1 When driving in snow it is best to keep in as high a gear as possible. Why is this? To help you slow down quickly when you brake To help prevent wheelspin So that wheelspin does not cause your engine to run too fast To leave a lower gear available in case of wheelspin 2 Which THREE of these must NOT use motorways? Motorcycles over 50cc Farm tractors Buses Cyclists Learner car drivers 3 Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do? Sound your horn Switch on your hazard lights Switch on your fog light Switch on the headlights to full beam 4 Which age group of drivers is most likely to be involved in a road accident? 17 to 25 year-olds 34 to 45 year-olds 46 to 55 year-olds 56 to 65 year-olds 5 At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable? Car drivers Lorry drivers Pedestrians Cyclists Motorcyclists 6 While driving a vehicle, at what distance MUST you be able to read a number plate? 10 metres (33 feet) 15 metres (49 feet) 20.5 metres (67 feet) 30 metres (98 feet) 7 The vehicle you are driving pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause of the problem? Poorly adjusted brakes Incorrect tyre pressure Low levels of power steering fluid A faulty handbrake 8 You are driving in fog, which of the following should you do. Use your hazard lights Use dipped headlights Allow more time for your journey Slow down Use your headlights on full beam 9 When driving at 60 mph on a dry road what would be the shortest overall stopping distance? 53 metres 58 metres 73 metres 96 metres 10 It is illegal to drive with tyres that Have a large, deep cut in the side wall Are of different makes Were bought second-hand Are more than three years old 11 Which of the following is the main cause of rear-end collisions? Pedestrians crossing the road unexpectedly Driving too close to the vehicle in front Traffic lights A wet road surface 12 What is the nearest you can park your vehicle to a junction? 10 metres 15 metres 20 metres 22 metres 13 Whilst driving you have an accident in which someone is injured. You must report this to the police within 12 hours 24 hours 36 hours 7 days 14 When following a vehicle on a wet road you should leave a time gap of at least: 1 second 2 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 15 It is essential that tyre pressures be checked regularly. When should this be done? When the tyres are cold After a long journey When the tyres are hot After filling the vehicle with fuel 16 At what age does a car need its first MOT certificate? 2 years old 3 years old 4 years old 5 years old 17 When driving through a ford or floodwater, what gear should you be in? First or second Third Fourth Fifth 18 When driving down a steep hill what should you do in order to control your speed? Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully Select neural and let the car freewheel down the hill Activate cruise control Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully 19 If you get six penalty points within two years of passing your practical test what will you have to do? Retake your theory and practical tests Reapply for your provisional licence Incur a maximum fine of £1000 Retake the theory test only 20 You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called? Ghosting Skiing Aquaplaning Coasting 21 On a motorway traffic signs are mostly which colour? Red Blue Green Purple 22 When are you allowed to use a motorway hard shoulder? To read a map When your vehicle breaks down To rest To overtake slow moving traffic 23 Before reversing you should always check: The area behind you Your side mirrors All round Your rear view mirror 24 The reaction time of most drivers is over: 1\2 second 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 25 When approaching a pelican crossing what key features will you see? Traffic lights White zig-zag lines Yellow zig-zag lines A white stop line Flashing yellow beacons 26 When overtaking which routine should you use? Mirrors, speed, position, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre Speed, mirrors, look, signal, manoeuvre Look, mirrors, position, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre Mirrors, position, speed, look, mirrors, signal, manoeuvre 27 At roadworks which THREE of the following can control the flow of traffic? A police officer A stop-go sign Temporary traffic lights A lollypop lady 28 When must you contact the vehicle licensing authority? When you change your vehicle When you change your permanent address When you use your vehicle abroad When you reach the age of sixty When you change your name 29 Your overall stopping distance will be much longer when: Driving in fog Driving in rain Driving in strong winds Driving on a very hot day 30 What shape is a STOP sign? Triangular Circular Square Octagonal 31 The reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road are what colour? Green Blue Red Purple 32 You are about to drive home but you can't find the glasses you need to wear. You should: Drive home without going faster than 30 mph Drive home at night so that the lights will help you Find a way of getting home without driving Only drive on minor roads 33 Immediately after joining a motorway you should: Try to overtake Move to the right hand lane Keep in the left lane to get used to the speed Move to the centre lane 34 triangular road signs give: Warnings Information Instructions Directions 35 As a driver, how can you help the environment? By using leaded fuel By driving faster By driving with your windows down By reducing your speed 
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