Theory test paper

1. A crawler lane on a motorway is found?

On a steep gradient
Before a service area
Before a junction
Along the hard shoulder

2. What is the nearest you may park to a junction?

10 metres (32 feet)
12 metres (39 feet)
15 metres (49 feet)
20 metres (66 feet)

3. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and:

Brake lights
Side lights
Fog lights
Interior lights

4. When driving on a three-lane motorway you may:

Always overtake on the left if you are within one mile of your exit
Not overtake on the left at any time
Overtake on the left, if traffic on the right of you is in slow moving traffic
Overtake stationary traffic by driving along the hard-shoulder

5. You are travelling at 40mph on a good, dry road. What is the overall stopping distance?

120 feet (36 metres)
175 feet (53 metres)
190 feet (58 metres)
315 feet (96 metres)

6. Why is coasting wrong?

It will cause the car to skid
It will make the engine stall
The engine will run faster
There is no engine braking

7. You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an accident. How could you warn following traffic?

Briefly use the hazard warning lights
Switch on your hazard warning lights continuously
Briefly use the rear fog lights
Switch on the headlamps continuously

8. What does this sign mean?



Buses turning
Ring road
Mini roundabout
Keep right

9. You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?

One way street
Pedestrians
Traffic congestion
Parked vehicles

10. You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because?

There may be another vehicle coming
They may not be looking
It is safer for you to carry on
They may not be ready to cross

11. You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?

Full beam headlights
Sidelights
Dipped headlights
Fog lights

12. Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle?

A first aid kit
A road atlas
The tax disc
The vehicle documents

13. You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you. You should?

Sound your horn
Overtake as soon as you can
Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind

14. What does a circular traffic sign with a blue background do?

Give warning of a motorway ahead
Give directions to a car park
Give motorway information
Give an instruction

15. When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should?

Pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass
Accelerate hard to get away from it
Maintain your speed and course
Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road

16. If you are feeling tired it is best to stop as soon as you can. Until then you should:

Increase your speed to find a stopping place quickly
Ensure a supply of fresh air
Gently tap the steering wheel
Keep changing speed to improve concentration

17. You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are street lights. What is the speed limit?

20 mph
30 mph
40 mph
60 mph

18. Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning?

To avoid flattening the battery
To avoid misleading other road users
To avoid dazzling other road users
To avoid damage to the indicator delay

19. How does alcohol affect you?

It speeds up your reactions
It increases your awareness
It improves your co-ordination
It reduces concentration

20. To keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park?

Near a police station
In a quiet road
On a red route
In a well lit area

21. Red routes in major cities have been introduced to?

Raise speed limits
Help the traffic flow
Provide better parking
Allow lorries to load more freely

22. You are travelling behind a moped. You want to turn left just ahead. You should:

Overtake the moped before the junction
Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the junction
Sound your horn as a warning
Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction

23. Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?

Yes, if they are over fourteen
No not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Only if a stabilizer is fitted

24. You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is:

Physically disabled
Deaf only
Blind only
Deaf and blind

25. What does this sign mean?



New speed limit 20mph
No vehicles over 30 tonnes
Minimum speed light is 30mph
End of 20mph zone

26. The right-hand lane of a three lane motorway is?

For lorries only
An overtaking lane
The right-turn lane
An acceleration lane

27. Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs the limit is usually:

20mph
30mph
40mph
60mph

28. Your mobile rings while you are on the motorway. Before answering you should:

Reduce your speed to 50mph
Pull up on the hard shoulder
Move into the left hand lane
Stop in a safe place

29. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?

Fuel spillage will occur
Engine damage may be caused
You will have less steering and braking control
It will wear tyres out more quickly

30. Your vehicle pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

Incorrect tyre pressure
Your handbrake is still on
Low brake fluid level
Poorly adjusted brakes

31. A driver does something that upsets you. You should?

Try not to react
Let them know how you feel
Flash your headlights several times
Sound your horn

32. The minimum gap a driver needs to reverse park a car between 2 vehicles is?

One car length
One and a half car lengths
Two car lengths
Two and a half car lengths

33. What does this sign tell you?



No cycling
Cycle route ahead
Route for cycles only
End of cycle route

34. When you approach a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop, you should:

Get past before it moves
Allow it to pull away, if it is safe to do so
Flash your headlights as you approach
Signal left and wave the bus on

35. Before starting a turn in the road, you should:

Look round for one final check
Signal to the right
Use an arm signal
Warn pedestrians if necessary with a slight tap of your horn

36. You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops below?

Your overall stopping distance
Ten car lengths
200 metres (656 feet)
100 metres (328 feet)

37. Front fog lights may be used ONLY if:

Visibility is seriously reduced
They are fitted above the bumper
They are not as bright as the headlights
An audible warning device is used

38. There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area
Keep up your speed and sound the horn
Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
Wait at the lights until they change to green

39. As a driver, what does the term blind spot mean?

An area covered by your right hand mirror
An area not covered by your headlamps
An area covered by your left hand mirror
An area not seen in your mirror

40. What should you use the hard shoulder of a motorway for?

Stopping in an emergency
Leaving the motorway
Stopping when you are tired
Joining the motorway

41. Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent:

Wear on your tyres
Damage to the road surface
Skidding in deep snow
Loss of tyre pressure

42. In windy conditions you need to take extra care when:

Using the brakes
Making a hill start
Turning into a narrow road
Passing pedal cyclists

43. You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night:

In a one-way street
With your sidelights on
More than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
Under a lamp-post

44. When you are overtaking a cyclist you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What is the main reason for this:

The cyclist might change lanes
The cyclist might get off the bike
The cyclist might have to make a right turn
The cyclist might swerve

45. You are leaving your vehicle parked on a road. When may you leave the engine running?

If you will be parking for less than five minutes
If the battery is flat
When in a 20mph zone
Never on any occasion

46. When leaving your car unattended for a few minutes, you should:

Leave the engine running
Switch the engine off but leave the key in
Lock it and remove the keys
Park near a traffic warden

47. You are on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?

Green
Amber
Red
White

48. Using a hands free phone is likely to?

Improve your safety
Increase your concentration
Reduce your view
Divert your attention

49. On a three-lane motorway which lane should you normally use?

Left
Right
Centre
Either the right or centre

50. When should you NOT use your horn in a built-up area?

Between 8pm and 8am
Between 9pm and dawn
Between dusk and 8am
Between 11.30pm and 7am