Driver Car & Motorcycle Theory

Department of Transport Gibraltar

Driver Car & Motorcycle Theory Question Bank

Contents

Section one Questions and answers for applicants of the motor 1 cycle theory test

Section two Questions and answers for applicants of the car 16 theory test

Section three General questions and answers on road procedure for 39 cars and motorcycles

Section four Questions and answers relating to traffic signs 48

THIS SECTION IS COMPRISED OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR APPLICANTS OF THE MOTOR CYCLE THEORY TEST

Q1 When you are giving mouth to mouth you should only stop when: Mark one answer A o You think the casualty is dead o The casualty can breathe without help o The casualty has turned blue o You think the ambulance is coming Q2 On a motorway you may ONLY stop on the hard shoulder: Mark one answer A o If you go passed the exit that you wanted to take o If you feel tired and need a rest o In an emergency o To pick up a hitchhiker Q3 Why should you check over your shoulder before turning left into a side road? Mark one answer A o To check for emergency traffic o To confirm your intention to turn o To check for overtaking vehicles o To make sure the side road is clear Q4 You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should: Mark one answer A o Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking o Touch the brakes sharply to show your lights o Accelerate to make a gap behind you o Allow the vehicle to overtake Q5 You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should: Mark one answer A o Drop back further o Flash your headlights o Sound your horn o Start to overtake Q6 When riding long distances at speed, noise can cause fatigue. What can you do to help reduce this? Mark one answer A o Vary your speed o Wear ear plugs o Use an open face helmet o Ride in the upright position Q7 Which of the following should you do when riding? Mark two answers A o Keep close to the vehicle in front o Keep your visor or goggles clear o Keep the vehicle in front in view o Use your dipped headlights o Ride close to the centre of the road

Q8 Road surfaces tend to be at their most slippery: Mark one answer A o During the late afternoon o After heavy prolonged rain o During a long dry spell o After a long dry spell followed by a shower of rain Q9 Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times? Mark one answer A o You will travel a much shorter distance o You will see less road works o Your vehicle will use more fuel o It will help to ease congestion Q10 You are on a motorway at night. You MUST have your headlights switched on unless: Mark one answer A o The motorway is lit o There are vehicles close in front of you o Your motorcycle has broken down on the hard shoulder o You are travelling below 100 kph Q11 Riding your motorcycle with a slack or worn drive chain may cause: Mark one answer A o Early tyre wear o Increased emissions o An engine misfire o A locked wheel Q12 Why are place names painted on the road surface? Mark one answer A o To warn you of oncoming traffic o To enable you to change lanes early o To restrict the flow of traffic o To prevent you changing lanes Q13 Some two way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? Mark one answer A o Traffic can overtake on the left o Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only o Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake o Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Q14 A wrongly adjusted drive chain can: Mark three answers A o Create a noisy rattle o Cause a suspension fault o Cause an accident o Make wheels wobble o Affect gear changing

Q15 Tailgating means: Mark one answer A o Following another vehicle too closely o Using the rear door of a hatchback car o Driving with rear fog lights o Reversing into a parking space Q16 You should always check for blind areas before: Mark one answer A o Giving a signal o Moving off o Changing gear o Slowing down Q17 The dual carriageway you are turning left onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Wait until the road is clear on both directions o Stop on the first lane so that other vehicles give way o Proceed to the central reservation and wait o Emerge slightly to show your intentions Q18 Which of these emergency services might have blue flashing beacons? Mark one answer A o Animal ambulances o Doctors cars o Bomb disposal o Gritting lorries Q19 You have adjusted the tension on your drive chain you should check: Mark one answer A o Valve clearance o Tyre pressure o Rear wheel alignment o Sidelights Q20 When riding wearing brightly coloured clothing you will: Mark one answer A o Be seen more easily by other motorists o Create a hazard by distracting other drivers o Dazzle other motorists on the road o Be able to ride on unlit roads with sidelights Q21 When riding in heavy rain a film of water can build up between the road surface and your tyres. This may result in loss of control. What can you do to avoid this? Mark one answer A o Increase your tyre pressure o Decrease your tyre pressure o Keep trying your brakes o Keep your speed down Q22 When riding a sidecar attachment for the first time you should: Mark two answers A o Keep your speed down o Accelerate quickly round bends o Approach corners more carefully o Be able to stop more quickly

Q23 If you get cold and wet when riding. What is likely to happen? Mark two answers A o Your helmet may loosen o You may lose concentration o Your visor may freeze o Your reaction time may be slower o You may slide off the seat Q24 At traffic lights you see the amber light ahead. Which light or lights, will come next? Mark one answer A o Green and amber together o Red alone o Red and amber together o Green alone Q25 You are driving on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean? Mark one answer A o Pull up on the lane to answer your mobile phone o Use this as a running lane o This lane can be closed if you need a rest o You should not travel on this lane Q26 Motorcyclist are particularly vulnerable: Mark one answer A o On dual carriageways o On motorways o When moving off o When approaching junctions Q27 Which of the following fairings would give you best weather protection? Mark one answer A o Sports o Handlebar o Touring o Windscreen Q28 When approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction? Mark one answer o Slow down and look both ways A o Slow down and keep to the left o Accelerate and keep to the middle o Accelerate looking to the right. Q29 When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should: Mark one answer A o Indicate left before leaving the roundabout o Not indicate at any time o Indicate left when approaching the roundabout o Indicate right when approaching the roundabout

Q30 A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because: Mark one answer A o Moped riders can use it o Cyclists can use it o It is controlled by a traffic warden o It is controlled by two flashing lights Q31 You must ensure that any load carried on your motorcycle is: Mark two answers A o Not sticking out dangerously o Attached to a red flag o Secure o Covered by a waterproof sheet Q32 How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted? Mark one answer A o Fast to get rid of the shiny surface o Careful until the shiny surface has worn off o Continue driving as normal o Increase the tyre pressure. Q33 How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop? Mark one answer A o By pointing to the children in the opposite pavement o By displaying a red light o By displaying a stop sign o By displaying a stop arm signal Q34 On ice or snow braking distances can increase by: Mark one answer A o 4 times o 6 Times o 10 Times o 20 Times Q35 How will a police officer in a patrol car get you to stop Mark one answer A o They will wait until you stop than approach you o They will pull along you and use the siren o They will flash their headlights, indicate to the right o They will cut in front of you Q36 Before you make a U turn on the road you should: Mark one answer A o Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators o Select a higher gear o Signal so that other drivers know what you are doing o Look over your shoulder for a final check Q37 Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your motorcycle before making a long journey? Mark one answer A o Continuous high speeds may increase the risk of your motorcycle breaking down o Service stations do not deal with breakdowns o You will have to do more harsh breaking o The road surface will wear down the tyres faster

Q38 You are travelling behind a moped. You want to turn right just ahead. You should: Mark one answer A o Overtake the moped before the junction o Pull alongside the moped and stay level until just before the junction o Sound your horn as a warning and pull in front of the moped o Stay behind until the moped has passed the junction Q39 You have just ridden through a flood. When clear of water you should test your: Mark one answer A o Steering o Headlights o Starter motor o Brakes Q40 You are turning right at a junction. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should: Mark one answer A o Give way to them o Go on, giving them plenty of room o Stop and wave at them to cross o Sound your horn and proceed Q41 You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause? Mark one answer A o Chain wear o Oil leaks o Engine overheating o Low oil pressure Q42 Your visor becomes badly scratched. You should: Mark one answer A o Wash it with soapy water o Clean it with petrol o Polish it with fine abrasive o Replace it Q43 Why should riders wear reflective clothing? Mark one answer A o To be seen better in the daylight o To protect them from the cold o To be seen better at night o To protect them from direct sunlight Q44 Your indicators are difficult to see due to bright sunshine. When using them you should: Mark one answer A o Flash your headlight o Also give an arm signal o Sound your horn o Keep both hands on the handlebar

Q45 You are carrying a bulky tank bag. What could this affect? Mark one answer A o Your view ahead o Your ability to accelerate o Your ability to steer o Your insurance premium Q46 On a motorcycle you should only use a mobile phone when you: Mark one answer A o Have a pillion passenger to help o Have parked in a safe place o Have a motorcycle with automatic gears o Are travelling on a quiet road Q47 Planning your route before setting out can be helpful. How can you do this? Mark one answer A o Print or write down the route o Only visit places you know o Look in a motoring magazine o Try to travel at busy times Q48 You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must: Mark one answer A o Move off immediately without hesitation o Wait for pedestrians on the crossing to clear o Wait for the green light before moving off o Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows Q49 You are on a two lane dual carriageway. For which TWO of the following would you use the left hand lane? Mark two answers A o Normal progress o Mending punctures o Overtaking slower traffic o Staying at the minimum allowed speed o Constant high speed o Turning left Q50 Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when riding at night? Mark one answer A o Bi-focal o Half moon o Tinted o Round Q51 A long, heavy-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Speed up o Hold your speed o Slow down o Change direction

Q52 The main causes of motorcycles skidding are: Mark three answers A o Heavy and sharp breaking o Riding in wet weather o Excessive acceleration o Riding in winter o Leaning too far when cornering Q53 You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should: Mark one answer A o Keep close to the lorry, away from the spray o Put your headlights on full beam o Speed up and overtake quickly o Drop back until you can see better Q54 You are in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following you closely. What action should you take? Mark one answer A o Ignore the following driver and continue to travel within the speed limit o Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front o Signal right and wave the following driver past o Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road Q55 You are riding in very hot weather. What are TWO effects that melting tar has on the control of your motorcycle? Mark two answers A o It can make the surface slippery o It can reduce stopping distances o It can reduce tyre grip o It can improve braking efficiency Q56 You are approaching crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Be prepared to stop for any traffic o Brake sharply to stop before looking o Brake and stop only for large vehicles o Be prepared to brake sharply to stop Q57 When should you especially check your engine oil? Mark one answer A o Before a long journey o When the engine is hot o Early in the morning o Every 6000 kilometres Q58 You are at the scene of an accident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should: Mark four answers A o Avoid moving them if possible o Give them a warm drink o Avoid leaving them alone o Offer them a cigarette o Reassure them constantly o Keep them warm

Q59 It is a very hot day. What would you expect to find? Mark one answer A o Mud on the road o Banks of fog o A soft road surface o Roadwork’s ahead Q60 The driver in front of you has forgotten to cancel their left indicator you should: Mark one answer A o Sound your horn before overtaking o Stay behind and not overtake o Flash your lights to alert the driver o Overtake on the left if there is room Q61 When must you use a dipped headlight during the day? Mark one answer A o Along narrow streets o When parking o On country roads o In poor visibility Q62 The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend? Mark one answer A o To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement o To help judge the bends using the drain covers as marker points o To prevent the motorcycle sliding on metal drain covers o To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers Q63 At a mini roundabout it is important that a motorcyclist should avoid: Mark one answer A o Using signal o Turning left o Looking round o The painted area Q64 You are checking your direction indicators. How often per second should they flash? Mark one answer A o Between 5 and 6 times o Between 3 and 4 times o Between 7 and 8 times o Between 1 and 2 times Q65 In normal riding your position on the road should be: Mark one answer A o On the left of your lane o About 30 cms from the Kerb o About central on your lane o Near the centre of the road Q66 Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking? Mark two answers A o Road sweeping vehicles o Motorcycles o Tractors o Bicycles

Q67 Which of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts? Mark two answers A o Estate cars o Long vehicles o Delivery vans o Cyclists Q68 The red lights are flashing when approaching a level crossing. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Go through quickly o Go through carefully o Stop before the barrier o Switch on your hazard warning lights Q69 You are travelling on a well-lit road at night in a built-up area. By using your dipped headlights you will be able to: Mark one answer A o Switch to main beam only o Be easily seen by others o See further along the road o Go at a much faster speed Q70 You arrive at the scene of an accident. It has just happened and somebody is unconscious. What action should you take? Mark two answers A o Try to get them to drink water o Clear their airways and keep them open o Look for any witnesses o Stop any heavy bleeding o Take the numbers of vehicles involved Q71 When traffic lights are out of order. Who has priority? Mark one answer A o Traffic turning left o Nobody o Traffic going straight ahead o Traffic turning right Q72 The road is wet. You are passing a line of queuing traffic and riding on the painted road markings. You should take extra care, particularly when: Mark one answer A o Signalling o Checking your mirrors o Carrying a passenger o Braking Q73 Your motorcycle has a catalytic converter. Its purpose is to reduce: Mark one answer A o Exhaust noise o Fuel consumption o Exhaust emissions o Engine noise

Q74 At an accident a small child is not breathing. When giving mouth to mouth you should breathe: Mark one answer A o Heavily o Sharply o Gently o Rapidly Q75 You are approaching a mini roundabout. A long vehicle in front is signalling left but positioned on the right. You should: Mark one answer A o Sound your horn o Keep well back o Follow the same course as the lorry o Overtake on the left Q76 When is brake fade likely to happen? Mark one answer A o When approaching a hazard o Continuous use of brakes o After every long journey o When the brakes are out of adjustment Q77 You arrive at an accident where someone is suffering from severe burns. You should: Mark one answer A o Apply lotions to the injury o Burst any blisters o Douse the burns with cool liquid o Remove anything stuck to the burns Q78 How should you dispose of a used battery? Mark two answers A o Take it to a garage o Burn it on a fire o Put it in the dustbin o Take it to a break yard o Break it in to pieces Q79 When may a learner rider carry a pillion passenger? Mark one answer A o If the rider has a full car licence o If the passenger is over 21 o If the passenger holds a full motorcycle licence for at least two years. o Never Q80 A motorcycle is not allowed on a motorway if it has an engine size smaller than: Mark one answer A o 50cc o 250cc o 125cc o 500cc

Q81 You may only enter a yellow box junction when: Mark one answer A o There are less than two vehicles in front of you o Your exit road is clear o You need to turn right o The traffic lights show green Q82 You should not ride in trainers and shorts because: Mark one answer A o The weather may change while you are out o There is not enough protection for your feet or legs in an accident o There will not be enough grip on the foot rests o You will not be able to operate the stand properly Q83 You are riding in heavy rain when your rear wheel skids as you accelerate. To regain control what must you do? Mark one answer A o Change down to a lower gear o Change up to a higher gear o Ease off the throttle o Accelerate more Q84 Your medical condition means you have to take drugs. Who should you consult to see if you are fit to drive? Mark one answer A o Your doctor o The police o The Department of Transport o The Post Office Q85 95% of all accidents involve which main cause? Mark one answer A o Tyre blow outs o Items falling off vehicles o Human error o Road rage Q86 Who is responsible for making sure the motorcycle is not overloaded? Mark one answer A o The owner of the motorcycle o The rider of the motorcycle o The owner of the items being carried o The person who loaded the motorcycle Q87 Until you pass your full motorcycle test you must: Mark one answer A o Display green "L" plates on your bike o Only ride when a qualified instructor is present o Display red "L" plates on your bike o Only ride if someone with a full licence is present Q88 To carry a pillion passenger your bike should have: Mark one answer A o Rear foot rests o A grab handle o An engine over 125cc o Crash bars

Q89 Which of the following must be in good working order for your motorcycle to be road-worthy? Mark two answers A o Oil warning light o Brakes o Revolution counter o Speedometer o Battery warning light Q90 You are travelling on a motorway. A bag falls from your motorcycle. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Stop and recover the bag o Drive on and abandon the bag o Stop at the next emergency phone and tell the police o Do a 'U' turn on the hard shoulder and drive back to the bag with your headlights on Q91 The legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres is? Mark one answer A o 1.0 mm o 1.6mm o 2.0mm o 6.0mm Q92 What does the term lifesaver mean? Mark one answer A o Wearing a reflective jacket o The petrol reserve on a tank o A final rear glance o Wearing Protective boots Q93 You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should: Mark one answer A o Flash your lights to overtake o Be aware that the driver’s reactions may not be as fast as yours o Expect the driver to driver badly o Stay very close behind but be careful Q94 After warming up the engine you leave the choke on. What will this do? Mark one answer A o Improve handling o Use more fuel o Discharge the battery o Use less fuel Q95 Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following: Mark three answers A o The gearbox o The exhaust system o The braking system o The accelerator o Wheel alignment o The suspension

Q96 Heavy loads in a motorcycle top box may: Mark one answer A o Improve stability o Cause low speed wobble o Improve braking o Cause a puncture Q97 As you approach a pelican crossing the lights change to green. Elderly people are halfway across. You should: Mark one answer A o Wave them to cross as quickly as they can o Flash your lights in case they have not heard you o Rev your engine to make them hurry o Wait because they take longer to cross Q98 You should not look down at the front wheel when riding because it can: Mark one answer A o Make your steering lighter o Upset your balance o Improve your balance o Use less fuel Q99 When riding a motorcycle, which of these would make a tyre illegal? Mark two answers A o Tread less than 1.6mm o A re-cut tread o A stone wedge in the tread o Exposed ply or cord Q100 As a safety measure before starting your engine, you should: Mark two answers A o Push the motorcycle forward to check the rear wheel turns freely o Engage first gear and apply the rear brake o Engage first gear and apply the front brake o Glance at the neutral light on your instrument panel

THIS SECTION IS COMPRISED OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR APPLICANTS OF THE CAR THEORY TEST

Q 101 A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it: Mark one answer A o At any time o During the rush hour o If a cyclist is using it o During its period of operation Q 102 While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road. On the approach you should: Mark one answer A o Keep just left of the middle of the road o Keep in the middle of the road o Swing out wide just before turning o Keep well to the left of the road Q 103 You may remove your seat belt when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves: Mark one answer A o Reversing o A hill start o An emergency stop o Driving slowly Q 104 You must not reverse: Mark one answer A o Into a side road o For more than a car’s length o For longer than necessary o In a built-up area Q 105 When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should: Mark one answer A o Use your horn o Rev your engine o Get out and check o Reverse slowly Q 106 When may you reverse from a side road into a main road? Mark one answer A o Only if both roads are clear of traffic o Not at any time o At any time o Only if the main road is clear of traffic Q 107 When may you use hazard warning lights when driving? Mark one answer A o Instead of sounding the horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7 am o On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead o On rural routes, after a warning sign of animals o On the approach to toucan crossings where cyclists are waiting to cross Q 108 Before driving anyone else’s motor vehicle you should make sure that: Mark one answer A o The vehicle owner has third party insurance cover o Your own vehicle has insurance cover o The vehicle is insured for your use o The owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle

Q 109 You have broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. You should place the warning triangle at least how far from your vehicle? Mark one answer A o 5 metres (16 feet) o 25 metres (82 feet) o 45 metres (147 feet) o 100 metres (328 feet) Q 110 Your tyre bursts while you are driving. Which TWO things should you do? Mark two answers A o Pull on the handbrake o Pull up slowly at the side of the road o Brake as quickly as possible o Hold the steering wheel firmly to keep control o Continue on at a normal speed Q 111 Any load that is carried on a roof rack must be: Mark one answer A o Securely fastened when driving o Carried only when strictly necessary o As light as possible o Covered with plastic sheeting Q 112 If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should: Mark one answer A o Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself o Ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed o Brake hard and hold the pedal down o Increase your speed as quickly as possible Q 113 How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side? Mark one answer A o Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side o Accelerate to increase your speed o Stop as quickly as you can o Slow down very gradually Q 114 The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is: Mark one answer A o 1 mm o 1.6 mm o 2.5 mm o 4 mm Q 115 You are carrying two 13 year old children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts? Mark one answer A o The children’s parents o You, the driver o The front-seat passenger o The children

Q 116 When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why is this? Mark one answer A o It will affect the suspension o It is illegal o It will affect your braking o It will waste fuel Q 117 Which FOUR are most likely to cause you to lose concentration while you are driving? Mark four answers A o Using a mobile phone o Checking the mirrors o Talking into a microphone o Using the demisters o Tuning your car radio o Looking at a map Q 118 You should ONLY use a mobile phone when: Mark one answer A o Receiving a call o Suitably parked o Driving at less than 30 kph o Driving an automatic vehicle Q 119 Using a mobile phone while you are driving: Mark one answer A o Is acceptable in a vehicle with power steering o Will reduce your field of vision o Could distract your attention from the road o Will affect your vehicle's electronic systems Q 120 To reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could: Mark three answers A o Travel by car at all times o Use public transport more often o Use a car with a smaller engine o Drive in a bus lane o Share a car when possible o Walk or cycle on short journeys Q 121 Which THREE of the following are most likely to waste fuel? Mark three answers A o Reducing your speed o Carrying unnecessary weight o Using the wrong grade of fuel o Under-inflated tyres o Using different brands of fuel o A fitted, empty roof rack Q 122 You are entering an area of road works. There is a temporary speed limit displayed. You should: Mark one answer A o Not exceed the speed limit o Ignore the displayed limit o Obey the limit only during rush hour o Obey the limit except at night

Q 123 Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to: Mark one answer A o Aquaplane o Puncture o Skid o Wear Q 124 Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of a skid occurring particularly when: Mark one answer A o Braking in an emergency o Driving down steep hills o Braking during normal driving o Driving on good road surfaces Q 125 Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes: Mark one answer A o Are impossible to skid o Can be steered while you are braking o Accelerate much faster o Are not fitted with a handbrake Q 126 Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with: Mark one answer A o A higher cruising speed o Control when accelerating o Steering control when braking o Motorway driving Q 127 You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in an emergency. You should apply the footbrake: Mark one answer A o Slowly and gently o Slowly but firmly o Rapidly and gently o Rapidly and firmly Q 128 Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but they may not always prevent skidding. This is most likely to happen when driving: Mark two answers A o In foggy conditions o On surface water o On loose road surfaces o On dry tarmac o At night on unlit roads Q 129 Front fog lights may be used ONLY if: Mark one answer A o Visibility is seriously reduced o They are fitted above the bumper o They are not as bright as the headlights o An audible warning device is used

Q 130 You are driving with your front fog lights switched on. Earlier fog has now cleared. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Leave them on if other drivers have their lights on o Switch them off as long as visibility remains good o Flash them to warn oncoming traffic that it is foggy o Drive with them on instead of your headlights Q 131 You are driving on a clear dry night with your rear fog lights switched on. This may: Mark two answers A o Reduce glare from the road surface o Make other drivers think you are braking o Give a better view of the road ahead o Dazzle following drivers o Help your indicators to be seen more clearly Q 132 You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared. This may: Mark three answers A o Dazzle other road users o Reduce battery life o Cause brake lights to be less clear o Be breaking the law o Seriously affect engine power Q 133 Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should: Mark one answer A o Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators o Signal so that other drivers can slow down for you o Look over your shoulder for a final check o Select a higher gear than normal Q 134 ‘Tailgating’ means? Mark one answer A o Using the rear door of a hatchback car o Reversing into a parking space o Following another vehicle too closely o Driving with rear fog lights on Q 135 You will feel the effects of engine braking when you: Mark one answer A o only use the handbrake o change to a lower gear o only use neutral o change to a higher gear Q 136 You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean? Mark one answer A o The insurance company will pay the first £100 of any claim o You will be paid £100 if you do not claim within one year o Your vehicle is insured for a value of £100 if it is stolen o You will have to pay the first £100 of the cost of repair to your car

Q 137 Your vehicle is insured third party only. This covers: Mark two answers A o Damage to your vehicle o Damage to other vehicles o Injury to yourself o Injury to others o All damage and injury Q 138 Braking distances on ice can be: Mark one answer A o Twice the normal distance o Five times the normal distance o Seven times the normal distance o Ten times the normal distance Q 139 Freezing conditions will affect the distance it takes you to come to a stop. You should expect stopping distances to increase by up to: Mark one answer A o Two times o Three times o Five times o Ten times Q 140 In windy conditions you need to take extra care when: Mark one answer A o Using the brakes o Making a hill start o Turning into a narrow road o Passing pedal cyclists Q 141 A trailer must stay securely hitched up to the towing vehicle. What additional safety device can be fitted to the trailer braking system? Mark one answer A o Stabiliser o Jockey wheel o Corner steadies o Breakaway cable Q 142 Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes. To stop quickly in an emergency you should: Mark one answer A o Brake firmly and pump the brake pedal on and off o Brake rapidly and firmly without releasing the brake pedal o Brake gently and pump the brake pedal on and off o Brake rapidly once, and immediately release the brake pedal Q 143 You have an accident while driving through a tunnel. You are not injured but your vehicle cannot be driven. What should you do first? Mark one answer A o Rely on other drivers phoning for the police o Switch off the engine and switch on hazard lights o Take the names of witnesses and other drivers o Sweep up any debris that is in the road

Q 144 You are planning to tow a caravan. Which of these will mostly help to aid the vehicle handling? Mark one answer A o A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar o Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle o Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle o A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar Q 145 Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? Mark one answer A o Yes, if they are over fourteen o No, not at any time o Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full o Only if a stabiliser is fitted Q 146 Your engine catches fire. What should you do first? Mark one answer A o Lift the bonnet and disconnect the battery o Lift the bonnet and warn other traffic o Call a breakdown service o Call the fire brigade Q 147 You are on a road that is only wide enough for one vehicle. There is a car coming towards you. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Pull into a passing place on your right o Pull into a passing place if your vehicle is wider o Force the other driver to reverse o Pull into a passing place on your left Q 148 While driving, a warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel comes on. You should: Mark one answer A o Continue if the engine sounds all right o Hope that it is just a temporary electrical fault o Deal with the problem when there is more time o Check out the problem quickly and safely Q 149 To supervise a learner driver, in the “B” category, you must: Mark two answers A o Have held a full licence for at least 3 years o Be an approved driving instructor o Be at least 21 years old o Hold an advanced driving certificate Q 150 When is it legal to drive a Private Motor Vehicle that is four years old without a Roadworthiness certificate? Mark one answer A o Up to seven days after the old certificate has run out o When driving to the Motor Vehicle Test Centre to arrange an appointment o Just after buying a second-hand car with no Roadworthiness certificate o When driving to an appointment at the Motor Vehicle Test Centre

Q 151 Private Motor Vehicles must first have a Roadworthiness Certificate when they are: Mark one answer A o One year old o Four years old o Five years old o Seven years old Q 152 As a car driver, which THREE lanes are you NOT normally allowed to use? Mark three answers A o Crawler lane o Bus lane o Overtaking lane o Acceleration lane o Cycle lane o Tram lane Q 153 You are parked in a busy high street. What is the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way? Mark one answer A o Find a quiet side road to turn round in o Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road o Get someone to stop the traffic o Do a U-turn Q 154 To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park? Mark one answer A o Near a police station o In a quiet road o On a red route o In a well-lit area Q 155 On which THREE occasions MUST you stop your vehicle? Mark three answers A o When in an accident were damage or injury is caused o When signalled to do so by a police officer o At a junction with double broken white lines o At a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing and no pedestrians are crossing o At a red traffic light Q 156 You intend to turn left into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be: Mark one answer A o Overtaking on your right o Following you closely o Emerging from the side road o Overtaking on your left Q 157 Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. You decide to use your mobile phone to call for help. You should: Mark one answer A o Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call o Try to repair the vehicle yourself o Get out of the vehicle by the right-hand door o Check your location from the marker posts on the left

Q 158 You are on a three-lane motorway towing a trailer. You may use the left-hand lane when: Mark one answer A o There are lane closures o There is slow moving traffic o You can maintain a high speed o Large vehicles are in the right and centre lanes Q 159 You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous? Mark one answer A o Fuel consumption will be higher o Your vehicle will pick up speed o It will damage the engine o It will wear tyres out more quickly Q 160 Holding the clutch pedal down or rolling in neutral for too long while driving will: Mark one answer A o Use more fuel o Cause the engine to overheat o Reduce your control o Improve tyre wear Q 161 When you are overtaking a cyclist you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What is the main reason for this? Mark one answer A o The cyclist might change lanes o The cyclist might get off the bike o The cyclist might swerve o The cyclist might have to make a left turn Q 162 Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking? Mark two answers A o Motorcycles o Tractors o Bicycles o Road-sweeping vehicles Q 163 Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions? Mark one answer A o They may want to turn into the side road o They may slow down to let you turn o They might not see you turn o They are harder to see Q 164 You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles? Mark one answer A o Motorcycles are usually faster than cars o Motorcycles are small and hard to see o Police patrols often use motorcycles o Motorcycles have right of way

Q 165 In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why? Mark one answer A o So that the rider can be seen more easily o To stop the battery overcharging o To improve the rider’s vision o The rider is inviting you to proceed Q 166 Motorcyclists should wear bright clothing mainly because: Mark one answer A o They must do so by law o It helps keep them cool in summer o The colours are popular o Drivers often do not see them Q 167 There is a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are unsure what the rider is going to do. You should: Mark one answer A o Pass on the left o Stay behind o Pass on the right o Move closer Q 168 Motorcyclists will often look round over their left shoulder just before turning left. This is because: Mark one answer A o They need to listen for following traffic o Motorcycles do not have mirrors o Looking around helps them balance as they turn o They need to check for traffic in their blind area Q 169 At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable? Mark two answers A o Cyclists o Pedestrians o Car drivers o Lorry drivers o Motorcyclists Q 170 Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable: Mark one answer A o When moving off o On dual carriageways o When approaching junctions o On motorways Q 171 An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. You should: Mark one answer A o Remove the safety helmet o Seek medical assistance o Move the person off the road o Remove the leather jacket

Q 172 You are approaching a roundabout. There are horses just ahead of you. You should: Mark two answers A o Be prepared to stop o Treat them like any other vehicle o Give them plenty of room o Accelerate past as quickly as possible o Sound your horn as a warning Q 173 Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights on when they are not needed? Mark two answers A o Brake lights are less clear o Electrical systems could be overloaded o Direction indicators may not work properly o Following drivers can be dazzled o The battery could fail Q 174 You have to make a journey in fog. What are the TWO most important things you should do before you set out? Mark two answers A o Top up the radiator with anti -freeze o Make sure that you have a warning triangle in the vehicle o Check the battery o Check that your lights are working o Make sure that the windows are clean Q 175 You have just driven out of fog. Visibility is now good. You MUST: Mark one answer A o Keep your rear fog lights on o Keep your front fog lights on o Leave fog lights on in case fog returns o Switch off all your fog lights Q 176 You are on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should use: Mark one answer A o Dipped headlights o Hazard flashers o Rear fog lights o Sidelights Q 177 Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car? Mark one answer A o Lorries are longer than cars o Lorries may suddenly pull up o The brakes of lorries are not as good o Lorries climb hills more slowly

Q 178 You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do? Mark two answers A o Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn o Watch carefully for pedestrians o Pull in closely behind the bus o Be ready to give way to the bus Q 179 You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your: Mark two answers A o Full beam headlights o Rear fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet) o Rear fog lights if visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet) o Dipped headlights o Sidelights only Q 180 You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use? Mark one answer A o Interior wide -angle mirror o Extended-arm side mirrors o Ordinary door mirrors o Ordinary interior mirror Q 181 When joining a motorway you must always: Mark one answer A o Use the hard shoulder o Stop at the end of the acceleration lane o Come to a stop before joining the motorway o Give way to traffic already on the motorway Q 182 You are travelling on a motorway. You decide you need a rest. You should: Mark two answers A o Go to a service area o Stop on the hard shoulder o Park on the slip road o Park on the central reservation o Leave at the next exit Q 183 You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? Mark one answer A o It connects you to a local garage o Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers o It allows easy location by the emergency services o Mobile phones do not work on motorways Q 184 After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should: Mark one answer A o Move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights o Gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out o Move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed onto the carriageway o Wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Q 185 You are dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. You should: Mark one answer A o Set your mirror to anti-dazzle o Set your mirror to dazzle the other driver o Brake sharply to a stop o Switch your rear lights on and off Q 186 You are driving on a motorway. There are red flashing lights above every lane. You must: Mark one answer A o Pull onto the hard shoulder o Slow down and watch for further signals o Leave at the next exit o Stop and wait Q 187 A friend wants to help you learn to drive. They must be: Mark one answer A o Over 21 and have held a full licence for at least two years o Over 18 and hold an advanced driver’s certificate o Over 18 and have fully comprehensive insurance o Over 21 and have held a full licence for at least three years Q 188 You are driving past parked cars. You notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between them. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn o Slow down and wave the cyclist across o Brake sharply and flash your headlights o Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist Q 189 You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an accident. How could you warn traffic behind you? Mark one answer A o Briefly use the hazard warning lights o Switch on the hazard warning lights continuously o Briefly use the rear fog lights o Switch on the headlights continuously Q 190 For which of these may you use hazard warning lights? Mark one answer A o When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead o When you are double-parked on a two-way road o When your direction indicators are not working o When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop Q 191 There is a tractor ahead of you. You wish to overtake but you are NOT sure if it is safe to do so. You should: Mark one answer A o Follow another overtaking vehicle through o Sound your horn to the slow vehicle to pull over o Speed through but flash your lights to oncoming traffic o Not overtake if you are in doubt

Q 192 Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which TWO apply when driving up steep hills? Mark two answers A o Higher gears will pull better o The engine will work harder o Overtaking will be easier o The steering will feel heavier o You will slow down sooner Q 193 You are not sure if your cough medicine will affect you. What TWO things should you do? Mark two answers A o Ask your doctor o Drive if you feel alright o Check the medicine label o Ask a friend or relative for advice Q 194 If your motorway journey seems boring and you feel drowsy while driving, you should: Mark one answer A o Open a window and drive to the next service area o Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep o Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner o Slow down and let other drivers overtake Q 195 You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. You should: Mark one answer A o Force your way across o Stop until the area has cleared o Continue in that lane o Use clear arm signals to cut across Q 196 Which vehicle might have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts? Mark one answer A o Sports car o Van o Estate car o Long vehicle Q 197 Anti-lock brakes will take effect when: Mark one answer A o You do not brake quickly enough o Maximum brake pressure has been applied o You have not seen a hazard ahead o Speeding on slippery road surfaces Q 198 You MUST stop when signalled to do so by which TWO of these? Mark two answers A o A police officer o A pedestrian o A bus driver o A red traffic light

Q 199 You are leaving your vehicle parked on a road. When may you leave the engine running? Mark one answer A o If you will be parking for less than five minutes o If the battery is flat o Never on any occasion o When in a 20 kph zone Q 200 Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They are standing on the pavement. You should normally: Mark one answer A o Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing o Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross o Stop, let them cross, wait patiently o Ignore them as they are still on the pavement Q 201 At a pelican crossing, what does a flashing amber light mean? Mark one answer A o You must give way to pedestrians still on the crossing o You must not move off until the lights stop flashing o You can move off, even if pedestrians are still on the crossing o You must stop because the lights are about to change to red Q 202 You are waiting at a pelican crossing. The red light changes to flashing amber. This means you must: Mark one answer A o Wait for pedestrians on the crossing to clear o Move off immediately without any hesitation o Wait for the green light before moving off o Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows Q 203 You are braking on a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. It does not have anti- lock brakes. What is the FIRST thing you should do? Mark one answer A o Quickly pull up the handbrake o Release the footbrake fully o Push harder on the brake pedal o Gently use the accelerator Q 204 How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake? Mark one answer A o By selecting reverse gear o By changing to a higher gear o By selecting neutral gear o By changing to a lower gear Q 205 You are having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. You can see there is space on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing. Can you park there? Mark one answer A o No, unless you stay with your car o Yes, in order to drop off a passenger o Yes, if you do not block people from crossing o No, not in any circumstances

Q 206 Rear-facing baby seats should NEVER be used on a seat protected with: Mark one answer A o An airbag o Seat belts o Head restraints o Seat covers Q 207 How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night? Mark one answer A o Leave it in a well-lit area o Park in a quiet side road o Don’t engage the steering lock o Park in a poorly-lit area Q 208 On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter? Mark one answer A o In the fuel tank o In the air filter o On the cooling system o On the exhaust system Q 209 When leaving your car to help keep it secure you should: Mark one answer A o Leave the hazard warning lights on o Lock it and remove the key o Park on a one-way street o Park in a residential area Q 210 When emerging from junctions, which is most likely to obstruct your view? Mark one answer A o Windscreen pillars o Steering wheel o Interior mirror o Windscreen wipers Q 211 You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should: Mark one answer A o Flash your headlights o Use dipped beam headlights o Switch off your headlights o Use full beam headlights Q 212 You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should: Mark one answer A o Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously o Wave following vehicles past you if you think they can overtake quickly o Pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake o Give a left signal when it is safe for vehicles to overtake you

Q 213 Which TWO of these must be in good working order for your car to be roadworthy? Mark two answers A o The temperature gauge o The speedometer o The windscreen washers o The windscreen wipers o The oil warning light o The horn Q 214 The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to : Mark one answer A o Help you to avoid neck injury o Make you more comfortable o Help you to relax o Help you to maintain your driving position Q 215 You are driving the children of a friend home from school. They are both under 14 years old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt? Mark one answer A o An adult passenger o The children o You, the driver o Your friend Q 216 You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will: Mark one answer A o Waste fuel and money o Make roads slippery for other road users o Improve your vehicles’ fuel consumption o Increase the level of exhaust emissions Q 217 As a driver you can cause more damage to the environment by: Mark one answer A o Choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle o Making a lot of short journeys o Driving in as high a gear as possible o Accelerating as quickly as possible o Having your vehicle regularly serviced Q 218 If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take extra care when refuelling. Diesel fuel when spilt is: Mark one answer A o Sticky o Odourless o Slippery o Clear Q 219 How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended? Mark one answer A o Take all valuables with you o Park near a taxi rank o Place any valuables on the floor o Park near a fire station

Q 220 How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen? Mark one answer A o Park in an unlit area o Hide the radio with a blanket o Park near a busy junction o Install a security-coded radio Q 221 You are on the motorway. Luggage falls from your vehicle. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Stop at the next emergency telephone and contact the police o Stop on the motorway and put on hazard lights while you pick it up o Walk back up the motorway to pick it up o Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down Q 222 You are parking your car. You have some valuables which you are unable to take with you. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Park near a police station o Put them under the driver’s seat o Lock them out of sight o Park in an unlit side road Q 223 Wherever possible, which one of the following should you do when parking at night? Mark one answer A o Park in a quiet car park o Park facing against the flow of traffic o Park next to a busy junction o Park in a well-lit area Q 224 What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle? Mark one answer A o Use hands -free equipment o Find a suitable place to stop o Drive slowly on a quiet road o Direct your call through the operator Q 225 Your mobile phone rings while you are on the motorway. Before answering you should: Mark one answer A o Reduce your speed to 30 kph o Pull up on the hard shoulder o Move into the left-hand lane o Stop in a safe place Q 226 Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving: Mark one answer A o Is quite safe as long as you slow down o Is recommended by the highway code o Could distract your attention from the road o Could be very good for road safety

Q 227 Using a hands-free phone is likely to: Mark one answer A o Divert your attention o Improve your safety o Increase your concentration o Reduce your view Q 228 You should not use a mobile phone while driving: Mark one answer A o Until you are satisfied that no other traffic is near o Because it might distract your attention from the road ahead o Unless you are able to drive one-handed o Because reception is poor when the engine is running Q 229 You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this? Mark one answer A o The brakes overheating o Air in the brake fluid o Oil on the brakes o Badly adjusted brakes Q 230 You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it? Mark one answer A o Opposite another parked vehicle o In a quiet road o Opposite a traffic island o In a secure car park Q 231 When snow is falling heavily you should : Mark one answer A o Only drive with your hazard lights on o Not drive unless you have a mobile phone o Not drive unless it is essential o Only drive when your journey is short Q 232 Signals are normally given by direction indicators and Mark one answer A o Brake lights o Side lights o Fog lights o Interior lights Q 233 What TWO safeguards could you take against fire risk to your vehicle? Mark two answers A o Keep water levels above maximum o Carry a fire extinguisher o Avoid driving with a full tank of petrol o Use unleaded petrol o Check out any strong smell of petrol o Use low octane fuel

Q 234 While you are driving in fog, it becomes necessary to use front fog lights. You should: Mark one answer A o Only turn them on in heavy traffic conditions o Remember not to use them on motorways o Only use them on dual carriageways o Remember to switch them off as visibility improves Q 235 You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Switch on hazard warning lights o Remain in your vehicle o Wait for the police to find you o Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you Q 236 In which TWO places would parking your vehicle cause danger or obstruction to other road users ? Mark two answers A o In front of a property entrance o At or near a bus stop o On your driveway o In a marked parking space o On the approach to a level crossing Q 237 In which TWO places would parking cause an obstruction to others? Mark two answers A o Near the brow of a hill o In a lay-by o Where the kerb is raised o Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs o At or near a bus stop Q 238 Before driving through a tunnel what should you do? Mark one answer A o Switch your radio off o Close your sunroof o Remove any sunglasses o Switch on windscreen wipers Q 239 You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing normally. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Use parking lights o Use front spot lights o Use dipped headlights o Use rear fog lights Q 240 There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the right. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Stop immediately o Pull up on the right o Move over to the right o Turn left at the next junction

Q 241 You may only enter a yellow box junction when: Mark one answer A o There are less than two vehicles in front of you o You need to turn right o Your exit road is clear o The traffic lights show green Q 242 You want to turn left from a junction but your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Move out quickly, but be prepared to stop o Stop, then move slowly forward until you have a clear view o Sound your horn and pull out if there is no reply o Stop, get out and look along the main road to check Q 243 During a long journey you discover the coolant in the vehicle radiator needs topping up. You should: Mark one answer A o Let it cool before removing the filler cap o Hose down the engine to cool it before refilling o Keep the engine running and fill it with coolant immediately o Keep driving and the fan will cool the engine Q 244 A large white triangle on the road surface before a road junction warns drivers that: Mark one answer A o They must stop at the junction o They must give way at the junction o The road widens ahead o They are entering a two way road Q 245 An outside convex mirror fitted to a car makes a following vehicle appear to be : Mark one answer A o Closer than it really is o Further away than it really is o Larger than it really is o Travelling faster than it really is Q 246 The most important consideration when adjusting your seat is that you can: Mark one answer A o Fasten the seat belt o Reach the controls o Start the car o Operate the controls easily Q 247 At a Pelican crossing the flashing amber signal follows the: Mark one answer A o Green signal o Steady amber signal o Red and amber together o Red signal

Q 248 A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because: Mark one answer A o It is controlled by a traffic warden o Moped riders can use it o Cyclists can use it o It is controlled by two flashing lights Q 249 You are parked at the side of the road, before moving off you should: Mark one answer A o Check all mirrors and look around o Check the left side mirror o Check the interior and left side mirrors o Check the interior mirror Q 250 You are driving in a built up area and approaching a speed hump. You should: Mark one answer A o Move across to the right side of the road o Wait for any pedestrians to cross o Stop and check both pavements o Slow your vehicle right down Q 251 In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. Which TWO of the following will be most affected? Mark two answers A o The suspension o The grip of the tyres o The exhaust o The braking

THIS SECTION IS COMPRISED OF GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON ROAD PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS OF CAR AND MOTORCYCLE THEORY TEST

Q 252 You are waiting at a level crossing. The red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Get out and investigate o Telephone the signal operator o Continue to wait o Drive across carefully Q 253 You are driving over a level crossing. The warning lights come on and a bell rings. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately o Stop and reverse back to clear the crossing o Keep going and clear the crossing o Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights Q 254 You are on a busy main road and find that you are travelling in the opposite direction. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road o Make a U-turn in the main road o Make a ‘three-point’ turn in the main road o Turn round in a side road Q 255 The white line along the side of the road: Mark one answer A o Shows the edge of the carriageway o Shows the approach to a hazard o Means no parking o Means no overtaking Q 256 You are waiting at a T-junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Move out and accelerate hard o Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in o Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction o Move out slowly Q 257 To drive on the road learners MUST: Mark one answer A o Have NO penalty points on their licence o Have taken professional instruction o Have a valid learners licence o Apply for a driving test within 12 months Q 258 You break down on a level crossing. The lights have not yet begun to flash. Which THREE things should you do? Mark three answers A o Telephone the signal operator o Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear o Walk down the track and signal the next train o Move the vehicle if a signal operator tells you to o Tell drivers behind what has happened

Q 259 It is illegal to drive with tyres that: Mark two answers A o Have been bought second-hand o Have a large deep cut in the side wall o Are of different makes o Are of different tread patterns Q 260 You are on a long, downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle? Mark one answer A o Select neutral o Select a lower gear o Grip the handbrake firmly o Apply the parking brake gently Q 261 You go to a social event and need to drive a short time after. What precaution should you take? Mark one answer A o Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach o Drink plenty of coffee after drinking alcohol o Avoid drinking alcohol completely o Drink plenty of milk before drinking alcohol Q 262 You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving? Mark one answer A o Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving o Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving o Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving o Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving Q 263 You are most likely to lose concentration when driving if you: Mark two answers A o Use a mobile phone o Listen to very loud music o Switch on the heated rear window o Look at the door mirrors Q 264 How can you, as a driver, help the environment? Mark three answers A o By reducing your speed o By gentle acceleration o By using leaded fuel o By driving faster o By harsh acceleration o By servicing your vehicle properly Q 265 In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking? Mark one answer A o Just after a bend o In a one-way street o On a 30 kph road o Approaching a dip in the road

Q 266 Your mobile phone rings while you are travelling. You should: Mark one answer A o Stop immediately o Answer it immediately o Pull up in a suitable place o Pull up at the nearest kerb Q 267 At a pelican crossing the flashing amber light means you MUST: Mark one answer A o Stop and wait for the green light o Stop and wait for the red light o Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross o Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing Q 268 You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because: Mark one answer A o There may be another vehicle coming o They may not be looking o It is safer for you to carry on o They may not be ready to cross Q 269 You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least: Mark one answer A o One second o Two seconds o Three seconds o Four seconds Q 270 Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons? Mark three answers o Bomb disposal o Motorway maintenance o Blood transfusion o Breakdown recovery o Police patrol

Q 271 When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should: Mark one answer A o Pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass o Accelerate hard to get away from it o Maintain your speed and course o Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road Q 272 On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails? Mark one answer A o Cars o Cycles o Buses o Lorries

Q 273 What should you use your horn for? Mark one answer A o To alert others to your presence o To allow you right of way o To greet other road users o To signal your annoyance Q 274 You wish to turn left ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time? Mark one answer A o To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you o To help other road users know what you intend to do o To give a better view into the road that you’re joining o To allow drivers to pass you on the right Q 275 Which TWO are badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated? Mark two answers A o Braking o Changing gear o Steering o Parking Q 276 You must NOT sound your horn: Mark two answers A o Within the inner City at any time o Between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area o At any time in a built-up area o Between 11.30 pm and 6 am on any road o Between 9pm and 7am elsewhere than in the inner City Q 277 What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads? Mark one answer A o Third party, fire and theft o Comprehensive o Third party only o Personal injury cover Q 278 You can save fuel when conditions allow by: Mark one answer A o Using lower gears as often as possible o Accelerating sharply in each gear o Using each gear in turn o Missing out some gears Q 279 You will find that driving smoothly can: Mark one answer A o Reduce fuel consumption by about 15% o Reduce journey times by about 15% o Increase fuel consumption by about 15% o Increase journey times by about 15%

Q 280 Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are: Mark one answer A o Always at major road works o Used to increase traffic speed o At toll-bridge approaches only o Traffic calming measures Q 281 A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should: Mark one answer A o Flash your lights to show your annoyance o Ignore the error and stay calm o Sound your horn to show your annoyance o Overtake as soon as possible Q 282 An elderly person’s driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to: Mark one answer A o Obtain car insurance o Understand road signs o React very quickly o Give signals correctly Q 283 You are turning right into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of? Mark one answer A o One way street o Pedestrians o Traffic congestion o Parked vehicles Q 284 You are on a motorway. There is a contraflow system ahead. What would you expect to find? Mark one answer A o Temporary traffic lights o Speed humps o Wider lanes than normal o Lower speed limits Q 285 You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is: Mark one answer A o Physically disabled o Deaf only o Blind only o Deaf and blind Q 286 You see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead. You should: Mark one answer A o Expect them to wait for you to pass o Be careful, they may misjudge your speed o Speed up to get past them quickly o Stop and wave them across the road

Q 287 You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn left. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Overtake on the left o Give a horn warning o Signal the cyclist to move across o Give the cyclist plenty of room Q 288 You are waiting to emerge right from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the left. You have time to turn, but you should wait. Why? Mark one answer A o The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle o The large vehicle can turn suddenly o The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line o The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left Q 289 Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this? Mark one answer A o To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends o To get the best view of the road ahead o To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back o To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you Q 290 In which TWO of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the right? Mark two answers A o When you are in a one -way street o When approaching a motorway slip road where you will be turning off o When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left? o When a slower vehicle is travelling in the left-hand lane of a dual carriageway o In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the left-hand lane is moving more slowly Q 291 You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be: Mark one answer A o Doubled o Up to ten times greater o No different o Halved Q 292 Which TWO of the following are correct? When overtaking at night you should: Mark two answers A o Wait until a bend so that you can see the oncoming headlights o Be careful because you can see less o Sound your horn twice before moving out o Beware of bends in the road ahead o Put headlights on full beam Q 293 You are driving towards a zebra crossing. A person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Continue on your way o Wave to the person to cross o Wave to the person to wait o Be prepared to stop

Q 294 What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road? Mark one answer A o Amber o White o Green o Red Q 295 On a clearway you must not stop: Mark one answer A o At any time o When it is busy o In the rush hour o During daylight hours Q 296 What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver? Mark one answer A o An area covered by your right-hand mirror o An area not covered by your headlights o An area covered by your left-hand mirror o An area not covered by your mirrors Q 297 To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that: Mark one answer A o Your tank is only three quarters full o You have used a locking filler cap o You check your fuel gauge is working o Your filler cap is securely fastened Q 298 Before entering a tunnel it is good advice to: Mark one answer A o Put on your sunglasses o Check tyre pressures o Change to a lower gear o Tune your radio to a local channel Q 299 When should you especially check the engine oil level? Mark one answer A o Before a long journey o When the engine is hot o Early in the morning o Every 6000 kilometres Q 300 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 32kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 5 metres o 8 metres o 12 metres o 15 metres Q 301 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 48 kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 14 metres o 17 metres o 23 metres o 26 metres

Q 302 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 64 kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 36 metres o 39 metres o 44 metres o 50 metres Q 303 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 80 kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 49 metres o 53 metres o 59 metres o 60 metres Q 304 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 96 kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 63 metres o 67 metres o 70 metres o 73 metres Q 305 What is the overall stopping distance when travelling at 112 kph in good dry conditions? Mark one answer A o 90 metres o 96 metres o 103 metres o 110 metres

THIS SECTION IS COMPRISED OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGNS FOR CAR AND MOTORCYCLES

Q 306 Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road? Mark one answer

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Q 307 Which shape is used for a ‘give way’ sign? Mark one answer

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Q 308 Traffic signs giving orders are generally which shape? Mark one answer

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Q 309 Which of these signs means road narrows on left? Mark one answer

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Q 310 Which sign means no overtaking? Mark one answer

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Q 311 Which sign means no waiting? Mark one answer

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Q 312 You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are usually: Mark one answer A o Circular o Triangular o Rectangular o Blue Q 313 What shape is a STOP sign? Mark one answer A o Circular o Triangular o Inverted triangle o Octagonal Q 314 Signs with blue circles are mostly? Mark one answer A o Orders o Warnings o Compulsory o Directions Q 315 Information signs are usually? Mark one answer A o Circular o Rectangular o Triangular o Octagonal Q 316 Triangular signs are mostly? Mark one answer A o Signs giving orders o Signs giving warnings o Signs giving positive instruction o Signs giving directions

Q 317 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A Ahead only Level crossing with gate Level crossing without gate Crossroads

Q 318 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Bend to the right o No traffic from the right o No right turn o Road on the right close

Q 319 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No right turn o No left turn o Give way to traffic on your right o No entry

Q 320 Which FOUR of these would be indicated by a triangular road sign? Mark four answers A o Road narrows on both sides o Hump bridge o School crossing ahead o Ahead only o Minimum speed o T-junction

Q 321 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No left Lane o No left turn o No U-turns o Left lane ends

Q 322 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No motor vehicles o No overtaking o No cars o Dual carriage way

Q 323 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No stopping o Parking or waiting restricted o No motor vehicles o No parking

Q 324 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No stopping (Clearway) o Waiting restrictions apply o No entry o No parking

Q 325 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No entry o No vehicles o Stop o Give way

Q 326 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No through road o No entry for vehicular traffic o Road closed ahead o Motorway exit

Q 327 What MUST you do when you see this sign? Mark one answer A o Stop, only if a red light is showing o Stop, only if children are waiting to cross o Stop, even if the road is clear o Stop, only if traffic is approaching

Q 328 What MUST you do when you see this sign? Mark one answer A o Stop o Give way to traffic on major road o No parking o No vehicles

Q 329 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Warning zigzag road ahead o Sharp bend ahead o Bend to right o Reduce speed before turning right

Q 330 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Slippery road when wet o Double bend first to left o Double bend first to right o Zigzag road ends ahead

Q 331 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Double bend first to right o Bend to left o Junction on bend o Slippery road

Q 332 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Zigzag road ahead o Uneven road surface o Slippery road o Ice conditions ahead

Q 333 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Falling or fallen rocks o Side winds o Quayside or riverbank o Uneven surface

Q 334 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Bridge ahead o Ford ahead o Tunnel ahead o Uneven road

Q 335 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Traffic signals end o Pedestrian crossing o No through road o Traffic light

Q 336 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Road narrows on right o Single lane traffic ahead o Dual carriageway ends o Road narrows on both sides

Q 337 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Move into right lane o Road narrows on left o Right Lane ends ahead o Warning two lane motorway

Q 338 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Move into left lane o End of left lane o Two way traffic o Road narrows on right

Q 339 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o T-junction o No through road o Turn right o Side road

Q 340 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Crossroads o Staggered junction o Junction on bend o T-junction

Q 341 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Low bridge ahead o Railway tunnel ahead o Hump bridge o Tunnel ahead

Q 342 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Steep hill downwards o Loose chippings o Accident spot o Uphill gradient

Q 343 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Loose chippings o Accident spot o Steep hill upwards o Downhill gradient

Q 344 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o School Patrol o Pedestrian crossing o Traffic island o Elderly people crossing

Q 345 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No vehicles o Mini-roundabout o Roundabout o Ring road

Q 346 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Aircraf t only o Oncoming airport o Low flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise o Trams crossing ahead

Q 347 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Dual carriageway ends o T-junction o Two-way traffic straight ahead o Danger ahead

Q 348 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o You have right of way o No overtaking o Two-way traffic straight ahead o Oncoming traffic has priority

Q 349 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Two-way traffic straight ahead o Two-way traffic over a bridge o Two-way traffic crosses a two-way road o Two-way traffic crosses one-way road

Q 350 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Goods vehicles access o No goods vehicles over unladen weight shown (unladen weight limit) o Goods vehicles with unladen weight shown (unladen weight limit) o No access to goods vehicles

Q 351 Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to? Mark one answer A o No vehicles over width shown o High Vehicles o Long Vehicles o Heavy Vehicles

Q 352 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No vehicles over the width shown o No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown o No vehicles o No vehicles over the height shown

Q 353 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A No cars No motorbikes No entry No motor vehicles

Q 354 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No motor vehicles o No motor vehicles except solo motor cycles, scooters or mopeds o Single lane o No overtaking

Q 355 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Pedestrian crossing ahead o Pedestrians in the road ahead o No pedestrians o Pedestrian zone - no vehicles allowed

Q 356 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Unladen weight limit o Maximum speed o Minimum speed o National speed limit

Q 357 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o School crossing ahead o No pedestrians allowed o Pedestrian zone - no vehicles allowed o Footpath ahead

Q 358 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Diversion ahead o One way traffic o Ahead only o Single Lane

Q 359 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Give way to traffic on your left o No left turn o Right turn ahead o Left turn ahead

Q 360 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Give way to traffic on your right o Right turn ahead o Left turn ahead o No right turn

Q 361 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Diversion to the right o Turn right o Keep right o Single lane

Q 362 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Turn left o Keep left o Single lane o Diversion to the left

Q 363 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Turn left o Keep left o Single lane o Traffic passes on the lef

Q 364 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Traffic passes on the left o Turn right o Keep right o Single lane

Q 365 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Give way to vehicles on left and right o Traffic passes on both sides o Vehicles may pass either side to reach same destination o Turn off at next the junction on the motorway o Q 366 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o Ahead only o One way traffic o No waiting o Diversion ahead

Q 367 What does this sign mean? Mark one answer A o No Cycles o Route to be used by pedal cyclist only o Cycle route ahead o Secure cycle parking ahead

Q 368 You are driving along the motorway in the inside lane. You intend to turn right at the next available exit. When should you signal right? Mark one answer A o At the third count-down marker (100 meters to go) o At the second count-down marker (200 meters to go) o At the first count-down marker (300 meters to go) o When you have reached the slip road

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