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 is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? The temperature of your engine will get too hot 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 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 / 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. 3 / 10 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Amber Green Red 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 / 10 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. 5 / 10 You have had an argument with someone and you are feeling angry. What should you do before driving your car? Have an alcoholic drink Open the windows 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? Right Centre Left The one with the least traffic Incorrect Correct The left lane is the normal lane for all traffic. The lane to the right are for overtaking. 7 / 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 higher gear and use the brakes firmly Press the clutch down to avoid the engine from over-revving 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. 8 / 10 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? High sided vehicles Motorcyclists Cars Cyclists 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. 9 / 10 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When you are carrying a heavier load than normal When the roads are wet When Your tyres are getting old 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. 10 / 10 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 is round The centre mirror gives you a better view of your blind spots Incorrect Correct The glass on the centre mirror is flat and on the side mirrors, it’s convex. 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 should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Ask someone to guide you Open the door to look behind 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. 2 / 20 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. 3 / 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 Between the motorway and a slip road Between the lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway On the left 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. 4 / 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 Change to another lane Stay in your lane but be aware of any hazard ahead 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. 5 / 20 What should you do when moving off from the side of the road from behind a parked car? Check only your exterior mirrors before you move off Check your interior and exterior mirrors before moving 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. 6 / 20 Which of the following are the least likely to be affected by a crosswind? Cyclists High sided vehicles Cars 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. 7 / 20 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. 8 / 20 What should you do if you come across the scene of an accident and you are the first to arrive. Remove the casualties from the vehicles for their safety Stop other motorists to help you 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. 9 / 20 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 To signal that they are giving you priority 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. 10 / 20 What is the meaning of a round sign? A warning sign A sign giving orders A direction sign An Information 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 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. 12 / 20 You’re driving at night and the vehicle behind you has their main beam lights on which dazzle you. What should you do? Switch your lights off and on repeatedly to let them know Brake sharply Adjust the mirror to dazzle the vehicle behind you Change your mirror to the anti-dazzle position 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. 13 / 20 You have had an argument with someone and you are feeling angry. What should you do before driving your car? Open the windows Turn the radio up 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. 14 / 20 You are travelling behind a large vehicle. Why would you leave a bigger gap behind it? The driver has a better chance of seeing you in his mirrors The wind will have less effect on you It will help you when going around corners It will be easier for the large vehicle to stop Incorrect Correct It is more difficult for drivers of large vehicles to see cars if they are close behind them. 15 / 20 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. 16 / 20 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. 17 / 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 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. 18 / 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? You should stop and let them passed Only if they are driving dangerously Yes No Incorrect Correct No. Continue driving at a legal speed but don’t try to prevent them from passing. 19 / 20 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? Right The one with the least traffic Left Centre Incorrect Correct The left lane is the normal lane for all traffic. The lane to the right are for overtaking. 20 / 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 accelerate suddenly To see how your actions will affect the traffic behind you Because you’ll need to brake 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. 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 if this sign? No right turn Beware of vehicles turning left Left turn only No left turn Incorrect. Correct. This signs means that you cannot turn left. 2 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Distance over which road humps extend Low bridge Ford No more humps for the distance indicated Incorrect Correct This signs means that there are humps ahead for the distance shown. 3 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn left ahead Keep left Entrance ahead on the left No left turn Incorrect Correct This sign means you must turn left ahead. 4 / 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. 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Road splits into two roads Do not change lanes Vehicles may pass on either side to reach the same destination Use the outer lanes Incorrect Correct This signs means that you can pass either side of it and still reach the same destination. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route Pedal cycles must be pushed No pedal cycles or pedestrians Cyclists must dismount Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is segregated into two routes, one for cycles and one for pedestrians. 7 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of 20 mph zone New minimum speed 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. 8 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Cycling preferred over buses No cycles or buses Cycles allowed on buses Buses and cycles only Incorrect Correct This sign means Buses and cycles only. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Give way to emergency vehicles Give way to traffic emerging from a minor road Give way to traffic on the major road 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. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pedestrian crossing ahead Old peoples home ahead Zebra crossing ahead Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means that frail, blind or disabled people are likely to cross the road ahead. 11 / 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. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Turn right ahead No right turn Keep right Entrance on the right Incorrect Correct This signs means there is a right turn ahead. 13 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles over the height shown No vehicles longer than the amount shown Road closed in the distance shown Road width restriction Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum vehicle height for a hazard ahead. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Don't drive too close to the edge Loose gravel on the road Cutting ahead Falling or fallen rocks 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? Concealed entrance on the left No U turn Slippery road 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. 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Minimum Speed Distance to the next town Maximum permissible weight Maximum speed limit Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum speed limit allowed. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Distance to new speed zone End of 20 mph zone Minimum speed zone Parking zone for 20 cars Incorrect Correct This sign indicates that you are entering a zone with a 20 mph speed limit. 18 / 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. 19 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Parking ahead Entrance 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’. 20 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pass on the left Be aware of traffic approaching from the left Keep left Turn left Incorrect Correct This signs means you must turn left. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No right turn Turn right only No left turn Don't look left Incorrect Correct This sign means you cannot turn left. Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Stop and give way Stop Give way in distance displayed Distance to stop line ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means that there is a stop line ahead at the distance shown. 23 / 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. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Mini roundabout ahead Roundabout ahead Turn around ahead Beware of vehicles turning Incorrect. Correct. When you see this sign, you can expect a mini roundabout ahead. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No entry End of clearway Ambulance station ahead No stopping (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 96% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz