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Question - 50 / 1

What's the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

1mm

1.6mm

2.5mm

4mm

Question - 50 / 2

What does a red traffic light mean?

You should stop unless turning left

Stop, if you're able to brake safely

You must stop and wait behind the stop line

Proceed with care

Question - 50 / 3

At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?

Put their arms across their chest

Open their airway

Roll them onto their side

Shake them firmly

Question - 50 / 4

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

If you'll be parking for less than five minutes

If the battery keeps going flat

When parked in a 20 mph zone

Never if you're away from the vehicle

Question - 50 / 5

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

They may park in the lane

They may drive in the lane at any time

They may use the lane when necessary

They mustn't drive along the lane

Question - 50 / 6

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop

Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

To check what's happening on the road ahead

Question - 50 / 7

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

Check their airway remains open

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Question - 50 / 8

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

Have a caffeinated drink

Reduce your tyre pressures

Allow more time

Wear a hi-visibility jacket

Question - 50 / 9

What does the white line along the side of the road indicate?

The edge of the carriageway

The approach to a hazard

No parking

No overtaking

Question - 50 / 10

What does the single yellow line along the side of the road mean?

It marks the edge of the road

No waiting at any time

No stopping at any time

Waiting restrictions apply at certain times

Question - 50 / 11

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Near a police station

In a quiet road

On a red route

In a well-lit area

Question - 50 / 12

How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

Leave it in a well-lit area

Park in a quiet side road

Don't engage the steering lock

Park in a poorly lit area

Question - 50 / 13

What does this sign mean?

Ring road

Mini-roundabout

No vehicles

Roundabout

Question - 50 / 14

What does it mean if you see this signal on the motorway?

Leave the motorway at the next exit

All vehicles use the hard shoulder

Sharp bend to the left ahead

Stop: all lanes ahead closed

Question - 50 / 15

What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?

50mph

60mph

40mph

70mph

Question - 50 / 16

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

An appropriate driving licence

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A vehicle handbook

Question - 50 / 17

What does this curved arrow road marking mean?

Overtaking traffic should move back to the left

Heavy vehicles should take the next road on the left to avoid a weight limit

The road ahead has a camber to the left

The road ahead bends to the left

Question - 50 / 18

What does this sign mean?

With-flow bus and cycle lane

Contraflow bus and cycle lane

No buses and cycles allowed

No waiting for buses and cycles

Question - 50 / 19

You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?

Retake only your theory test

Retake your theory and practical tests

Retake only your practical test

Reapply for your full licence immediately

Question - 50 / 20

What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?

Unlimited

£500

£1000

£5000

Question - 50 / 21

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

Smooth

Loose

Dry

Firm

Question - 50 / 22

Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?

Up to seven days after the old certificate has run out

When driving to an MOT centre to arrange an appointment

When driving the car with the owner's permission

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

Question - 50 / 23

You're towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?

Interior wide-angle mirror

Extended-arm side mirrors

Ordinary door mirrors

Ordinary interior mirror

Question - 50 / 24

This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What's this for?

To allow taxis to position in front of other traffic

To allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road together

To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic

To allow people with disabilities to cross the road

Question - 50 / 25

What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?

Stop and wait for the green light

Stop and wait for the red light

Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Question - 50 / 26

Who may use toucan crossings?

Motorcyclists and pedestrians

Only cyclists

Motorcyclists and cyclists

Cyclists and pedestrians

Question - 50 / 27

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

There's a broken white line in the centre

There are solid white lines on either side

There are roadworks ahead of you

There are no footpaths

Question - 50 / 28

You've just passed your driving test. How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?

By taking further training

By always staying close to the vehicle in front

By never going over 40 mph

By staying in the left-hand lane on all roads

Question - 50 / 29

Where would you see this sign?

At the side of the road

In the window of a car taking children to school

On the rear of a school bus or coach

At playground areas

Question - 50 / 30

You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

So that oncoming traffic can see you more clearly

You may set off car alarms

There may be delivery lorries on the street

Children may run out from between the vehicles

Question - 50 / 31

Who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

The driver of the vehicle

The registered keeper of the vehicle

The car dealer

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Question - 50 / 32

Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to?

Wide vehicles

Long vehicles

High vehicles

Heavy vehicles

Question - 50 / 33

Where would you find these flashing red light signals?

Pelican crossings

Motorway exits

Zebra crossings

Level crossings

Question - 50 / 34

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

The gearbox

The transmission

The door locks

The seat belts

Question - 50 / 35

What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?

Glare from the sun

Lack of road markings

Children running out between vehicles

Large goods vehicles

Question - 50 / 36

What should you do while you're driving or riding along a motorway?

Look much further ahead than you would on other roads

Maintain a shorter separation distance than you would on other roads

Concentrate more than you would on other roads

Travel much faster than you would on other roads

Question - 50 / 37

Which sign informs you that you're coming to a 'no through road'?

A

B

C

D

Question - 50 / 38

Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when you're driving?

To prevent wear on the pedals

To maintain control of the pedals

To enable you to adjust your seat

To enable you to walk for assistance if you break down

Question - 50 / 39

What's likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

The clutch pedal will lock

The air intake will become blocked

The timing belt will slip

The oil seals will leak

Question - 50 / 40

Why has the tractor got flashing amber lights?

To tell you not to overtake

To warn you it's a slow-moving vehicle

To warn you it has a wide load

To warn you it's breaking down

Question - 50 / 41

The caravan starts to swing from side to side. What should the driver do to bring it back under control?

Steer sharply in the opposite direction to the caravan's swing

Ease off the accelerator to slow down

Accelerate until the swinging stops

Brake firmly until the swinging stops

Question - 50 / 42

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

So that you can see further along the road

So that you can go at a much faster speed

So that you can switch to main beam quickly

So that you can be easily seen by others

Question - 50 / 43

You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

Reverse out of the road

Turn around in a side road

Continue and find another route

Reverse into a driveway

Question - 50 / 44

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride?

Your ability to judge speed will be reduced

Your confidence will be reduced

Your reactions will be faster

Your awareness of danger will be improved

Question - 50 / 45

What does this sign mean?

Multi-exit roundabout

Risk of ice

Six roads converge

Place of historical interest

Question - 50 / 46

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By pointing to children waiting to cross

By giving you an arm signal

By displaying a 'stop' sign

By displaying a red light

Question - 50 / 47

What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

Position close to the left-hand kerb

Use your right-hand mirror more often

Speed up to get past the roadworks more quickly

Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

Question - 50 / 48

How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

Take all valuables with you

Park near a taxi rank

Place any valuables on the floor

Park near a fire station

Question - 50 / 49

How should you use the lanes on a motorway?

Stay in one lane until you reach your exit

Overtake using the lane that's clearest

Keep to the left-hand lane unless you're overtaking

Use the lane that has the least traffic

Question - 50 / 50

You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?

Move them to somewhere more comfortable

Splash their face with cool water

Take photographs of the scene

Check that they're breathing normally