Sample theory questions
- 1. If a child was to run out in front of you – would you:
- (a) use brake and simultaneously use handbrake
- (b) use clutch then brake
- (c) use brake then clutch
- 2. To pass the test of roadworthyness your vehicle must have:
- (a) all radial or crossply tyres
- (b) hazard warning lights
- (c) windscreen washers and wipers that work
- 3. Mirrors are often slightly curved (convex) because they:
- (a) give a wider field of vision
- (b) totally cover blind spots
- (c) make it easier to judge the speed of following traffic
- 4. You are on a motorway and feel tired, should you:
- (a) carry on but go slowly
- (b) leave the motorway at the next exit
- (c) stop on the hard shoulder
- 5. You are in the right hand lane on a three lane motorway and a sign above your lane shows a diagonal arrow pointing downwards – do you:
- (a) move over to the centre lane
- (b) leave the motorway at the next exit
- (c) move over to the nearside lane
- 6. A flashing light at a pelican crossing means:
- (a) you must stop
- (b) vehicles have right of way
- (c) give way to pedestrians who may be crossing
- 7. As you approach a zebra crossing you notice a person with a white stick with red bands on the stick – is that person:
- (a) totally blind
- (b) blind and dumb
- (c) blind and deaf
- 8. When driving a car with automatic transmission:
- (a) use left foot only
- (b) use right foot only
- (c) use both feet
- 9. A driver must be able to read a motor car number plate at a distance of:
- (a) 75 feet
- (b) 90 feet
- (c) 67 feet
- 10. What is the overall stopping distance at 60 mph?
- (a) 180 feet
- (b) 215 feet
- (c) 240 feet
- 11. How long is a provisional car licence valid for?
- (a) two years
- (b) one year
- (c) until your 70th birthday
- 12. When taking the driving test:
- (a) go at 25 mph wherever possible
- (b) do not exceed 30 mph
- (c) make progress
- 13. All new cars must be fitted with:
- (a) a rear window wash-wipe
- (b) right sided indicator switches
- (c) seat belts
- 14. Traffic light sequences of changes:
- (a) green follows amber
- (b) amber follows green
- (c) red and amber follow green
- 15. Driving a car on a dual carriageway you see the national speed limit sign. What is the maximum permissible speed?
- (a) 70 mph
- (b) 60 mph
- (c) 50 mph
- 16. Car tyres are required to have a minimum tread depth of:
- (a) 2 mm
- (b) 1.6 mm
- (c) 1 mm
- 17. You must not sound your horn in a built-up area between the hours of:
- (a) 11 pm and 7.30 am
- (b) 11.30 pm and 7 am
- (c) 11.30 pm and 7.30 am
- 18. A person with no legs asks for your advice. Would you advise:
- (a) that he would be unable to drive
- (b) to drive a specially adapted vehicle
- (c) to drive invalid carriages only
- 19. At the end of a driving test the examiner will ask you:
- (a) questions on the highway code
- (b) questions on the highway code and other motoring matters
- (c) no questions at all
- 20. Headlamp flashing is for the following:
- (a) to determine right of way
- (b) to warn other road users of your presence
- (c) to acknowledge other road users courtesies