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Question 1 of 50

Question 1
What does this sign mean?
- tonne weight limit 11
- Right-hand lane T-junction only
- Right-hand lane closed ahead
- Through traffic to use left lane
Question 2 of 50

Question 2
What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?
- Always wait for the green light before proceeding
- Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing
- Signal the pedestrian to cross
- Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding
Question 3 of 50

Question 3
You’re on a motorway. There’s a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find?
- Lower speed limits
- Speed humps
- Temporary traffic lights
- Wider lanes than normal
Question 4 of 50

Question 4
Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking distance and braking distance. You’re on a good, dry road surface, with good brakes and tyres. What’s the typical braking distance from 50 mph?
- 14 metres (46 feet)
- 24 metres (80 feet)
- 38 metres (125 feet)
- 55 metres (180 feet)
Question 5 of 50

Question 5
You’re travelling along this narrow country road. How should you pass the cyclist?
- Change down one gear before you pass
- Keep close to them as you pass
- Leave them plenty of room as you pass
- Sound your horn as you pass
Question 6 of 50

Question 6
Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do to use the phone?
- Be particularly careful at junctions
- Find a safe place to stop
- Reduce your speed
- Steer the vehicle with one hand
Question 7 of 50

Question 7
You’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What should the distance be between you and the vehicle in front?
- A two-second time gap
- One car length
- Two car lengths
- Two meters (6 feet 6 inches)
Question 8 of 50

Question 8
What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do?
- Brake harder because it's impossible to skid
- Drive at higher speeds
- Pay less attention to the road ahead
- Steer and brake harshly at the same time
Question 9 of 50

Question 9
Your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel. It’s still driveable. What should you do?
- Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so
- Leave it where it is, with the engine running
- Park it away from the carriageway
- Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone
Question 10 of 50

Question 10
What must you do when you see this sign?
- Stop only if a red light is showing
- Stop even if the road is clear
- Stop only if children are waiting to cross
- Stop only if traffic is approaching
Question 11 of 50

Question 11
Why should you allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
- The rider may be blown across in front of you
- The rider may be travelling faster than normal
- The rider may stop suddenly
- The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind
Question 12 of 50

Question 12
You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?
- Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
- Mobile phones don't work on motorways
- It connects you to a local garage
- It allows easy location by the emergency services
Question 13 of 50

Question 13
You’re travelling on a road that has speed humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?
- Flash your headlights
- Overtake as soon as you can
- Slow down and stay behind
- Sound your horn
Question 14 of 50

Question 14
You’re in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?
- Ignore the following driver and continue to travel within the speed limit
- Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road
- Signal left and wave the following driver past
- Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
Question 15 of 50

Question 15
Your vehicle is insured third-party only. What does this cover?
- All damage and injury
- Damage to other vehicles
- Damage to your vehicle
- Injury to yourself
Question 16 of 50

Question 16
After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. This affects your driving. What must you do?
- Always drive accompanied
- Avoid using motorways
- Inform the licensing authority
- Inform your local police
Question 17 of 50

Question 17
What should you do when you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?
- Be careful; they may misjudge your speed
- Expect them to wait for you to pass
- Speed up to get past them quickly
- Stop and wave them across the road
Question 18 of 50

Question 18
What must you make sure of before you drive someone else’s vehicle?
- That the insurance documents are in the vehicle
- That the vehicle is insured for your use
- That the vehicle owner has third-party insurance cover
- That your own vehicle has insurance cover
Question 19 of 50

Question 19
Where would you see these road markings?
- At a level crossing
- At a pedestrian crossing
- On a motorway slip road
- On a single-track road
Question 20 of 50

Question 20
On which part of a motorway are amber reflective studs found?
- Between each pair of lanes
- Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway
- Between the central reservation and the carriageway
- Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway
Question 21 of 50

Question 21
You’re at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
- To check for emerging traffic
- To check for overtaking vehicles
- To look for pedestrians about to cross
- To make sure the side road is clear
Question 22 of 50

Question 22
You’re on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective studs on your left and white ones to your right. Which lane are you in?
- In the left-hand lane
- In the middle lane
- In the right-hand lane
- On the hard shoulder
Question 23 of 50

Question 23
Why must you take extra care when turning right at this junction?
- The footpaths are narrow
- The road markings are faint
- The road surface is poor
- The view is restricted
Question 24 of 50

Question 24
What will be the result of having your vehicle properly serviced?
- Better fuel economy
- Lower vehicle excise duty (road tax)
- Reduced insurance premiums
- Slower journey times
Question 25 of 50

Question 25
A person has been injured. They may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for?
- Flushed complexion
- Pale grey skin
- Slow pulse
- Warm dry skin
Question 26 of 50

Question 26
What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence?
- A valid driving licence
- The handbook
- The vehicle's chassis number
- Valid insurance
Question 27 of 50

Question 27
When must you use dipped headlights during the day?
- All the time
- In poor visibility
- On narrow streets
- When parking
Question 28 of 50

Question 28
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
- By displaying a 'stop' sign
- By displaying a red light
- By giving you an arm signal
- By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
Question 29 of 50

Question 29
You’re approaching a crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do?
- Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop
- Be prepared to stop for any traffic
- Brake and stop only for large vehicles
- Brake sharply to a stop before looking
Question 30 of 50

Question 30
Before driving through a tunnel, what should you do?
- Close your sunroof
- Remove any sunglasses
- Switch off your radio
- Switch on your windscreen wipers
Question 31 of 50

Question 31
What does this signal mean?
- Both trams and cars can continue
- Both trams and cars must stop
- Cars must stop
- Trams must stop
Question 32 of 50

Question 32
You’re driving on the motorway. Well before you reach your intended exit, where should you position your vehicle?
- In any lane
- In the left-hand lane
- In the middle lane
- On the hard shoulder
Question 33 of 50

Question 33
What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?
- 30 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
Question 34 of 50

Question 34
When will you feel the effects of engine braking?
- When you change to a higher gear
- When you change to a lower gear
- When you only use the handbrake
- When you're in neutral
Question 35 of 50

Question 35
What does tailgating mean?
- Driving with rear fog lights on
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Reversing into a parking space
- Using the rear door of a hatchback car
Question 36 of 50

Question 36
You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What dangers should you be aware of?
- A vehicle overtaking you
- No sign to warn you of the bend
- No white lines in the centre of the road
- Pedestrians walking towards you
Question 37 of 50

Question 37
You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?
- Flash your headlights
- Give an arm signal
- Position over the centre line
- Sound the horn
Question 38 of 50

Question 38
You’re involved in a collision. Afterwards, which document may the police ask you to produce?
- Driving licence
- Theory test certificate
- Vehicle registration document
- Vehicle service record
Question 39 of 50

Question 39
There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?
- By double or single yellow lines
- By hazard warning lines
- By pedestrian islands
- By street lighting
Question 40 of 50

Question 40
Your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway. What should you do?
- Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance
- Pull up on the hard shoulder. Change the wheel as quickly as possible
- Pull up on the hard shoulder. Use the emergency phone to get assistance
- Switch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane
Question 41 of 50

Question 41
You’re following a long vehicle. As it approaches a crossroads, it signals left but moves out to the right. What should you do?
- Assume the signal is wrong and that it's turning right
- Get closer in order to pass it quickly
- Overtake it as it starts to slow down
- Stay well back and give it room
Question 42 of 50

Question 42
When may you stop and wait in a box junction?
- When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right
- When you're in a queue of traffic going ahead
- When you're in a queue of traffic turning left
- When you're on a roundabout
Question 43 of 50

Question 43
When is it acceptable for a passenger to travel in a car without wearing a seat belt?
- When they're under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height
- When they're sitting in the rear seat
- When they're exempt for medical reasons
- When they're under 14 years old
Question 44 of 50

Question 44
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
- Distilled water
- Battery acid
- Engine coolant
- Engine oil
Question 45 of 50

Question 45
You intend to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach it?
- Keep in the middle of the road
- Keep just left of the middle of the road
- Swing out to the right just before turning
- Keep well to the left of the road
Question 46 of 50

Question 46
What should the driver of the grey car (arrowed) be especially aware of?
- Doors opening on parked cars
- Empty parking spaces
- The uneven road surface
- Traffic following behind
Question 47 of 50

Question 47
What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral “known as coasting”?
- Easier steering
- Improvement in control
- Increased fuel consumption
- Reduction in control
Question 48 of 50

Question 48
You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a ‘help’ pennant displayed. What does this mean?
- The driver is a foreign visitor
- The driver is likely to be a disabled person
- The driver is first-aid trained
- The driver is a rescue patrol officer
Question 49 of 50

Question 49
What does this sign mean?
- Oncoming trams
- Trams crossing ahead
- Trams only
- No trams ahead
Question 50 of 50

Question 50
Before starting a journey, it’s wise to plan your route. How can you do this?
- Check your vehicle registration document
- Contact your local garage
- Look in your vehicle handbook
- Look at a map

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