Theory test practice: Test 17

Hazard awareness

1. You see a 'zigzag' line ahead with a lollipop person near a school. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop

Rules 191 and 209 say you must not overtake near a crossing, and be ready to stop near schools and crossing patrols.

Alertness

2. Two mini-roundabouts are very close together. How should you treat them?

Answer: Treat each one separately and give way to traffic from the right

Rule 189 says at double mini-roundabouts, treat each roundabout separately and give way to traffic from the right.

Road and traffic signs

3. What does this warning sign mean?

Answer: T-junction where you have priority over traffic from the right

This sign warns of a T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right. The thicker line shows the road with priority.

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4. You passed your driving test 18 months ago. How many penalty points would get your licence cancelled (revoked)?

Answer: 6 or more

If you get 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test, your licence is revoked.

Road and traffic signs

5. The white centre line in front of you changes from short lines with long gaps to long lines with short gaps. What does that tell you?

Answer: It is a hazard warning line; don't cross unless you can see the road is clear

When centre lines get longer and gaps shorter, it's a hazard warning line. Don't cross it unless you can see the road well ahead is clear and wish to overtake or turn.

Road and traffic signs

6. You've missed your turning and want to spin round. You see this sign. What does it mean?

Answer: No U-turns

A red circle with a U-shaped arrow crossed by a red bar means no U-turns.

Attitude

7. You're turning left into a side road across a bus lane. A bus is coming up in the bus lane. What should you do?

Answer: Give way to the bus in the bus lane

When turning left, give way to any vehicles using a bus lane, cycle lane, cycle track or tramway, from either direction.

Rules of the road

8. Where should you NOT park?

Answer: At or near a bus stop

Rule 243 says do not stop or park near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank, among other places.

Other types of vehicle

9. A tram has stopped at a tram stop with no platform, where passengers are getting on and off from the road. What must you not do?

Answer: Drive between the tram and the left-hand kerb

Where there is no platform, do not drive between a tram and the left-hand kerb while it is stopped to pick up passengers.

Vulnerable road users

10. A cyclist is using a cycle track that crosses a side road you're about to turn into. What should you do?

Answer: Give way to the cyclist on the track

Rules H3 and 183 say give way to cyclists on cycle tracks and lanes you are crossing when turning.

Hazard awareness

11. At 8am you come up behind a coach stopped in a lay-by on a country road. Its back window shows a square sign with two children on it. How should you pass?

Answer: Slowly, ready for children to appear

Drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing a 'School bus' sign, as children may be getting on or off.

Vehicle handling

12. You're stuck behind a slow tractor on a hilly country road. The road looks empty, but you're coming up to the top of a hill. Should you overtake?

Answer: No, you can't see if anything is coming over it

Don't overtake where you can't see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe, such as approaching the brow of a hill, a bend or a hump bridge.

Safety and your vehicle

13. You smell burning rubber while driving. What does the Highway Code say?

Answer: Investigate straight away, without taking a risk of fire

Annex 6 says unusual smells such as burning rubber, petrol or electrical faults should be investigated immediately, without risking a fire.

Road and traffic signs

14. There are double white lines in the middle of the road and the line nearest to you is solid. When may you cross it?

Answer: To turn into a side road or property, or to pass a stopped vehicle, if safe

You must not cross a solid line on your side unless it is safe and you need to enter a side road or premises. You may also cross to pass a stationary vehicle if the road is clear.

Road and traffic signs

15. What does this warning sign mean?

Answer: Cycle route ahead

A red triangle showing a bicycle warns of a cycle route ahead.

Road and traffic signs

16. What does this sign mean?

Answer: National speed limit applies

A white circle with a black diagonal stripe means the national speed limit applies. For a car that is 60 mph on a single carriageway and 70 mph on a dual carriageway or motorway, unless signs say lower.

Alertness

17. You're driving home at night. Should you wear your tinted sunglasses?

Answer: No, not if they restrict your vision

At night or in poor visibility, don't use tinted glasses, lenses or visors if they restrict your vision.

Other types of vehicle

18. Where do you need to take extra care with trams in a city?

Answer: Where the tracks cross from one side of the road to the other

Rule 224 says take extra care where the track crosses from one side of the road to the other and where the road narrows and the tracks come close to the kerb.

Rules of the road

19. A pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing. What must you do?

Answer: Give way to them

You must give way once someone has stepped onto a zebra crossing. You should also give way to people waiting to cross.

Vulnerable road users

20. You're approaching a parallel crossing. A cyclist has started riding across it. What must you do?

Answer: Give way to the cyclist

You MUST give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

Attitude

21. A friend dares you to race another car away from the lights. What should you do?

Answer: Refuse; racing on the road is dangerous and illegal

Rule 144 says you MUST NOT drive dangerously, without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for others. Racing on public roads is dangerous driving.

Motorway rules

22. Traffic is moving freely on a motorway. Can you overtake a car by passing it on its left?

Answer: No, you should not overtake on the left

Do not overtake on the left or move to a lane on your left to overtake. In congested traffic, where lanes are moving at similar speeds, you may keep up with the traffic in your own lane even if that means passing traffic on your right, but don't weave between lanes.

Vehicle handling

23. You're being overtaken by another car. What should you do?

Answer: Keep a steady course and speed, slowing if needed to let it pass

Rule 168 says if a driver is trying to overtake you, maintain a steady course and speed, slowing down if necessary to let them pass. Never obstruct them.

Road and traffic signs

24. A motorway gantry shows a speed in a red ring and a red X over the left lane. What must you do?

Answer: Keep out of the left lane and obey the speed limit

This signal means you must not enter or stay in the left lane, and there is a temporary mandatory maximum speed limit.

Safety margins

25. Using the Highway Code's typical figures, what is the overall stopping distance for a car at 50 mph?

Answer: 53 metres

Rule 126's typical stopping distances show 53 metres at 50 mph: 15 m thinking plus 38 m braking.

Road and traffic signs

26. This sign shows a bus lane on the road at a junction ahead. What should you do if you're turning there?

Answer: Watch for buses and keep out of the bus lane while it's in use

This sign warns that there is a bus lane on the road at the junction ahead. Do not drive into it during its hours of operation.

Safety and your vehicle

27. You're on an unrestricted dual carriageway and see stopped traffic ahead. When may you use hazard warning lights while moving?

Answer: Briefly, to warn drivers behind of a hazard ahead

Rule 116: while moving, hazard lights may only be used on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn drivers behind of a hazard or obstruction ahead, and only long enough for the warning to be seen.

Safety margins

28. You come over a hill and the sun is low and very bright in front of you. What should you do?

Answer: Slow down, and stop if you need to

Rule 237 says if you are dazzled by bright sunlight, slow down and if necessary stop.

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29. Your 17-year-old friend drives his car to college alone on a provisional licence. What can he get?

Answer: A fine of up to £1,000 and up to 6 points

Learners must be supervised. You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points on your provisional licence for driving without the right supervision.

Motorway rules

30. When joining a motorway, what must you not do?

Answer: Cross solid white lines separating lanes or use the hard shoulder

Rule 259 says when joining a motorway, do not cross solid white lines that separate lanes or use the hard shoulder.