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 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 Pass slowly and quietly and 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. 2 / 10 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. 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 car lengths Two seconds One car length Two metres 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 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. 5 / 10 What is the meaning of a round sign? A sign giving orders A direction sign A warning 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. 6 / 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. 7 / 10 When will you find amber reflective studs on a dual carriageway or motorway? Between the motorway and a slip road 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 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 / 10 On occasions, other drivers may flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this? To signal that they are giving you priority To warn you of a speed camera ahead Warning you of their presence To draw your attention to a fault with your vehicle Incorrect Correct Drivers will flash their lights for many reasons but the only legal reason is to alert you to their presence. 9 / 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 Your mirrors can move out of adjustment You will have less visibility of the road ahead 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. 10 / 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 the roads are wet 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. 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 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 Select a low gear to avoid using the brakes Select a lower gear and use the brakes carefully 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. 2 / 20 What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing? Open the door to look behind you Look in the nearside mirror Ask someone to guide you Open the window 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. 3 / 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? Change to another lane 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 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. 4 / 20 When would you use the right hand lane on a motorway with three lanes? When you’re overtaking slower vehicles When travelling slower than other vehicles When travelling over the speed limit When you’re turning right ahead 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 / 20 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? Yes, if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full No, not at any time 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. 6 / 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 No Yes Incorrect Correct No. Continue driving at a legal speed but don’t try to prevent them from passing. 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 Sound your horn to let them know that you intend to pass 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. 8 / 20 What should you do if you need to stop your car in the event of an emergency? Give an arm signal Use reverse gear 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. 9 / 20 When would you increase the pressure in your tyres to more than the usual amount? When Your tyres are getting old When the roads are wet When the tread on the tyres is low 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. 10 / 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 Four seconds 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. 11 / 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 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 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. 12 / 20 What is likely to distract you the most when driving? Using the headlights Using the directional indicators Using a mobile phone 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. 13 / 20 What is the meaning of a round sign? A warning sign A direction sign An Information 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. 14 / 20 What should you do if you need to pass some sheep on the road? Sound your horn Pass them quickly 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. 15 / 20 What colour are the reflective studs between the motorway and the slip road? Red Green 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. 16 / 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. 17 / 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. 18 / 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. 19 / 20 What is the danger in following too close behind the vehicle in front of you? 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 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. 20 / 20 On a dual carriageway, which lane would you use normally? Left Centre Right 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. 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? Cycle route With flow pedal cycle lane Cyclist must dismount Pedal cycles only Incorrect Correct This sign means there is a cycle lane that flows in the same direction as the traffic. 2 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Motorway ahead Look up One way Ahead only Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘Ahead Only’. Take note that this sign is round. The rectangular sign means ‘One-Way’ road. 3 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Pedal cycles must be pushed No pedal cycles or pedestrians Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route Cyclists must dismount Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is segregated into two routes, one for cycles and one for pedestrians. 4 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Route to be used by pedal cycles only Beware of pedal cycles ahead No pedal cycles allowed Only one pedal cycle allowed Incorrect Correct This sign means that the route is only for pedal cycles 5 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Weak bridge ahead. Do not cross Weak bridge with a maximum length Weak bridge ahead in the distance shown No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) 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. 6 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No vehicles longer than the length shown Restriction 2 metres ahead Bridge 2 miles 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. 7 / 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. 8 / 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. 9 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Entrance ahead on the left Keep left Turn left ahead No left turn Incorrect Correct This sign means you must turn left ahead. 10 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Road closed in the distance shown No vehicles longer than the amount shown Road width restriction No vehicles over the height shown Incorrect Correct This sign shows the maximum vehicle height for a hazard ahead. 11 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of 20 mph zone Minimum speed zone Distance to new speed zone Parking zone for 20 cars Incorrect Correct This sign indicates that you are entering a zone with a 20 mph speed limit. 12 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Horse riders must dismount Only horses with riders allowed No horses allowed Accompanied horses or ponies Incorrect Correct This sign means be aware of accompanied horse or pony with riders. 13 / 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’. 14 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Ahead only Entrance ahead One way traffic Parking ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means ‘One way traffic’, not to be confused with the round one which means ‘Ahead only’. 15 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Ambulance station ahead No entry No stopping (Clearway) End of clearway Incorrect Correct This sign means that you are on a clearway. No stopping is allowed on a clearway. 16 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Go at a pedestrian crossing Go onto a dual carriageway Manually operated temporary Go sign Go at a ferry crossing Incorrect Correct This sign is a manually operated GO sign used by a road worker. 17 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? End of minimum speed limit Start of motorway Sign is no longer in use End of maximum speed limit Incorrect Correct This sign tells you that the minimum speed limit no long applies. 18 / 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. 19 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? No camping No horseboxes No caravaning No towed caravans 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? Double bend first to the left No U turn Slippery road Concealed entrance on 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. 21 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Bend to the right Beware of vehicles turning right No right turn 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. 22 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Bicycles only No Cycling Beware of cyclists Cycle path Incorrect Correct This sign means No cycling Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. 23 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Give way to learner drivers Give way to traffic emerging from a minor road Give way to traffic on the major road Give way to emergency vehicles Incorrect Correct This sign means that you need to slow down and give way to traffic on the major road. 24 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Be aware of children in the road Stop. Children's play area School crossing patrol Zebra crossing ahead Incorrect Correct This sign means School crossing patrol. 25 / 25 What is the meaning of this sign? Stop and do not proceed beyond that point 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 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. Your score isThe average score is 72% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz