This practice theory test is 35 multiple choice questions. There is
a time limit of 40 minutes. Unless stated there is only one correct
answer. You must have 30 questions or better answered correctly to
pass. You can check your answers as you go by clicking on CHECK along
side each question. Try to wait though until you complete the end
of the test then click on Answers to reveal the answers page which
you can print off. GOOD LUCK.
1. Why should
you not drive with your foot on the clutch for longer than
necessary because it?
(A) Reduces your control of the vehicle
(B) Increases wear on the gear box
(C) Increases petrol consumption
(D) Reduces the grip of the tyres
2.
When traveling uphill you see this sign. Who does it
apply to? (A)
Any slow moving vehicle
(B)
Left turning Vehicles
(C)
Large goods vehicles
(D)
Any high sided vehicles
3. THREE
of the following are need before you can drive legally
which three?
(A)
A
valid signed driving licence
(B) A
valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle
(C)
Proof of
your identity
(D) Proper
insurance cover
(E)
Breakdown
cover
(F)
A
vehicle handbook
4. When moving off from a parked
position you should NOT?
(A)
Look
round if there is a parked vehicle close in front of you
(B)
Give a
hand signal as well as using your indicators
(C)
Use your mirrors and look round for a final check
(D)
Signal
if other drivers will need to slow down
5. When driving on motorways you
should? (A)
Try to
keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion
(B)
Keep to
the left lane unless overtaking
(C)
Use the
lane that has least traffic
(D)
Overtake
on the side that is clearest
6. When turning into a minor road from a
major road there are pedestrians crossing the minor road. What should you do? (A)
Stop and
wave the pedestrians across
(B)
Sound
your horn to let the pedestrians know that you are there
(C)
Give
way to the pedestrians who are already crossing
(D)
Carry on;
the pedestrians should give way to you
7. A GREEN flashing light on a vehicle is used
by? (A)
Fire
Engines
(B)
Ambulances
(C)
Doctors
(D)
Road
Gritters
8. You are
approaching a junction at the end of a road. A cyclist just in
front gives a right arm signal. What should you do? (A) Overtake
before the cyclist gets to the junction
(B)
Slow
down and allow the cyclist to turn
(C)
Flash your
headlights at the cyclist
(D)
Overtake
the cyclist on the left-hand side
9. Having just driven out of fog.
Visibility is now good. You must? (A) Switch
off all your fog lights
(B) Keep your
rear fog lights on
(C) Keep your
front fog lights on
(D) Leave fog
lights on in case fog returns
10. The shortest overall stopping
distance on a dry road from 70 mph is? (A) 53
metres (174 feet)
(B) 58
metres (190 feet)
(C) 73
metres (240 feet)
(D) 96
metres (315 feet)
11. Who are at the greatest risk from
other road users? (A)
Motorcyclists
(B) Busy bus
drivers
(C) Lorry
drivers
(D) Learner
car drivers
12. At traffic lights you see the amber
light on it's own. What does it mean? (A) Prepare
to go
(B) Go if
way is clear
(C) Go if no
pedestrians are crossing
(D) Stop
at the Stop Line
13. What does this sign mean? (A)
No motor
vehicles
(B) End of
motorway
(C)
No
through road
(D) End of
bus lane
14. AMBER studs on
the motorway are found? (A)
Separating the slip road from the motorway
(B)
On the
right hand edge of the motorway
(C)
Separating the lanes
(D)
On the
left hand edge of the motorway
15. When driving in fog. The car behind
seems to be very close. You should? (A) Speed
up to get away
(B)
Continue cautiously
(C) Switch
on your hazard warning lights
(D) Pull
over and stop immediately
16. At
a cross-road there are no road markings, who has priority? (A) Nobody
(B) Traffic
from the right
(C) Traffic
from ahead
(D) Traffic
from the left
17. Why should you look particularly for
motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions? (A) They
might not see you
(B) They may
slow down to let you turn
(C) They
are harder to see
(D) They may
want to turn into the road
18. A train has passed while waiting at a
level crossing. The light is still flashing. Do you? (A) Carry
on waiting
(B) Phone
the signal operator
(C) Edge
over the stop sign to get a better look
(D) Park
your vehicle a go and investigate the problem
19. You want to keep alert during a long
journey what TWO things will help you? (A)
Finishing your journey as fast as you can
(B) Keeping
off the motorways and using country roads
(C)
Making sure that you get plenty of fresh air
(D)
Making
regular stops for refreshments
20. What does this sign mean? (A)
Roundabout
(B)
Crossroads
(C)
Clearway
(D) No entry
21. Which of these places are you sometimes allowed
to park? (A) On the
near side lane of a motorway
(B) Where
there is a single broken yellow line
(C) On a
clearway
(D) On a
zig-zag line on a zebra crossing
22. What must you have to park in
this parking space? (A)
An
advanced driver certificate
(B) A blue badge
(C)
A modified vehicle
(D) A
wheelchair
23. When reversing into a
side street you see a pedestrian who wishes to cross behind you. You should? (A) Wave to
the pedestrian to cross (B) Wave to
the pedestrian to stop (C) Give
way to the pedestrians
(D) Reverse
more slowly
24. If a driver pulls out of a side road in front of
you and you have to brake hard. You should? (A) Ignore
the error and stay calm
(B) Flash
your lights to show your annoyance
(C) Sound
your horn to show your annoyance
(D) Overtake
as soon as possible
25. What should your maximum speed be when towing a
trailer on the motorway. (A) 40 mph
(B) 50 mph
(C) 60 mph
(D) 70 mph
26. Your approaching a pelican crossing
elderly people are halfway across,
the lights
change to green. You should? (A) Wave
them to cross as quickly as they can
(B) Rev your
engine to make them hurry
(C) Flash
your lights in case they have not heard you
(D) Wait
because they will take longer to cross
27. What is the ONLY reason you should flash your
headlamps to other road users (A) To tell
them you have right of way
(B)To let
them know you are there
(C) To show
you are giving way
(D) To show
you are about to reverse
28. You see a temporary maximum speed limit
sign while approaching roadwork's. You must? (A) Comply
with the sign during the working day
(B) Comply
with the sign during the hours of darkness
(C) Comply
with the sign at all times
(D) Comply
with the sign when the lanes are narrow
29. It is illegal to drive with tyres that? (A) Have
a cut in the side wall
(B) Are of
different makes
(C) Have
painted walls
(D) Have
been bought second-hand
30. Puffin crossings are for use by? (A) Horse
riders
(B)
Pedestrians and cyclists
(C)
Pedestrians only
(D) Cyclists
only
31. Which places must you NOT park or wait? Click
FOUR (A) At a
bus stop
(B)
Opposite a traffic island
(C)
In a lay by on a Dual Carriageway
(D) On the
slope of a hill
(E) In
front of someone else's driveway
(F) On
the brow of a hill
32. You MUST NOT reverse? (A) For more
than a cars length
(B) For
longer than necessary
(C) Into a
side road
(D) In a
built up area
33. When going straight ahead at a roundabout you
should? (A)
Indicate left before leaving the roundabout
(B) Not
indicate at any time
(C) Indicate
right when approaching the roundabout
(D) Indicate
left when approaching the roundabout
34. The right hand lane of a motorway is used
for? (A) For
turning right
(B) For
keeping out of the way of lorries
(C)
For
overtaking other vehicles
(D) For
driving more than 70 mph
35. The minimum insurance cover you must have
to drive on public roads is? (A) Fully
comprehensive
(B) Third party, fire
and theft
(C) Personal
injury cover
(D) Third
party only