driving theory

What should you do when you’re overtaking at night ?

beware of bends in the road ahead

You’re at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green traffic light?

When your exit from the junction is blocked

You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency

keep both hands on the steering wheel

Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway?

between the central reservation and the carriageway

What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?

They must have valid motor insurance.

When may you enter a box junction ?

when your exit road is clear

When will a new car need its first MOT test ?

when its 3 years old

You’re travelling along a motorway . Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane ?

on a steep gradient

You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

turn around in a quiet side road

What colour are reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road ?

green

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit ?

leave parking lights switched on

Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down , or select neutral , for long periods of time while you’re driving?

you’ll have less steering and braking control

Ur driving at night with ur headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should u dip ur headlights ?

as soon as the vehicle passes you

U want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?

wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

Ur going through a long tunnel. What will warn u of congestion or an incident ahead ?

variable message signs

Ur turning right into a dual carriageway. What should u do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain ur vehicle?

wait until the road is clear in both directions

What must u do when you hitch a trailer to a towing vehicle?

fit a secondary coupling device

why should drivers be more careful on roads where trams also operate?

because trams can’t steer to avoid obstructions

what should u do if ur vehicle catches fire while ur driving through a tunnel?

drive out of the tunnel if its safe to do so.

what colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway ?

white

ur parked on the road at night . When must you use parking lights ?

when the speed limit exceeds 30mph

u have just passed ur driving test . How can you reduce ur risk of being involved in a collision?

by taking further training

How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching?

by using variable speed limits

Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (coasting) bad driving technique?

There won’t be any engine braking

ur about to go down a steep hill, what should u do to control the speed of ur vehicle ?

select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

How should u load ur trailer ?

put heavy items over the axles

ur driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should u keep from the vehicle in front ?

a 2 second time gap

Whats the legal minimum insurance cover u must have to drive on public roads ?

third party only

what does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?

The vehicle is slow moving

You’ve just passed ur first practical driving test. What will u have to do if u get 6 penalty points on ur licence in the next 2 years ?

retake ur theory and practical tests

What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left hand lane of a motorway ?

red

ur insurer will issue u an insurance certificate. When must u produce this document for inspection?

when a police officer asks u for it

ur travelling on the motorway . How can u lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

increase ur distance from the vehicle infront

what signal should u give when ur going straight ahead at a roundabout?

signal left before leaving the roundabout

who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax ?

the registered keeper of the vehicle

You’ve just passed ur driving test.Whats the maximum authorised mass of any trailer that u can tow?

5,500kg

What’s the main benefit of driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle ?

improved grip on the road

Whats the nearest u may park to a junction ?

10 metres

A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR . At what rate should u press down and release on the centre of their chest ?

120 times per minute

ur looking for somewhere to park at night . When may u park on the right-hand side of the road ?

when ur in a one way street

what information would be shown in a triangular road signs?

road narrows

ur driving in fog. Why should u keep well back from the vehicle in front?

in case it stops suddenly.

what does it mean if ur trailer has a maximum authorised mass of 3,500kg ?

ur trailer and load combined cannot weigh more than 3,500kg

ur travelling in the left hand lane of a three lane motorway. How should u react to traffic joining from a slip road?

adjust ur speed or change lane if u can do so.

why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights on after fog has cleared ?

they may be confused with brake lights

what part of the car does the law require u to keep in good conditon?

seat belts

where should u avoid overtaking ?

approaching a dip in the road

where would u see a contraflow bus lane ?

on a one way street

what’s a SORN?

a notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road.

What may help deter a thief from stealing ur car ?

ethcing registration number on the windows

You stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway and use the emergency telephone. Where’s the best place to wait for help to arrive?

well away from the carriageway

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

the registered keeper

When is fuel consumption at its highest ?

when you’re accelerating

where will u find green reflective studs on a motorway?

at slip-road entrances and exits

ur on a 3 lane motorway . Which lane are you in if there are red reflective studs on ur left and white ones to ur right?

in the left hand lane

what must u have when u apply to renew ur vehicle tax ?

valid insurance

what should you do before making a u-turn?

give an arm signal as well as using indicators

who should obey diamond shape traffic signs?

tram drivers

what does this sign mean?

there may be people walking across the road

where would you see this road sign?

on road humps

what does this sign mean?

end of controlled parking zone

where would you expect to see these markers ?

on a large goods vehicle

what does this sign mean ?

contraflow bus lane

what does this sign mean ?

with-flow cycle lane

what does this sign mean ?

end of minimum speed

what do the lines along the centre of the road mean ?

there's a hazard ahead

what does this sign mean?

hump bridge

what does it mean if this light comes on while you're driving?

a fault in the braking system

what does this sign mean ?

no overtaking

what does a sign with a brown background show ?

tourist directions

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the number of the next junction

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direction to park and ride car park

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no motor vehicles

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waiting restrictions apply

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keep going and clear the crossing

what does this signal mean

the car is going to pull up

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driver is turning left

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to allow vehicles to enter and emerge

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go to the next emergency telephone and report

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give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

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the parked car

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the condition of the tyres

wait until the vehicle starts to turn in

60mph

stop

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rapid shallow breathing

electrical system could overload

red and amber

3,500kg

when approaching bends and junctions

Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take

two way traffic crosses a one way road

when u change to a lower gear

a document issued before you receive Ur insurance certificate

red and amber