Part One Questions

Question 1

At traffic lights, amber means what?

Answer 1

Stop, unless it would be unsafe to do so

Question 2

A Theory test pass certificate is valid for how long?

Answer 2

24 months

Question 3

What shape are signs giving directions usually?

Answer 3

Rectangular

Question 4

What does a long white line with short gaps down the centre of the road indicate?

Answer 4

A hazard

Question 5

Where does the Highway Code say that you should never reverse?

Answer 5

From a minor road onto a major road

Question 6

What colour are reflective studs along the left edge of the road?

Answer 6

Red

Question 7

When should pupils apply for their theory test?

Answer 7

When they have studied and the ADI advises them to do so

Question 8

Unless exempt, when must passengers travelling in a car wear seatbelts?

Answer 8

Any seat of the car

Question 9

You must report to the licensing authority when you have any medical condition that…

Answer 9

Is likely to last more than three months

Question 10

Who is responsible for car passengers under three years of age?

Answer 10

The driver

Question 11

What are the speed limits for learner drivers?

Answer 11

The same as for full licence holders

Question 12

How should you control the speed of your car when travelling downhill?

Answer 12

Slowing down and then changing to a lower gear

Question 13

What is client centres learning all about?

Answer 13

An ongoing conversation with the pupil to ensure that you understand their learning needs

Question 14

To ensure uniformity of tests, examiners are…

Answer 14

Closely supervised by a senior examiner

Question 15

A full driving licence is valid until when?

Answer 15

The drivers 70th birthday

Question 16

If you are involved in an incident and do not have your insurance certificate with you, how long do you have to produce it at a police station?

Answer 16

7 days

Question 17

Children under 14 must wear seatbelts…

Answer 17

In the front and the rear of the car

Question 18

In a built up area, what speed limit applies (unless there are signs indicating otherwise)?

Answer 18

30mph

Question 19

What weight of vehicle is a provisional licence holder entitled to drive?

Answer 19

Up to 3.5 tonnes

Question 20

True or false.

Using the gears to slow down is normal practice.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Where should groups of people marching on the road keep to?

Answer 21

The left hand side

Question 22

What is the minimum legal age for driving a car?

Answer 22

17

Question 23

When would the minimum legal age for driving a car differ?

Answer 23

If you are in receipt of the higher rate disability living allowance, whereby the age is reduced to 16

Question 24

When turning right at a junction, and the oncoming vehicle is also turning right, what is the safest position to undertake?

Answer 24

Offside to offside (where possible)

Question 25

At night, when driving in a built up area, which lights should be used?

Answer 25

Dipped headlights

Question 26

One of the most basic teaching principles is... | E______, D______, P______.

Answer 26

Explain-Demonstrate-Practice

Question 27

What must candidate produce when attending a theory test?

Answer 27

A current valid provisional driving licence

Question 28

What is the minimum acceptable tyre tread depth?

Answer 28

1.6mm

Question 29

How would you identify a deaf and blind person?

Answer 29

A white stick with a red band

Question 30

How many serious faults is a driver allowed to commit during a test?

Answer 30

None

Question 31

How many days notice are required to cancel a driving test without losing the fee?

Answer 31

Three working days

Question 32

What are the requirements for anyone to supervise a learner driver?

Answer 32

That they are at least 21, and have held a full driving licence of that type for at least three years

Question 33

What is recorded on a test paper if a driving examiner has to take action?

Answer 33

Dangerous fault

Question 34

What does the exhaust system do?

Answer 34

It gets rid of burnt gasses

Question 35

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

Answer 35

it reduces toxic gasses and pollutants

Question 36

What should you look out for when passing stationary busses?

Answer 36

Pass slowly, as there may be pedestrians

Question 37

You have a fire in the engine compartment. What should you do?

Answer 37

Get out of the vehicle and to a safe place quickly. Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself, and call the fire brigade.

Question 38

What does PSL stand for?

Answer 38

Position - Position your vehicle correctly and in good time Speed - adjust your speed as necessary Look - look for other traffic or road users

Question 39

You want to park overnight on a road with a 40mph speed limit. What should you do?

Answer 39

Switch on your parking lights

Question 40

You feel drowsy whilst driving along the motorway. What should you do?

Answer 40

You need to find a safe and legal place to park as soon as possible. This may mean the taking the next exit or pulling gun at the nearest services. Opening the window and allowing fresh air in will help.

Question 41

The timing of directions to a pupil is very important. What is the recommended method of doing this clearly? A______, D______, I______.

Answer 41

Alert - eg. "at the roundabout" Direct - eg. "take the road off to the right, it's the third exit" Identify - eg. "it's signposted to Bristol"

Question 42

Another driver flashes their headlights. What should this mean?

Answer 42

They're warning you of their presence .

Question 43

What should you do when you're teaching someone who is profoundly deaf?

Answer 43

Give instructions slowly and distinctly, whilst stationary. | This may involve a combination of different methods, including use of diagrams and gestures.

Question 44

Your pupil is approaching a junction where the traffic lights have failed. What should you advise them to do?

Answer 44

Be prepared to stop for any traffic.

Question 45

When braking, what is thinking distance?

Answer 45

the distance travelled in time to react to a situation

Question 46

When braking, what is the braking distance?

Answer 46

the distance travelled from when you use the brakes to when your car completely stops

Question 47

When braking, what is stopping distance?

Answer 47

The combined distance of thinking distance and braking distance

Question 48

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?

Answer 48

6 metres

Question 49

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?

Answer 49

9 metres

Question 50

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?

Answer 50

12 metres

Question 51

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?

Answer 51

15 metres

Question 52

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?

Answer 52

18 metres

Question 53

What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?

Answer 53

21 metres

Question 54

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?

Answer 54

6 metres

Question 55

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?

Answer 55

14 metres

Question 56

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?

Answer 56

24 metres

Question 57

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?

Answer 57

38 metres

Question 58

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?

Answer 58

55 metres

Question 59

What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?

Answer 59

75 metres

Question 60

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?

Answer 60

12 metres

Question 61

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?

Answer 61

23 metres

Question 62

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?

Answer 62

36 metres

Question 63

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?

Answer 63

55 metres

Question 64

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?

Answer 64

73 metres

Question 65

What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?

Answer 65

96 metres