A two-second time gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front is far enough
a) when it is raining b) in good conditions c) in the fog d) in the snow
Why is travelling in neutral for long distances(know as coasting) wrong? a) It will cause the car to skid b) It will make the engine stall c) The engine will run faster d) There is no engine braking
Your passengers are two children under 14, and their parents. Who is responsible for the children wearing their seatbelts? a) The mother b) The children c) The driver d) The father
What is the main reason that stopping distances are longer in wet conditions?
a) You have to swerve to avoid puddles b) You cannot see so well through the water on the windscreen c) Your tyres will have less grip on the road d) Your tyres will have more grip on the road
What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
a) An air-sprung seat b) Anti-lock brakes c) A collapsible staring wheel d) A properly adjusted head restraint
Which of the following are situations where you would use your hazard warning lights? (Tick two boxes)
a) When slowing suddenly on a motorway b) While parked on a double yellow line c) When you have broken down d) At night if your headlights are not working
When reversing into a side road, you should look mainly
a) in your door mirrors b) out of the front windscreen c) in your interior mirror d) through the rear window.
Whilst driving on a street with parked vehicles, which of the following reasons should you keep your speed down? (Tick two boxes)
a) Children may run out between the parked vehicles b) One of the parked vehicles may suddenly pull out c) You may set off a car alarm d) To let oncoming vehicles see you more easily
You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
a) Full beam headlights b) Sidelights c) Dipped headlights d) Fog lights
The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend?
a) To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers b) To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers c) To help judge the bends using the drain covers as marker points d) To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement
12.
You are driving on a motorway on a long journey. Why can it be an advantage for your speed to stay constant?
a) You will do more stop-start driving b) You will use far more fuel c) You will be able to use more direct routes d) Your overall journey time will normally improve
13.
When should you use the horn on your vehicle?
a) To attract a friend's attention b) To warn other road users of your presence c) To get another vehicle to let you through d) To show your annoyance
14.
You are on a motorway. There is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
a) Temporary traffic lights b) Lower speed limit signs c) Wider lanes than normal d) Speed humps
15.
You are driving in a busy high street and realise that you have missed your turning. How should you turn your vehicle around?
a) Pull into a side road on the left and reverse out onto the main road b) Do a U turn across the carriageway quickly c) Pull into a side road on the right and reverse out onto the main road d) Find a quiet side road in which to turn the car around
16.
If there are no signs to indicate otherwise, what is the speed limit for cars on a motorway?
a) 60 mph b) 70 mph c) 75 mph d) 80 mph
You are driving in the left hand lane of a dual carriageway and wish to overtake the vehicle in front. When you use your mirrors you see that the car behind you has pulled out to overtake you. What should you do?
a) Signal and pull out very quickly b) Brake hard c) Pull out without signalling d) Not signal until the overtaking car has safely passed
18.
You should always ensure that your tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should you do this?
a) After driving on a motorway b) After an emergency stop c) When the tyres are cold d) When the tyres are hot
19.
Motorway emergency telephones are usually linked to the police. In some areas they are now linked to
a) the local ambulance service b) an Highways Agency control centre c) the local fire brigade d) a breakdown service control centre
20.
You are testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?
a) Worn tyres b) Tyres under-inflated c) Steering wheel not located centrally d) Worn shock absorbers
21.
On motorways you should never overtake on the left unless
a) The traffic in the right-hand lane is signalling right b) The traffic is moving slowly and you can see well ahead that the hard shoulder is clear c) You warn drivers behind by signalling left d) There is a queue of slow moving traffic to your right that is moving more slowly than you are
22.
The MAIN benefit of having a four-wheel drive is to improve
a) road holding b) fuel consumption c) stopping distances d) passenger comfort
23.
You should not drive with your clutch pedal depressed for longer than necessary because
a) it increases wear and tear on the gearbox b) it increases the wear and tear on your tyres c) it reduces your control of the vehicle d) it will reduce your fuel consumption
24.
Which three of these are likely effects of drinking alcohol?
a) Reduced co-ordination b) Increased confidence c) Poor judgement d) Faster reactions e) Colour blindness
What is the shortest overall stopping distance at 40 mph in good conditions?
If you do not have your driving documents with you when a Police Officer asks to see them you must produce them at a Police Station within
a) twenty four hours b) seven days c) ten days d) twenty four days
27.
You are approaching a bus stop where a bus is waiting with its right indicator flashing. What should you do?
a) Overtake as quickly as possible b) Flash your lights and stop c) Let the bus to pull out if it is safe d) Flash your lights and wave the driver on
28.
After passing your driving test, what is the maximum weight trailer you are allowed to tow?
a) 350 kgs b) 750 kgs c) 3.5 Tonnes d) 5 Tonnes
29.
a) An empty 2 litre plastic fizzy drinks bottle b) A container especially made for the purpose c) A glass jar d) A glass bottle
30.
a)People may walk out in front of the bus b) The driver may open his door c) The bus may move off quickly d) The driver may not see you
31.
Where are you most likely to be affected by crosswinds?
a)On a busy high street b) On a winding country lane c)On an open and exposed stretch of motorway d) On a dual carriageway in the middle of a town
32.
When should you especially check the engine oil level?
a) Before a long journey b)When the engine is hot c) Early in the morning d) Every 6000 miles
33.
When overtaking a cyclist you should allow as much room as if you were overtaking a car. This is because the cyclist
a) may stop suddenly b) might swerve or wobble ) c) may want to turn right d) might get a puncture
34.
What is the most common cause of road collisions?
a) The weather b) A fault with the vehicle c) Driver error d) Punctures
35.
a) Pull up on his left, b) Sound your horn c) Report the vehicle to the police d) Stay well back
36.
a) In a one-way street b) When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right c) Always d) On two-lane motorways
37.
a) Flash your headlights to warn them b) Be prepared to stop c) Give them lots of room d) Use your horn to warn them
38.
a) If you think that the lights may be about to change b) When there are pedestrians waiting to cross c) When you are intending to turn right d) If your exit from the junction is blocked
39.
a) Leave plenty of time to complete your journey b) Follow the rear lights of another vehicle c) Not use your windscreen wipers d) Drive at a high speed to finish the journey quicker
40.
a) Get as close as possible to the lorry to avoid the spray b) Switch on your windscreen wipers to their fastest speed c) Drop back until your vision improves d) Use full beam on your headlights
41.
a) Left hand lane b) Right hand lane c) Middle lane d) oWherever the traffic is travelling the fastest
42.
a) A Traffic Warden b) A teacher with children who are crossing the road c) A uniformed Police Officer d) A School Crossing Warden
43.
a) Full beam headlights b) Hazard warning lights c) Sidelights d) Dipped headlights
44.
a) head b) neck c) neck and spine d) ears
45.
a) Turning left b) Turning right or overtaking c) Normal driving d) Turning right only
46.
a) expect the driver to drive very carefully and extremely slowly b) sound your horn and overtake c) drive carefully and stay close behind d) remember that the their reactions may not be as fast as yours
47.
a) an ambulance is on its way b) bystanders advise you c) there is further danger d) bystanders will help
48.
a) offer them a drink b) not move them c) raise their legs d) offer them a cigarette
49.
a) Vehicle registration document b) Driving licence c) Theory test certificate d) Insurance certificate e) MOT test certificate f) Road tax disc
a) turn them on their side b) tilt their head back gently c) tilt their head forwards d) clear the airways d) pinch the nostrils together d) put their arms across their chest
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