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 You’re about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Press the clutch down to avoid the engine from over-revving Select a higher gear and use the brakes firmly Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully Select a low gear to avoid using the brakes 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. 2 / 10 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? Cars High sided vehicles Cyclists Motorcyclists 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. 3 / 10 What is the meaning of a round sign? An Information sign A warning sign A direction sign A sign giving orders Incorrect Correct Round signs are orders which must be adhered to. There are two signs giving orders that are not round and they are the ‘Stop’ sign which is octagonal and ‘Give Way’ sign which is an upside-down triangle. 4 / 10 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? Right Centre 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. 5 / 10 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When the tread on the tyres is low When Your tyres are getting old When you are carrying a heavier load than normal When the roads are wet 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. 6 / 10 When will you find amber reflective studs on a dual carriageway or motorway? On the left hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway Between the lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway On the right hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway Between the motorway and a slip road Incorrect Correct Amber reflective studs help you to identify the right hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway at night or in bad visibility. 7 / 10 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When travelling slower than other vehicles When you’re turning right ahead When you’re overtaking slower 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. 8 / 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? Slow down and be prepared to stop Change to another lane 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. 9 / 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? Four seconds Two seconds Two car lengths 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 / 10 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Green Red Amber 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. 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 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 / 20 What is the meaning of a round sign? A sign giving orders A direction sign An Information sign A warning sign Incorrect Correct Round signs are orders which must be adhered to. There are two signs giving orders that are not round and they are the ‘Stop’ sign which is octagonal and ‘Give Way’ sign which is an upside-down triangle. 3 / 20 You have had an argument with someone and you are feeling angry. What should you do before driving your car? Take some time to calm down Open the windows Have an alcoholic drink Turn the radio up Incorrect Correct Your driving will be affected if you’re feeling angry or upset. Take a moment to calm down before driving. 4 / 20 How should you pass horses riders? Sound your horn to let them know that you intend to pass Drive pass close to them Increase your speed but give them plenty of room Pass slowly and quietly and give them plenty of room 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. 5 / 20 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When you’re turning right ahead When travelling slower than other vehicles When travelling over the speed limit 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. 6 / 20 What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Open the window to look behind you Look in the nearside mirror Ask someone to guide you Open the door to look behind you 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. 7 / 20 When will you find amber reflective studs on a dual carriageway or motorway? On the right hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway On the left hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway Between the motorway and a slip road Between the lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway Incorrect Correct Amber reflective studs help you to identify the right hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway at night or in bad visibility. 8 / 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. 9 / 20 What should you do when moving off from the side of the road from behind a parked car? 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 Signal left 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. 10 / 20 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When the tread on the tyres is low When the roads are wet When Your tyres are getting old When you are carrying a heavier load than normal 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. 11 / 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 Warning you of their presence To warn you of a speed camera ahead Incorrect Correct Drivers will flash their lights for many reasons but the only legal reason is to alert you to their presence. 12 / 20 What is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? The wind will make to more difficult to control Your mirrors can move out of adjustment The temperature of your engine will get too hot You will have less visibility of the road ahead Incorrect Correct Travelling too close behind the vehicle in front of you will restrict your view of the road ahead and also it gives you less time to react if the vehicle slows down or stops rapidly. The distance behind the vehicle ahead should be a minimum of 2 seconds. Travelling too close is also known as ‘Tailgating’ and is the main cause of multiple car pile-ups. 13 / 20 You’re driving at night and the vehicle behind you has their main beam lights on which dazzle you. What should you do? Adjust the mirror to dazzle the vehicle behind you Change your mirror to the anti-dazzle position Brake sharply Switch your lights off and on repeatedly to let them know Incorrect Correct Most vehicles have a setting on the centre mirror to change it to anti-dazzle. This darkens the mirror and reduces the dazzle but you can still see the lights behind you. On some modern cars, this is automatic. 14 / 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? One car length Two seconds Two metres Two car lengths 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. 15 / 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? Only if they are driving dangerously Yes You should stop and let them passed No Incorrect Correct No. Continue driving at a legal speed but don’t try to prevent them from passing. 16 / 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 Call the emergency services Stop the traffic to avoid another accident 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. 17 / 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 stop and don't go past the red X Slow down and be prepared to stop Stay in your lane but be aware of any hazard ahead Change to another lane 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. 18 / 20 You’re about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Select a higher gear and use the brakes firmly Press the clutch down to avoid the engine from over-revving Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully Select a low gear to avoid using the brakes 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. 19 / 20 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Herd them off the road first Pass them very slowly Pass them quickly Sound your horn 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 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? Motorcyclists Cyclists High sided vehicles Cars 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. 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 does this sign mean? Turn right Watch for cars approaching from the right Beware for vehicles turning right Keep right Incorrect Correct This sign means keep to the right of it. 2 / 25 What is the meaning if this sign? No right turn No left turn Beware of vehicles turning left Left turn only Incorrect. Correct. This signs means that you cannot turn left. 3 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Old peoples home ahead Zebra crossing ahead Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead Pedestrian crossing ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means that frail, blind or disabled people are likely to cross the road ahead. 4 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Ahead only Look up Motorway ahead One way Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘Ahead Only’. Take note that this sign is round. The rectangular sign means ‘One-Way’ road. 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Accompanied horses or ponies Only horses with riders allowed Horse riders must dismount No horses allowed Incorrect Correct This sign means be aware of accompanied horse or pony with riders. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Mini roundabout ahead Beware of vehicles turning Roundabout ahead Turn around ahead Incorrect. Correct. When you see this sign, you can expect a mini roundabout ahead. 7 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles longer than the length shown Bridge 2 miles ahead Restriction 2 metres ahead No vehicles over the width shown Incorrect Correct This sign means that no vehicles wider than the width shown are permitted beyond that point. 8 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Farm ahead No cattle allowed Cattle Wild animals Incorrect Correct This sign means Kattle. Be aware that kattle may be in the road. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles longer than the size shown except for when loading or unloading 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. 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. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? 100 yards to the next exit Dual carriageway National speed limit applies Vehicles merging from the left 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. 11 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Be aware of traffic approaching from the left Pass on the left Turn left Keep left Incorrect Correct This signs means you must turn left. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Give way in distance displayed Distance to stop line ahead Stop and give way Stop Incorrect Correct This sign means that there is a stop line ahead at the distance shown. 13 / 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. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No entry No stopping (Clearway) Ambulance station ahead End of clearway Incorrect Correct This sign means that you are on a clearway. No stopping is allowed on a clearway. 15 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Go onto a dual carriageway Manually operated temporary Go sign Go at a ferry crossing Go at a pedestrian crossing Incorrect Correct This sign is a manually operated GO sign used by a road worker. 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Parking ahead Ahead only One way traffic Entrance ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘One way traffic’, not to be confused with the round one which means ‘Ahead only’. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No more humps for the distance indicated Low bridge Ford Distance over which road humps extend Incorrect Correct This signs means that there are humps ahead for the distance shown. 18 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? New minimum speed zone End of 20 mph zone End of zone for heavy vehicles End of zone for vehicles exceeding 20 metres Incorrect Correct This signs means you have come to the end of a 20 mph speed zone. The new speed limit is 30 mph. 19 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No camping No towed caravans No caravaning No horseboxes Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘No towed caravans’ Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. Plates below signs qualify their message. 20 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of the road Be aware of traffic ahead No entry for vehicular traffic Hospital ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means no vehicles are allowed passed this point. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Give way to traffic emerging from a minor road Give way to traffic on the major road Give way to emergency vehicles Give way to learner drivers Incorrect Correct This sign means that you need to slow down and give way to traffic on the major road. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No emergency vehicles Caution. Vehicles with explosives ahead No vehicles carrying explosives Vehicle fire ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means No vehicles carrying explosives are allowed. 23 / 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. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Zebra crossing ahead School crossing patrol Stop. Children's play area Be aware of children in the road Incorrect Correct This sign means School crossing patrol. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Busses and cycle crossing With flow bus and cycle lane No busses or cycles Busses and cycles have priority Incorrect Correct This signs means a bus and cycle lane which flows with the traffic. Your score isThe average score is 72% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz