Practical Driving Test in UK

Practical Driving Test in UK

Theory Test #1 - Using the Official Theory Test Questions

1	On a three-lane motorway which lane should you normally use? Mark one answer. Left Right Centre Either the right or centre
2	What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for? Mark one answer. 10% 20% 30% 40%
3	Road humps, chicanes, and road narrowings are Mark one answer. Always at major road works Used to increase traffic speed At toll-bridge approaches only Traffic calming measures
4	What is the most likely cause of high fuel consumption? Mark one answer? Poor steering control Accelerating around bends Staying in high gears Harsh braking and accelerating
5	How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side? Mark one answer. Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side Accelerate to increase your speed Stop as quickly as you can Slow down very gradually
6	Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should Mark one answer Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators Signal so that other drivers can slow down for you Look over your shoulder for a final check Select a higher gear than normal
7	If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should Mark one answer. Ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself Brake hard and hold the pedal down Increase your speed as quickly as possible
8	You must NOT sound your horn Mark one answer. Between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area At any time in a built-up area Between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area Between 11.30 pm and 6 am on any road
9	Which of the following may cause loss of concentration on a long journey? Mark four answers. Loud music Arguing with a passenger Using a mobile phone Putting in a cassette tape Stopping to regularly to rest Pulling up to tune the radio
10	To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should Mark three answers. Reduce speed in good time Switch lanes at any time to make progress Choose an appropriate lane in good time Keep the correct separation distance Increase speed to pass through quickly Follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues
11	What is the most common cause of skidding? Mark one answer. Worn tyres Driver error Other vehicles Pedestrians
12	How should you dispose of a used battery? Mark two answers. Take it to a local authority site Put it in the dustbin Break it into pieces Leave it on wasteland Take it to a garage Burn it in a fire
13	In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking? Mark one answer Just after a bend In a one-way street On a 30 mph road Approaching a dip in the road
14	You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops? Mark one answer. Yes, you should plan to stop every half hour Yes, regular stops help concentration No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible No, only fuel stops will be needed
15	Catalytic converters are fitted to make the Mark one answer. Engines produce more power Exhaust systems easier to replace Engines run quietly Exhaust fumes cleaner
16	Your mobile phone rings while you are travelling. You should Mark one answer. Stop immediately Answer it immediately Pull up in a suitable place Pull up at the nearest curb
17	You are approaching two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go? Mark one answer. Left Right Any direction Straight ahead
18	Motorcyclists will often look round over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because Mark one answer. They need to listen for following traffic Motorcycles do not have mirrors Look around helps them balance as they turn They need to check for traffic in their blind area
19	Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable Mark one answer. When moving off On dual carriageways When approaching junctions On motorways
20	Before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. How can you do this? Mark one answer. Look at a map Contact your local garage Look in your vehicle handbook Check your vehicle registration document
21	Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop. You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to Mark one answer. Two times Three times Five times Ten times
22	An MOT certificate is normally valid for Mark one answer. Three years after the date it was issued 10,000 miles One year after the date it was issued 30 000 miles
23	Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the Mark two answers. Gearbox Steering Handling Battery life Journey time
24	Which TWO are badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated? Mark two answers. Braking Steering Changing gear Parking
25	What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds? Mark one answer. Pass close Pass quickly Pass wide Pass immediately
26	You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They do not start to cross. What should you do? Mark one answer. Be patient and wait Sound your horn Carry on Wave then to cross
27	Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights? Mark one answer. To be seen when driving at high speed To use if broken down in a dangerous position To make them more visible in thick fog To warn drivers following closely to drop back
28	You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin? Mark one answer. Drive at a slow speed in as high gear as possible Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip Brake gently and repeatedly Drive in a low gear at all times
29	You are turning left on a slippery road. The back of your vehicle slides to the right. You should Mark one answer. Brake firmly and not turn the steering wheel Steer carefully to the left Steer carefully to the right Brake firmly and steer to the left
30	When driving in falling snow you should Mark one answer. Brake firmly and quickly Be ready to steer sharply Use sidelights only Brake gently in plenty of time
31	You wish to park facing DOWNHILL. Which TWO of the following should you do? Mark two answers. Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb Park close to the bumper of another car Park with two wheels on the kerb Put the handbrake on firmly Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb
32	Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to Mark one answer. Aquaplane Skid Puncture Wear
33	A driver does something that upsets you. You should Mark one answer. Try not to react Let them know how you feel Flash your headlights several times Sound your horn
34	You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself Mark one answer. In the right-hand lane In the left-hand lane In either lane, depending on the traffic Just left of the centre line
35	At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians? Mark one answer. Toucan Puffin Pelican Zebra
36	You think the driver in the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator. You should Mark one answer. Flash your lights to alert the driver Sound your horn before overtaking Overtake on the left if there is room Stay behind and not overtake
37	The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with? Mark one answer. Battery acid Distilled water Engine oil Engine coolant
38	Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog? Mark one answer. The brakes do not work as well You will be dazzled by oncoming headlights The engine will take longer to warm up It is more difficult to see events ahead
39	You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should Mark four answers. Reassure then constantly Offer them a cigarette Keep them warm Avoid moving them if possible Avoid leaving them alone Give them a warm drink
40	You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least Mark one answer. One second Two seconds Three seconds Four seconds
41	You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why? Mark one answer. The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle The large vehicle can turn suddenly The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left
42	You are approaching a pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You must Mark one answer. Give way to pedestrians who are crossing Encourage pedestrians to cross Not move until the green light appears Stop even if the crossing is clear
43	You see a vehicle coming towards you on a single-track road. You should Mark one answer. Go back to the main road Do an emergency stop Stop at a passing place Put on your hazard warning lights
44	At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you MUST Mark one answer. Stop and wait for the green light Stop and wait for the red light Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
45	How can you tell if you are driving on ice? Mark Two answers. The tyres make a rumbling noise The tyres make hardly any noise The steering becomes heavier The steering becomes lighter
46	Braking distances on ice can be Mark one answer. Twice the normal distance Give times the normal distance Seven times the normal distance Ten times the normal distance
47	You are following a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? Mark one answer. Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling Stay behind until you are past the junction Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left
48	'Tailgating' means Mark one answer. Using the rear door of a hatchback car Reversing into a parking space Following another vehicle too closely Driving with rear fog lights on
49	On very hot weather the road surface can become soft. Which TWO of the following will be most affected? Mark two answers. The suspension The grip of the tyres The braking The exhaust
50	You are driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do? Mark two answers. Increase your speed Sound your horn Flash your headlights Drive slowly past Give plenty of room Rev your engine

<><><>  1 You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for sometime. You should Mark one answer. Accelerate hard Maintain your speed Be ready to stop Brake hard 2 You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because Mark one answer. 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 3 You are driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend? Mark two answers. Slow down before you reach the bend Gently apply your handbrake Firmly use your footbrake Coast into the bend Avoid sudden steering movements 4 Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? Mark one answer. Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only 5 Where are you most likely to be affected by a side wind? Mark one answer. On a narrow country lane On an open stretch of road On a busy stretch of road On a long, straight road 6 In windy conditions you need to take extra car when Mark one answer. Using the brakes Making a hill start Turning into a narrow road Passing pedal cyclists 7 A driver's behaviour has upset you. It may help if you Mark one answer. Stop and take a break Shout abusive language Gesture to them with your hand Follow their car, flashing your headlights 8 After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. This affects your driving. You MUST Mark one answer. Inform your local police station Avoid using motorways Always drive accompanied Inform the licensing authority 9 You are approaching a crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do? Mark one answer. Brake and stop only for large vehicles Brake sharply to a stop before looking Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop Be prepared to stop for any traffic 10 You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be? Mark one answer. An ambulance A fire engine A doctor on call A disabled person's vehicle 11 Before starting a journey in freezing weather you should clear ice and snow from your vehicle's Mark four answers. Aerial Windows Bumper Lights Mirrors Number plates 12 You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do? Mark one answer. Stop and check the tyres Stop and dry the brakes Check your exhaust Test your brakes 13 Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LRT) systems are environmentally friendly because Mark one answer. They use diesel power They use quieter roads They use electric power They do not operate during rush hour 14 You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Parked vehicles restrict your view. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining? Mark one answer. Looking for traffic behind you Reflections of traffic in shop windows Making eye contact with other road users Checking for traffic in your interior mirror 15 You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of? Mark one answer. One-way street Pedestrians Traffic congestion Parked vehicles 16 Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons? Mark three answers. Motorway maintenance Bomb disposal Blood transfusion Police patrol Breakdown recovery 17 A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because Mark one answer. Moped riders can use it A traffic warden controls it Two flashing lights control it Cyclists can use it 18 An elderly person's driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to Mark one answer. Obtain car insurance Understand road signs React very quickly Give signals correctly 19 In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheeled) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of Mark one answer. 8 mph (12 km/h) 18 mph (29 km/h) 28 mph (45 km/h) 38 mph (61 km/h) 20 At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of  Mark one answer. Emergency vehicles emerging Buses pulling out Trams crossing in front Cyclists riding across 21 How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed? Mark one answer. By changing to a lower gear By selecting reverse gear By changing to a higher gear By selecting neutral 22 The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to Mark one answer. Prevent overtaking Reduce rest stops Prevent tailgating Reduce congestion 23 In which THREE places would parking cause an obstruction to others? Near the brow of a hill In a lay-by Where the kerb is raised Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs At or near a bus stop 24 Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to Mark one answer. Reduced pollution Increased fuel consumption Reduced exhaust emissions Increased road safety 25 The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to Mark one answer. Make you more comfortable Help you to avoid neck injury Help you to relax Help you to maintain your driving position 26 How can you help to prevent your car radio from being stolen? Mark one answer. Park in an unlit area Hide the radio with a blanket Park near a busy junction Install a security-coded radio 27 Objects hanging from your interior mirror may Mark two answers. Restrict your view Improve your driving Distract your attention Help your concentration 28 You will use more fuel if your tyres are Mark one answer. Under-inflated Of different makes Over-inflated New and hardly used 29 You are parking your car. You have some valuables, which you are unable to take with you. What should you do? Mark one answer. Park near a police station Put them under the driver's seat Lock then out of sight Park in an unlit side road 30 You should only use a mobile phone when Mark one answer. Receiving a call Suitably parked Driving at less than 30 mph Driving an automatic vehicle 31 A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? Mark one answer. Speed up Slow down Hold you speed Change direction 32 In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph? Mark one answer. 53 metres (175 feet) 60 metres (197 feet) 73 metres (240 feet) 96 metres (315 feet) 33 In areas where there are 'traffic calming' measures you should Mark one answer. Travel at a reduced speed Always travel at the speed limit Position in the centre of the road Only slow down if pedestrians are near 34 You are trying to move off on snow. You should use Mark one answer. The lowest gear you can The highest gear you can A high engine speed The handbrake and footbrake together 35 Planning your journey to avoid busy times has a number of advantages. One of these is Mark one answer. Your journey will take longer You will have a more pleasant journey You will cause more pollution Your stress levels will be greater 36 You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the Mark one answer. Left with parking lights on Left with no lights on Right with parking lights on Right with dipped headlights on 37 You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be Mark one answer. Overtaking you on the left Following you closely Emerging from the side road Overtaking on your right 38 You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is Mark one answer. Physically disabled Deaf only Blind only Deaf and blind 39 It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do? Mark one answer. Overtake the motorcyclist immediately Keep well back Stay level with the motorcyclist Keep close to the motorcyclist 40 When you are moving off from behind a parked car you should Mark three answers Look round before you move off Use all the mirrors on the vehicle Look round after moving off Use the exterior mirror only Give a signal if necessary Give a signal after moving off 41 Which of the following should you do before stopping? Mark one answer. Sound the horn Use the mirrors Select a higher gear Flash your headlights 42 Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? Mark one answer. They give a wider field of vision They totally cover blind spots They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic They make following traffic look bigger 43 You are on a well-lit motorway at night. You must Mark one answer. Use only your sidelights Always use your headlights Always use your rear fog lights Use your headlights only in bad weather 44 Why are place names printed on the road surface? Mark one answer. To restrict the flow of traffic To warn you of oncoming traffic To enable you to change lanes early To prevent you changing lanes 45 Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous? Mark one answer. Fuel spillage will occur Engine damage may be caused You will have less steering and braking control It will wear tyres out more quickly 46 Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this? Mark one answer. To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind spots To get the best view of the road ahead To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you 47 On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching? Mark one answer. Variable speed limits Contraflow systems National speed limits Lane closures 48 Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds? Mark one answer. Cyclists Motorcyclists High-sided vehicles Cars 49 You are on a road that has no traffic signs. There are streetlights. What is the speed limit? Mark one answer. 20 mph 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 50 You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it? Mark one answer. Opposite another parked vehicle In a quiet road Opposite a traffic island In a secure car park