Theory Test Two

1
Your insurance policy has an "excess" of £100. What does this mean?

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you will get £100 off your next premium if you don't make a claim
you will have to pay the first £100 of any claim you make
the insurance company will only pay a maximum of £100 on any claim you make
you have paid £100 extra to protect your "no claim bonus"

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2
This sign warns of sidewinds. Which vehicles will be most vunerable?



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emergency vehicles
lorries
cars
motorbikes

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3
In a caravan where should heavy objects be loaded while it is being towed?

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low down
at the front end
high up
over the wheels

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4
On a motorway, what does this overhead sign mean?



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leave the motorway at the next exit
use the hard shoulder
change to the next lane on your left
go to the next service area

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5
You wish to reverse into a space at the side of the road, between two other cars (parallel park). What is the minumum space needed between the two cars ?

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the length of your car
one and a half times the length of your car
twice the length of your car
two and a half times the length of your car

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6
Another driver gets in your way on a roundabout, causing you to miss your exit. What action should you take?

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chase after them to make sure they know they were wrong
none
sound your horn
flash your lights

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7
If diesel fuel is spilt what is the main problem?

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it is slippery
it corrodes tarmac
it is a waste of money
it damages tyres

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8
Your engine is overheating. When should you remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level?

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immediately
after switching the engine off
after three minutes
after a long period of time

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9
Which of these parts of the car have to be in working order for the car to be legal?

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the horn
the temperature gauge
the handbrake
the oil pressure warning light
the windscreen washers
the electric windows

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10
What does this sign mean?



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road narrows on left
lane closed on right
road narrows on right
railway crossing ahead

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11
Which of these documents must be in the car at all times ?

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tax disc
insurance certificate
M.O.T. certificate
vehicle registration document
car service record

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12
When a traffic light is lit as shown, in which directions may traffic go?



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left only
ahead only
ahead and right only
any direction

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13
You are driving an automatic car. Which foot should you brake with in normal driving situations?

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left foot
right foot
either foot
both feet

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14
You are approaching a mini roundabout. Who should you give way to?

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traffic from the left
traffic from either direction
traffic from the right
any traffic in view

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15
When is the "crossing hands" steering method acceptable?

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after passing your driving test
never
always
when doing a manoeuvre at low speed

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16
You are driving in Wales. You notice this sign on the back of the car you are following. What does it mean?



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Ministry of Defence vehicle
learner driver
army training vehicle
local authority maintenance vehicle

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17
What does this sign mean?



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no right turn
right lane closed ahead
no overtaking
dual carriageway ahead

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18
Your car has a front passenger airbag fitted. What action must you take before using a rear facing child restaint in the front passenger seat?

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disable the airbag
ensure the seatbelt is fitted correctly to the child restraint
ensure that nothing is draped over the airbag
use the child restraint the other way round

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19
What is "dead ground"?

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the area to the side of a motorway
ground unsuitable for heavy vehicles
an accident blackspot
a dip in the road ahead

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20
You are approaching traffic lights. The amber light only is lit. What colour(s) will be lit next?



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green
red and amber
red
red and green

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21
Which of the following is the main reason for rear seat passengers to wear their seat belt?

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to stop them moving around
to prevent them being thrown forward and injuring front seat passengers
to prevent them from blocking the driver's view of the mirror
to avoid being stopped by the police

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22
Generally, which gear change will give you more acceleration?

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changing to a higher gear
changing to a lower gear
not changing gear
selecting neutral

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23
Which of the following statements is true?

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you can move off in an appropriate gear
you can only move off in first gear
it is possible to move off in second gear
you must never move off in second gear

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24
You see this sign above your lane on the motorway. What does it mean?



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accident ahead
queue ahead
motorway closed
do not go any further in this lane

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25
Which control is not present in an automatic car?

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gear lever
handbrake
clutch
choke

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26
Your windows are misting up on the inside. Why can switching the air conditioning on help demist the windows?

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the air blowing onto the windows is dried (dehumidified)
the air blowing onto the windows is warmed
the air blowing onto the windows is recirculated
the air conditioning won't help demist the windows

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27
You are driving through a town, on a dual carrigeway. There are street lights, and no visible speed limit signs. What is the speed limit?

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30 m.p.h.
40 m.p.h.
60 m.p.h.
70 m.p.h.

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28
Why is it dangerous to use the handbrake when the car is moving?

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the handbrake cable will stretch
the brake lights won't show
the rear wheels may skid
the car might stall

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29
When can you change directly from 5th gear to 1st gear?

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in an emergency
never
if the situation on the road is appropriate
if stationary

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30
Who can accompany you when you take your practical driving test?

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anyone
only your driving instructor
only an interpreter
only a senior examiner

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31
You are following a large articulated lorry. Which of the following statements are true?

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if you follow very closely, you will be able to overtake safely
if you follow very closely, the driver will be able to see you better in their mirrors
if you follow less closely, you will be able to overtake safely
if you follow less closely, the driver will be able to see you better in their mirrors

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32
How can you use your engine as a brake?

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select a higher gear
select a lower gear
select neutral
put the clutch down

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33
Which gear gives the most acceleration?

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5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st

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34
Where would you see this sign?



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at the end of a dual carriageway
after a pinch point
at the end of a one way street
before a level crossing

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35
How much room (approximately) will it take to stop your car if it is travelling at 70m.p.h.?

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the length of a tennis court
the length of a badminton court
the length of a football pitch
the length of a snooker table

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