Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do?
- A.
Sound your horn
- B.
Switch on your fog light
- C.
Switch on your hazard lights
- D.
Switch on the headlights to full beam
Correct Answer
C. Switch on your hazard lights -
- 17.
What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?
- A.
10 Metres
- B.
15 Metres
- C.
20 Metres
- D.
12 Metres
Correct Answer
A. 10 Metres -
- 18.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Toll bridge ahead
- B.
Opening or swing bridge ahead
- C.
Humpback bridge ahead
- D.
Road ahead closed
Correct Answer
B. Opening or swing bridge ahead -
- 19.
When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible. Why is this?
- A.
To help prevent wheelspin
- B.
To help you slow down quickly when you brake
- C.
So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast
- D.
To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin
Correct Answer
A. To help prevent wheelspin -
- 20.
At what age does a car need its first MOT certificate?
- A.
2 years old
- B.
3 years old
- C.
4 years old
- D.
5 years old
Correct Answer
B. 3 years old -
- 21.
When driving at 60mph on a dry road what would be the shortest overall stopping distance?
- A.
53 metres
- B.
58 metres
- C.
73 metres
- D.
96 metres
Correct Answer
C. 73 metres -
- 22.
Immediately after joining a motorway you should:
- A.
Try to overtake
- B.
Move to the right hand lane
- C.
Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed
- D.
Move to the centre lane
Correct Answer
C. Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed -
- 23.
When are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
- A.
When they are over 18 years old
- B.
Never
- C.
When travelling on minor roads
- D.
When travelling on motorways
Correct Answer
B. Never -
- 24.
On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour?
- A.
Red
- B.
Blue
- C.
Green
- D.
Purple
Correct Answer
B. Blue -
- 25.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Humps on the road
- B.
Humpback bridge
- C.
Uneven road surface
- D.
Risk of grounding
Correct Answer
D. Risk of grounding -
- 26.
When driving through a Ford or flood water, what gear should you use?
- A.
First or second
- B.
Third
- C.
Fourth
- D.
Fifth
- E.
Reverse
Correct Answer
A. First or second -
- 27.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Tunnel ahead
- B.
Low bridge ahead
- C.
Tourist route ahead
- D.
Holiday route ahead
Correct Answer
A. Tunnel ahead -
- 28.
Which of the following is the main cause of rear-end collisions?
- A.
Pedestrians crossing the road unexpectedly
- B.
Driving too close to the vehicle in front
- C.
Traffic lights
- D.
A wet road surface
Correct Answer
B. Driving too close to the vehicle in front -
- 29.
A strong crosswind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?
- A.
Cyclists
- B.
Cars
- C.
High-sided vehicles
- D.
Motorcycles
Correct Answer
B. Cars -
- 30.
You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should:
- A.
Drive home without going faster than 30 mph
- B.
Drive home at night so that the lights will help you
- C.
Find a way of getting home without driving
- D.
Only drive on minor roads
Correct Answer
C. Find a way of getting home without driving -
- 31.
Whilst driving you have an accident in which someone is injured. You must report this to the police within:
- A.
12 hours
- B.
24 Hours
- C.
36 Hours
- D.
48 Hours
Correct Answer
B. 24 Hours -
- 32.
It is illegal to drive with tyres that -
- A.
Have a large, deep cut in the sidewall
- B.
Are of different makes
- C.
Were bought second-hand
- D.
Are more than three years old
Correct Answer
A. Have a large, deep cut in the sidewall -
- 33.
The reaction time of most drivers is over?
- A.
1/2 second
- B.
1 second
- C.
2 seconds
- D.
3 seconds
Correct Answer
A. 1/2 second -
- 34.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Accompanied horses or ponies
- B.
Wild horses or ponies
- C.
Wild animals
- D.
No horses allowed
Correct Answer
A. Accompanied horses or ponies -
- 35.
What is the meaning of this sign
- A.
Level crossing without barrier or gate
- B.
Level crossing with barrier or gate
- C.
Trams crossing ahead
- D.
Trams only
Correct Answer
A. Level crossing without barrier or gate -
- 36.
The vehicle you are driving pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
- A.
Poorly adjusted brakes
- B.
Incorrect tyre pressure
- C.
Low levels of power steering fluid
- D.
A faulty handbrake
Correct Answer
A. Poorly adjusted brakes -
- 37.
The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour?
- A.
Green
- B.
Blue
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
Correct Answer
A. Green -
- 38.
A provisional licence holder must not drive a motorcar
- A.
At night
- B.
On a dual carriageway
- C.
Alone
- D.
With passengers in the back
Correct Answer
C. Alone -
- 39.
What shape is a STOP sign?
- A.
Triangular
- B.
Circular
- C.
Square
- D.
Octagonal
Correct Answer
D. Octagonal -
- 40.
You start to feel tired whilst driving, you should?
- A.
Increase your speed to reduce your journey time
- B.
Decrease your speed
- C.
Stop at a safe place and rest
- D.
Turn on the radio and listen to loud music
Correct Answer
C. Stop at a safe place and rest -
- 41.
When driving down a steep hill what should you do in order to control your speed?
- A.
Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully
- B.
Select neural and let the car freewheel down the hill
- C.
Activate cruise control
- D.
Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
Correct Answer
D. Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully -
- 42.
If you get six penalty points within two years of passing your practical test what will you have to do?
- A.
Retake your theory and practical tests
- B.
Incur a maximum fine of £1000
- C.
Retake the theory test only
- D.
Retake the practical test only
Correct Answer
A. Retake your theory and practical tests -
- 43.
What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
Entry into a 20 mph zone
- B.
End of a 20 mph zone
- C.
Minimum speed 20 mph
Correct Answer
A. Entry into a 20 mph zone -
- 44.
While driving a vehicle, at what distance MUST you be able to read a number plate?
- A.
10 metres (33 feet)
- B.
15 metres (49 feet)
- C.
20.5 metres (67 feet)
- D.
30 metres (98 feet)
Correct Answer
C. 20.5 metres (67 feet) -
- 45.
What does tailgating mean?
- A.
Driving with your headlights on full beam.
- B.
Bumping another car whilst parking
- C.
Following another vehicle too closely
- D.
Skidding on a dry road
Correct Answer
C. Following another vehicle too closely -
- 46.
At a puffin crossing which light won't you see?
- A.
Red
- B.
Flashing amber
- C.
Green
- D.
Steady amber
Correct Answer
B. Flashing amber -
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