50 Question Theory Test 06 4 votes, 4.8 avg Theory Test 06 1 / 50 You take cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving?(mark ONE answer) Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving Drink some strong coffee before driving Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving Drive a short distance to see if the medicine us affecting your driving 2 / 50 You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. Just before turning you should(mark ONE answer) Check your right mirror Move close up to the white car Straddle the lanes Check for bicycles on your left 3 / 50 You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?(mark ONE answer) Both half barriers down A steady amber light One half barrier down Twin flashing red lights 4 / 50 What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?(mark ONE answer) Go ahead Stop Turn left Turn right 5 / 50 What is the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?(mark ONE answer) The cyclist may move to the left and dismount The cyclist may swerve out into the road The contents of the cyclists carrier may fall into the road The cyclist may turn right at the end of the road 6 / 50 Why should you be especially cautious when going past this stationary bus?(mark TWO answers) There is traffic approaching in the distance The driver may open the door It may suddenly move off People may cross the road in front of it There are bicycles parked on the pavement 7 / 50 What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do?(mark ONE answer) Wave the pedestrians who are waiting to cross Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road Tell the pedestrian in the road she should not have crossed 8 / 50 Which road user has caused the hazard?(mark ONE answer) The parked car (arrow A) The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrow B) The moving car (arrow C) The car turning (arrow D) 9 / 50 In heavy motorway traffic the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of collision?(mark ONE answer) Increase your distance from the vehicle in front Operate the brakes sharply Switch on your hazard lights Move onto the hard shoulder and stop 10 / 50 You enter a road where there are road humps. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Maintain a reduced speed throughout Accelerate quickly between each one Always keep to the maximum legal speed Drive slowly at school times only 11 / 50 The pictured vehicle is environmentally friendly because(mark THREE answers) Reduces noise pollution Use diesel fuel Uses electricity Uses unleaded fuel Reduces parking spaces Reduces town traffic 12 / 50 A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should(mark ONE answer) Ignore them as they have no authority Stop and switch off your engine Continue on but drive slowly Try and get past quickly 13 / 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 14 / 50 A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead. Its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should(mark ONE answer) Flash your headlights and slow down Slow down and give way if it is safe to do so Sound your horn and keep going Slow down and then sound your horn 15 / 50 You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?(mark ONE answer) Lorries Buses Motorcyclists Coaches 16 / 50 When you are moving off from behind a parked car you should(mark THREE answers) Look round before you move off Use all the mirrors on the vehicle Look round after moving off Use the exterior mirrors only Give a signal if neccessary Give a signal after moving off 17 / 50 You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should(mark ONE answer) Apply the handbrake and foot brake together Keep both hands on the wheel Select reverse gear Give an arm signal 18 / 50 Which of the following should you do before stopping?(mark ONE answer) Sound the horn Use the mirrors Select a higher gear Flash your headlights 19 / 50 Why, on a windy day, should you allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist?(mark ONE answer) The rider may be blown into your path The rider may be forced to stop suddenly You will have less control over your vehicle You will be travelling faster than normal 20 / 50 Which two of these must not use motorways?(mark TWO answers) Caravans Cyclists Coaches Motorcycles over 50cc Learner driver cars Tractors 21 / 50 What is the meaning of this sign?(mark ONE answer) Entry into a 20 mph zone End of a 20 mph zone Minimum speed 20 mph Average speed 20 mph 22 / 50 When driving through a Ford or flood water, what gear should you use?(mark ONE answer) First or second Third Fourth Fifth 23 / 50 When following a vehicle on a wet road you should leave a time gap of at least?(mark ONE answer) 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 24 / 50 Whilst driving you have an accident in which someone is injured. You must report this to the police within(mark ONE answer) 12 hours 24 hours 36 hours 48 hours 25 / 50 You are driving in fog, which of the following should you do?(mark THREE answers) Use your hazard lights Use dipped headlights Allow more time for your journey Slow down Use headlights on full beam 26 / 50 At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?(mark THREE answers) Car drivers Lorry drivers Pedestrians Cyclists Motorcyclists 27 / 50 As a driver, how can you help the environment?(mark ONE answer) By using leaded fuel By driving faster By driving with your windows down By reducing your speed 28 / 50 Triangular road signs give(mark ONE answer) Warnings Information Instructions Directions 29 / 50 Immediately after joining a motorway you should(mark ONE answer) Try to overtake Move to the right hand lane Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed Move to the centre lane 30 / 50 You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should(mark ONE answer) Drive home without going faster than 30 mph Drive home at night so that the lights will help you Find a way of getting home without driving Only drive on minor roads 31 / 50 The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour?(mark ONE answer) Green Blue Red Purple 32 / 50 What shape is a STOP sign?(mark ONE answer) Triangular Circular Square Octagonal 33 / 50 Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when(mark ONE answer) Driving in fog Driving in rain Driving in strong winds Driving on a very hot day 34 / 50 When must you contact the vehicle licensing authority?(mark THREE answers) When you change your vehicle When you change your permanent address When you use your vehicle abroad When you reach the age of sixty When you change your name 35 / 50 At roadworks which THREE of the following can control the flow of traffic?(mark THREE answers) A police officer A stop-go sign Temporary traffic lights A lollypop lady Road markings 36 / 50 When approaching a pelican crossing what key features will you see?(mark THREE answers) Traffic lights White zig-zag lines Yellow zig-zag lines A white stop line Flashing yellow beacons 37 / 50 When are you allowed to use a motorway hard shoulder?(mark ONE answer) To read a map When your vehicle breaks down To rest To overtake slow moving traffic 38 / 50 On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour?(mark ONE answer) Red Blue Green Purple 39 / 50 You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called?(mark ONE answer) Ghosting Skiing Aquaplaning Coasting 40 / 50 What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?(mark ONE answer) 10 metres 15 metres 20 metres 22 metres 41 / 50 Which of the following is the main cause of rear-end collisions?(mark ONE answer) Pedestrians crossing the road unexpectedly Driving too close to the vehicle in front Traffic lights A wet road surface 42 / 50 The vehicle you are driving pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem?(mark ONE answer) Poorly adjusted brakes Incorrect tyre pressure Low levels of power steering fluid A faulty handbrake 43 / 50 While driving a vehicle, at what distance MUST you be able to read a number plate?(mark ONE answer) 10 metres (33 feet) 15 metres (49 feet) 20.5 metres (67 feet) 30 metres (98 feet) 44 / 50 Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Sound your horn Switch on your hazard lights Switch on your fog light Switch on the headlights to full beam 45 / 50 When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible. Why is this?(mark ONE answer) To help you slow down quickly when you brake To help prevent wheelspin So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin 46 / 50 What TWO safeguards could you take against fire risk to you vehicle?(mark TWO answers) Select an answerKeep water levels above maximumCarry a fire extinguisherAvoid driving with a full tank of petrolUse diesel fuelUse low octane petrolCheck out any strong smell of petrol 47 / 50 You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing normally. What should you do?(mark ONE answer) Use parking lights Use front spot lights Use diped headlights Use rear fog lights 48 / 50 Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded?(mark ONE answer) The driver of the vehicle The owner of the items being carried The person who loaded the vehicle The licensing authority 49 / 50 You are carrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which if these is a suitable restraint?(mark ONE answer) A child seat An adult holding the child An adult seat belt A adult lap belt 50 / 50 Which THREE should you do when passing livestock on the road?(mark THREE answers) Allow plenty of room Go very slowly Be ready to stop Sound your horn Speed up and quickly overtake Your score isThe average score is 80% Facebook 0% Restart quiz Send feedback Theory Test Home Road Signs Test
