Theory Test Questions Batch 1

Question 1

You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

Answer 1

Keep both hands on the steering wheel

Question 2

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

Answer 2

When you’re approaching bends and junctions

Question 3

You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

Answer 3

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

Question 4

You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind you is trying to overtake?

Answer 4

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake.

Question 5

What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

Answer 5

The lane is in operation 24 hours a day

Question 6

You’re driving a car that has a Diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause?

Answer 6

It can make the roads slippery for other road users

Question 7

What will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced?

Answer 7

The steering will vibrate

Question 8

What is the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

Answer 8

1.6mm

Question 9

You’re parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?

Answer 9

When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

Question 10

Why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

Answer 10

To help protect the environment against pollution

Question 11

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

Answer 11

Keep engine revs low

Question 12

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

Answer 12

In the rain

Question 13

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy whether?

Answer 13

Allow more time

Question 14

What requires extra care when you’re driving or riding in windy conditions?

Answer 14

Passing pedal cyclists

Question 15

What might you expect to happen in a situation with one arrow upwards on the left and one smaller line with a red line across it in a T-shape?

Answer 15

Traffic will move into the left hand lane

Question 16

What must you do at a junction with a STOP sign and STOP written on the floor?

Answer 16

Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

Question 17

You emerge at a junction. Either side are large hedges. Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?

Answer 17

The view is restricted

Question 18

What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?

Answer 18

Ignore the error and stay calm

Question 19

You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by a vehicle behind you?

Answer 19

Set your mirror to the anti-dazzle position

Question 20

You want to turn right from a junction. What should do if your view is restricted by parked vehicles?

Answer 20

Stop, then moved forward slowly until you have a clear view

Question 21

Why is a toucan crossing different from a puffin crossing?

Answer 21

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

Question 22

What would you do if you see older people crossing the road ahead?

Answer 22

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Question 23

What hazard should you be especially aware of if you’re turning left into a side road?

Answer 23

Pedestrians

Question 24

You’re leaving a safe gap as you follow a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into this gap?

Answer 24

Drop back further

Question 25

You’re towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

Answer 25

Extended arm side mirrors

Question 26

What plate may appear with a triangle road sign with a black line and a slight bump to it?

Answer 26

Humps for 1/2 mile

Question 27

When will you feel the effects of engine braking?

Answer 27

When you change to a lower gear

Question 28

What should you do when going through a contra flow system on a motorway?

Answer 28

Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead

Question 29

What would you expect to find at a contraflow system on a motorway?

Answer 29

Lower speed limits

Question 30

On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there’s no traffic ahead?

Answer 30

Left

Question 31

What’s the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

Answer 31

70mph

Question 32

A single carriageway road has this sign (White circle with black diagonal line from top right to bottom left). What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Answer 32

50mph

Question 33

When may you enter a box junction?

Answer 33

When your exit road is clear

Question 34

You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

Answer 34

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Question 35

When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 35

If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

Question 36

What do two arrows, one pointing up, the other pointing down, mean?

Answer 36

Two-way traffic straight ahead

Question 37

What does a blue sign with two arrows pointing diagonally down mean?

Answer 37

Pass either side to get to the same destination

Question 38

Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?

Answer 38

On the right-hand edge of the road

Question 39

What does the white line along side of the road indicate?

Answer 39

The edge of the carriageway

Question 40

What does 2 arrows pointing up next to each other, with a short line with a red line over it in a T shape next to them mean?

Answer 40

The right-hand lane is closed

Question 41

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

Answer 41

The registered keeper

Question 42

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

Answer 42

Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Question 43

At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn’t breathing?

Answer 43

Open their airway and begin CPR

Question 44

What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?

Answer 44

Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency area and call for assistance

Question 45

When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it’s above the normal value?

Answer 45

When carrying a heavy load

Question 46

Why do lorry drivers start turning so late?

Answer 46

Because the lorry needs the room to turn

Question 47

When may you wait in the area marked with a cycle?

Answer 47

When the traffic lights change to amber after you’ve passed the first line