Test Your Theory Knowledge

1 / 20

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

When the roads are slippery

When carrying a heavy load

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

When the tyre tread is worn below 2mm

2 / 20

What should you do if a driver pulls across your path, causing you to brake or swerve?

Sound your horn to show annoyance

Ignore the error and stay calm

Overtake as soon as possible

Flash your lights to show annoyance

3 / 20

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

Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

Two car lengths

A two-second time gap

One car length

4 / 20

What does the term "blind spot" mean?

An area covered by your right-hand mirror

An area not covered by your headlights

An area not visible to the driver

An area covered by your left-hand mirror

5 / 20

What should you do if you become tired while you're driving on a motorway?

Close all your windows and set the heating to warm

Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers

Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume

6 / 20

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

Stay close to the carriageway

Stand on the hard shoulder

Keep your back to traffic

Face the oncoming traffic

7 / 20

You're planning to tow a caravan.

What will help the handling of the combination?

Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle

Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle

A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar

A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar

8 / 20

You're driving on the motorway.

Which lane should you get into well before you reach your exit?

The hard shoulder

The right-hand lane

The left-hand lane

The middle lane

9 / 20

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

Centre

Left

Either the right or centre

Right

10 / 20

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

When you're staying at the minimum allowed speed

When you're turning right or overtaking

When you're passing a side road on the left

When you're travelling at a constant high speed

11 / 20

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

Your engine will overheat

Your satnav will be confused

Your mirrors will need adjusting

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

12 / 20

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Use the mirrors

Sound the horn

Flash the headlights

Select a higher gear

13 / 20

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

Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving

Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving

Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

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

14 / 20

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

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Keep them warm and comfortable

Give them something to eat

Give them a warm drink

15 / 20

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

To prevent you from changing lanes

To help you select the correct lane in good time

To restrict the flow of traffic

To warn of oncoming traffic

16 / 20

You've just gone through flood water.

What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

17 / 20

You're driving down a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

Continue and find another route

Reverse out of the road

Turn around in a side route

Reverse into a driveway

18 / 20

What should you do when you're driving along a road that has a series of road humps?

Set your car's cruise control

Brake firmly when you reach each road hump

Vary your speed between each road hump

Stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road

19 / 20

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road.

What should you do as you approach the junction?

Keep in the middle of the road

Swing out to the right just before turning

Keep just left of the middle of the road

Keep well to the left of the road

20 / 20

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

The rider may be blown in front of you

The rider may stop suddenly

The rider may be travelling faster than normal

The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind

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