Theory Test 02 11 votes, 4.7 avg Theory Test 02 1 / 50 As you approach this bridge you should(mark THREE answers) Move into the middle of the road to get a better view Slow down Get over the bridge as quickly as possible Consider using your horn Find another route Beware of pedestrians 2 / 50 At toucan crossings, apart from pedestrians you should be aware of(mark ONE answer) Emergency vehicles emerging Buses pulling out Trams crossing in front Cyclists riding across 3 / 50 On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?(mark ONE answer) Variable speed limits Contraflow systems National speed limits Lane closures 4 / 50 The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to(mark ONE answer) Prevent overtaking Reduce rest stops Prevent tailgating Reduce congestion 5 / 50 At this blind junction you must stop(mark ONE answer) behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly only if there is traffic on the main road only if you are turning to the right 6 / 50 How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed?(mark ONE answer) By changing to a lower gear By selecting reverse gear By changing to a higher gear By selecting neutral 7 / 50 You are on a well-lit motorway at night. You must(mark ONE answer) Use only your sidelights Always use your headlights Always use your rear fog lights Use your headlights only in bad weather 8 / 50 It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Overtake the motorcyclist immediately Keep well back Stay level with the motorcyclist Keep close to the motorcyclist 9 / 50 In front of you is a class 3 powered vehicle (powered wheeled) driven by a disabled person. These vehicles have a maximum speed of(mark ONE answer) 8 mph (12 km/h) 18 mph (29 km/h) 28 mph (45 km/h) 38 mph (61 km/h) 10 / 50 You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Accelerate to get closer to the red van Give a long blast on the horn Drop back to leave the correct separation distance Flash your headlights several times 11 / 50 Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. Why is this?(mark ONE answer) To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind spots To get the best view of the road ahead To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you 12 / 50 You are approaching this cyclist. You should(mark ONE answer) Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction Flash your headlights at the cyclist Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn Overtake the cyclist on the left-hand side 13 / 50 In areas where there are 'traffic calming' measures you should(mark ONE answer) Travel at a reduced speed Always travel at the speed limit Position in the centre of the road Only slow down if pedestrians are near 14 / 50 You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Parked vehicles restrict your view. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?(mark ONE answer) Looking for traffic behind you Reflections of traffic in shop windows Making eye contact with other road users Checking for traffic in your interior mirror 15 / 50 After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. This affects your driving. You MUST(mark ONE answer) Inform your local police station Avoid using motorways Always drive accompanied Inform the licensing authority 16 / 50 You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be especially aware of?(mark ONE answer) One-way street Pedestrians Traffic congestion Parked vehicles 17 / 50 You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should check for motorcyclists who might be(mark ONE answer) Overtaking you on the left Following you closely Emerging from the side road Overtaking on your right 18 / 50 You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is(mark ONE answer) Physically disabled Deaf only Blind only Deaf and blind 19 / 50 You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing you should do?(mark ONE answer) Stop and check the tyres Stop and dry the brakes Check your exhaust Test your brakes 20 / 50 Before starting a journey in freezing weather you should clear ice and snow from your vehicle's(mark FOUR answers) Aerial Windows Bumper Lights Mirrors Number plates 21 / 50 You are parking your car. You have some valuables, which you are unable to take with you. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Park near a police station Put them under the driver's seat Lock then out of sight Park in an unlit side road 22 / 50 How can you help to prevent your car radio from being stolen?(mark ONE answer) Park in an unlit area Hide the radio with a blanket Park near a busy junction Install a security-coded radio 23 / 50 The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to(mark ONE answer) Make you more comfortable Help you to avoid neck injury Help you to relax Help you to maintain your driving position 24 / 50 You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it?(mark ONE answer) Opposite another parked vehicle In a quiet road Opposite a traffic island In a secure car park 25 / 50 In which THREE places would parking cause an obstruction to others?(mark THREE answers) Near the brow of a hill In a lay-by Where the kerb is raised Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchairs At or near a bus stop 26 / 50 This road marking warns(mark ONE answer) Drivers to use the hard shoulder Overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left Overtaking drivers to move back to the left Drivers that it is safe to overtake 27 / 50 You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?(mark ONE answer) An ambulance A fire engine A doctor on call A disabled person's vehicle 28 / 50 Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?(mark ONE answer) Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only 29 / 50 Why are place names printed on the road surface?(mark ONE answer) To restrict the flow of traffic To warn you of oncoming traffic To enable you to change lanes early To prevent you changing lanes 30 / 50 Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?(mark ONE answer) They give a wider field of vision They totally cover blind spots They make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic They make following traffic look bigger 31 / 50 You are approaching a crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Brake and stop only for large vehicles Brake sharply to a stop before looking Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop Be prepared to stop for any traffic 32 / 50 An elderly person's driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to(mark ONE answer) Obtain car insurance Understand road signs React very quickly Give signals correctly 33 / 50 You are driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?(mark TWO answers) Slow down before you reach the bend Gently apply your handbrake Firmly use your footbrake Coast into the bend Avoid sudden steering movements 34 / 50 You are trying to move off on snow. You should use(mark ONE answer) The lowest gear you can The highest gear you can A high engine speed The handbrake and footbrake together 35 / 50 In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?(mark ONE answer) 53 metres (175 feet) 60 metres (197 feet) 73 metres (240 feet) 96 metres (315 feet) 36 / 50 Where are you most likely to be affected by a side wind?(mark ONE answer) On a narrow country lane On an open stretch of road On a busy stretch of road On a long, straight road 37 / 50 In windy conditions you need to take extra car when(mark ONE answer) Using the brakes Making a hill start Turning into a narrow road Passing pedal cyclists 38 / 50 Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to(mark ONE answer) Reduced pollution Increased fuel consumption Reduced exhaust emissions Increased road safety 39 / 50 Planning your journey to avoid busy times has a number of advantages. One of these is(mark ONE answer) Your journey will take longer You will have a more pleasant journey You will cause more pollution Your stress levels will be greater 40 / 50 You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the(mark ONE answer) Left with parking lights on Left with no lights on Right with parking lights on Right with dipped headlights on 41 / 50 You will use more fuel if your tyres are(mark ONE answer) Under-inflated Of different makes Over-inflated New and hardly used 42 / 50 Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LRT) systems are environmentally friendly because(mark ONE answer) They use diesel power They use quieter roads They use electric power They do not operate during rush hour 43 / 50 You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should(mark ONE answer) Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake wave the driver behind to overtake when it is safe keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake accelerate to get away from the driver behind 44 / 50 Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons?(mark THREE answers) Motorway maintenance Bomb disposal Blood transfusion Police patrol Breakdown recovery 45 / 50 You should never wave people across at pedestrian crossings because(mark ONE answer) There may be another vehicle coming They may not be looking It is safer for you to carry on They may not be ready to cross 46 / 50 What does this motorway sign mean?(mark ONE answer) Temporary minimum speed 50 mph No services for 50 miles Obstruction 50 metres ahead Temporary maximum speed 50 mph 47 / 50 What does this sign mean?(mark ONE answer) Through traffic to use left lane Right-hand lane T-junction only Right-hand lane closed ahead 11 tonne weight limit 48 / 50 What does this sign mean?(mark ONE answer) Uneven road surface Bridge over road Road ahead ends Water across the road 49 / 50 You are on a motorway in an Active Traffic Management (ATM) area. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What doe this mean?(mark ONE answer) You should not travel in this lane The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane You can park on the hard shoulder You can pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone 50 / 50 You are on a motorway. A red cross is displayed across the hard shoulder. What does this mean?(mark ONE answer) Pull up in this lane to answer a mobile phone Use this lane as a running lane This lane can be used if you need a rest You should not travel in this lane Your score isThe average score is 80% Facebook 0% Restart quiz Send feedback Theory Test Home Theory Test 03
