Driving Test Theory Practice in UK

1.You’re on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only. What should you do?

Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed

Continue in that lane and look for further information

Move into another lane in good time

Pull onto the hard shoulder

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2.Planning your route before setting out can be helpful. How can you do this?

Look in a motoring magazine

Only visit places you know

Print or write down the route

Try to travel at busy times

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3.It’s a very hot day. What would you expect to find?

Mud on the road

A soft road surface

Roadworks ahead

Banks of fog

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4.Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?

When you're going uphill

When you're braking

When you're cornering

When you're accelerating

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5.What should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?

Overtake immediately to avoid delays

Allow the same room as normal to avoid wasting road space

Drive closely so they can see you in their mirrors

265. Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

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6.Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

The faster vehicle

The smaller vehicle

The larger vehicle

No-one has priority

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7.You’re about to emerge from a junction. Your pillion passenger tells you it’s clear. When should you rely on their judgement?

When the roads are very busy

Never; you should always look for yourself

Only when they're a qualified rider

When the roads are very quiet

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8.You need to put air into your tyres. How would you find out the correct pressure to use?

By checking the registration document

By checking the vehicle handbook

It will be stamped on the wheel

It will be shown on the tyre wall

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9.You become cold when riding your motorcycle. How will this affect you?

You'll lose concentration

You'll react more quickly

You'll be more relaxed

You'll be more alert

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10.The driver of the car in front is giving this arm signal. What does it mean?

The driver intends to turn right

The driver wishes to overtake

The driver is slowing down

The driver intends to turn left

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11. What’s used to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

National speed limits

Contraflow systems

Lane closures

Variable speed limits

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12. There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

Wait at the lights until they change to green

Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

Keep up your speed and sound the horn

Reduce speed until you're clear of the area

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13.Which of these should you allow extra room when overtaking?

Lorry

Tractor

Bicycle

Road-sweeping vehicle

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14.You’re involved in a collision. Afterwards, which document may the police ask you to produce?

Theory test certificate

Vehicle service record

Driving licence

Vehicle registration document

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15. What must you have to legally carry a pillion passenger on your motorcycle?

Three years’ motorcycle riding experience

A motorcycle with an engine larger than 125 cc

A passenger who holds a full motorcycle licence

A full motorcycle licence

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16.You intend to go abroad and will be riding on the right-hand side of the road. What should you fit to your motorcycle?

Tinted red indicator lenses

Tinted yellow brake lights

Headlight deflectors

Twin headlights

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17.What’s the maximum width allowed for a trailer on a motorcycle?

0.5 metres (1 foot 8 inches)

2 metres (6 feet 6 inches)

1.5 metres (4 feet 11 inches)

1 metre (3 feet 3 inches)

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18.How are you likely to be affected by drinking alcohol?

Your judgement of speed will be worse

The speed of your reactions will increase

Your awareness of danger will improve

You'll be more cautious and perceptive

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19.Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?

On an urban motorway

On a dual carriageway

On a one-way street

On a roundabout

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20.You’re going straight ahead at a roundabout. How should you signal?

signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take

Signal left after you leave the roundabout and enter the new road

Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the roundabout

Signal right on the approach to the roundabout and keep the signal on

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21.Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly?

Apply the front brake only

Apply the rear brake just before the front brake

Apply the rear brake only

Apply the front brake just before the rear brake

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22.When you’re riding a motorcycle, what should your normal road position allow?

Drivers at junctions ahead to see you approaching

You to keep within half a metre (1 foot 8 inches) of the kerb

Other vehicles to pass easily on your left

Faster traffic to overtake you easily

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23.You’re going to a social event and alcohol will be available. You’ll be riding your motorcycle shortly afterwards. What’s the safest thing to do?

Have soft drinks and alcohol in turn

Don’t go beyond the legal limit

Stay just below the legal limit

Stick to non-alcoholic drinks

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24.Do you need to display L plates when learning to ride a motorcycle under the direct access scheme?

Yes, you need L plates while learning with a qualified instructor

No, you don't need L plates if you've passed a car test

Yes, you need L plates only when learning on your own machine

No, you don't need L plates if you've passed a moped test

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25.You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?

Accelerate to make a gap behind you

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

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26.What requirement must you meet if you want to carry a pillion passenger on your motorcycle?

You must be over the age of 21

You must be over the age of 25

You must hold a full car licence

You must hold a full motorcycle licence

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27. What should you do before you start a journey in foggy conditions?

Make sure that you have a spare visor with you

Make sure that you have a warm drink with you

Check that the battery is fully charged

Check that your lights are working

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28.You aren’t sure whether your cough medicine will affect your ability to ride safely. What should you do?

Ask a friend or relative for advice

Ride if you feel all right

Don't take the medicine

Ask your doctor

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29.What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

70 mph

60 mph

50 mph

30 mph

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30.Which of these is needed before you can legally use a vehicle on the road?

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A valid driving licence

A vehicle handbook

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31.You’re following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Right

Any direction

Left

Straight ahead

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32.Your motorcycle isn’t fitted with daytime running lights. When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

On narrow streets

In poor visibility

On country roads

When parking

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33.You’re riding on an exposed stretch of motorway and there’s a strong side wind. When should you take extra care?

As you approach an exit slip road

When there’s slow queuing traffic

When you overtake a large vehicle

As you approach a service area

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34.At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

When bystanders will help you

When there's further danger

When bystanders advise you to

When an ambulance is on its way

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35.What can you do to prevent a cable-operated clutch from becoming stiff?

Keep the cable tight

Keep the cable dry

Keep the cable slack

Keep the cable oiled

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36.An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Press firmly between their shoulders

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Check their airway remains clear

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37.What does this sign tell you?

No-waiting zone ends

Free-parking zone ends

End of traffic-calming zone

No through road

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38.Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs?

Between the carriageway and the central reservation

Separating driving lanes

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

At slip-road entrances and exits

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39.You’re riding in fast-flowing traffic. The vehicle behind is following too closely. What should you do

Apply the brakes sharply to warn the driver behind

Accelerate to get away from the vehicle behind you

Slow down as quickly as possible by braking

Slow down gradually to increase the gap in front of you

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40.Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

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41.You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. What should you do?

Flash your headlights

Turn your head away

Close your eyes

Slow down or stop

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42.You’ve stopped at an incident to give help. What should you do?

Keep injured people on the move by walking them around

Give injured people something to eat

Keep injured people warm and comfortable

Give injured people a warm drink

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43. What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway?

40 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

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44.Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.’ What does this refer to?

The time you should keep your foot down at a junction

The time you should allow to restart a stalled engine

The time gap when following another vehicle in good conditions

The time recommended when using the choke

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45.Oil is leaking from your forks. Why shouldn’t you ride a motorcycle in this condition?

Your suspension will be ineffective

Your steering is likely to seize up

The forks will quickly begin to rust

The motorcycle will become too noisy

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1.You’re on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only. What should you do?

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2.Planning your route before setting out can be helpful. How can you do this?

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3.It’s a very hot day. What would you expect to find?

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4.Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?

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5.What should you do when you’re following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?

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6.Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

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7.You’re about to emerge from a junction. Your pillion passenger tells you it’s clear. When should you rely on their judgement?

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8.You need to put air into your tyres. How would you find out the correct pressure to use?

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9.You become cold when riding your motorcycle. How will this affect you?

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10.The driver of the car in front is giving this arm signal. What does it mean?

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11. What’s used to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

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12. There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

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13.Which of these should you allow extra room when overtaking?

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14.You’re involved in a collision. Afterwards, which document may the police ask you to produce?

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15. What must you have to legally carry a pillion passenger on your motorcycle?

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16.You intend to go abroad and will be riding on the right-hand side of the road. What should you fit to your motorcycle?

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17.What’s the maximum width allowed for a trailer on a motorcycle?

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18.How are you likely to be affected by drinking alcohol?

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19.Where would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane?

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20.You’re going straight ahead at a roundabout. How should you signal?

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21.Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly?

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22.When you’re riding a motorcycle, what should your normal road position allow?

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23.You’re going to a social event and alcohol will be available. You’ll be riding your motorcycle shortly afterwards. What’s the safest thing to do?

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24.Do you need to display L plates when learning to ride a motorcycle under the direct access scheme?

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25.You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?

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26.What requirement must you meet if you want to carry a pillion passenger on your motorcycle?

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