Theory Practice Test 7

You are giving your mate’s kids a lift to school. They are both 10 years old. Whose responsibility is it to ensure that they use a seatbelt or an appropriate child restraint if needed?

While travelling down a steep hill, some drivers hold the clutch down, or set the gears to neutral. If done for prolonged periods of time, this can be dangerous. Why?

You are planning to overtake a vehicle. Out of these four scenarios, which is the least safe?

What is the main measure used to prevent congestion on the motorway?

A child passenger in your car is under 1.35m tall. It is your responsibility to ensure:

If you are travelling through a tunnel, and a small fire starts in your vehicle, you need to:

At what time do you need to show your certificate of motor insurance?

You are going straight on at the next roundabout. You need to:

Stop signs are which shape?

While in a queue at traffic lights, you are planning to turn left. Prior to making the manoeuvre, you need to:

You accidentally crash into a garden wall while in a residential area. Nobody is around. You should:

While travelling down a one-way street, you are planning on turning right. Where should your car be positioned?

You are planning to tow a trailer. Where can information on the maximum noseweight for the tow ball of the vehicle be found?

Road narrowing, chicanes and humps are used for the purpose of:

In which scenario SHOULDN’T you stop on a motorway?

What is the best way to reduce the chance of your car being stolen or broken into?

Two pensioners are getting ready to cross the road. As you approach, you need to:

You see markings warning you to keep clear, as there is a school. Why is it against the law to stop where these markings are?

While approaching a bend, you see this sign. You should:

You have bought a sat nav for your vehicle. What is the best way to configure the device so it doesn’t distract you while you drive?

While driving down a steep decline, you should keep your car’s speed under control by:

You are indicating right, and planning to turn off a main road onto a smaller side road. Prior to turning, you need to:

MOT certificates for cars over 3 years old last for:

Someone has a burn following on from an accident. What is the minimum length of time for which this burn should be cooled for?

What is the greatest advantage of owning a car with four-wheel drive functionality?

What SHOULDN’T you do when about to join a contraflow?

You should only stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway when:

In which scenario do cars have the greatest chance of being susceptible to side winds?

Your horn should mainly be used for:

When driving on a motorway which has three lanes, which lane should you use?

What is the purpose of signs shaped like a triangle?

If you press down on the accelerator rapidly, and brake heavily without planning, it results in:

You are driving down a road without a sign explaining the speed limit. However, there is street lighting. This is an indication that the speed limit is probably:

While driving in the lane to the right of a dual carriageway, you see a sign indicating that the lane is closed 800 yards ahead. At this point, you need to:

When you are approaching traffic lights and you see amber is appearing on its own, this indicates that:

What type of glasses are unsafe to wear during the night when driving?

In which scenario will anti-lock brakes on a vehicle be activated?

You have approached a pelican crossing. There is a flashing light that’s amber in colour. This means:

You are planning to overtake, but a sign tells you that there is a hidden dip ahead. You need to:

Powered wheelchairs and scooters, designed for use by disabled people, have a maximum speed of:

When driving on a wet surface, how much time should there be between you and the vehicle ahead?

You are being followed by a police vehicle. Their headlights are flashing, and indicating to the left. You need to:

Never attempt to overtake cyclists when:

You are travelling on a busy road. You intend to pull over on the left-hand side, just after a junction turning that is also on the left. When should you indicate?

Where can cat’s eyes – also known as reflective studs – be found on the motorway?

A Statutory Off Road Notification, also known as SORN, lasts:

Although the visibility is poor while you are driving during the day, it hasn’t been seriously compromised. You should activate:

During heavy snowfall, you need to:

Which of the following would NOT impair your ability to concentrate while driving?

You are first to arrive at the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle. The rider has been hurt. The helmet needs to be removed: