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The theory test consists of 50 questions with between 4 and 6 possible answers. To pass this section of the test you need to get at least 43 out of 50 correct. Work your way through the questions below and when you´ve completed all the questions, press finish. If you are stuck on a question, simply click the Next button, you can always return to any question by clicking the question number below. There is no time limit on this test and once completed you will get a breakdown of the results including an explanation to the answers. Good luck!

Q 1. You see these markings on the road. Why are they there? Mark 1 answer
	a)	To show a safe distance between vehicles			b)	To keep the area clear of traffic
	c)	To make you aware of your speed			d)	To warn to change direction

Q 2. What should you do as you approach this lorry? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Slow down and be prepared to wait			b)	Make the lorry wait for you
	c)	Flash your lights at the lorry			d)	Move to the right-hand side of the road

Q 3. You are approaching a pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You must Mark 1 answer
	a)	give way to pedestrians who are crossing			b)	encourage pedestrians to cross
	c)	not move until the green light appears			d)	stop even if the crossing is clear

Q 4. Any load that is carried on a roof rack should be Mark 1 answer
	a)	securely fastened when driving			b)	loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
	c)	visible in your exterior mirror			d)	covered with plastic sheeting

Q 5. When should you update your Vehicle Registration Certificate? Mark 1 answer
	a)	When you pass your driving test			b)	When you move house
	c)	When your vehicle needs an MOT			d)	When you have a collision

Q 6. Your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. How should you avoid letting this distract you while driving? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Keep going and input your destination into the system			b)	Keep going as the system will adjust to your route
	c)	Stop immediately to view and use the system			d)	Stop in a safe place before using the system

Q 7. You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Stop and check the tyres			b)	Stop and dry the brakes
	c)	Check your exhaust			d)	Test your brakes

Q 8. Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than driving at 50 mph by up to Mark 1 answer
	a)	0.1			b)	0.3
	c)	0.75			d)	1

Q 9. You see this white arrow on the road ahead. It means Mark 1 answer
	a)	entrance on the left			b)	all vehicles turn left
	c)	keep left of the hatched markings			d)	road bending to the left

Q 10. You are travelling along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic is joining from a slip road. You should Mark 1 answer
	a)	race the other vehicles			b)	move to another lane
	c)	maintain a steady speed			d)	switch on your hazard flashers

Q 11. Where would you see this sign? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Near a school crossing			b)	At a playground entrance
	c)	On a school bus			d)	At a ´pedestrians only´ area

Q 12. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be Mark 1 answer
	a)	overtaking on your left			b)	following you closely
	c)	emerging from the side road			d)	overtaking on your right

Q 13. You are following this lorry. You should keep well back from it to Mark 1 answer
	a)	give you a good view of the road ahead			b)	stop following traffic from rushing through the junction
	c)	prevent traffic behind you from overtaking			d)	allow you to hurry through the traffic lights if they change

Q 14. Your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing. What should you do FIRST? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing			b)	Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it
	c)	Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains			d)	Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

Q 15. You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may Mark 3 answers
	a)	dazzle other road users			b)	reduce battery life
	c)	cause brake lights to be less clear			d)	be breaking the law
	e)	seriously affect engine power

Q 16. You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Overtake on the left before the lorry reaches the junction			b)	Overtake on the right as soon as the lorry slows down
	c)	Do not overtake unless you can see there is no oncoming traffic			d)	Do not overtake, stay well back and be prepared to stop.

Q 17. ´Red routes´ in major cities have been introduced to Mark 1 answer
	a)	raise the speed limits			b)	help the traffic flow
	c)	provide better parking			d)	allow lorries to load more freely

Q 18. When would an anti-lock braking system start to work? Mark 1 answer
	a)	After the parking brake has been applied			b)	Whenever pressure on the brake pedal is applied
	c)	Just as the wheels are about to lock			d)	When the normal braking system fails to operate

Q 19. What does this sign mean? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Buses turning			b)	Ring road
	c)	Mini-roundabout			d)	Keep right

Q 20. To correct a rear-wheel skid you should Mark 1 answer
	a)	not steer at all			b)	steer away from it
	c)	steer into it			d)	apply your handbrake

Q 21. You are driving on a motorway. You have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. You should Mark 1 answer
	a)	switch on your hazard lights			b)	switch on your headlights
	c)	sound your horn			d)	flash your headlights

Q 22. A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Stabiliser			b)	Jockey wheel
	c)	Corner steadies			d)	Breakaway cable

Q 23. You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least Mark 1 answer
	a)	one second			b)	two seconds
	c)	three seconds			d)	four seconds

Q 24. You should ONLY use a mobile phone when Mark 1 answer
	a)	receiving a call			b)	suitably parked
	c)	driving at less than 30 mph			d)	driving an automatic vehicle

Q 25. What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Go ahead			b)	Stop
	c)	Turn left			d)	Turn right

Q 26. Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car? Mark 1 answer
	a)	It takes longer to pass one			b)	They may suddenly pull up
	c)	Their brakes are not as good			d)	They climb hills more slowly

Q 27. You are driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. This means that Mark 2 answers
	a)	you should not drive in the lane unless it is unavoidable			b)	you should not park in the lane unless it is unavoidable
	c)	cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane			d)	the lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic

Q 28. What is the shortest overall stopping distance on a dry road at 60 mph? Mark 1 answer
	a)	53 metres (175 feet			b)	58 metres (190 feet)
	c)	73 metres (240 feet			d)	96 metres (315 feet)

Q 29. You are following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling			b)	Stay behind until you are past the junction
	c)	Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction			d)	Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

Q 30. You are driving along a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a solid white line. This means that during its period of operation Mark 1 answer
	a)	the lane may be used for parking your car			b)	you may drive in that lane at any time
	c)	the lane may be used when necessary			d)	you must not drive in that lane

Q 31. Which TWO things would help to keep you alert during a long journey? Mark 2 answers
	a)	Finishing your journey as fast as you can			b)	Keeping off the motorways and using country roads
	c)	Making sure that you get plenty of fresh air			d)	Making regular stops for refreshments

Q 32. A roof rack fitted to your car will Mark 1 answer
	a)	reduce fuel consumption			b)	improve the road handling
	c)	make your car go faster			d)	increase fuel consumption

Q 33. You should not normally travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway. When can you use it? Mark 1 answer
	a)	When taking the next exit			b)	When traffic is stopped
	c)	When signs direct you to			d)	When traffic is slow moving

Q 34. Which of the following may cause loss of concentration on a long journey? Mark 4 answers
	a)	Loud music			b)	Arguing with a passenger
	c)	Using a mobile phone			d)	Putting in a cassette tape
	e)	Stopping regularly to rest			f)	Pulling up to tune the radio

Q 35. Before driving through a tunnel what should you do? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Switch off your radio			b)	Remove any sunglasses
	c)	Close your sunroof			d)	Switch on windscreen wipers

Q 36. While driving, you see this sign ahead. You should Mark 1 answer
	a)	stop at the sign			b)	slow, but continue around the bend
	c)	slow to a crawl and continue			d)	stop and look for open farm gates

Q 37. You are driving the children of a friend home from school. They are both under 14 years old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required? Mark 1 answer
	a)	An adult passenger			b)	The children
	c)	You, the driver			d)	Your friend

Q 38. Anti-lock brakes are most effective when you Mark 1 answer
	a)	keep pumping the foot brake to prevent skidding			b)	brake normally, but grip the steering wheel tightly
	c)	brake promptly and firmly until you have slowed down			d)	apply the handbrake to reduce the stopping distance

Q 39. By taking part in the Pass Plus scheme you will Mark 1 answer
	a)	never get points on your licence			b)	be able to service your own car
	c)	allow you to drive anyone else´s vehicle			d)	improve your basic driving skills

Q 40. This road marking warns Mark 1 answer
	a)	drivers to use the hard shoulder			b)	overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left
	c)	overtaking drivers to move back to the left			d)	drivers that it is safe to overtake

Q 41. Where should you take particular care to look out for motorcyclists and cyclists? Mark 1 answer
	a)	On dual carriageways			b)	At junctions
	c)	At zebra crossings			d)	On one-way streets

Q 42. There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Reduce speed until you are clear of the area			b)	Keep up your speed and sound the horn
	c)	Increase your speed to clear the area quickly			d)	Wait at the lights until they change to green

Q 43. You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Fuel consumption will be higher			b)	Your vehicle will pick up speed
	c)	It will damage the engine			d)	It will wear tyres out more quickly

Q 44. Motor cars must first have an MOT test certificate when they are Mark 1 answer
	a)	one year old			b)	three years old
	c)	five years old			d)	seven years old

Q 45. You are in a tunnel. Your vehicle is on fire and you CANNOT drive it. What should you do? Mark 2 answers
	a)	Stay in the vehicle and close the windows			b)	Switch on hazard warning lights
	c)	Leave the engine running			d)	Try and put out the fire
	e)	Switch off all of your lights			f)	Wait for other people to phone for help

Q 46. You are driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up on the left just after a junction on the left. When should you signal? Mark 1 answer
	a)	As you are passing or just after the junction			b)	Just before you reach the junction
	c)	Well before you reach the junction			d)	It would be better not to signal at all

Q 47. Which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam? Mark 1 answer
	a)	2-41a			b)	2-41b
	c)	2-41c			d)	2-41d

Q 48. What does this sign tell you? Mark 1 answer
	a)	That it is a no-through road			b)	End of traffic calming zone
	c)	Free parking zone ends			d)	No waiting zone ends

Q 49. How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side? Mark 1 answer
	a)	Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side			b)	Accelerate to increase your speed
	c)	Stop as quickly as you can			d)	Slow down very gradually

Q 50. Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. Until you have one you will NOT be able to Mark 1 answer
	a)	renew your driving licence			b)	change your insurance company
	c)	renew your road tax disc			d)	notify a change if address

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