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 tyre tread is worn below 2mm

When the roads are slippery

When carrying a heavy load

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

2 / 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 into a driveway

Reverse out of the road

Turn around in a side route

3 / 20

You're following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane.

Where should you expect them to go?

Right

Any direction

Straight ahead

Left

4 / 20

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

Interior wide-angle mirror

Extended-arm side mirrors

Ordinary interior mirror

Ordinary door mirrors

5 / 20

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

Brake firmly when you reach each road hump

Stay at a reduced speed for the whole stretch of road

Vary your speed between each road hump

Set your car's cruise control

6 / 20

Why should you make sure your indicators are turned off after a junction?

To avoid misleading other users

To avoid dazzling other road users

To avoid flattening the battery

To avoid damage to the indicator relay

7 / 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

8 / 20

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

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

Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving

Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving

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

9 / 20

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

Give them something to eat

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Give them a warm drink

Keep them warm and comfortable

10 / 20

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

When the speed limit exceeds 30mph

When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road

When you're facing oncoming traffic

When you're near a bus stop

11 / 20

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

Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers

Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

Close all your windows and set the heating to warm

Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume

12 / 20

Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities?

To raise the speed limits

To allow lorries to load more freely

To provide better parking

To help the traffic flow

13 / 20

You're travelling along a residential street.

There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

So that oncoming traffic may see you more clearly

You may set off car alarms

Children may run out from between the vehicles

There may be delivery lorries on the street

14 / 20

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

When you're driving on a dual carriageway

When you're driving on a motorway

When you're approaching bends and junctions

When you're approaching a one-way street

15 / 20

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

The rider may stop suddenly

The rider may be blown in front of you

The rider may be travelling faster than normal

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

16 / 20

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

To warn of oncoming traffic

To prevent you from changing lanes

To restrict the flow of traffic

To help you select the correct lane in good time

17 / 20

What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

Swerve past it and sound your horn

Flash your headlights and drive up close behind

Slow down and be ready to stop

Accelerate past it immediately

18 / 20

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

Sound the horn

Select a higher gear

Use the mirrors

Flash the headlights

19 / 20

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

Either the right or centre

Right

Left

Centre

20 / 20

You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if a pedestrian is waiting to cross behind your car?

Wave to the pedestrian to stop

Give way to the pedestrian

Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian

Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross

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