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.
Drivers of which vehicles would this sign apply to?
(A)
Heavy vehicles
(B)
High vehicles
(C)
Wide vehicles
(D)
Long vehicles
2. Unless seat belts are
unavailable who may not wear one?
(A)
Anyone exempt for medical reasons
(B)
Children under 14 years old
(C)
Anyone under 1.5 metres (5 feet) high
(D)
Anyone sitting in the rear seat
3. What can you do to help prevent tiredness on long journeys? Mark three answers
(A)
Eat a large meal before setting off
(B) Open a window
for fresh air
(C)
Stop often to take a walk
(D) Complete the
journey quickly without stopping
(E)
Take plenty of refreshment breaks
(F)
Take an alcoholic drink
4. A roof rack fitted
to a car will?
(A)
Reduce fuel consumption
(B)
Increase fuel consumption
(C)
Improve road handling
(D)
Make the car go faster
5. A car towing a
caravan on a dual carriageway should not exceed?
(A)
50 mph
(B)
40 mph
(C)
60 mph
(D)
70 mph
6. Where are
motorcyclists most at risk?
(A)
When moving off
(B)
On motorways
(C)
Approaching junctions
(D)
On dual carriageways
7. What does this
sign mean?
(A)
No Vehicles
(B)
No Stopping
(C)
No Waiting
(D)
No Entry
8. You feel drowsy
while driving on the M4 Motorway. What should you do?
(A) Pull up
and stop on the hard shoulder and have a sleep till fresh
(B)
Speed up so as to get to your destination faster
(C)
Slow down and let other vehicles pass you by
(D)
Turn off the heater open a window and drive to the next service
area
9. While driving in town
you see a bus at a bus stop. What should you do? Mark two
(A) Be
prepared to give way if the bus moves off suddenly
(B) Watch for
pedestrians to suddenly appear from behind the bus
(C) Sound your horn and
continue carefully
(D) Pass the bus as
quickly as possible
10. A friend tells you
it is safe to drive after taking medicine that makes you drowsy. Do
you?
(A) Ignore
their advice and do not drive
(B) Take their advice
and drive
(C) Drive as long as
they are with you
(D) Only drive for
short distances
11. You see this sign.
What does it mean?
(A)
Gated road ahead
(B) Cattle grid just
ahead
(C) Level crossing
without gate or barrier
(D) Level crossing
with gate or barrier
12. When looking to park
the parking area is full EXCEPT for disabled use spaces. You can?
(A) If you stay
with the vehicle you can park there
(B) Park there when
all other spaces are used
(C) You can use the
space disabled or not
(D) You can park
only if permitted
13. What does this sign mean?
(A)
Distance to a parking place ahead
(B) Distance to a
public house ahead
(C)
Distance to a play park ahead
(D) Distance to a
public phone ahead
14. Snow is falling
heavily. What should you do?
(A)
Only drive if your headlights are on
(B)
Only drive if you have a mobile phone with you
(C)
Only drive if you have a short journey to make
(D)
Unless your journey is essential do not drive
15. In very wet weather
your vehicle begins to slide. What is this effect called?
17. You are travelling
along a well lit motorway at night. What lights should you use?
(A) No
lights are needed unless the weather is bad
(B) Only the side
lights are needed
(C) Dipped headlights
should be used
(D) No lights are
needed
18. You are about to
turn left ahead. Which sign would you see?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
19. You intend to
turn left into a minor road. As you approach you should?
(A)
Keep just left of the middle of the road
(B) Keep in the
middle of the road
(C)
Keep well to the left of the road
(D)
Swing out just before turning to make it easier to turn
20. You realise you are
in the wrong at the last moment at a busy junction. What should you do?
(A)
Stop until the area is cleared
(B)
Continue to where that lane takes you
(C)
Force your way into the lane you should be in
(D) Give arm signals
then cut across
21. When driving why
would your reactions be slower?
(A) You are
driving when tired
(B) You are driving
in fog
(C) You are driving in
fog
(D) You are driving in
the rain
22. What does this sign
mean?
(A)
Beware of trains
(B) Level crossing
(C) Beware of trams
(D) Tourist
attraction
23. Driving
a four-wheel drive vehicle will improve?
24. You have broken down
on a two-way road. If you have a warning triangle where would you place
it?
(A) On
your vehicles roof
(B) Just behind your
vehicle
(C) At least 150
metres (492 feet) behind your vehicle
(D) At least 45
metres (147 feet) behind your vehicle
25. What is 'kick down'
for in an automatic car?
(A) It
gives the car cruise control
(B) It is use when
slowing down
(C) It will give
quick acceleration
(D) It helps with fuel
economy
26. What would you
expect to see
when you saw this sign?
(A)
Humpback bridge
(B) Humps in the
road
(C) Soft verges
(D) A tunnel
27. In bright sunshine
indicator lights can be difficult to see. What can you do to help?
(A) Give an
arm signal to confirm the electronic signal
(B) Put the indicator
on earlier
(C) Tap the foot brake
a few times to show the stop lights
(D) Make the turn as
quickly as you can
28. The rear of your
vehicle slides to the right on wet leaves while you are turning left.
You should?
(A) Steer
to the right carefully
(B) Steer to the left
carefully
(C) Don't steer but
brake firmly
(D) Steer to the left
and brake firmly
29. The road is dry.
Your car is well maintained. What is your overall stopping distance at
40 mph?
30. Ice and snow covers
your car, before you leave what should you clear? Mark four
(A) The
windows
(B)
The radio aerial
(C)
The lights front and rear
(D) The mirrors
(E) The number
plates
(F) The bumper
31. You want to reverse
into a road you're unsure if it's safe to reverse. What do you do?
(A) Rev
the engine to show you are there
(B)
Reverse very slowly
(C)
Sound your horn so people can hear
(D) Get out of the
vehicle and check
32. You are overtaking
high-sided vehicle, it's very windy. What should you do?
(A)
Increase your speed and go faster
(B) Drive closely
along side of other vehicle
(C) Watch for sudden
gusts of wind as you pass
(D) Expect normal
conditions
33. You see this sign.
What does it mean?
(A)
Quayside or river bank
(B) Slippery road
ahead
(C) Steep hill
downwards
(D) Road liable to
flooding
34. When traffic
lights are not working who will have priority?
(A) Traffic
turning left
(B) Traffic turning
right
(C)
Traffic going strait ahead
(D) Nobody
35. To drive you
will have to read a number plate from?
1.
Drivers of which vehicles would this sign apply to?
