Theory Test Questions Batch 2

Question 1

What does a curved arrow on the road mean on the opposite side?

Answer 1

Overtaking traffic should move back to the left

Question 2

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Answer 2

Look around before moving off

Question 3

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Answer 3

Steady amber

Question 4

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

Answer 4

To help other road users know what you intend to do

Question 5

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

Answer 5

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Question 6

You’re carrying an 11 year old child on the front seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What seat belt security must be in place?

Answer 6

They must use a suitable child restraint

Question 7

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

Answer 7

The seat belts

Question 8

How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

Answer 8

Take it to a local authority disposal site

Question 9

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Answer 9

Lock it and remove the key

Question 10

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

Answer 10

Have the brakes checked immediately

Question 11

What’s the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Answer 11

Improved grip on the road

Question 12

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Answer 12

Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped

Question 13

You’re driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

Answer 13

A two-second time gap

Question 14

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Answer 14

Stay behind and don’t overtake

Question 15

What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?

Answer 15

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Question 16

You’ve been involved in an argument that’s made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Answer 16

Calm down

Question 17

You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?

Answer 17

Pedestrians walking towards you

Question 18

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?

Answer 18

Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

Question 19

Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Answer 19

The rider may be blown in front of you

Question 20

You’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclist to go?

Answer 20

Any direction

Question 21

What should you do when you’re passing loose sheep on the road?

Answer 21

Go very slowly

Question 22

You’re approaching a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist ahead is signalling to turn right?

Answer 22

Give the cyclist plenty of room

Question 23

You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

Answer 23

Be prepared to stop

Question 24

You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left hand kerb.

Answer 24

Wait behind the long vehicle

Question 25

You’re driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Answer 25

Be wary of a sudden gust

Question 26

How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?

Answer 26

By changing to a lower gear

Question 27

Why is it important to make full use of the slip road as you join a motorway?

Answer 27

To allow you to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left hand lane

Question 28

You’re on a motorway. What does it mean if a red cross is showing above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes?

Answer 28

The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only

Question 29

What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?

Answer 29

Green

Question 30

When would you use the right hand lane on a three lane motorway?

Answer 30

When you’re overtaking

Question 31

You’re looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Answer 31

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question 32

You’re in a built up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

Answer 32

So that you be easily seen by others

Question 33

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit?

Answer 33

Leave parking lights switched on

Question 34

You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you as you approach the junction?

Answer 34

Keep well to the left of the road

Question 35

What does a triangle sign with a black arrowed circle mean?

Answer 35

Roundabout

Question 36

What shape are traffic signs giving orders?

Answer 36

Red circles

Question 37

You’re approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?

Answer 37

Red and amber

Question 38

What is the sign that means ‘no stopping’?

Answer 38

Red Cross on top of blue

Question 39

What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together?

Answer 39

Wait for the green light

Question 40

You’ve just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your license in the next two years?

Answer 40

Retake your theory and practical tests

Question 41

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Answer 41

Rapid shallow breathing

Question 42

What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

Answer 42

Keep them warm and comfortable

Question 43

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

Answer 43

Douse the burns with clean, cool water

Question 44

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum nose weight for your vehicle’s tow hitch?

Answer 44

In the vehicle handbook