Theory Test Quiz!
Many older drivers didn't have to take a Theory Test when they learned to drive. Young drivers today revise for the Theory Test from studying The Highway Code - but who knows more - young drivers or their parents? Take the challenge to find out! Have you picked up your driving know-how from life on the road, or from hitting the textbooks?
During and after torrential rain, spray on the motorway and from other cars is affecting your view of the road and affecting general driving conditions. What should you do?
Turn on your full-beam lights
Turn on your dipped-beam lights
Turn on your hazard lights
Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause...
If your wheels are out of balance, your steering may vibrate when driving at certain speeds. This isn't something to ignore - take your vehicle to a garage if this happens as it needs a specialist to take a look.
The tyres to deflate
The brakes to fail
The steering to pull to one side
The steering to vibrate
You're about to drive down a really steep hill! To control the speed of your car you should...
Choose a lower gear and avoid using the brakes
Choose a lower gear and use the brake carefully
Choose a higher gear and use the brakes firmly
You can park on the right-hand side of the road at night...
Red rear reflectors show up when headlights shine on them. These are useful when you are parked at night but will only reflect if you park in the same direction as the traffic flow. Normally you should park on the left, but if you’re in a one-way street you may also park on the right-hand side
In a one way street
Under a lamp-post
While you are travelling within the legal speed limit, the motorist behind you flashes his or her headlights. What should you do?
Brake sharply so the driver sees your brake lights
Keep travelling at your chosen speed; the driver will overtake after judging it is safe to do so
Wave your hand out the window
Accelerate to leave a gap between you and the vehicle behind
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
As you begin to think about overtaking, be sure to ask yourself if it’s really necessary. If you can’t see well ahead of the road, stay back and wait for a safer place to overtake.
Just after a bend
In a one-way street
Approaching a dip in the road
On a 30mph road
You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat on. This means that the pedestrian is what?
Take extra care as the pedestrian may not be aware that vehicles are approaching.
Dog training
Deaf
Colour blind
Elderly
Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?
Cars
Cyclists
Motorcyclists
High-sided vehicles
You are driving at night with full beam headlights on, when a vehicle start to overtake you. When should you dip your headlights?
Before the vehicle starts to pass you
Some time after the vehicle passes you
As soon as the vehicle passes you
Only if the other driver dips their full beam headlights
What does this road sign mean?
Waiting permitted
National speed limit applies
Waiting restrictions apply
No stopping
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