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 lower gear and use the brakes carefully Select a higher gear and use the brakes firmly 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 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. 3 / 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 metres Two car lengths Two seconds 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. 4 / 10 On occasions, other drivers may flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this? To warn you of a speed camera ahead To draw your attention to a fault with your vehicle Warning you of their presence To signal that they are giving you priority Incorrect Correct Drivers will flash their lights for many reasons but the only legal reason is to alert you to their presence. 5 / 10 You have had an argument with someone and you are feeling angry. What should you do before driving your car? Open the windows Have an alcoholic drink Take some time to calm down 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. 6 / 10 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? Centre Left The one with the least traffic Right Incorrect Correct The left lane is the normal lane for all traffic. The lane to the right are for overtaking. 7 / 10 What is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? You will have less visibility of the road ahead The temperature of your engine will get too hot Your mirrors can move out of adjustment The wind will make to more difficult to control 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. 8 / 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 Four metres Two 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. 9 / 10 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Green Red White Amber 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 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. 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 What is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? You will have less visibility of the road ahead The wind will make to more difficult to control The temperature of your engine will get too hot Your mirrors can move out of adjustment 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. 2 / 20 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? High sided vehicles Motorcyclists Cyclists 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. 3 / 20 What is likely to distract you the most when driving? Using a mobile phone Using the headlights 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. 4 / 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 metres Two car lengths 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. 5 / 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 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. 6 / 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 Remove the casualties from the vehicles for their safety Stop the traffic to avoid another accident 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 reverse gear 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. 8 / 20 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. 9 / 20 You’re driving at night and the vehicle behind you has their main beam lights on which dazzle you. What should you do? Change your mirror to the anti-dazzle position Brake sharply Switch your lights off and on repeatedly to let them know Adjust the mirror to dazzle the vehicle behind you 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. 10 / 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. 11 / 20 How should you pass horses riders? 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 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. 12 / 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 To check that your passengers have their seat-belts on correctly Because you’ll need to brake suddenly Because you’ll need to accelerate suddenly To see how your actions will affect the traffic behind you 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. 13 / 20 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? Yes, if the caravan is fitted with a stabiliser Yes, if they are over the age of fourteen 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. 14 / 20 What is the difference between the centre mirror and the side mirrors? Objects in the side mirrors appear to be further away that objects in the centre mirror The side mirrors aren't adjustable The centre mirror gives you a better view of your blind spots The centre mirror is round Incorrect Correct The glass on the centre mirror is flat and on the side mirrors, it’s convex. 15 / 20 What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Open the window to look behind you Open the door to look behind you Look in the nearside mirror Ask someone to guide 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. 16 / 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 apply the handbrake as well to stop quicker When you pump the foot brake to prevent the wheels from locking When you are slowing down to come to a stop 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. 17 / 20 What should you do when moving off from the side of the road from behind a parked car? Check left and right after you have moved off Check your interior and exterior mirrors before moving off Signal left after you have moved off Check only your exterior mirrors before you move 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. 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 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 Turn the radio up Have an alcoholic drink Open the windows Incorrect Correct Your driving will be affected if you’re feeling angry or upset. Take a moment to calm down before driving. 20 / 20 When will you find amber reflective studs on a dual carriageway or motorway? Between the lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway On the left hand edge of a dual carriageway or motorway Between the motorway and a slip road On the right hand edge 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. 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? Beware of vehicles turning Roundabout ahead Mini roundabout ahead Turn around ahead Incorrect. Correct. When you see this sign, you can expect a mini roundabout ahead. 2 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No Stopping No entry No waiting National speed limit Incorrect Correct This sign means no waiting is allowed. 3 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Only one pedal cycle allowed Route to be used by pedal cycles only No pedal cycles allowed Beware of pedal cycles ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is only for pedal cycles 4 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Distance to give way line ahead Give way to long vehicles Stop line ahead at the distance indicated Stop and give way to other vehicles Incorrect Correct This sign means there is a Give Way line ahead at the distance shown. 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Cyclists must dismount Cycles only No cycles Cycle route ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means there is a cycle route ahead. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn left only Bend to the left No left turn Beware of vehicle turning 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. 7 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Beware of cars on your right Red cars to pass on the right Road width is restricted to one vehicle No overtaking Incorrect Correct This sign means no overtaking is allowed Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 8 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? A warning for tramway drivers at a crossing A crossroads junction with a tramway A tramway stop to board a tram Pedestrian crossing point over a tramway Incorrect Correct This signs shows a Pedestrian crossing over a tramway. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Manually operated temporary Go sign Go at a pedestrian crossing Go at a ferry crossing Go onto a dual carriageway Incorrect Correct This sign is a manually operated GO sign used by a road worker. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Road width restriction No vehicles over the height shown No vehicles longer than the amount shown Road closed in the distance shown Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum vehicle height for a hazard ahead. 11 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Entrance on the right Keep right No right turn Turn right ahead Incorrect Correct This signs means there is a right turn ahead. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route Cyclists must dismount No pedal cycles or pedestrians Pedal cycles must be pushed Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is segregated into two routes, one for cycles and one for pedestrians. 13 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No stopping for red busses at any time No stopping for busses Only red busses may stop No stopping during period indicated except for buses Incorrect Correct It’s a red route and no vehicles are allowed to stop except for busses. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Loose gravel on the road Cutting ahead Falling or fallen rocks Don't drive too close to the edge Incorrect Correct This sign means that there is a change of falling or fallen rocks ahead. 15 / 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 Cannot use road during times shown No stopping 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’. 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Maximum length vehicle allowed Available width of headroom indicated Distance to the next bridge Concealed road ahead Incorrect Correct These signs are found on an arch bridge and indicates the Available width of headroom as indicated. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Slippery road Concealed entrance on the left No U turn Double bend first to the left Incorrect Correct This sign means that there is a double bend in the road starting with a bend to the left. If it is reversed, the the bends will start with a bend to the right. 18 / 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. 19 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Beware of large vehicles approaching Two way traffic ahead 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. 20 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Dual carriageway Vehicles merging from the left 100 yards to the next exit 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. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Cycling preferred over buses Buses and cycles only Cycles allowed on buses No cycles or buses Incorrect Correct This sign means Buses and cycles only. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Low bridge No more humps for the distance indicated Distance over which road humps extend Ford Incorrect Correct This signs means that there are humps ahead for the distance shown. 23 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Sign is no longer in use End of maximum speed limit Start of motorway End of minimum speed limit Incorrect Correct This sign tells you that the minimum speed limit no long applies. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Caution. Vehicles with explosives ahead Vehicle fire ahead No vehicles carrying explosives No emergency vehicles Incorrect Correct This sign means No vehicles carrying explosives are allowed. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Ambulance station ahead No stopping (Clearway) No entry End of clearway Incorrect Correct This sign means that you are on a clearway. No stopping is allowed on a clearway. Your score isThe average score is 72% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz