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We have compiled 50 questions, similar to those that you would expect to see in the real thing.

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1

Which sign means no stopping?  

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2

On the motorway the hard shoulder should be used  

 

to rest when tired
 

to answer a mobile phone
 

only in an emergency
 

to look at a map
 
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3

What does this sign mean? Picture

 

National speed limit applies
 

No entry
 

Local speed limit applies
 

No waiting on the carriageway
 
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4

You are lost and on a busy road. What is the best thing to do?  

 

Check a map while keeping up with the traffic and looking out for signs
 

Turn into a side road where you can stop and look at a map
 

Shout to other drivers to ask the way
 

Ask a pedestrian when stopped at a traffic light
 
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5

At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which of these should you check immediately?  

 

Witnesses
 

Airway
 

Broken bones
 

Breathing
 

Circulation
 
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6

What shape is a stop sign at a junction?  

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7

You are following a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should  

 

Overtake on the right
 

Slow down and let the vehicle turn
 

Overtake on the left
 

Hold your speed and sound the horn
 
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8

By taking part in the Passplus scheme you will  

 

improve your basic skills
 

be allowed to supervise a learner driver
 

get cheaper road tax
 

widen your experience
 
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9

What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a three lane motorway?  

 

60 mph
 

70mph
 

80 mph
 

50 mph
 
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10

You are driving along the motorway. It is raining. When following a lorry you should  

 

be aware of spray reducing your vision
 

move left and drive on the hard shoulder
 

allow at least a four second gap
 

allow at least a two second gap
 

move right and stay in the right hand lane
 
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11

When first at the scene of an accident which of these should you do?  

 

Call the emergency services
 

Warn other traffic
 

Move uninjured people away from the vehicles
 

Leave as soons as others arrive
 

Switch off all vehicle engines
 

Move injured people away from the vehicles
 
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12

You are on a fast open road in good conditions. For safety, the distance between you and the vehicle in front should be  

 

one car length
 

a two-second time gap
 

2 metres
 

two car lengths
 
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13

You are driving past a line of parked cars and you see a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?  

 

Slow down and be ready to stop for children or dogs?
 

Drive at the same speed sounding your horn
 

Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball?
 

Drive at the same speed flashing your lights?
 
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14

Which of the following must you have to drive legally?  

 

Breakdown cover
 

Proper insurance cover
 

A vehicle handbook
 

A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle
 

A vehicle service history
 

A valid driving licence with signature
 
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15

At night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light. What does this mean?  

 

You are approaching an organised walk
 

You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle
 

You are approaching roadworks
 

You are approaching an accident blackspot
 
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16

You get six penalty point within two years of passing your practial test. What will you have to do?  

 

Nothing. You need 12 points before you are banned from driving.
 

Retake only the theory test
 

Reapply for your provisional licence
 

Retake only the practical test
 

Retake both theory and practical tests
 
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17

What does this sign mean? Picture

 

Cycle parking
 

End of cycle route
 

Cycle route ahead
 

No cycling
 
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18

Which or the following may apply when dealing with this hazard Picture

 

Use dipped headlights
 

Only enter if you are sure it is not too deep
 

Use a low gear and drive slowly
 

It might be more difficult in winter
 

Use a high gear to prevent wheel spin
 

Test your brakes on the other side
 
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19

You are waiting at a level crossing. The train has passed but the lights keep flashing. What should you do?  

 

Keep waiting
 

Telephone the signal operator using the phone at the crossing
 

Get out of the car and investigate
 

Cross carefully looking out for trains
 
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20

What is the most common cause of skidding?  

 

Ice
 

Wet roads
 

Driver error
 

Worn tyres
 
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21

You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should  

 

rev your engine if they take to long to restart
 

be patient as you expect them to make mistakes
 

stay very close behind and flash your headlights
 

immediately steer round them and drive on
 
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22

A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should  

 

sound your horn to show your annoyance
 

overtake as soon as possible
 

ignore the error and stay calm
 

flash your lights and show your annoyance
 
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23

At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?  

 

Motorcyclists
 

Car drivers
 

Lorry drivers
 

Pedestrians
 

Cyclists
 
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24

Which of these must not use the motorway?  

 

Cyclists
 

Double decker buses
 

Horse riders
 

Farm tractors
 

Motorcycles over 50cc
 

Learner car drivers
 
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25

On a motorway, when can you use your hazard warning lights?  

 

When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead
 

When towing another vehicle
 

When driving on the hard shoulder
 

When the vehicle behind is too close
 

When you have broken down on the hard shoulder
 
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26

When about to overtake a motorcyclist which of these signs would make you take special care?  

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27

Which sign means there is a double bend ahead?  

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28

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be cause by faults in which of the following  

 

The gearbox
 

Wheel alignment
 

The braking system
 

The accelerator
 

The suspension
 

The exhaust system
 
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29

Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. In which of these situations should you not overtake?  

 

when approaching a junction
 

when in a one-way street
 

If you are about to turn left
 

when travelling up a long hill
 

when your view of the road ahead is blocked
 
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30

What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?  

 

Green
 

Red
 

White
 

Amber
 
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31

Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely to  

 

improve your awareness of danger
 

give a false sense of confidence
 

worsen your judgement of speed
 

increase the speed of your reactions
 

slow down your reactions to hazards
 
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32

You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until  

 

the pedestrians have cleared the crossing
 

a vehicle approaches the crossing from the opposite direction
 

you start to edge forward onto the crossing
 

the pedestrians have cleared the front of your car
 
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33

Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing lights?  

 

Bomb disposal
 

Motorway maintenance
 

Blood transfusion
 

Breakdown recovery
 

Police patrol
 
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34

You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to emerge, but you should wait. Why?  

 

The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
 

The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left
 

The large vehicle can turn suddenly
 

The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line
 
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35

In very hot weather the road surface can become very hot. Which of the following will be most affected?  

 

The exhaust
 

Braking
 

The suspension
 

Tyre grip
 
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36

You are waiting at the end of the road to turn right. Your view is obstructred by parked cars. What should you do?  

 

Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe to emerge
 

Stop then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view.
 

Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
 

Turn around immediately and find another junction to use
 
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37

What does this sign mean? Picture

 

Humpback bridge
 

Humps in the road
 

Uneven road
 

Soft verges
 
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38

Which sign tells you that pedestrians may be walking in the road because there is no pavement?  

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39

Which of the following are hazards that motorcyclists present in queues of traffic?  

 

cutting in just in front of you
 

filtering between lanes
 

riding in single file
 

riding with their headlight on dipped beam

 

passing very close to you
 
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40

At traffic lights, amber on its own means  

 

go if there are no pedestrians crossing
 

stop and wait at the line
 

prepare to go
 

go if the way is clear
 
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41

Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should  

 

answer it immediately
 

pull up in a suitable place
 

pull up at nearest kerb
 

stop immediately
 
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42

Which of these means end of dual carriageway?  

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43

To supervise a learner driver you must  

 

be an approved driving instructor
 

Have held a full driving licence for at least three years
 

be at least 21 years old
 

be an advanced driver
 
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44

You are driving in town. Ahead of you is a bus at a bus stop. Which of the following should you do?  

 

Pass the bus as quickly as possible
 

Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians
 

Be prepared to give way if the bus suddenly moves off
 

Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
 
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45

Which of the following must be in good working order for your car to be roadworthy?  

 

The windscreen washers
 

the temperature guage
 

The horn
 

The speedometer
 

The windscreen wipers
 

The oil warning light
 
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46

When should you stop on a motorway?  

 

When told to stop by the Police
 

If red lights show above every lane
 

When told to by a Highways Agency Traffic Officer
 

If you are tired and need a rest
 

When you need to answer your mobile phone
 

When you need to read a map
 
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47

Motor vehicles can harm the invironment. This has resulted in  

 

improved public transport
 

using up of natural resources
 

less use of electric vehicles
 

Air pollution
 

less risk to health
 

damage to buildings
 
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48

Which of these apply when driving up a steep hill?  

 

Overtaking is easier
 

The enqine will work harder to maintain speed
 

Higher gears will pull better
 

You will slow down quicker
 

The steering will feel heavier
 
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49

You see a horse and rider as you approach a roundabout. They are signalling right but keeping well to the left. You should  

 

stay well back
 

keep close to them
 

cut in front of them
 

proceed as normal
 
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50

Which of the following are most likely to waste fuel?  

 

Carrying unnecessary weight
 

Using the wrong grade of fuel
 

A fitted, empty roof rack
 

Reducing your speed
 

Under inflated tyres
 

Using a different brands of fuel
 
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