| Q1 Who is legally allowed to direct traffic? a A teacher in charge of children crossing a road b A school crossing warden c A farmer in charge of livestock crossing the road d A person assisting the driver of a HGV Q2 You stop at a zebra crossing, but the waiting pedestrians don't start crossing. What should you do? a Be patient and wait b Wave them across c Sound your horn d Assume they are not going to cross and carry on Q3 You are stopped by the police and are asked to produce your documents but you do not have them with you. You must produce them at a police station within: a 5 days b 7 days c 10 days d 14 days Q4 What is the shortest stopping distance at 70 MPH? a 53 metres b 60 metres c 73 metres d 96 metres Q5 What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a flashing GREEN light? a Ambulance b Doctor c Police d Coastguard Q6 In snow, its best to drive in as high gear as possible. Why? a To help you slow down quickly when you brake b To prevent wheelspin c To save fuel d To leave a lower gear free incase of a wheelspin Q7 You are driving on a wet road and need to stop in an emergency. What should you do? a Select reverse gear b Give an arm signal c Apply the handbrake and footbrake together d Keep both hands on the wheel Q8 When traffic lights fail, who has priority? a Nobody b Traffic on the major road c Traffic going straight ahead d Traffic turning left Q9 Which of these vehicles does not need an MOT? a Police Van b Caravan c A vehicle build before 1960 d An ambulance Q10 Driving with under inflated tyres can affect your: a Gearbox b Oil pressure c Engine temperature d Fuel consumption Q11 The national speed limit on a dual carriageway is: a 40 MPH b 50 MPH c 60 MPH d 70 MPH Q12 How far must you park away from a junction? a 10 metres b 15 metres c 20 metres d 25 metres Q13 When may you stop on a pedestrian crossing? a Between 11pm and 7am b When there is a queue in front of you c To avoid an accident d Not at any time Q14 Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem? a Incorrect tyre pressures b Your handbrake is still on c Low brake fluid level d Poorly adjusted brakes Q15 During an emergency stop your wheels lock and skid. Should you: a Steer to the left b Steer to the right c Release the brakes and let the vehicle rool to a stop d Release the brake and then re-apply it Q16 You are following a vehicle on a wet road. How much gap should you leave? a At least 2 seconds b At least 4 seconds c At least 6 seconds d At least 10 seconds Q17 Once you have passed your theory and practical test your licence is usually valid until you become a 60 years old b 65 years old c 70 years old d 75 years old Q18You should NEVER attempt to overtake a cyclist a On a dual carriageway b On a one-way street c Just before you turn left d Just before you turn right Q19; What is the most common cause of road accidents? a Mechanical failure b Bad weather c Driver error d Turning right only Q20 On a motorway, you see vehicles in front driving along with their hazard lights on. What does this usually mean? a There's a police car ahead b They are leaving the motorway c They are changing lanes d There is a hazard ahead Q21 Tyre pressures must be checked regularly. When should this be done? a After driving at speed b After a lengthy journey c When the tyres are warm d When the tyres are cold Q22 You have broken down on a motorway. Where is the safest place to wait? a In front of the car b On the grass bank c Behind the car d Inside the car Q23 How old must a car be before applying for its first MOT certificate? a 1 year old b 2 years old c 3 years old d 4 years old Q24 You are reversing into a side road. Whilst reversing, where you should you mostly be looking? a In the left door mirror b In the right door mirror c In all of the mirrors d Through the rear window Q25 You see a person carrying a white stick with red bands on it. What disabilities may they have? a Blind b Deaf c Partially sighted d Blind and deaf Q26 Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs, the speed limit is usually a 30 MPH b 40 MPH c 60 MPH d 70 MPH Q27 What is the minimum tyre tread required on a car a 1.0 mm b 1.6 mm c 1.8 mm d 2.0 mm Q28; On ice or snow, stopping distances can increase by: a 2 times b 5 times c 8 times d 10 times Q29 When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should indicate a Right as you approach the roundabout b Left as you approach the roundabout c Left as you exit the roundabout d Not at all Q30; When are you allowed to overtake on the left? a On a free flowing motorway b On a one-way street c On a crossing d On a dual carriageway Q31 You are driving in very heavy rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called? a Weaving b Aquaplaning c Fading d Snaking Q32 A car driver must ensure seat belts are worn by a All passengers b All front seat passengers c All rear seat passengers d All passengers under 14 Q33 When should you not use your horn? a Between 11pm and 8am b between 11pm and 7am c Between 1130pm and 7am d Between 1130pm and 6am Q34 To park in a disabled space you must have a A wheelchair b A modified car c A valid badge d An advanced driver certificate Q35 Which 3 of these have flashing BLUE lights a Police b RSPCA c Bomb Disposable d Motorway Maintenance e Coastguard |
| THEORY TEST |
| Here is mock theory test for you to try - the answers are on the next page. You have 35 questions to answer in 40 minutes, and in your actual theory test this will be followed by a Hazard Perception test which consists of 14 video clips of everyday road scenes. Good luck! |
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