Theory test practice: Test 24

Attitude

1. You're in a slow queue and about to stop across the entrance to a side road. What should you do?

Answer: Stop before it and leave it clear

In slow-moving traffic, do not block the entrances to side roads.

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2. You've bought your first car and your dad will supervise you in it. Who needs insurance as a learner on this car?

Answer: You, with your own learner policy

GOV.UK says you need your own insurance as a learner if you practise in a car you own. Your supervisor will usually be covered on it too.

Road and traffic signs

3. On a red route you see a single red line along the edge of the road. What does it mean?

Answer: No stopping during the times shown on signs

A single red line on a red route means no stopping during the times shown on the sign.

Alertness

4. You only slept four hours after a late shift and feel tired before a long drive. What should you do?

Answer: Don't set off until you've slept

Do not begin a journey if you are tired, and get enough sleep before a long journey.

Road and traffic signs

5. What does this warning sign mean?

Answer: Two-way traffic straight ahead

This sign warns of two-way traffic straight ahead, often where a one-way road or dual carriageway ends.

Road and traffic signs

6. You see this triangle with an upside-down triangle inside and a distance plate. What does it tell you?

Answer: There's a 'Give Way' line ahead at that distance

This sign gives the distance to a 'Give Way' line ahead.

Rules of the road

7. The lights at a pedestrian crossing turn green for you, but someone is still crossing. What should you do?

Answer: Give way to them

Rule 198 says give way to anyone still crossing after the signal for vehicles has changed to green.

Road and traffic signs

8. You've just passed some road works and see this sign. What does it mean?

Answer: End of road works and any temporary limits

This sign marks the end of road works and any temporary restrictions, including speed limits.

Other types of vehicle

9. On a street with trams, you see a white light signal showing a bar and a diamond-shaped sign beside the tracks. Who are these for?

Answer: Tram drivers only

Diamond-shaped signs and white light signals give instructions to tram drivers only. Follow the normal traffic lights and signs for your own lane.

Road and traffic signs

10. What does this blue circular sign mean?

Answer: Turn left

A blue circle with a white arrow pointing left means turn left. Blue circles give positive instructions.

Vehicle handling

11. You're on a narrow road and a large lorry is approaching. There isn't room for both of you. What should you do?

Answer: Be ready to stop or pull into a safe place

Rule 155 and Rule 221 ask you to be ready to give way and stop on narrow roads, especially with large vehicles that can't easily move over.

Rules of the road

12. At a roundabout you're taking the exit straight ahead. How should you normally signal?

Answer: None on approach; signal left after the exit before yours

For an intermediate exit, choose the appropriate lane on approach; you should not normally need to signal then. Signal left after passing the exit before the one you want.

Vehicle loading and eco

13. Your tyres are under-inflated. How can this affect your car?

Answer: It can affect steering and braking and use more fuel

Annex 6 says incorrect tyre pressures can affect braking and steering. The car syllabus says correct pressures help fuel economy.

Hazard awareness

14. It's icy and you're coming up to a sharp left bend on a country lane. When should you do your braking?

Answer: Gently, on the straight before the bend

On ice, drive particularly slowly on bends. Brake progressively on the straight before you reach a bend, then steer smoothly round it, avoiding sudden actions.

Safety and your vehicle

15. How often does the Highway Code say you should check fluid levels such as brake fluid?

Answer: At least once a week

Annex 6 says check fluid levels at least weekly. Low brake fluid may result in brake failure and a crash.

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16. How many driving faults (minors) can you make and still pass the car driving test?

Answer: Up to 15, with no serious or dangerous faults

GOV.UK says you'll pass if you make no more than 15 driving faults and no serious or dangerous faults.

Vehicle handling

17. What does this sign warn you about?

Answer: Side winds

This triangular warning sign with a windsock symbol warns of side winds, often on exposed roads and bridges.

Vehicle loading and eco

18. You are waiting to pick up a friend and will be stopped for several minutes. What should you do with the engine?

Answer: Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine

You must not leave the engine running unnecessarily while stopped on a road. If you will be stopped for more than a couple of minutes, switch it off. This saves fuel and cuts pollution.

Vulnerable road users

19. Under the Highway Code, who may use the pavement?

Answer: Pedestrians, including wheelchair users

Only pedestrians may use the pavement. Pedestrians include wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

Road and traffic signs

20. A driver puts their right arm out of the window and rotates it anticlockwise. What does it mean?

Answer: I intend to move in to the left or turn left

A right arm rotated anticlockwise means 'I intend to move in to the left or turn left'.

Motorway rules

21. On the motorway, your manager keeps phoning about your shift. It isn't an emergency. Where may you stop to call back?

Answer: At a service area, or after leaving the motorway

You must not stop on the carriageway, emergency area, hard shoulder, slip road, central reservation or verge except in an emergency. Don't stop on any part of a motorway to make or receive phone calls unless it's an emergency.

Road and traffic signs

22. You see this marking along the edge of a city road. What does it mean?

Answer: No stopping at any time

Double red lines on a Red Route mean no stopping at any time, even to load or drop someone off. Only licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders have exceptions.

Safety margins

23. On a wet road you notice a rainbow-coloured film on the surface near a lorry park. Why should you take care?

Answer: Spilt diesel can make the road very slippery

Rule 227 says take extra care where spilt diesel may be on the road, as it makes the surface very slippery.

Incidents, accidents and emergencies

24. An adult casualty at a crash is not responding to you. What should you do before checking whether they are breathing?

Answer: Open their airway by lifting their chin forward with your fingers

If there is no response, open the casualty's airway by placing your fingers under their chin and lifting it forward. Then look for chest movement, listen for breathing and feel for breath on your cheek. Get someone to call 999 or 112 as soon as possible.

Safety margins

25. In thick fog you need to slow for a junction. Why does the Highway Code say to use your brakes, not just lift off?

Answer: So your brake lights warn drivers behind

Rule 235 says in fog, use your brakes so that your brake lights warn drivers behind you that you are slowing down.

Hazard awareness

26. You're driving through road works with loose grit and mud on the road. A motorcyclist is ahead. Why leave extra room?

Answer: They could skid on the grit or mud

At road works, take extra care near cyclists and motorcyclists, who are vulnerable to skidding on grit, mud or other debris.

Road and traffic signs

27. What does this sign mean?

Answer: Steep hill downwards

The slope in this triangle goes down, warning of a steep hill downwards. The number shows how steep it is. Use a lower gear so you don't rely only on your brakes.

Incidents, accidents and emergencies

28. How should you check whether an injured person responds?

Answer: Gently shake their shoulders and ask loudly 'Are you all right?'

Annex 7 says check for a Response by gently shaking their shoulders and asking loudly 'Are you all right?'

Safety and your vehicle

29. You're leaving your car for a few minutes. Where should you keep a laptop bag?

Answer: Take it with you or lock it in the boot

Annex 6 says when leaving your vehicle, take all valuables with you or lock them in the boot.

Motorway rules

30. You're approaching a motorway junction. When should you change lanes for your exit?

Answer: Well ahead of the junction, if you need to

Rule 266 says look well ahead for signals, signs and road markings and, if necessary, change lanes well ahead of the junction.