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. What is
the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road from
60 mph?
(A) When moving off
(B) On dual
carriageways
(C) When approaching
junctions
(D) On motorways
4. It is essential that tyre pressures
are checked regularly. When should this be?
(A) When the tyres
are hot
(B) When the tyres are
cold
(C) After a
lengthy journey
(D) After driving at
high speed
5. You are driving behind a
cyclist as they approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. In which
direction should you expect them to go?
(A) Left
(B) Any direction
(C) Right
(D) Straight ahead
6. At a mini-roundabout you
should?
(A) Give way to
traffic from the right
(B) Give way to traffic
from the left
(C) Give way to traffic
from the other way
(D) Stop even when
empty
7. What does this sign mean?
(A) School crossing
patrol
(B) No
pedestrians allowed
(C) Pedestrian zone -
no vehicles
(D) Pedestrian crossing
ahead
8.
You can prevent tiredness when driving long distances by?
(MARK THREE)
(A)
Stopping every so often for a walk
(B) Opening a window for
some fresh air
(C) Ensuring plenty of
refreshment breaks
(D) Eating a large meal
before driving
(E) Completing
the journey without stopping
9. The car feels
heavy when steering. Why could this be?
10. Overtaking on
the left should not be done? (A) On a
free-flowing motorway or dual carriageway
(B) When the traffic is
moving slowly in queues
(C) On a one-way
street
(D) When the car in
front is signaling to turn right
11. What are TWO of
the main reasons why coasting downhill can be dangerous?
(A) Fuel consumption
will be higher
(B) The vehicle
will pick up speed
(C) It puts more
wear and tear on the tyres
(D) You have less
braking and steering control
(E) It
damages the engine
12.
How should you get
rid of the old engine oil when you service your own vehicle?
(A)
Pour it down the
drain
(B) Make a hole and
tip it into in the ground
(C) Take it to a
local authority site
(D) Put it into
your dustbin to be taken away
13. When are you allowed to exceed
speed limits?
(A) Between midnight
and 6.00am
(B) At no time
(C) Only when overtaking
(D) When you see
that the road
is clear
14.
You to make a U-Turn
in the road, before you do you should?
(A)
Give an arm
signal as well as using your indicators
(B) Signal so
that other drivers can slow down
(C) Look all around
and over your
shoulder for a final check
(D) Select a higher
gear than normal
15. You see this sign. What
does it mean?
(A) No overtaking
(B) You are
entering a one-way street
(C) Two-way
traffic ahead
(D) You have
priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction
16. Toucan crossings
are different from other crossings because?
(A) Moped riders
can use it
(B) It is
controlled by a traffic warden
(C) It is
controlled by two flashing lights
(D) Cyclists can use
it
17. The filler cap on your
diesel fuel tank is lose. This could? MARK TWO
(A) Waste fuel and
money
(B) Make roads
slippery for other road users
(C) Improve your
vehicle's fuel consumption
(D) Increase the
level of exhaust emissions
(E) Decrease the
level of exhaust emissions
18. When turning into a side
road pedestrians are seen in the road near the junction. You must?
(A) Wait for them to
cross
(B) Switch on your
hazard warning lights
(C) Wave them to
cross
(D) Drive on they
should not be in the road
19. Who MUST you show your driving
licence to?
(A) A traffic
warden
(B) A vehicle
inspector
(C) A third party
after an accident
(D) A uniformed
Police Officer
20. You are keeping
back while waiting to overtake a large truck. Another vehicle moves
into the gap. You should?
(A)
Flash your headlights
(B) Sound your horn
(C) Drop back
(D) Overtake them
quickly
21. Anti-lock brakes will take effect
when?
(A) You do not brake
quickly enough
(B) Excessive brake
pressure has been applied
(C) You have not
seen a hazard ahead
(D) Speeding on
slippery road surfaces
22. You are about to drive home. You
cannot find the glasses you need when driving. You
should?
(A) Drive home slowly,
keeping to quiet roads
(B) Borrow a
friend's glasses and drive home
(C) Find a way of
getting home without driving
(D) Drive home at
night, so that the lights will help you
23. You are entering a one way
street which sign means this?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
24. You want to answer a call on your mobile
phone when driving. You should?
(A) Reduce your
speed wherever you are (B) Stop in a proper
and convenient place (C) Keep the call to
the minimum
(D) Slow down and
allow others to overtake
25. You have an
accident with another road user whilst driving. What is the first thing you must do?
(A) Call your
insurance company
(B) Call the
emergency services
(C) Stop only if
there are injured people
(D) Stop at the
scene of the accident
26. What does this sign mean?
(A) Six
roads are covered
(B) Place of historical
interest
(C) Multi-exit roundabout
(D) Risk of ice
27. The cost of your insurance
may be reduced if?
(A) Your car is
large and powerful
(B) You are using
the car for work purposes
(C) You have 6 penalty
points on your licence
(D) You are over
25 years old
28. When moving off on
snow you should use?
(A) The lowest gear
you can
(B) The handbrake
and footbrake together
(C) The highest
gear you can
(D) A high engine
speed
29. The law requires
you to keep three of the following in good order. Which THREE?
30. When can you can park on the
right-hand side of the road at night?
(A) If in a one-way
street
(B) As long as your
sidelights are on
(C) If more than 10
metres (32 feet) from a junction
(D) If under a
lamp-post
31. At red traffic lights you are behind
a cyclist. The traffic lights change what should you do?
(A) Try to move off
before the cyclist
(B) Allow the
cyclist time and room
(C) Turn right but give
the cyclist room
(D) Tap your horn and
drive through first
32. The vehicle excise duty is often called
'Road Tax' or 'The Tax Disc'. You must?
(A) Keep it with
your registration documents
(B) Display it
clearly on your vehicle
(C) Keep it
concealed safely in your vehicle
(D) Carry it on
you at all times
33. When may you leave the engine
running when leaving your vehicle parked
on a road?
(A) If you will be
parked for less than five minutes
(B) If the battery
is flat
(C) When in a 20
mph zone
(D) Not on any
occasion
34. The risk
of neck injury resulting from a collision can be reduced by?
(A)An air-sprung seat
(B) Anti-lock brakes
(C) A properly
adjusted head restraint
(D) A collapsible
steering wheel
35. Motor cars and motorcycles must
have their first MOT test certificate when they are?
(A) One year old
(B) Three years old
(C) Five years old
(D) Seven years old