Theory Test Section One Alertness

Front 1

before you make a u-turn in the road, you should:
1.give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
2. signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
3. look over your shoulder for a final check
4. select a higher gear than normal

Back 1

look over your shoulder for a final check

Front 2

as you approach this bridge you should:
1.move into the middle of the road to get a better view
2.slow down
3.get over the bridge as quickly as possible
4.consider using your horn
5.find another route
6.beware of pedestrians

Back 2

slow down
consider using your horn
beware of pedestrians

Front 3

in which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
1.just after a bend
2.in a one-way street
3.on a 30-mph road
4. approaching a dip in the road

Back 3

approaching a dip in the road

Front 4

this road marking warns:
1. drivers to use the hard shoulder
2.overtaking drivers there is a bend to the left
3.overtaking drivers to move back to the left
4.drivers that it is oversafe to overtake

Back 4

overtaking drivers to move back to the left

Front 5

your mobile phone rings while you are traveling. you should:
1.stop immediately
2.answer it immediately
3.pull up in a suitable place
4.pull up at the nearest kerb

Back 5

pull up in a suitable place

Front 6

you are approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time. you should:
1.accelerate
2.maintain your speed
3.be ready to stop
4.brake hard

Back 6

be ready to stop

Front 7

why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
1.to help you choose the correct lane
2.to help you keep the correct separation distance
3.to make you aware of your speed
4.to tell you the distance to the roundabout

Back 7

to make you aware of your speed

Front 8

which of the following should you do before stopping?
1.sound the horn
2.use the mirrors
3.select a higher gear
4.flash your headlights

Back 8

use the mirrors

Front 9

when following a large vehicle you should keep well back because this:
1.allows you to corner more quickly
2.helps the large vehicle to stop more easily
3. allows the driver to see you in the mirrors
4.helps you to keep out of the wind

Back 9

allows the driver to see you in the mirrors

Front 10

When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. why?
1.because you will need to accelerate out of danger
2.to assess how your actions will affect following traffic
3.because you will need to brake sharply
4.to check what is happening on the road ahead

Back 10

to assess how your actions will affect following traffic

Front 11

you are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. your view is obstructed by parked cars. what should you do?
1.stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view
2.move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
3.wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe
4.turn your vehicle around and find another road

Back 11

stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view

Front 12

objects hanging from your interior mirror may:
1.restrict your view
2.improve your driving
3.distract your attention
4.help your concentration.

Back 12

restrict your view
distract your attention

Front 13

which of the following may cause loss of concentration on a long journey?
1.loud music
2.arguing with a passenger
3.using a mobile phone
4.putting in a cassette tape
5.stopping regularly to rest
6.pulling up to tune the radio radio

Back 13

loud music
arguing with a passenger
using a mobile phone
putting in a cassette tape

Front 14

which four are most likely to cause you to lose concentration while your are driving?
1.using a mobile phone
2.talking into a microphone
3.tuning your car radio
4.looking at the map
5.checking the mirrors
6.using the demisters

Back 14

using a mobile phone
talking into a microphone
tuning your car radio
looking at a map

Front 15

You are driving at dusk. you should switch your lights on:
1.even when the street lights are not light
2.so others can see you
3.only when others have done so
4.only when street lights are lit

Back 15

even when street lights are not light
so others can see you

Front 16

you are most likely to lose concentration when driving if you
1.use a mobile phone
2.listen to loud music
3.switch on the heated rear window
4.look at the door mirrors

Back 16

use a mobile phone
listen to very loud music

Front 17

On a long motorway journey boredom can cause you to feel sleepy. You should:
1.leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop
2.keep looking around at the surrounding landscape
3.drive faster to complete your journey sooner
4.ensure a fresh supply of air into your vehicle
5.stop on the hard shoulder for a rest

Back 17

leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop
ensure a fresh supply of air into your car

Front 18

You should only use a mobile phone when:
1.receiving a call
2.suitably parked
3.driving at less than 30 mph
4.driving an automatic vehicle

Back 18

suitably parked

Front 19

using a mobile phone while you are driving:
1.is acceptable in a vehicle with power steering
2.will reduce your field of vision
3.could distract your attention from the road
4.will affect your vehicle's electronic system

Back 19

could distract your attention from the road

Front 20

you are driving on a wet road. you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. you should:
1.apply the handbrake and the footbrake together
2.keep both hands on the wheel
3.select reverse gear
4.give an arm signal

Back 20

keep both hands on the wheel

Front 21

when you are moving off from behind a parked car you should:
1.look around before you move off
2.use all the mirrors on the vehicle
3.look around after moving off
4.use the exterior mirrors only
5.give a signal if necessary
6.give a signal after moving off

Back 21

look around before you move off
use all the mirrors on the vehicle
give a signal if necessary

Front 22

You are traveling along this narrow country road. When passing the cyclist you should go:
1. slowly, sounding the horn as you pass
2.quickly, leaving plenty of room
3.slowly, leaving plenty of room
4.quickly, sounding the horn as you pass

Back 22

slowly, leaving plenty of room

Front 23

Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. To use the phone you should;
1.reduce your speed
2.find a safe place to stop
3.steer with one hand
4.be particularly careful at junctions

Back 23

find a safe place to stop

Front 24

to answer a call on your mobile phone while traveling you should:
1.reduce your speed wherever you are
2.stop in a proper and convenient place
3.keep the call time to a minimum
4.slow down and allow others to overtake

Back 24

stop in proper and convenient place

Front 25

you lose your way on a busy road. what is the best action to take?
1. stop at the traffic lights and ask a pedestrian
2.shout to other drivers to ask them the way
3.turn into a side road, stop and check the map
4. check a map, and keep going with the traffic flow

Back 25

turn into a side lane, stop and look at the map

Front 26

windscreen pillars can obstruct your view. you should take particular care when:
1.driving on a motorway
2.driving on a dual carriageway
3.approaching a one-way street
4.approaching bends and junctions

Back 26

approaching bends and junctions

Front 27

you cannot see clearly behind you when reversing. what should you do?
1.open your window to look behind
2.open the door and look behind
3.look in the near side mirror
4.ask someone to guide you

Back 27

ask someone to guide you

Front 28

what does the term 'blind spot' mean for a driver?
1.an area covered by your right-handed mirror
2.an area not covered by your headlights
3.an area not covered by your left-handed mirror
4. an area not covered by your mirrors

Back 28

an area not covered by your mirrors

Front 29

you should not use a mobile phone while driving:
1.until you are satisfies that no other traffic is near
2.unless you are able to drive one-handed
3.because it might distract your attention from the road ahead
4.because reception is poor when the engine is running

Back 29

because it might distract your attention from the road ahead

Front 30

your vehicle is fitted with hands-free phone system. using while driving is:
1.is quite safe as long as you slow down
2.could distract your attention from the road
3.is recommended by the highway code
4.could be very good for road safety

Back 30

could distract your attention from the road

Front 31

using a hands-free mobile is likely to:
1.improve your safety
2.increase your concentration
3.reduce your view
4.divert your attention

Back 31

divert your attention

Front 32

what is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle?
1.use hands-free equipment
2.find a suitable place to stop
3.drive slowly on a quiet road
4.direct your call through the operator

Back 32

find a suitable place to stop

Front 33

your phone rings while you are on the motorway. Before answering you should:
1. reduce your speed to 30 mph
2.pull up on the hard shoulder
3.move in to the left-hand lane
4. stop in a safe place

Back 33

stop in a safe place

Front 34

you are waiting to emerge from a junction. the windscreen pillar is obstructing your view. What should you be particularly aware off?
1.lorries
2.buses
3.motorcyclists
4.coaches

Back 34

motorcyclists

Front 35

you are turning right on to a dual carriageway. What should you do?
1.stop, apply the handbrake and then select a lower gear
2.position your vehicle well to the left of the side road
3.check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
4.make sure you leave enough room for a vehicle behind

Back 35

check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Front 36

when emerging from junctions which is most likely to obstruct your view?
1.windscreen pillars
2.steering wheel
3.interior mirror
4.windscreen wipers

Back 36

windscreen pillars

Front 37

Your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. How should you avoid letting this distract you while driving?
1.keep going and input your destination into the system
2.keep going as the system will adjust to your route
3.stop immediately to view and use the system
4.stop in a safe place before using the system

Back 37

stop in a safe place before using the system

Front 38

using a phone when driving is illegal. the chance of you having an accident while using one is:
1.two times higher
2.four times higher
3.six times higher
4.ten times higher

Back 38

four times higher