Theory test paper

1. 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

2. Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when driving:

In the rain
In fog
At night
In strong winds

3. 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

4. You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface

The engine will stall
The steering will feel very heavy
The engine noise will increase
The steering will feel light

5. How long is an MOT valid for?

1 year after the date of issue
3 years after the date of issue
50,000 miles
100,000 miles

6. You are about to return home from holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect your driving. You should:

Avoid driving on motorways
Drive only if someone is with you
Never drive at more than 30mph
Not drive yourself

7. What do these motorway signs mean?



They are countdown markers
They are distance markers to the next telephone
They are countdown markers to the next exit
They warn of a police control ahead

8. You are going straight ahead at a roundabout. How should you signal?

Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the roundabout
Signal left as you leave the roundabout
Signal left on the approach to the roundabout and keep the signal on until you leave
Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you will take

9. 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

10. The left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for:

Break-downs and emergencies only
Overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes
Slow vehicles only
Normal driving

11. When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use kick down for?

Cruise control
Fuel economy
Quick acceleration
Slow braking

12. When should you especially check the engine oil?

Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Every 6000 miles

13. Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than driving at 50mph by up to?

10%
30%
75%
100%

14. At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?

Toucan
Puffin
Pelican
Zebra

15. You have to make a journey in foggy conditions. You should:

Follow other vehicles' tail lights closely
Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Keep two seconds behind other vehicles

16. What does this sign mean?



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

17. You must obey signs giving orders. These are mostly in:

Green rectangles
Red triangles
Blue rectangles
Red circles

18. 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)

19. You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before changing lane you should?

Sound the horn
Change down to first gear
Give an arm signal
Look for motorcyclists filtering through

20. You are on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left on the carriageway?

Green
Red
White
Amber

21. On a motorway the amber reflective studs can be found between:

The hard shoulder and the carriageway
The acceleration lane and the carriageway
The central reservation and the carriageway
Each pair of lanes

22. A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because?

Cyclists can use it
It is controlled by a traffic warden
It is controlled by two flashing lights
Moped riders can use it

23. Road humps, chicanes and narrowings are:

Always at major road works
Used to increase traffic speed
At toll-bridge approaches only
Traffic calming measures

24. When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because:

It allows you to corner more quickly
It helps the large vehicle to stop more easily
It allows the driver to see you in the mirrors
It helps you to keep out of the wind

25. In WET road conditions the minimum distance you should leave between you and the vehicle in front should be?

2 second gap
4 second gap
6 second gap
10 second gap

26. You are waiting to emerge from a junction. A vehicle is approaching quickly from your right with its left indicator flashing. What should you do?

Apply the handbrake, select neutral and wait
Make sure the vehicle is turning left before proceeding
Assume the vehicle is turning left and proceed
Edge forward to improve your view, be prepared to stop

27. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce:

Fuel consumption
The risk of fire
Toxic exhaust gases
Engine wear

28. 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

29. Any load that is carried on a roof rack MUST be?

Securely fastened when driving
Carried only when strictly necessary
As light as possible
Covered with plastic sheeting

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

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

31. What are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

Green
Amber
White
Red

32. You are turning left at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross. You should:

Go on giving them plenty of room
Stop and wave them across
Blow your horn and proceed
Give way to them

33. 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

34. You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be?

Doubled
Halved
Up to ten times greater
No different

35. Signals are normally given by direction indicators and:

Brake lights
Side lights
Fog lights
Interior lights

36. A crawler lane on a motorway is found?

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

37. You are driving a friend's children home from school. They are both under 14 years old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt?

An adult passenger
The children
You, the driver
Your friend

38. If you park on the left-hand kerb facing downhill, how should you leave the front wheels?

On the pavement
Parallel to the kerb
Turned to the right (away from the kerb)
Turned to the left (into the kerb)

39. You are turning right on to a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging:

Stop, apply the handbrake and then select a low gear
Position your vehicle well to the left of the side road
Check that the central reservation is deep enough for your vehicle
Make sure that you leave enough room for a following vehicle

40. A newly qualified driver must?

Display green L plates
Not exceed 40mph for 12 months
Be accompanied on a motorway
Have valid insurance

41. Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to:

Tram drivers
Bus drivers
Lorry drivers
Taxi drivers

42. In which situation should you expect other vehicles to overtake you on either side:

On a one-way street
On a dual carriageway
Where there is a single broken yellow line
On a zig-zag line on a zebra crossing

43. Coasting the vehicle:

Improves the driver's control
Makes steering easier
Reduces the driver's control
Uses more fuel

44. Motor cars must have an MOT test certificate when they are:

One year old
Three years old
Five years old
Seven years old

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

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

46. When is brake fade likely to happen?

When the brakes are out of adjustment
During continuous use of the brakes
When approaching hazards
After every long journey

47. You notice horse riders in front. What should you do?

Pull out to the middle of the road
Be prepared to slow down
Accelerate around them
Signal right

48. At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth to mouth you should breathe:

Sharply
Gently
Heavily
Rapidly

49. When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?

All the time
Along narrow streets
In poor visibility
When parking

50. Rear facing baby seats should NEVER be used on a seat protected with:

An airbag
Seat belts
Head restraints
Seat covers