Theory Test One

1

Your eyesight must be good enough to drive legally. At what distance must you be able to read a standard number plate?
( Note: not the new style plate introduced September 2001)

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15 metres
20.5 metres
25.5 metres
30 metres

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2
A friend who is not a driving instructor is teaching you to drive. How much can they charge you ?

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enough to cover fuel costs
enough to cover fuel costs and other expenses
nothing
the going rate for driving lessons in your area

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3
You are travelling fast on a dual carriageway, in good, daylight conditions. At least how much room should you leave between yourself and the driver in front of you?

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one second
9 car lengths
two seconds
2 car lengths

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4
What does this road sign mean?



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no waiting
no stopping
no loading
national speed limit

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5
When is reversing not allowed ?

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from a major road into a side road
on a motorway
for longer distances than necessary
from a side road into a main road
on a one way street
on a dual carriageway

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6
Which lane should a cyclist be expected to use if they are going to turn right at a roundabout?

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the left lane
the right lane
any lane
they should dismount and walk

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7
The caravan you are towing starts to snake from side to side. What should you do?

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brake firmly
hold the steering wheel gently
hold the steering wheel firmly
slow down gradually

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8
At night the driver coming toward you fails to dip their lights. What should you do?

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look away and slow down if necessary
flash your lights at them as a warning
stop immediately
aim for their lights

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9
You break down, and have a warning triangle in the boot of your car. At least how far back from your car should you place the triangle?

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30 metres
45 metres
60 metres
90 metres

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10
What are you approaching when you see these signs?



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a slip road
a roundabout
a hospital
a concealed level crossing

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11
When can you overtake on the left ?

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in a one-way street
on a dual carriageway when the driver in the right lane is slower than you
when the driver in front is turning right
within one mile of a motorway slip road
when traffic is held up in a queue, and your lane is moving faster than the lane to your right

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12
A car has a front seat passenger aged 15. Who is responsible for them wearing their seat belt?

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the passenger
the driver
the passenger's parent or guardian
the passenger and the driver

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13
On a motorway where are amber reflective road studs found?

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on the left, next to the hard shoulder
where the slip roads join and leave the motorway
on the right, next to the central reservation
in between the lanes

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14
What is the minimum depth of tread allowed on car tyres?

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1.0 millimetre
1.6 millimetres
2.5 millimetres
1.6 centimetres

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15
What does this road sign mean?



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rest area
rural route
restricted road
ring road

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16
You wish to turn right at the end of a one way street. How should you position your car?

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on the left
on the right
in the middle
on either side

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17
You have to drive through deep water. What should you do?

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keep your speed high
keep your speed low
slip the clutch and keep the engine speed high
keep the clutch up

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18
How old does a car have to be before it's first M.O.T. test?

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one year
two years
three years
four years

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19
What is the main cause of skids?

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the driver
the road surface
the weather
the condition of the car

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20
Fog lights have to be used when visibility is reduced to what distance?

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50 metres
100 metres
150 metres
200 metres

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21
At traffic lights, what does amber mean?



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be ready to stop
stop
be ready to go
give way to pedestrians

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22
When parking at night, when should you leave your parking lights on?

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on an unlit road
when the speed limit is greater than 30 m.p.h.
parked on the right hand side of the road
parked near a bend

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23
A friend passed their test 18 months ago. Since then they have committed two speeding offences, and have six penalty points on their licence. Which of the following will be true?

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they will automatically lose their licence
they will get a three month driving ban
they will have to take the theory test again
they will have to take the practical test again
they will receive a £250 fine
they will have to display a green "L" plate

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24
Which is the only triangular sign which is NOT a warning?

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give way
crossroads
T junction
pedestrian crossing

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25
Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What should you do first?

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push the car off the crossing
phone the signalman
warn the train driver
get everyone out of the car and clear of the crossing

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26
At which of these places must you NOT stop?

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on a motorway
on a box junction
on a pedestrian crossing
on a double yellow line
outside a school
on a dual carriageway

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27
You are travelling fast on a motorway with three lanes. There is no other traffic near you. Which lane should you drive in?

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the left lane
the middle lane
the right lane
any lane, as the motorway is quiet

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28
You are driving in a town. The road has street lights. There are no speed limit signs. What is the speed limit?

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20 m.p.h.
30 m.p.h.
40 m.p.h.
60 m.p.h.

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29
At least how often should you take rest stops on a long journey ?

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every hour
every 50 miles
every two hours
at every service area

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30
What does this warning sign mean?



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water across the road
garage ahead
pedestrian crossing
pedal cycles only

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31
You must not drive with a blood alcohol level higher than?

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30 mg / 100 ml
50 mg / 100 ml
70 mg / 100 ml
80 mg / 100 ml

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32
In snowy weather what would be the safest option?

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use a higher gear than normal
brake very gently
keep farther back from the car in front
stay at home

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33
Which of these would display a green flashing light?

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bomb disposal vehicle
doctor's vehicle
fire prevention vehicle
mountain rescue vehicle

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34
Where would you find a catalytic converter in a car?

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in the fuel tank
in the gearbox
in the radiator
in the exhaust system

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35
How long does a theory test pass last?

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two years
until you pass the driving test
one year
three years

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