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Question 1: You are at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you NOT proceed at green?

a) When pedestrians are waiting to cross
b) When you think the lights are about to change
c) When your exit from the junction is blocked
d) When you intend to turn right

Question 2: When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why is this?

a) It helps to overcome the effect of the roads slope
b) It improves your view of the road
c) Faster traffic is able to overtake you from behind
d) To be positioned safely if the vehicle skids

Question 3: You are on a good, dry road surface and your vehicle has good brakes and tyres. What is the shortest overall stopping distance at 40mph?

a) 23 metres (75 feet)
b) 96 metres (315 feet)
c) 36 metres (120 feet)
d) 53 metres (175 feet)

Question 4: You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road. You should:

a) Wait behind until the driver waves you past
b) Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way
c) Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
d) Keep well back until you can see it is clear ahead

Question 5: You get a puncture on the motorway. After you have stopped on the hard shoulder you should:

a) Change the wheel yourself immediately
b) Use the emergency telephone and call for assistance
c) Try to wave down another vehicle
d) Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to assist you.

Question 6: You are driving over a level crossing. The warning lights come on and a bell rings. What should you do?

a) Keep going and clear the crossing
b) Evacuate the vehicle immediately
c) Stop and reverse back across the crossing
d) Stop immediately and use your hazard warning lights

Question 7: When driving through a contraflow system on a motorway you should d

a) Keep a good distance from the car ahead, for safety
b) Switch lanes to keep the traffic flowing
c) Ensure that you do not exceed 30 mph
d) Drive close to the vehicle ahead to reduce queues

Question 8: What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?

a) A collapsible steering wheel
b) A properly adjusted head restraint
c) Anti-lock brakes
d) An air sprung seat

Question 9: You are approaching a long vehicle aproaching a crossroads. The driver signals right, but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do.

a) Flash your lights to warn the driver of the wrong signal
b) Wait behind the long vehicle
c) Report the driver to the police
d) Overtake on the right-hand side of the vehicle

Question 10: You are carrying two children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for ensuring that the children wear seat belts?

a) The children's parents
b) The front seat passenger
c) The children
d) You

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* Note:- The questions from the Theory Test bank are under copyright. In order to comply with copyright law the questions given above are not from the Theory Test bank, but are very similar to those you will meet in your theory test

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