Driving Test Theory

	Driving Test Theory Questions (UK) / Motorways And Roads (Questions Submitted By Yoda, Gary, Chris, Mike, Michelle)

	Question	Answer
001	A driver has had a few alcoholic drinks, what advice should you give them? A=Take extra care when driving home, B= Do not drive home, C=Drink some coffee before driving, D=Take a short sleep before driving	B
002	Coasting your vehicle whilst driving will.. A=Increase the control you have. B=Decrease the control you have, C=Make the car use more fuel, D=Reduce the vehicle's braking distance	B
003	Driving towards a zebra crossing you see an elderly woman waiting to cross. What should you do? A= Speed Up, B= Be Prepared To Stop, C= Beep Your Horn To Acknowledge Her, D= Flash Your Headlights	B
004	Which type of crossing can detect when people are on them? A= Puffin, B= Toucan, C=Zebra, D=Pelican	A
005	When travelling on ice braking distances can be A= 03 Times Longer, B= 10 Times Longer, C= 20 Times Longer, D= 50 Times Longer	B
006	To help prevent your vehicle's radio from being stolen you can A= Park in a quiet area, B= Park in a busy area, C= Install a security coded radio, D= Install a cheap, no frills radio	C
007	At which type of pedestrian crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across? A= Zebra, B= Pelican, C= Puffin, D= Toucan	D
008	A strong cross wind is least likely to affect which of these vehicles? A= Cyclists, B= Cars, C= High Side Vehicles, D= Motorcycles	B
009	When are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed? A= When They Are 18+, B= Never, C= When On Minor Roads, D= In The Summer	B
010	What is the national speed limit for cars in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway? A= 50 Mph, B= 60 Mph, C= 70 Mph, D= 80 Mph	C
011	When travelling in very heavy rain your overall stopping distance is likely to be A= The same as normal, B= Trebled, C=Doubled, D= Quadrupled	C
012	You Should Never Reverse A= On a main road, B= At night, C= For longer than necessary, D= Into a side road	C
013	After how many years does a car first need a MOT certificate? A= One Year, B= Two Years, C= Three Years, D= Five Years	C
014	The age group most likely to be involved in a road accident is A= 17-25, B= 30-45, C= 46-55, D= The 65 And Over's	A
015	A pedestrian with a white stick and red band is A= Over 65 years old, B= Deaf and dumb, C= Deaf and blind, D= Colour Blind	C
016	When travelling at 60mph on a dry road the shortest overall stopping distance is what? A= 55 Metres (180 Feet), B= 73 Metres (239 Feet), C= 83 Metres (272 Feet), D= 95 Metres (311 Feet)	B
017	When correcting a rear-wheel skid you should A= Steer Into It, B= Brake Sharply, C= Steer Away From It, D= Roll With It	A
018	There is a vehicle in your rear view mirror with a green flashing light. What is it? A= Police Car, B= Ambulance C= Fire Engine, D= Doctors Emergency Vehicle	D
019	What Colour Is The Diesel Pump At A Filling Station In The UK A=Red, B= Green, C= Blue, D= Black	D
020	Where On A Car Would A Catalytic Converter Be Located? A= Gearbox, B= Exhaust C= Brakes, D= Cooling System	B
021	What Is The Legal Minimum Tread Depth Of A Car Tyre In The UK A= 1.0 mm, B= 1.6 mm , C= 1.8 mm, D= 2.0mm	B
022	The national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriageway road is A= 40 Mph, B= 50 Mph, C= 60 Mph, D= 70 Mph	C
023	What is the correct sequence for traffic lights at junctions in the UK? A= Red & Amber, Green, Red, B= Green, Amber, Red, C= Red, Red & Amber, Green, Amber, D= Red, Amber, Green, Amber	C
024	In Which Year Was The Highway Code First Published A= 1931, B= 1949, C= 1956, D= 1969	A
025	On British Roads Signs Giving Orders Are Usually A= Triangular, B= Square, C= Circular, D= Hexagonal	C
026	In Which Was The Compulsory Driving Test Introduced In Great Britain A= 1930, B= 1935, C= 1940, D= 1945	B
027	At the scene of an accident you have to treat someone for shock. What should you do? A= Sing to them, B= Try and cool them down, C= Keep reassuring them until qualified help arrives, D= Give them liquids to drink	C
028	Which of the following is NOT allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway? A= Vehicles towing a trailors, B= An estate car, C= A motorcycle, D= A mini bus	A
029	You can use the engine of your vehicle as a brake by A= By selecting fifth gear, B= By selecting a lower gear, C= By turning the engine off, D= By travelling with the clutch pressed down	B
030	If you start to feel tired whilst driving you should A= Increase your speed to reduce your journey time, B= Decrease your speed, C= Stop at a safe place and rest , D= Listen to some loud music	C
031	When should you use front fog lights? A= After dusk, B= When visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less, C= When overtaking at night, D= When visibilty is reduced to 150 metres or less	B
032	When travelling on ice braking distances can be A= Twice as great than normal, B= Seven times greater than normal, C= Eight Times greater than normal , D= Ten times greater than normal	D
033	A provisional licence holder must not drive a motor car A= At night B= On a dual carriageway C= Alone, D= With passengers	C
034	You turn into a side road. Pedestrians have started to cross the road. You should A= Give way to them, B= Flash your lights and wave them across, C= Drive around them, D= Proceed regardless	A
035	Travelling on a wet motorway with road spray you should A= Turn on your hazard lights, B= Turn on your rear fog lights, C= Turn on your front fog lights, D= Turn your headlights to dipped mode	D
036	Why, on a windy day, should you allow extra room when overtaking a motor cyclist? A=They may be blown into your path, B= They may be forced to stop suddenly, C= You have less control, D= You'll be travelling faster than normal	A
037	The right hand lane on a three-lane motorway is used for A= Crusing at high speeds, B= Overtaking, C= Crusing at low speeds, D= High-sided vehicles	B
038	What Does Tailgating Mean? A= Driving Too Fast, B= Driving Too Slow, C= Driving With The Clutch Down, D= Driving Too Close To The Vehicle In Front	D
039	On motorways the cats eyes between the acceleration lane and the main carriageway are A= Red, B= Amber, C= Green, D= White	C
040	If your ignition warning light comes on whilst driving it is most likely an indication that A= Your Battery Is Flat, B= A Spark Plug Has Failed, C= Faulty Fan Belt Or Alternator, D= You Are Low On Fuel	C
041	The Highway Code is issued with the authority of A= The Driving Standards Agency, B= The Department Of Transport, C= Parliament, D= British School Of Motoring	C
042	At a ‘Box junction’ you may always enter if A= You are Turning Right, B= The Traffic Lights Are On Green, C= You're exit Is clear and it's Safe to do so , D= You Are Registered Disabled	C
043	You must not use your horn between the hours off A= Midnight & 6.00am, B= 11.30pm and 7.00am, C= 11.30pm and 7.30am, D=10.00pm and 07.00 am	B
044	When travelling at 60 mph you are about 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front, is this A= Too Close, B= Just Right, C= Too Far	B
045	Continuous double white lines along the centre of the road means A= do not cross the lines, B= No Overtaking, C= No Turning Right, D= Beware Of Cyclists	C
046	The best time to check tyre pressure is when the tyres are A= Hot, B=Cold, C= Jacked up Off The Road, D= Wet	B
047	The colour of Diversion signs is usually A= Blue, B= Yellow, C= Green, D= Red	B
048	When waiting at red traffic lights you should normally A= put the handbrake on & wait in first gear, B= put the handbrake on & select neutral, C= wait in first gear with the clutch down & the footbrake on	B
049	Alternating flashing red lights at a level crossing mean A= Stop, B= Proceed If It's Safe, C= Go, D= Theres A Fault	B
050	On traffic lights a steady amber light is followed by A= Green, B= Red, C= Amber & Red, D= Amber	B
051	The meaning of double yellow lines along the side of the road A= No Loading Or Unloading, B= no waiting except when loading or unloading, C= No Waiting, D= No Parking At Anytime	B
052	If your oil filters are badly blocked you will get A= Smoke From The Exhaust, B= Increased Wear In The Engine, C= Loss Of Power, D= Frequent Stalls	B
053	When driving at night in a built up area you should use A= Dipped Headlights, B= Side Lights, C= Main Beam, D= Put On Your Hazzard Lights	A
054	You must not drive if the proportion of alcohol in each 100 millilitres of breath exceeds A= 35 micrograms, B= 80 micrograms, C= 107 micrograms, D= 150 micrograms	A
055	Rectangular Road signs generally give A= Information, B= Warnings, C= Orders, D= Directions	C
056	The cause of aquaplaning is A= Tyre Pressure Too High, B= Breaking Too Hard In Wet Conditions, C= Too Much Surface Water, D= Bald Tyres	B
057	On a motorway a flashing red light over your lane means A= Go No Further In This Lane, B= Reduce Speed To 40Mph, C= Delays Ahead, D= Turn On Fog Lights	B
058	On a primary road the signs indicating a motorway ahead would be coloured A= White, B= Green, C= Blue, D= Yellow	B
059	At roundabouts the emphasis should be on A= the speed at which you move off, B= the timing of moving off, C= ensuring it is clear all round, D= Getting Round First	A
060	The choke on a car is for A= Decreasing the flow of fuel to the engine, B= Increasing the flow of fuel to the engine, C= Giving the car more power, D= Shutting Up The Wife	B
061	To find out how many feet you are covering per second you should multiply the miles per hour by A= one and a half, B= Two, C= Two and a half, D= Three	C
062	When you park facing uphill you should leave the gear in A= First, B= Neutral, C= Reverse, D= It Doesnt Matter	A
063	An orange badge displayed in the front windscreen means A= The Vehicle Is Permitted To Park On Double Yellow Lines, B= Disabled Driver, C= Vehicle Is Connected To Fire Service, D= Doctor	B
064	A Motorcycle Is Not Allowed On A Motorway If It Has An Engine Size Smaller Than A= 50cc, B= 125cc, C= 150cc, D= 250cc	A
065	At 70 mph the overall stopping distance is A= 180 feet (54 metres), B= 240 feet (73 metres), C= 315 feet (96 metres), D= 400 feet (122 Metres)	C
066	When you stop at a red traffic light in an automatic car you should A= select neutral and apply the handbrake, B= apply the handbrake and select neutral, C= apply the footbrake and select drive	B
067	When you brake and turn the steering wheel at the same time you could cause A= A Rear Wheel Skid, B= A Front Wheel Skid, C= The Engine To Stall, D= A U Turn	A
068	You will be automatically disqualified if you accumulate A= 10 Points, B= 12 Points, C= 15 Points, D= 20 Points	B
069	How many miles are there in one kilometre? (approximately) A= half a mile, B= five eights of a mile, C= three quarters of a mile, D= One and a half Miles	B
070	When you park facing downhill on a steep hill on the near side of the road you should leave your front wheels A= parallel to the kerb, B= turned away from the kerb, C= turned towards the kerb	C
071	A single solid yellow line along the edge of the road means A= no parking at any time, B= no waiting between 7am and 7pm on four or more days of the week, C= No loading or unloading	B
072	You can reduce the risk of skidding on an icy road by doing what A= Using Highest Possible Gear, B= Using Lowest Possible Gear, C= Spraying Anti-Freeze On The Tyres	A
073	The part of a vehicle most recently added to the MOT is A= Tyres, B= Windscreen, C= Lights, D= Alarm System	B
074	The right hand lane on a three lane motorway is for A= maintaining a constant high speed, B= Overtaking Only, C= Lorries, D= Emergency Vehicles	A
075	The maximum fine for causing death by dangerous driving is A= £50,000, B= £100,000, C= £250,000, D= Unlimited	D
076	You Should Not Ride Too Closely Behind A Lorry Because A= It Annoys The Lorry Driver, B= Wind From Lorry Slows You Down, C= You'lll Inhale The Lorry's Exhaust Fumes, D= It Reduces Your View Ahead	D
077	How Should A Driver Overtake Horse Riders A= Drive Slowly And Leave Plenty Of Room, B= Speed Up But Give Plenty Of Room, C= Use Your Horn, D= Drive Close An Overtake As Son As Possible	A
078	When Turning Your Car In The Road You Should A= Use A Driveway If Possible, B= Check All Round For Other Road Users, C= Overhang The Kerb, D= Keep Your Hand On The Handbrake Throughout	B
079	You Have A Side Car FittedTo Your Motorbike (What Effect Will It Have) A= Reduces Stability, B= Makes Steering Lighter, C= Increases Amount Of Petrol Used, D= Increases Stopping Distances	D
080	When Motorists Flash Their Headlights At You It Means A= They Are Warning You Of Their Presence, B= To Give You Right Of Way, C= To Attract Your Attention, D= To Make Slower Drivers Move Over	A
081	Why Is Coasting A Bad Idea A= There Is No Engine Breaking, B= It Causes The Car To Skid, C= It Can Stall The Engine, D= The Engine Runs Faster	A
082	Hazzard Warning Lights Should Be Used When A= Faulty Or Moving Slowly, B= Broken Down Or Causing An Obstruction, C= Being Towed, D= Reversing Into A Side Road	B
083	What Would Reduce The Risk Of A Neck Injury In A Vehicle Collison A= An Air Sprung Seat, B= Anti Lock Brakes, C= A Properly Adjusted Head Restraint, D= Drivers Airbag	C
084	When Are You Allowed To Driive If Your Break Lights Are Faulty A= In An Emergency, B= When Going For An MOT, C= During The Day, D= At NO Time	D
085	When Passing Animals You Should Not A= Use Your Direction Indicators, B= Change Down To A Lower Gear, C= Rev Engine Or Sound Horn, D= Have Any Lights On	C
086	You MUST Obey Signs Giving Orders These Are Usually A= Green Triangles, B= Red Triangles, C= Blue Rectangles, D= Red Circles	C
087	You Are Approaching A Road With A Surface Of Loose Chippings, What Should You Do A= Slow Down, B= Speed Up, C= Speed Up, D= Stop	A
088	You See A Vehicle Coming Towards You On A Single Track Road , You Should A= Stop At A Passing Place, B= Reverse Back Into The Main Road, C= Do An Emergency Stop, D= Put On Your Hazzard Lights	A
089	When Riding Along You Should Never A= Look Over Your Left Shoulder, , B= Ride With One Hand On The Wheel, C= Look Down At The Front Wheel, D= Brake Using The Front Brake Only	C
090	How Can You Best Control Your Vehicle When Driving In Snow A= Drive Slowly In As High Gear As Possible, B= Stay In A Low Gear & Grip Steering Wheel, C= Drive In First Gear, D= Rev Engine & Slip The Clutch	A
091	Which Of The Following Can Travel On A Motorway A= Learner Drivers, B= Farm Tractors, C= Cyclists, D= Vans	D
092	You Are Driving A Car On A Motorway, Unless Signs Show Otherwise You Must NOT Exceed A= 50Mph, B= 60Mph, C= 60Mph, D=70Mph	D
093	On A Three Lane Motorway, Which Lane Should You Use For Regular Driving A= Either The Right Or Centre, B= Left, C= Centre, D=Right	B
094	On A Motorway You May Only Stop On The Hard Shoulder A=To Pick Up Hitchhikers, B= If You Miss Your Exit, C= If You Feel Tired And Need To Rest, D= In An Emergency	D
095	What Colour Are The Reflective Studs Between A Motorway And A Slip Road A= Amber, B= Green, C= White, D= Red	B
096	You Are Driving Along A Road With No Speed Limit Signs But There Are Streetlights, What Is The Speed Limit A= 20Mph, B= 30Mph, C= 40Mph, D= 50Mph	B
097	You Meet An Obstruction On Your Side Of The Road, You Must A= Drive On, It's Your Right Of Way, B= Give Way To Oncoming Traffic, C= Wave Oncoming Vehicles Through, D= Accelerate To Get Past The First	B
098	You Are Leaving Your Vehicle Parked On A Road, When May You Leave The Engine Running A= If The Battery Is Flat, B= If There Is A Passenger In The Vehicle, C= Not On Any Occasion, D= If You Parked For Less Than 5 Minutes	C
099	At Which Of These Places Are You SOMETIMES Allowed To Park Your Vehicle A= On ZigZag Lines Of A Zebra Crossing,, B= On A Clearway, C= On The Nearside Lane Of A Motorway, D= Where Theres A Single Broken Yellow Line	D
100	A Pelican Crossing Is Showing The Flahing Green Man But What Signal Do Drivers See A= Red, B= Flashing Amber, C= Flashing Green, D= Red And Amber	B
101	What colour are the signs on British motoways	Blue
102	What is the extra lane to the left of a motorway called	The hard shoulder
103	How is gravelly Hill interchange more commonly known	Spaghetti Junction
104	The M8 connects Glasgow With which other Scottish City	Edinburgh
105	Which motorway runs from the m6 to colne	M65
106	Which Motorway runs between Leeds & London via Leicester	M1
107	Excepting England, Which other Country of the UK has a M1 Motorway	Northern Ireland
108	What Motorway runs past stansted Airport	M11
109	What is the name of Manchesters ring road	M60
110	The M69 Links Leicester With which Other City	Coventry
111	Which motorway runs from Southampton to Portsmouth	M27
112	There are 2 motorways that cross the severn Estuary The M4 is one what is the other	M48
113	The M5 Starts in Birmingham But where does it end	Exeter
114	What is the highest numbered motorway	M 898
115	Which Scottish town is the most northerly on the British motorway network	Perth
116	in which year was the very first stretch of motorway opened	1959
117	What Appears After Red On A Traffic Light	Red & Amber
118	Which Animal Appears On The Beware Wild Animals Road Sign	Deer
119	What Is The Tread Of A Tyre Supposed To Be To Be Conside Legal In The UK	1.6mm
120	What Animal Symbolises The Road Sign For A Zoo	Elephant
121	What 2 Colours Are The National Speed Limit Signs On British Roads	Black & White
122	What Colour Are The Tourist Signs On British Roads	Brown
123	What Do The Initials "DVLA" Actually Stand For	Driver And Vehicle Licencing Association
124	What Word Comes Next In The Following Sequence "Mirror, Signal, ............."	Manouvere
125	With Regard To Driving Tests In Great Britain What Is The "HPT"	Hazard Perception Test
126	What Is The Name Of The Motorway Encircles London	M25
127	In What Country Will You Find The Autobahn	Germany
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