At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of
cyclists riding across
buses pulling out
trams crossing in front
emergency vehicles emerging
What do zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean?
No parking at any time
Parking allowed only for a short time
Slow down to 20 mph
Sounding horns is not allowed
When driving in traffic lanes a driver should drive
in the centre of the lane
well to the right of the lane
well to the left of the lane
anywhere within the lane
The effects of a sticking automatic choke would be to
make the vehicle more difficult to control
make steering easier
have no effect on the control
use less fuel
Red reflectors at the side of the road indicate
the left-hand edge of the road
the right-hand edge of the road
a concealed level crossing ahead
a humpback bridge
It is illegal to drive with tyres that
have a large deep cut in the side wall
have been bought second-hand
are of different makes
are of different tread patterns
Which of the following is most likely to waste fuel?
A fitted, empty roof rack
Reducing your speed
Using the wrong grade of fuel
Using different brands of fuel
By law a person driving must have a breath alcohol level per 100 millilitres, which is less than
35 microgrammes
25 microgrammes
30 microgrammes
20 microgrammes
The publication containing advice on traffic regulations for all road users is
The Highway Code
Driving - the essential skills
Roadcraft
The Official Driving Test
When parking a vehicle with automatic transmission on a hill, apart from engaging the handbrake, you would put the gear selector in
park
reverse
drive
neutral
The left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for
normal driving
overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes
slow vehicles only
breakdowns and emergencies only
When roads are icy you should drive slowly
in the highest gear possible
in the lowest gear possible
with the handbrake partly on
with your left foot on the brake
Driving - the essential skills states that if the battery fluid level is low it should be topped up with
distilled water
battery acid
tap water
diluted antifreeze
The minimum gap a driver needs to 'reverse park' a car between two vehicles is
one and a half car lengths
one car length
two car lengths
two and a half car lengths
There has been an accident. The driver is suffering from shock. You should
not leave them alone
ask who caused the accident
give them a drink
offer them a cigarette
Provisional licence holders must not drive a motor car
on their own
at more than 50 mph
with passengers in the rear seats
under the age of 18 years of age at night
Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your
insurance
vehicle service record
road tax disc
vehicle registration document
You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may
be breaking the law
reduce battery life
use more fuel
seriously affect engine power
The Police may ask you to produce which of these documents following an accident?
Driving licence
Vehicle registration document
Theory test certificate
Road tax disc
When approaching a left-hand bend with poor vision you should keep
to the centre of your lane
well into the left
out to the centre line
close to the vehicle in front
The footbrake feels spongy. This would generally indicate
a leak in the braking system
badly adjusted brakes
brake fluid on the linings or brake pads
worn brake pads
A totally deaf person may drive
any type of motor car
only a light motor car
any vehicle fitted with extra rear view mirrors
only with a suitable accompanying driver
You must show your motor insurance certificate when
you are taxing your vehicle
buying or selling a vehicle
having an MOT inspection
you are taking your driving test
A red traffic light means
you must stop and wait behind the stop line
stop, if you are able to brake safely
you should stop unless turning left
proceed with caution
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
Pressing the clutch pedal down or rolling in neutral for too long while driving will
reduce your control
cause the engine to overheat
use more fuel
improve tyre wear
You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should
drop back further
sound your horn
flash your headlights
start to overtake
The radiator in a car is most likely to overheat if
it has insufficient coolant
it has been overfilled
heater controls are turned fully up
it is filled with antifreeze
It is a driver's responsibility to ensure that the front seat passenger wears a seat belt if the passenger is under
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
18 years old
An elderly person's driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to
react very quickly
understand road signs
obtain car insurance
give signals correctly
You are driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?
Drive slowly past
Sound your horn
Flash your headlights
Increase your speed
When overtaking a horse and rider you should
go past slowly and carefully
go past as quickly as possible
flash your headlights as a warning
sound your horn as a warning
What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
A properly adjusted head restraint
Anti-lock brakes
A collapsible steering wheel
An air-sprung seat
When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?
Not at any time
Only if both roads are clear of traffic
At any time
Only if the main road is clear of traffic
You need top up your battery. What level should it be filled up to?
Just above the cell plates
Half-way up the battery
Just below the cell plates
The top of the battery
There are no speed limit signs on the road. A 30 mph limit is normally indicated by
street lighting
hazard warning lines
pedestrian islands
double or single yellow lines
Drivers should normally be prepared to dip their lights earlier than usual if they are driving
around a left-hand bend
downhill on a bend
around a right-hand bend
uphill
A single broken line in the centre of the road with long markings and short gaps means
there is a hazard ahead
lane markings
no stopping on the carriageway
no overtaking
When driving in fog, which of the following is correct?
Allow more time for your journey
Use headlights on full beam
Use sidelights only
Keep close to the car in front
When leaving your car to help keep it secure you should
lock it and remove the key
leave the hazard warning lights on
park on a one way street
park in a residential area
You may only enter a yellow box junction when
your exit road is clear
the traffic lights show green
there are less than two vehicles in front of you
you need to turn left
How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?
Face the oncoming traffic
Stay close to the carriageway
Keep your back to the traffic
Stand on the hard shoulder
What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party only
Fully comprehensive
Third party, fire and theft
Personal injury cover
From the date a new car driver passes their test they will be disqualified if they accumulate more than six penalty points in a period of
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Motorcyclists often wear bright clothing mainly because
it will make them more conspicuous
it helps keep them cool in summer
the colours are popular
they must do so by law
Higher tyre pressures than normal are an advantage when driving
at high speeds over long distances
on very rough roads
a car towing a trailer
a car fitted with a roof rack
Hatch markings in the middle of a three-lane road normally indicate
you should avoid this area
you should be aware of pedestrians
the road is clear ahead
a built up area
How can you tell when you are driving over black ice?
Your steering feels light
The noise from your tyres sounds louder
You see black ice on the road
It is easier to brake
When you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence (tax disc) you must produce
a valid insurance certificate
the old tax disc
the vehicle handbook
a valid driving licence
The Highway Code states that powered vehicles, used by disabled people on dual carriageways, MUST have a flashing light. What colour should this be?
Amber
Green
Blue
Red
At a toucan crossing
there is no flashing amber light
cyclists are not permitted
there is a continuously flashing amber beacon
you only stop if someone is waiting to cross
White markers with red stripes indicate that you are approaching
a concealed level crossing
the end of a motorway
a concealed speed limit sign
the end of a dual carriageway
As a driver the term blind spot means the area
not covered in your mirrors
not covered by your headlights
covered by your left-hand mirror
covered by your right-hand mirror
You should switch your rear fog lights on when visibility drops to
100 metres (328 feet) or less
10 car lengths
your overall stopping distance
200 metres (656 feet) or less
Driving along the motorway, you have to slow down due to a hazard. You should
switch on your hazard lights
switch on your headlights
sound your horn
flash your headlights
You leave your vehicle overnight on a road with a 40 mph speed limit. You should park
with parking lights on
facing the traffic
with dipped headlights on
near a street light
You are approaching a red traffic light. The signal will change from red to
red and amber, then green
green, then amber
amber, then green
green and amber, then green
You are turning right at a mini-roundabout which has central markings. You will normally
drive around them
take the shortest route
drive over them
take the most direct route
When a driver is taking a right-hand bend most of the weight of the car is transferred to the
front nearside wheel
rear nearside wheel
front offside wheel
rear offside wheel
In a convex mirror a following vehicle will appear to be
further away than it really is
larger than it really is
closer than it really is
travelling faster than it really is
Hazard warning lights should be used when vehicles are
broken down and causing an obstruction
faulty and moving slowly
being towed along a road
reversing into a side road
Whilst driving, the fog lifts and you can see more clearly. You must remember to
switch off the fog lights
reduce your speed
switch off the demister
close any open windows
You are driving along a wet road. If your vehicle is aquaplaning the
steering will feel very light
engine noise will increase
steering will feel very heavy
engine will stall
A driver's behaviour has upset you. It may help if you
stop and take a break
shout abusive language
gesture to them with your hand
follow their car, flashing the headlights
You are following another vehicle, in good weather conditions at 70 mph. The minimum separation distance that should be allowed is
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
10 seconds
You are leaving a motorway after travelling at speed for some time. The Highway Code advises that you should be sure to check your
speedometer
clutch
brakes and gears
signals
Driving along a motorway, there is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
Lower speed limits
Temporary traffic lights
Wider lanes than normal
Speed humps
You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do?
Be patient and wait
Sound your horn
Carry on
Wave them to cross
You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single track road. You should
stop at a passing place
do an emergency stop
go back to the main road
put on your hazard warning lights
Tactile paving at pedestrian crossings is to help
blind or partially sighted people
people pushing prams
drivers decide whether to stop or not
people with hearing difficulties
A totally deaf person may drive
any type of mechanically propelled vehicle
only a light motor car
any vehicle fitted with extra rear view mirrors
only with a signer in the car
A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should
stop and switch off your engine
ignore them as they have no authority
continue on but drive slowly
try and get past quickly
You start to feel tired while driving. What should you do?
Pull over at a safe place to rest
Decrease your speed slightly
Find a less busy route
Increase your speed slightly
In order to make a driving licence valid you must
ensure that it is signed
carry it with you at all times
inform the Driving Standards Agency
complete the organ donor section
Driving - the essential skills advises that you should NOT attempt to overtake a cyclist
just before turning left
on a left-hand bend
on a one-way street
on a dual carriageway
You are travelling on a motorway. You decide you need a rest. You should
leave by the next exit
stop on the hard shoulder
park on the slip road
park on the central reservation
You are going ahead in a one-way street, unless road markings indicate otherwise you should drive in
the most appropriate lane
the right-hand lane
the left-hand lane
any lane
You are driving around a left-hand bend at night and there is oncoming traffic present. Your lights should be on
dipped beam
main beam
dipped beam, then main beam
sidelights
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
You are travelling on a motorway with chevrons painted on the carriageway. How many chevrons should be visible between you and the vehicle in front? At least
two
one
three
four
You are allowed to stop on a motorway when you
are told to do so by flashing red lights
wish to pick up hitch hikers
need to walk and get fresh air
need to use a mobile telephone
You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?
Any direction
Right
Left
Straight ahead
Anti-lock braking systems allow the driver to
apply the brakes and steer at the same time
accelerate without skidding
brake without fear of skidding
corner faster than other cars
You are on a motorway and feel tired. You should
leave the motorway at the next exit
carry on but go slowly
complete your journey as quickly as possible
stop on the hard shoulder
A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means that
a doctor is on an emergency call
the Police are on non-urgent duties
a road safety patrol is operating
road gritting is in progress
You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. You should
give way to oncoming traffic
carry on, you have priority
wave oncoming vehicles through
accelerate to get past first
You take the wrong route and find you are on a one-way street. You should
continue to the end of the road
turn round in a side road
reverse out of the road
reverse into a driveway
When you are moving off from behind a parked car you should
look round before you move off
give a signal after moving off
look round after moving off
use the exterior mirrors only
You are not allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway, if you are driving a
vehicle towing a trailer
motorcycle
small delivery van
motorcycle and side-car
It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
When tyres are cold
After travelling at high speed
When tyres are hot
After any lengthy journey
You are signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?
Give an arm signal
Sound the horn
Flash your headlights
Position over the centre line
You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?
Ask someone to guide you
Open the door and look behind
Look in the nearside mirror
Open your window to look behind
Anti-lock brakes will take effect when
excessive brake pressure has been applied
you do not brake quickly enough
you have not seen a hazard ahead
speeding on slippery road surfaces
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
You are turning left into a side road. Pedestrians are crossing the road near the junction. You must
wait for them to cross
sound your horn
switch on your hazard lights
wave them on
When driving at night, you must use your headlights if street lights are further apart than
185 metres (605 feet)
145 metres (474 feet)
165 metres (540 feet)
125 metres (408 feet)
The shortest overall stopping distance for a car on a dry road with an alert driver at 70 mph is
96 metres (315 feet)
88 metres (287 feet)
73 metres (240 feet)
105 metres (355 feet)
If the ignition light in a car comes on during a journey it would warn the driver that the
charging system is faulty
battery needs charging
engine is overheating
oil level may be low
Car passengers MUST wear a seat belt if one is available, unless they are
exempt for medical reasons
under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
sitting in the rear seat
under 14 years old
The main reason why coasting is wrong is that
you have less braking and steering control
it damages the engine
it puts more wear and tear on the tyres
fuel consumption will be higher
