Theory Exam 1

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1.

Triangular road signs give:
- A.
  
  Warnings
- B.
  
  Information
- C.
  
  Instructions
- D.
  
  Directions
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
3.

At which pedestrian crossings are cyclists permitted to cross?
- A.
  
  Toucan
- B.
  
  Zebra
- C.
  
  Puffin
- D.
  
  Pelican
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
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
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
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
8.

Before reversing you should always check:
- A.
  
  The area behind you
- B.
  
  Your side mirrors
- C.
  
  All round
- D.
  
  Your rear view mirror
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
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
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
12.

Which two of these must not use motorways?
- A.
  
  Caravans
- B.
  
  Cyclists
- C.
  
  Coaches
- D.
  
  Motorcycles over 50cc
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
24.

On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour?
- A.
  
  Red
- B.
  
  Blue
- C.
  
  Green
- D.
  
  Purple
25.

What is the meaning of this sign?
- A.
  
  Humps on the road
- B.
  
  Humpback bridge
- C.
  
  Uneven road surface
- D.
  
  Risk of grounding

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