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2) The national speed limit on dual-carriageways is:-
A - 40 mph
B - 50 mph
C - 60 mph
D - 70 mph

3) What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction?
A - 10 metres
B - 12 metres
C - 15 metres
D - 20 metres

4) What does this sign mean?

A - Entry to 20 mph zone
B - End of 20 mph zone
C - Minimum speed limit
D - No stopping

6) What does this sign mean?

A - Two way traffic straight ahead
B - Dual carriageway ends
C - Road narrows on both sides
D - Slippery road

7) Which of the following statement is correct?
A - The roads are safe after being gritted
B - Gritting ensures the roads are not slippery
C - Gritting is a waste of time and money
D - In freezing conditions take care even if the roads have been gritted

8) An emergency vehicle with flashing blue lights is approaching you at speed.
What should you do?
A - Nothing, just proceed as normal
B - Go faster to keep the road clear
C - Make room for them to pass, if necessary pull over and stop
D - Stop as soon as possible

9) Which statement is correct?
A - Never reverse from a side road into a main road
B - Never reverse from a main road into a side road
C - Where possible reverse out of a driveway
D - It's O.K. to reverse your car for longer than necessary

10) How old must a car be before applying for the first MOT certificate?
A - 1 year old
B - 2 year old
C - 3 year old
D - 4 year old

11) What is the national speed limit for goods vehicles exceeding
7.5 Tonnes laden weight on a single carriageway outside a built up area?
A - 30 mph
B - 40 mph
C - 50 mph
D - 60 mph

12) What does this sign mean?

A - No vehicles over height shown
B - No vehicles over weight shown
C - No vehicles over length shown
D - No vehicles

14) You are driving your car and there is the first shower of rain for weeks.
What is the greatest danger to you?
A - Being distracted by the wipers making a noise
B - The brakes getting wet and needing drying out
C - The road becoming very greasy and slippery
D - Being dazzled by oncoming vehicles' lights

15) If a person is carrying a white stick with red reflective bands,
what disabilities would they have?
A - Blind
B - Deaf
C - Partially sighted
D - Deaf and blind

16) You notice a bus signalling to move off from a bus stop ahead.
You should?
A - slow down and give way
B - speed up
C - signal to the bus driver with your headlights and give way
D - continue at the same speed

17) You are joining the motorway.
Why is it important to use the slip road?
A - To build up speed similar to traffic on the motorway
B - Because you can slow down if you need to
C - To get into the fast lane
D - To continue on the hard shoulder

18) If your vehicle is fitted with ABS braking,
what effect is this most likely to have on the vehicle and the way it can be driven?
A - The brakes are better in the wet
B - The brakes can stop the car in a shorter distance
C - You can steer and brake together
D - The brakes will lock up quicker

19) At mini-roundabouts all vehicles MUST pass round the central markings.
What is the exception to this rule?
A - When you are turning right
B - When the roundabout is clear of other vehicles
C - When your vehicle is so long it's physically incapable of doing so
D - When you are overtaking on the roundabout

20) If you are driving your car through a ford or flood water,
what gear should you be in?
A - First or second gear
B - Top gear
C - Third gear with slipping clutch
D - No gears at all, freewheeling

21) What colour backgrounds do motorway signs show?
A - yellow
B - white
C - blue
D - brown

22) What shape is a STOP sign?
A - Circular
B - Triangular
C - Inverted triangle
D - Octagonal

23) If you are towing a caravan,
what is the maximum speed you are allowed to drive on a motorway?
A - 40 mph
B - 50 mph
C - 60 mph
D - 70 mph

24) What does this sign mean?

A - No entry
B - No waiting
C - No stopping (Clearway)
D - National speed limit applies

26) On a motorway, you notice a hazard ahead.
What should you do to warn other vehicles behind you?
A - Give a slowing down arm signal
B - Use your hazard lights
C - Signal with your right indicator
D - Show a reversing light

27) The extreme right-hand lane of a four-lane motorway should be used:-
A - If your speed exceeds 60 mph
B - Solely for emergency vehicles
C - For overtaking
D - Solely for cars

28) When in a queue of traffic, what should you do at an empty pedestrian crossing?
A - Keep tight behind the lead car
B - Leave the crossing clear
C - Nothing, drive normally
D - Wave across any pedestrians who are nearby

29) When driving in fog you should:
A - Use dipped headlights
B - Use your headlights on main beam
C - Only use your side-lights
D - Follow the tail-lights of the vehicle ahead

30) What does this sign mean?

A - Swing bridge ahead
B - Quayside or river bank
C - Soft verges
D - Slippery road

31) An infant under 3 years should only be carried in the front seat of a car if:-
A - They are in a carrycot
B - They are in an appropriate child restraint
C - They are on an adult's lap
D - They are on an approved booster cushion

32) In which circumstances may you reverse on the motorway?
A - In an emergency
B - If you breakdown on the right hand lane
C - If you are on the hard shoulder
D - none

33) If you get into the wrong lane at a junction you should:
A - Pull up and wait until you can change lanes
B - Signal and move over to the correct lane
C - Proceed in the direction of that lane
D - Sound your horn and change lanes

34) On a motorway, where would you find green reflective studs?
A - To mark the edge of the right hand lane (the verge)
B - To mark the edge of the hard shoulder
C - To mark the acceleration and deceleration lanes
D - To mark the parking bays in the service station

35) When waiting to emerge into a main road,
if you cannot see because of parked cars you should:
A - Creep forwards until you can see and proceed when safe
B - Wait a few seconds before proceeding
C - Stop at the line and wait until you can see
D - Stop at the line and sound your horn

35 Mock Theory Test Answers