Theory test questions 0% 10 questions A quiz on your knowledge about driving. These are not only theory test questions but general knowledge of driving. 1 / 10 When driving behind another vehicle and the road is wet, what should be the minimum distance between you and the vehicle in front of you? Two car lengths Four metres Two seconds Four seconds Incorrect. Correct. When travelling on wet roads, your stopping distance will double. Having a four second gap means the gap will increase, the faster you are travelling. To measure the distance, say “Only a fool breaks the two second rule” as the the car in front passes a point. If you reach the same point before you finish the saying, then you are too close. 2 / 10 When driving behind another vehicle on a dry road, what should be the minimum distance between you and the vehicle in front of you? Two seconds Two car lengths Two metres One car length Incorrect. Correct. Having a two second gap means that the gap will increase when travelling at a higher speed. To measure the distance, say “Only a fool breaks the two second rule” as the the car in front passes a point. If you reach the same point before you finish the saying, then you are too close. 3 / 10 When is the Anti-Lock Braking system most effective? (ABS) When you need to brake hard as in the event of an emergency When you are slowing down to come to a stop When you pump the foot brake to prevent the wheels from locking When you apply the handbrake as well to stop quicker Incorrect. Correct. In the event of an emergency, press hard on the brake pedal until the car has come to a stop. The ABS system releases and reapplies the brakes in a pumping action to prevent the wheel from locking. The brake pedal will vibrate and you will hear a grinding noise but this is normal. 4 / 10 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When travelling over the speed limit When travelling slower than other vehicles When you’re turning right ahead When you’re overtaking slower vehicles Incorrect Correct The lanes to the right are for overtaking on multi-lane roads. You may also need to use the right hand lanes if the lanes to the left are obstructed. 5 / 10 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Herd them off the road first Sound your horn Pass them very slowly Pass them quickly Incorrect Correct Slow down when you see animals on the road and be prepared to stop. Don’t startle the animals by revving or sounding the horn. Give them plenty of room. You may need to stop if the person in charge signals you to. 6 / 10 You’re driving on the motorway and you see a red X displayed on the overhead gantry above your lane. What must you do? Change to another lane Slow down and be prepared to stop Stay in your lane but be aware of any hazard ahead Stay in your lane but stop and don't go past the red X Incorrect Correct A red X over a lane on the motorway means that the lane is closed. You must move to another lane in good time and when safe to do so. Do not go past the red X in that lane. 7 / 10 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When Your tyres are getting old When you are carrying a heavier load than normal When the roads are wet When the tread on the tyres is low Incorrect Correct You will find a tyre pressure guide in the vehicle handbook and also usually inside one of the door frames. Heavier loads will require an increase on your tyre pressures. 8 / 10 What should you do when moving off from the side of the road from behind a parked car? Signal left after you have moved off Check your interior and exterior mirrors before moving off Check only your exterior mirrors before you move off Check left and right after you have moved off Incorrect Correct Make sure that you check both your interior and exterior mirrors, and your blind spots before moving off. You can also use your signal to let other road users know that you’re moving off. 9 / 10 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Red White Amber Green Incorrect Correct The reflective studs between the motorway and the hard shoulder are red, however, they change to green when there’s a slip road. This helps show where the slip roads are in poor visibility and at night. 10 / 10 You’re about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully Select a low gear to avoid using the brakes Select a higher gear and use the brakes firmly Press the clutch down to avoid the engine from over-revving Incorrect Correct Using a lower gear will help to control the speed of the vehicle but some braking might still be required. As a general rule, you can use the same gear to go down the hill as you would to go up the same hill. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Please let me know what you think about this quiz. Send feedback 0% 20 questions A quiz on your knowledge about driving. These are not only theory test questions but also general questions about driving. 1 / 20 When is the Anti-Lock Braking system most effective? (ABS) When you are slowing down to come to a stop When you apply the handbrake as well to stop quicker When you pump the foot brake to prevent the wheels from locking When you need to brake hard as in the event of an emergency Incorrect. Correct. In the event of an emergency, press hard on the brake pedal until the car has come to a stop. The ABS system releases and reapplies the brakes in a pumping action to prevent the wheel from locking. The brake pedal will vibrate and you will hear a grinding noise but this is normal. 2 / 20 What should you do if you come across the scene of an accident and you are the first to arrive. Stop other motorists to help you Stop the traffic to avoid another accident Call the emergency services Remove the casualties from the vehicles for their safety Incorrect Correct Park your car and put on your hazard lights. Call 999 and let them know the situation. Don’t put yourself or anyone else in danger. 3 / 20 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Red Amber Green White Incorrect Correct The reflective studs between the motorway and the hard shoulder are red, however, they change to green when there’s a slip road. This helps show where the slip roads are in poor visibility and at night. 4 / 20 What should you do if you need to stop your car in the event of an emergency? Use reverse gear Give an arm signal Keep both hands on the steering wheel Use the foot brake and the handbrake together Incorrect Correct It is best to be aware of your surroundings to avoid an emergency, but if you do find yourself in an emergency situation, keep your hands on the steering so you can still control the direction you need to turn. 5 / 20 Why should you check your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead of you? https://robfenndrivinginstructor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Why-should-you-check-your-mirrors-when-you-see-a-hazard-ahead-of-you..wav.mp3 Because you’ll need to brake suddenly To see how your actions will affect the traffic behind you To check that your passengers have their seat-belts on correctly Because you’ll need to accelerate suddenly Incorrect Correct Always check your mirrors when you see a hazard because you may need to slow down or stop and this will effect the traffic behind you. 6 / 20 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? Centre Right The one with the least traffic Left Incorrect Correct The left lane is the normal lane for all traffic. The lane to the right are for overtaking. 7 / 20 What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Open the door to look behind you Open the window to look behind you Ask someone to guide you Look in the nearside mirror Incorrect Correct If you can’t see clearly behind you, then ask someone to guide you. Another options is to get out of the car and have a look. 8 / 20 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When you’re turning right ahead When you’re overtaking slower vehicles When travelling slower than other vehicles When travelling over the speed limit Incorrect Correct The lanes to the right are for overtaking on multi-lane roads. You may also need to use the right hand lanes if the lanes to the left are obstructed. 9 / 20 When driving behind another vehicle and the road is wet, what should be the minimum distance between you and the vehicle in front of you? Two car lengths Two seconds Four seconds Four metres Incorrect. Correct. When travelling on wet roads, your stopping distance will double. Having a four second gap means the gap will increase, the faster you are travelling. To measure the distance, say “Only a fool breaks the two second rule” as the the car in front passes a point. If you reach the same point before you finish the saying, then you are too close. 10 / 20 You’re driving on the motorway and you see a red X displayed on the overhead gantry above your lane. What must you do? Stay in your lane but be aware of any hazard ahead Slow down and be prepared to stop Change to another lane Stay in your lane but stop and don't go past the red X Incorrect Correct A red X over a lane on the motorway means that the lane is closed. You must move to another lane in good time and when safe to do so. Do not go past the red X in that lane. 11 / 20 You are driving at the legal speed limit and the car behind you is trying to overtake you. Should you try to prevent the other car from overtaking you? Yes No Only if they are driving dangerously You should stop and let them passed Incorrect Correct No. Continue driving at a legal speed but don’t try to prevent them from passing. 12 / 20 When driving behind another vehicle on a dry road, what should be the minimum distance between you and the vehicle in front of you? Two car lengths One car length Two metres Two seconds Incorrect. Correct. Having a two second gap means that the gap will increase when travelling at a higher speed. To measure the distance, say “Only a fool breaks the two second rule” as the the car in front passes a point. If you reach the same point before you finish the saying, then you are too close. 13 / 20 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? Motorcyclists Cars Cyclists High sided vehicles Incorrect Correct Motorcyclists and cyclists only have two wheels making them less stable. High sided vehicles have a lager area for the wind to effect them. 14 / 20 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? Yes, if they are over the age of fourteen Yes, if the caravan is fitted with a stabiliser Yes, if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full No, not at any time Incorrect Correct No passengers are permitted to ride in a caravan that is being towed at any time. 15 / 20 How should you pass horses riders? Pass slowly and quietly and give them plenty of room Sound your horn to let them know that you intend to pass Increase your speed but give them plenty of room Drive pass close to them Incorrect Correct Always pass horse riders safely, slowly and quietly. Check that it is safe to move over to give them plenty of room and don’t frighten the horse by passing too close or too fast. 16 / 20 On occasions, other drivers may flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this? To draw your attention to a fault with your vehicle To signal that they are giving you priority To warn you of a speed camera ahead Warning you of their presence Incorrect Correct Drivers will flash their lights for many reasons but the only legal reason is to alert you to their presence. 17 / 20 What is the difference between the centre mirror and the side mirrors? The centre mirror gives you a better view of your blind spots The centre mirror is round Objects in the side mirrors appear to be further away that objects in the centre mirror The side mirrors aren't adjustable Incorrect Correct The glass on the centre mirror is flat and on the side mirrors, it’s convex. 18 / 20 You are travelling behind a large vehicle. Why would you leave a bigger gap behind it? It will be easier for the large vehicle to stop The wind will have less effect on you The driver has a better chance of seeing you in his mirrors It will help you when going around corners Incorrect Correct It is more difficult for drivers of large vehicles to see cars if they are close behind them. 19 / 20 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Pass them quickly Sound your horn Herd them off the road first Pass them very slowly Incorrect Correct Slow down when you see animals on the road and be prepared to stop. Don’t startle the animals by revving or sounding the horn. Give them plenty of room. You may need to stop if the person in charge signals you to. 20 / 20 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When the roads are wet When the tread on the tyres is low When you are carrying a heavier load than normal When Your tyres are getting old Incorrect Correct You will find a tyre pressure guide in the vehicle handbook and also usually inside one of the door frames. Heavier loads will require an increase on your tyre pressures. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Please let me know what you think about this quiz. Send feedback Road Signs Road Signs Get to know your road signs. 1 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Cycles allowed on buses Buses and cycles only No cycles or buses Cycling preferred over buses Incorrect Correct This sign means Buses and cycles only. 2 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers Stopping only allowed during times shown No stopping during times shown Cannot use road during times shown Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers’. 3 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Vehicles merging from the left 100 yards to the next exit Dual carriageway National speed limit applies Incorrect Correct This sign means that the National speed limit applies to that speed zone. That means 60 mph on a single carriageway and 70 mph on a dual carriageway. 4 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Busses and cycle crossing No busses or cycles With flow bus and cycle lane Busses and cycles have priority Incorrect Correct This signs means a bus and cycle lane which flows with the traffic. 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No horseboxes No camping No towed caravans No caravaning Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘No towed caravans’ Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. Plates below signs qualify their message. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? One way traffic Parking ahead Ahead only Entrance ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘One way traffic’, not to be confused with the round one which means ‘Ahead only’. 7 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of maximum speed limit Sign is no longer in use End of minimum speed limit Start of motorway Incorrect Correct This sign tells you that the minimum speed limit no long applies. 8 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn around ahead Roundabout ahead Beware of vehicles turning Mini roundabout ahead Incorrect. Correct. When you see this sign, you can expect a mini roundabout ahead. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn left ahead No left turn Keep left Entrance ahead on the left Incorrect Correct This sign means you must turn left ahead. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Horse riders must dismount Accompanied horses or ponies Only horses with riders allowed No horses allowed Incorrect Correct This sign means be aware of accompanied horse or pony with riders. 11 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Beware of vehicles over the weight shown except when loading No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) except for loading and unloading Beware of vehicles longer than the size shown except when they are loading. No vehicles longer than the size shown except for when loading or unloading Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum gross weight for any goods vehicle unless they will be loading or unloading. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Only red busses may stop No stopping for red busses at any time No stopping during period indicated except for buses No stopping for busses Incorrect Correct It’s a red route and no vehicles are allowed to stop except for busses. 13 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pedestrian crossing point over a tramway A tramway stop to board a tram A warning for tramway drivers at a crossing A crossroads junction with a tramway Incorrect Correct This signs shows a Pedestrian crossing over a tramway. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Cycles only Cycle route ahead No cycles Cyclists must dismount Incorrect Correct This sign means there is a cycle route ahead. 15 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pedestrians with permits only allowed Parking restricted to permit holders only Parking for disabled people only Only permit holders may proceed Incorrect Correct This sign means that Parking here is restricted only to people with a permit. 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? National speed limit No Stopping No entry No waiting Incorrect Correct This sign means no waiting is allowed. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Motorbikes have priority over cars Beware of motorbikes overhead No motor vehicles Only motorbikes and cars allowed Incorrect Correct This sign means that no motor vehicle are allowed. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 18 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Trams only Trains only Tram passengers only Train passengers only Incorrect Correct This sign means that trams are only allowed. 19 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Dual carriageway ends U turn ahead Two roads merge Y-junction ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means that you are coming to the end of a dual carriageway. 20 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Stop line ahead at the distance indicated Stop and give way to other vehicles Give way to long vehicles Distance to give way line ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means there is a Give Way line ahead at the distance shown. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No heavy vehicles at any time No vehicles except bicycles being pushed No vehicles on weekends No vehicles during the daytime Incorrect Correct This signs means no vehicles are allowed except bicycles being pushed. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pass on the left side only Let other vehicles pass on the left watch for vehicles approaching from the left Keep left Incorrect Correct This sign means that you must pass to the left of it. 23 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of 20 mph zone Parking zone for 20 cars Distance to new speed zone Minimum speed zone Incorrect Correct This sign indicates that you are entering a zone with a 20 mph speed limit. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No right turn Beware of vehicles turning right Bend to the right Turn right only Incorrect Correct This sign means that the road bends to the right. It is usually used where the bend is concealed or a sharp bend. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Two way traffic ahead Beware of large vehicles approaching Give way to oncoming vehicles No overtaking Incorrect Correct This sign is usually found where the road narrows or has traffic calming measures with not enough space for two vehicles to pass each other. The larger arrow will identify who has the priority. Your score isThe average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz