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. You see this sign, what does it
mean to a driver?
(A) No overtaking
(B) No motor
vehicles
(C) Clearway (no
stopping)
(D) Cars and
motorcycles only
2. How
can you avoid wheel spin when you are driving on an icy road?
(A) Drive at slow speed
in as high a gear as possible
(B) Use the handbrake
if the wheels start to slip
(C) Brake gently and
repeatedly
(D) Drive in a low gear at
all times
3. Car drivers are normally
not allowed to use certain lanes. Which THREE lanes?
(A) Crawler lane
(B) Overtaking lane
(C) Bus lane
(D) Acceleration
lane
(E) Cycle lane
(F) Tram lane
4. At what time is it permitted
for you stop on a pedestrian
crossing?
(A) Not at any time
(B) When there is a
queue of traffic in front of you
(C) Between the
hours of 11.00pm and 7.00am
(D) To avoid an
accident
5. An ambulance is behind with a
blue light flashing. What should you do?
(A) Accelerate to get
away from it
(B) Pull over as soon as is safe to
do so
(C) Maintain a steady speed and
course
(D) Immediately Stop and pull
over
6. When turning left into a side
road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?
(A) One way street
(B) Pedestrians
(C) Traffic congestion
(D) Parked vehicles
7. What is the
meaning of this sign?
(A) Maximum
speed of 30 mph
(B) Minimum speed of 30
mph
(C) End of maximum
speed limit
(D) End of minimum speed
limit
8. You want better
fuel consumption what can you do to help? Mark Two
(A) Plan your
drive well ahead
(B) Late harsh braking
(C) Reduce your speed
(D) Always accelerate
rapidly
(E) Make short
journeys
(F) Always drive in
low gears
9. At a junction you see this sign what should you do?
(A) Stop, only if
traffic is approaching
(B) Stop, only if a
red light is showing
(C) Stop, even if
the road is clear
(D) Stop, only if
children are waiting to cross
10. Who should you allow extra
room to when overtaking? Mark Two
11. When you are NOT sure that it is
safe to reverse your vehicle you should?
(A) Use your horn
(B) Rev your engine
(C) Get out and
check
(D) Reverse
slowly
12. Where
would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?
(A) On a dual
carriageway
(B) On a
roundabout
(C) On an urban
motorway
(D) On a one-way
street
13. Approaching a pelican crossing
an amber light is flashing. You should?
(A) Give way to
pedestrians already crossing
(B) Stop, if you
can do so safely
(C) Give way to
pedestrians waiting to cross
(D) Stop and wait
for the green light
14. What
of the following are most likely to waste fuel? Mark Three
(A) Reducing your
speed
(B) Carrying
unnecessary weight
(C) Using the wrong
grade of fuel
(D) Under-inflated
tyres
(E) Using different
brands of fuel
(F) A fitted, empty
roof rack
15. You see this
sign in front. What does it mean?
(A) Low bridge
ahead
(B) Tunnel ahead
(C) Ancient monument ahead
(D) Accident black spot ahead
16. You are unsure
if your cough medicine will affect your driving. What TWO things could
you do?
(A) Ask your doctor
(B) Check the
medicine label
(C) Drive if you
feel alright
(D) Ask a friend or
relative for advice
17. Wearing suitable
shoes when driving is important. Why?
(A) To prevent
wear on the pedals
(B) To maintain
control of the pedals
(C) To enable you to
adjust your seat
(D) To enable you to
walk for assistance if you breakdown
18. When driving at night on a well lit motorway should lights be used?
(A) Yes, but only
sidelights are needed
(B) No, unless the
weather is bad
(C) Yes, dipped
headlights are needed
(D) No, lights are
not needed
19. When driving on a two-lane dual
carriageway why would you use the right-hand lane? Mark Two
(A) Turning right
(B) Constant high
speed driving
(C) Driving at the
minimum allowed speed
(D) Normal driving
(E)
Overtaking slower traffic
(F) Mending
punctures
20.You are driving on a narrow
road. You see this sign. What does it mean?
(A) School
crossing patrol
(B) Pedestrians may
be walking in the road
(C) Pedestrian
crossing ahead
(D) Pedestrian zone
- no vehicles
21. You
want to turn left, just ahead of you is a moped. You should?
(A) Overtake the
moped before the junction
(B) Pull along the
moped and stay level until just before the junction
(C) Sound your
horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped
(D) Stay behind
until the moped has passed the junction
22. While driving in the
right hand lane of a motorway. You see signs showing that the right
lane is closed 800 yards ahead. You should?
(A) Keep in that lane
until you reach the queue
(B) Wait to see
which lane is moving faster
(C) Move to the left in
good time
(D) Move to the left
immediately
23. Which TWO of the following should you
do when you wish to park downhill?
(A) Turn the
steering wheel towards the kerb
(B) Park close to
the bumper of another car
(C) Park with two
wheels on the kerb
(D) Put the
handbrake on firmly
(E) Turn the steering
wheel away from the kerb
24. Where is the safest place to wait
if you have broken down on the hard shoulder of a motorway?
(A) Behind the car
(B) On the grass
bank
(C) In the car
(D) In front of the
car
25. Your overall stopping distance will
be much longer when driving?
(A) In the
rain
(B) In fog
(C) At night
(D) In strong winds
26. After refueling
your car to avoid spillage
you should make sure that?
(A) Your tank is
only 3/4 full
(B) You have used a
locking filler cap
(C) You check your
fuel gauge is working
(D) Your filler cap
is securely fastened
27. You are driving in a
one-way street. Where may you overtake?
(A) Only on the
left-hand side
(B) Only on the
right-hand side
(C) Either on the
right or left
(D) Overtaking is
not-allowed
28. When braking
normally your vehicle pulls to one side. You should?
(A) Change the
tyres around
(B) Consult your
garage as soon as possible
(C) Pump the pedal
when braking
(D) Use your
handbrake at the same time
29. At the scene of an
accident you have to treat someone for shock. You should?
(A) Reassure them
constantly
(B) Walk them
around to calm them down
(C) Give them
something cold to drink
(D) Cool them down
as soon as possible
30. On a motorway what colour are the reflective studs on the left of the
carriageway?
(A) White
(B) Red
(C) Amber
(D) Green
31. How is it
possible to tell when you are
driving on black ice?
(A) You would see
black ice on the road
(B) The noise from
your tyres would be greater
(C) It would be
easier to brake
(D) Your steering
would feel light
32.While you are driving on a
motorway you see a slow-moving vehicle ahead. On the back you see
this sign. You should?
(A) Pass on the
right
(B) Pass on the
left
(C) Leave at the
next exit
(D) Drive no
further
33. The main cause
of skidding is because of?
(A) The weather
(B) The road
(C) The driver
(D) The vehicle
34. At puffin crossings which
light will not be shown to the driver?
(A) Flashing amber
(B) Red
(C) Steady amber
(D) Green
35.
On a dual carriageway what is the national speed limit for
cars and motorcycles?
