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1. Your vehicle has a catalytic converter. What is its purpose?

a) To reduce exhaust noise


2.

You are driving on a narrow country lane. Where must you be aware that it will be more difficult to see pedestrians ahead of you?

a) Going downhill
b) Approaching right hand bends
c) Approaching left hand bends
d) Going uphill

 

3.

When should you use your horn?

a) To show that you are angry
b) To attract someone’s attention
c) To try to make others give way to you
d) To alert others to your presence

 

4.

You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full Licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?

a) Retake your theory test
b) Retake your theory and practical test
c) Retake your practical test only
d) Reapply for your full licence immediately
e) Reapply for your provisional licence

 

5.

What is the minimum overall stopping distance in good conditions travelling at 70 mph?

a) 53metres (175 feet)
b) 73 metres (240 feet)
c) 75 metres (245 feet)
d) 96 metres (315 feet)

 

6.

When overtaking a cyclist you should

a) pass on a bend
b) keep as close as possible
c) allow as much room as you would a car
d)only try to pass when the cyclist is stationary

 

7.

When driving a car with automatic transmission what would you use ‘Kick down’ for?

a) Cruise control
b) Quick acceleration
c) Slow braking
d) Fuel economy

 

8.

You are waiting to emerge at a junction where your visibility is limited. You should

a) sound your horn before pulling out
b) open the window and listen for traffic
c) inch forward carefully looking to the right
d) inch forward carefully looking both ways

 

9.

When driving in an area where trams are operating you should take extra care because

a) They have no driver
b) Of their speed and silent approach
c) They may stop very suddenly
d) They are driven at very high speeds

 

10.

When driving, how can you avoid hitting the vehicle travelling in front of you?

a) Keep a safe distance between you both
b) Brake hard
c) Just watch the brake lights of the other vehicle
d) Make sure your tyres are lega

 

11.

At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians who else should you be aware of?

a) Emergency vehicles emerging
b) Busses puling out
c) Trams crossing in front
d) Cyclists riding across

 

12.

When joining a motorway from a slip road you should

a) wait at the end of the slip road sounding your horn until someone moves over
b) wait at the end of the slip road for a safe gap
c) make full use of the slip road to pick up speed and move into an available space
d) wait at the end of the slip road

 

13.

What is the speed limit on motorways for buses and coaches not exceeding12 metres in length ?

a) 50 mph
b) 55 mph
c) 60 mph
d) 70 mph

 

14.

When overtaking at night you should (Tick two boxes)

a) Take extra care because you cannot see so well
b) Watch out for bends ahead t
c) Sound your horn
d) Keep your full beam on

 

15.

Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is most likely to be wrong?

a) Leaking brake fluid
b) Low oil level
c) Badly adjusted brakes
d) You have left the handbrake on

16.

You are driving with an adult passenger. Who is responsible for this passenger wearing their seatbelt?

a) You
b) Your Passenger
c) Whoever is the eldest passenger
d) You, unless the passenger is sitting in the rear

17.

If you start to feel tired while driving it is best to stop as soon possible for a break. Until then

a)  turn on the radio
b)  open your window for some fresh air
c)  close one eye at a time
d)  vary your speed to keep you awake

18.

What is the maximum fine for driving without insurance?

a) £50
b) £500
c) £1000
d) £5000

19.

In which TWO of the following places must you NOT park or wait? (Tick two boxes)

a) On the brow of a hill
b) In a one-way street
c) In a side road
d) Opposite a traffic island

20.

What do signs with brown backgrounds indicate?

a) Speed limits
b) Tourist directions
c) Primary routes
d) Motorways

21.

You see a traffic light with only an amber signal showing. What will follow?

a) Red and amber
b) Green and amber
c) Green
d) Red

22.

You are going through a tunnel. What should you look out for that warns of collisions or congestion?

a) Hazard warning lines
b) Other drivers flashing their lights
c) Variable message signs
d) Areas marked with hatch markings

23.

You are intending to turn right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. It would normally be safer to

a) keep the other vehicle to your RIGHT and turn behind them (offside to offside)
b) be positive and turn first
c) keep the vehicle to your LEFT and turn in front of it (nearside to nearside)
d) hold back and wait for the other driver to turn first

24.

'Red routes' in major cities have been introduced to

a) raise the speed limits
b) help traffic flow
c) provide better parking
d) allow lorries to load more freely

25.

You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

a) An ambulance
b) A fire engine
c) A doctor on call
d) A disabled person’s vehicle
26.

What is the speed limit for a driver towing a caravan on a motorway?

a) 50 mph
b) 55 mph
c)60 mph
d) 70 mph

27.

You notice that your tyres are badly worn in the centre of the tread. It is likely that

a) your tyres are over inflated br /> b) your tyres are under inflated
c) your wheels are out of alignment
d) your car needs an MOT

28.

Two vehicles approaching each other from opposite directions at 55 mph will be closing the gap between them at

a) 55 mph
b)75 mph
c) 110 mph
d) 220 mph.

29.

If you see a blue badge displayed in a windscreen, you will know that the driver is

a) entitled to parking concessions
b) entitled to free parking
c) deaf and dumb
d) unable to use hand signals

30.

Where there are black and white posts positioned on the left hand edge of the carriageway, the coloured markers at the top facing you as you approach are

a) red
b) white
c) amber
d) green

31.

To prepare for a long motorway drive which will involve high speeds your tyre pressure should be

a) lower than normal according to manufacturer’s recommendations
b) no different
c) higher than normal according to manufacturer’s recommendations
d) extremely low

32.

You are waiting in a box junction to turn right at a set of traffic lights when the lights change from green to amber. What should you do?

a) Stay where you are until they change back to green
b) Proceed only when the lights have turned red
c) Reverse out of the box junction
d) Cross if the way is clear

33.

At night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light. What does this mean?

a) You are approaching road works
b) You are approaching an organised walk
c) You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle
d) You are approaching an accident blackspot e

34.

Having just passed your driving test how likely are you to be involved in a collision?

a) More likely
b) Less likely
c) Same as anyone else
d) Depends on your age group

35.

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do?

a) Wait until both sides of the road are clear
b) Proceed, the traffic already on the dual carriageway will give way to you
c) Treat each half as a separate road and wait in the central reservation until there is a safe gap in the traffic
d) You should never turn right onto a dual carriageway

36.

In which of the following places could you be affected by crosswinds? (Tick two boxes)

a) In tunnels
b) When passing a line of parked vehicles
c) When overtaking large vehicles
d) On an exposed stretch of motorway

37.

In which of the following situations would you leave your sidelights on when parked? (Tick two boxes)

a) When parking in fog
b)When parking at night in a road with a speed limit in excess of 30 mph
c) When there are double white lines down the centre of the road
d) In a one-way street

38.

When passing animals on the road you MUST NOT

a) Have any lights on
b) Sound your horn or rev the engine
c) Signal with your indicators
d) Change gear

39.

You are about to reverse into a side road where a pedestrian is starting to cross behind you. You MUST

a) give way to the pedestrian
b) wave to the pedestrian to stop
c) reverse as quickly as possible to get out of the way
d) carry on, the pedestrian should give way to you

40.

Why should you never coast down a hill? (Tick two boxes)

a) It will damage the engine
b) Your vehicle will pick up speed
c) It could be difficult to get back into gear
d) It causes more wear to the tyres

41.

You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

a) The bus may have been broken down
b) Pedestrians may come from behind the bus
c) The bus may move off suddenl unlocked
d) The bus may remain stationary

42.

You breakdown on a motorway but cannot get to the hard shoulder. What’s the first thing you should do?

a) Get your passengers out
b)Switch on your hazard warning lights
c) Try to fix the problem as quickly as possible
d) Get out and try to warn traffic behind

43.

What is your stopping distance in car lengths travelling at 60 mph in good conditions?

a) 9 car lengths
b) 13 car lengths
c) 18 car lengths
d) 24 car lengths

44.

You are driving on a very wet road with surface spray. You should use

a) headlights on full beam
b) hazard lights
c) dipped headlights
d) your fog lights

45.

You are the first to arrive at a serious incident. Which of the following must you NOT do?

a) Move the injured people out of their vehicles
b) Move uninjured people clear of the scene
c) Warn other traffic
d) Make sure the emergency services are called

46.

Which of the following information is NOT found on your vehicle registration document?

a) The registered owner
b) Insurance details
c) The size of the engine
d) The make of the vehicle

47.

Which two of the following will make a long journey safer?

a) Make regular stops for refreshmen
b) Avoid travelling at night
c) Drive as slowly as possible
d) Drive as fast as possible to complete the journey as quickly as you can

48.

Apart from using dipped headlights, how else can you reduce the risk of a collision when travelling in fog?

a) Keep close to the vehicle in front
b) Use main beam periodically
c) Keep sounding your horn
d) Keep your speed down and keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles

49.

You are approaching a sharp bend in icy conditions. Which of the following should you do? (Tick two boxes)

a) Avoid any sudden steering movements
b)Brake hard before you reach the bend
c) Reduce your speed gently well before the bend
d)Apply the handbrake

50. Why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before travelling on a motorway?

a) You will be using your brakes more often
b) The surface of the road is designed to create more wear on your tyre
c) The higher speeds create more stress on vehicles and increase the risks of breaking down
d) Motorway services do not help with breakdowns


 

 

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