Theory Exam 1
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This is 50 questions that could appear in your Theory test.
- 1.Triangular road signs give:
- A.
Warnings
- B.
Information
- C.
Instructions
- D.
Directions
- 2.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is the meaning of this sign?- A.
Humps on the road
- B.
Humpback bridge
- C.
Uneven road surface
- 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
- 27.
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What is the meaning of this sign?- A.
Tunnel ahead
- B.
Low bridge ahead
- C.
Tourist route ahead
- D.
Holiday route 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
- 29.A strong crosswind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles?
- A.
Cyclists
- B.
Cars
- C.
High-sided vehicles
- D.
Motorcycles
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 33.The reaction time of most drivers is over?
- A.
1/2 second
- B.
1 second
- C.
2 seconds
- D.
3 seconds
- 34.
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What is the meaning of this sign?- A.
Accompanied horses or ponies
- B.
Wild horses or ponies
- C.
Wild animals
- D.
No horses allowed
- 35.
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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
- 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
- 37.The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour?
- A.
Green
- B.
Blue
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- 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
- 39.What shape is a STOP sign?
- A.
Triangular
- B.
Circular
- C.
Square
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 43.
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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
- 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)
- 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
- 46.At a puffin crossing which light won't you see?
- A.
Red
- B.
Flashing amber
- C.
Green
- D.
Steady amber
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