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 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Pass them very slowly Pass them quickly Herd them off the road first 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. 2 / 10 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 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. 3 / 10 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Green Amber White Red 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 / 10 How should you pass horses riders? Increase your speed but give them plenty of room Pass slowly and quietly and give them plenty of room Drive pass close to them Sound your horn to let them know that you intend to pass 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 / 10 You have had an argument with someone and you are feeling angry. What should you do before driving your car? Turn the radio up Open the windows Take some time to calm down Have an alcoholic drink Incorrect Correct Your driving will be affected if you’re feeling angry or upset. Take a moment to calm down before driving. 6 / 10 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? You should stop and let them passed Yes No Only if they are driving dangerously Incorrect Correct No. Continue driving at a legal speed but don’t try to prevent them from passing. 7 / 10 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? High sided vehicles Cyclists Motorcyclists 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. 8 / 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. 9 / 10 When is the Anti-Lock Braking system most effective? (ABS) When you apply the handbrake as well to stop quicker When you are slowing down to come to a stop When you need to brake hard as in the event of an emergency When you pump the foot brake to prevent the wheels from locking 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. 10 / 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 car lengths Two 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. 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 need to brake hard as in the event of an emergency When you pump the foot brake to prevent the wheels from locking When you are slowing down to come to a stop 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. 2 / 20 What is the meaning of a round sign? A sign giving orders An Information sign A direction 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’re about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle? Select a low gear to avoid using the brakes Press the clutch down to avoid the engine from over-revving Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully Select a higher gear and use the brakes firmly 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. 4 / 20 What is the difference between the centre mirror and the side mirrors? The side mirrors aren't adjustable The centre mirror is round The centre mirror gives you a better view of your blind spots Objects in the side mirrors appear to be further away that objects in the centre mirror Incorrect Correct The glass on the centre mirror is flat and on the side mirrors, it’s convex. 5 / 20 When will you find amber reflective studs on a dual carriageway or motorway? Between the motorway and a slip road On the right hand edge of 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 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. 6 / 20 What should you do if you come across the scene of an accident and you are the first to arrive. Stop the traffic to avoid another accident Remove the casualties from the vehicles for their safety Stop other motorists to help you Call the emergency services 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. 7 / 20 What should you do if you need to stop your car in the event of an emergency? Keep both hands on the steering wheel Give an arm signal Use the foot brake and the handbrake together Use reverse gear 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. 8 / 20 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? The one with the least traffic Centre Right Left Incorrect Correct The left lane is the normal lane for all traffic. The lane to the right are for overtaking. 9 / 20 You are waiting to emerge from a junction. Your view is restricted by vehicles parked on the new road. What can you use to help see traffic on the road you’re joining? Making eye contact with the other drivers Checking your rearview mirrors Looking for reflections in car doors and shop windows Watching the traffic behind you Incorrect Correct Reflections from car doors and shop windows can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining. 10 / 20 What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Open the door to look behind you Ask someone to guide you Open the window to look behind 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. 11 / 20 How should you pass horses riders? Sound your horn to let them know that you intend to pass Pass slowly and quietly and give them plenty of room Drive pass close to them Increase your speed but 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. 12 / 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 driver has a better chance of seeing you in his mirrors It will help you when going around corners The wind will have less effect on you Incorrect Correct It is more difficult for drivers of large vehicles to see cars if they are close behind them. 13 / 20 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? Cyclists Motorcyclists Cars 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 What is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? The wind will make to more difficult to control You will have less visibility of the road ahead Your mirrors can move out of adjustment The temperature of your engine will get too hot 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. 15 / 20 What is likely to distract you the most when driving? Using the headlights Using a mobile phone Using the directional indicators Using the windscreen wipers Incorrect Correct Using a mobile device is illegal, except for emergencies. Using a mobile phone or Sat Nav can severely distract you from your driving. 16 / 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 seconds Two metres One car length 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. 17 / 20 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? No, not at any time Yes, if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full Yes, if the caravan is fitted with a stabiliser Yes, if they are over the age of fourteen Incorrect Correct No passengers are permitted to ride in a caravan that is being towed at any time. 18 / 20 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When you’re overtaking slower vehicles When you’re turning right ahead 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. 19 / 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 Stay in your lane but stop and don't go past the red X Slow down and be prepared to stop 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. 20 / 20 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Pass them very slowly Herd them off the road first 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. 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? Motorway ahead Ahead only Look up One way Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘Ahead Only’. Take note that this sign is round. The rectangular sign means ‘One-Way’ road. 2 / 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. 3 / 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. 4 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) Weak bridge ahead. Do not cross Weak bridge ahead in the distance shown Weak bridge with a maximum length Incorrect Correct This sign means no vehicles over the maximum gross weight shown on the sign is allowed as there is a weak bridge ahead. 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Stop at the line. Proceed when it is clear Stop only if you think there is oncoming traffic Stop only if it is unsafe to proceed Stop and do not proceed beyond that point Incorrect Correct This sign means you must stop at the line. The wheels do have to stop completely. You can proceed when you know it is safe to do so. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? A tramway stop to board a tram A warning for tramway drivers at a crossing A crossroads junction with a tramway Pedestrian crossing point over a tramway Incorrect Correct This signs shows a Pedestrian crossing over a tramway. 7 / 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. 8 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles longer than the amount shown Road width restriction Road closed in the distance shown No vehicles over the height shown Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum vehicle height for a hazard ahead. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn left ahead Keep left No left turn Entrance ahead on the left Incorrect Correct This sign means you must turn left ahead. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Train passengers only Trams only Trains only Tram passengers only Incorrect Correct This sign means that trams are only allowed. 11 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Entrance ahead Parking ahead Ahead only One way traffic Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘One way traffic’, not to be confused with the round one which means ‘Ahead only’. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No busses or cycles With flow bus and cycle lane Busses and cycle crossing Busses and cycles have priority Incorrect Correct This signs means a bus and cycle lane which flows with the traffic. 13 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) except for loading and unloading Beware of vehicles over the weight shown except when loading No vehicles longer than the size shown except for when loading or 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. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No right turn Turn right only Don't look left No left turn Incorrect Correct This sign means you cannot turn left. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 15 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Only one pedal cycle allowed Beware of pedal cycles ahead No pedal cycles allowed Route to be used by pedal cycles only Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is only for pedal cycles 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of 20 mph zone Minimum speed zone Parking zone for 20 cars Distance to new speed zone Incorrect Correct This sign indicates that you are entering a zone with a 20 mph speed limit. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Be aware of buses behind you Buses can overtake on the right Pass buses on the left Contra-flow bus lane Incorrect Correct This signs means Contra-flow bus lane. This means a bus lane where the buses are coming towards you, usually in a one-way road. 18 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Beware of motorbikes overhead Only motorbikes and cars allowed Motorbikes have priority over cars No motor vehicles Incorrect Correct This sign means that no motor vehicle are allowed. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 19 / 25 What does this sign mean? Watch for cars approaching from the right Beware for vehicles turning right Turn right Keep right Incorrect Correct This sign means keep to the right of it. 20 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Beware of vehicle turning left No left turn Turn left only Bend to the left Incorrect Correct This sign means that the road bends to the left. It is usually used where the bend is concealed or a sharp bend. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Roundabout ahead Mini roundabout ahead Turn around ahead Beware of vehicles turning Incorrect. Correct. When you see this sign, you can expect a mini roundabout ahead. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Be aware of children in the road Stop. Children's play area Zebra crossing ahead School crossing patrol Incorrect Correct This sign means School crossing patrol. 23 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? New minimum speed zone End of zone for heavy vehicles End of 20 mph zone 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. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? National speed limit applies 100 yards to the next exit Dual carriageway 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. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Bend to the right No right turn Turn right only Beware of vehicles turning right 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. Your score isThe average score is 96% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz