Theory test practice: Test 11

Hazard awareness

1. You see a ball bounce into the road ahead between parked cars. What should you expect?

Answer: A child may run out after it

Rule 206 says drive carefully and slowly when pedestrians, especially children, are around; they may run out unexpectedly.

Motorway rules

2. Which of these MUST NOT use a motorway?

Answer: A person riding a bicycle

Motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, provisional motorcycle licence holders and some slow vehicles.

Vehicle handling

3. On a rainy evening you drive through deep water that has flooded a country lane. What should you do once you're through?

Answer: Gently test your brakes as soon as it's safe

Water can make your brakes less effective. Test them gently at the first safe opportunity. If they aren't working fully, drive slowly while pressing the brake lightly to help dry them.

Road and traffic signs

4. A sign shows a person walking and an arrow. What does it show?

Answer: A route for pedestrians

This sign shows a route for pedestrians.

Road and traffic signs

5. You're joining a dual carriageway. A sign shows the main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from the right. What does it mean for you?

Answer: Traffic already on the main road goes first

This sign tells you traffic on the main carriageway coming from the right has priority over joining traffic.

Alertness

6. Your car has a lane-keeping system that helps steer on the motorway. What does the Highway Code say about systems like this?

Answer: Don't rely on them; you must stay in full control

Driver assistance systems are only there to help. You must stay alert and in full control of the vehicle at all times.

Attitude

7. You're in the right lane and the left lane is closing. A driver from the closed lane wants to merge. What does the Highway Code advise?

Answer: Merge in turn, letting them in when it's their go

Rule 134 says when a lane is closing, merge in turn when the traffic is moving slowly; let traffic in when it's their turn.

Road and traffic signs

8. Near a fire station you see two red lights flashing one after the other. What must you do?

Answer: Stop

Alternately flashing red lights mean you must stop. They're used at level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields and fire stations.

Motorway rules

9. An overhead motorway signal shows a lower speed and a warning, but the road ahead looks completely clear to you. Why should you still take notice?

Answer: It may warn of a hazard you can't see yet

Motorway signs and signals warn you of hazards ahead, such as an incident, fog, a spillage or road workers on the carriageway, which you may not immediately be able to see.

Road and traffic signs

10. Your family is towing a caravan to the coast. You see this sign at the start of a narrow road. What does it mean?

Answer: Towed caravans are not allowed on this road

A red circle showing a car towing a caravan means no towed caravans.

Road and traffic signs

11. You see this sign at the entrance to a road tunnel. What does it mean?

Answer: No vehicles carrying explosives

This sign means no vehicles carrying explosives.

Road and traffic signs

12. What does this sign mean?

Answer: Give way to vehicles coming towards you

This round sign means give priority to vehicles from the opposite direction. Wait for oncoming traffic to come through the narrow part before you go.

Vulnerable road users

13. The pavement is closed for repairs and people are walking in the road past the works. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and give them plenty of room

Drive carefully and slowly where the pavement is closed for repairs and pedestrians are directed into the road.

Vehicle handling

14. Why does the Highway Code say to take extra care when overtaking at night?

Answer: It's harder to judge speed and distance

Rule 163 says take extra care at night and in poor visibility when it is harder to judge speed and distance.

Attitude

15. You are approaching a zebra crossing. Someone is waiting on the pavement. Should you wave them across?

Answer: No, be ready to stop, but don't wave them across

Be ready to slow or stop for people waiting at a zebra crossing. Don't wave, flash or use your horn to invite them across, as another vehicle might not stop.

Safety margins

16. How should you drive on an icy road?

Answer: Slowly, in a high gear, braking gently and early

On ice, drive slowly in as high a gear as possible. Accelerate and brake very gently, and brake progressively before bends.

Vulnerable road users

17. You're waiting to turn into the train station car park. A woman at the kerb is holding a white cane with a red band round it. What should this tell you?

Answer: She may not be able to see or hear you

A white cane with a red band can mean the person is deafblind. They may not see your car or hear your engine, so give them plenty of time and space.

Rules of the road

18. What is the default speed limit for a car in a built-up area in Wales?

Answer: 20mph

In Wales the default limit in built-up areas is 20mph. Some roads have signs showing a higher limit.

Safety margins

19. You're following a car on a fast road. How can you check you have a two-second gap?

Answer: Watch it pass a fixed point and count until you reach it

Rule 126 says allow at least a two-second gap on high-speed roads; you can check it by watching the vehicle ahead pass a landmark and counting how long it takes you to reach it.

Safety and your vehicle

20. Smoke is coming from under the bonnet and you think there is an engine fire. What should you do?

Answer: Get everyone out, call 999 and keep the bonnet shut

Get people out quickly to safety and call the fire service. Don't open the bonnet, as fresh air can make the fire flare up.

Alertness

21. You're crawling along in a traffic jam. Which road users should you watch for coming past between the lanes?

Answer: Motorcyclists and cyclists filtering

Rule 160 says be aware of other road users, especially cycles and motorcycles that may be filtering through traffic.

Road and traffic signs

22. Signs with a red circle mostly tell you...

Answer: What you must not do

Circles give orders. A red circle is mostly a ban, such as no entry or no U-turns.

Documents

23. You get penalty points for speeding. How long do most endorsements like this stay on your driving record?

Answer: 4 years from the date of the offence

Most endorsements stay on your driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence. Some serious offences, such as drink or drug driving, stay for 11 years.

Other types of vehicle

24. A long lorry ahead is slowing to turn at a junction and moves out to the right a little first. What should you do?

Answer: Be ready to stop and wait while it turns

Large vehicles may need extra road space to turn. Be prepared to stop and wait while they do so.

Other types of vehicle

25. A tram is waiting at a stop across the street. What should you look out for?

Answer: People, especially children, running to catch it

Look out for pedestrians, especially children, running to catch a tram approaching or at a stop.

Hazard awareness

26. You have taken some cold medicine. The packet says it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?

Answer: Ask a pharmacist or doctor; don't drive if it affects you

Some medicines can make you unfit to drive. Check with your doctor or pharmacist and don't drive if it is affecting you.

Safety and your vehicle

27. Which of these MUST you keep clean so other road users can see them?

Answer: Lights, indicators, reflectors and number plates

Annex 6 says lights, indicators, reflectors and number plates MUST be kept clean and clear.

Road and traffic signs

28. Driving through a town, you see a sign showing a lorry and a direction. What does it mean?

Answer: Advisory route for lorries

This sign shows an advisory route for lorries, usually to avoid narrow streets or low bridges.

Road and traffic signs

29. Before a railway crossing you see this sign with a plate showing a height. What does it warn you about?

Answer: An overhead electric cable; the plate shows the safe height

This sign warns of an overhead electric cable. The plate shows the maximum height of vehicles that can pass safely.

Rules of the road

30. You've turned into a side road by mistake. Your passenger says, 'Just reverse back out onto the main road.' What should you do?

Answer: Don't; turn round safely and drive out forwards

Do not reverse from a side road into a main road. Find a safe place to turn and come out forwards.