Before we get our driving licences, everyone has to take a theory test which quizzes us on our knowledge of road signs, stopping speeds and highway safety.
A theory pass certificate lasts for two years, meaning you have two years to pass your practical and get your licence. If you don't pass within this time, you'll need to take the theory again.
The test has 50 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark of 43. Many people spend weeks revising for the exam, but once we're out on the road, it can be difficult to remember every detail.
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Here we've listed thirteen example questions to put your knowledge to the test. Whether it's been a month or a decade since you passed yours, take our quiz and see you how you'd fare today.
1. Traffic signs giving orders are normally which shape?
A - A white rectangle with a red border.
B - A white circle with a red border.
C - A white triangle with a red border.
D - A blue rectangle with a white border.
2. Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
A - The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind
B - The rider may be blown in front of you
C - The rider may stop suddenly
D - The rider may be travelling faster than normal
3. What should you do when you're passing loose sheep on the road?
A - Briefly sound your horn
B - Go very slowly
C - Pass quickly but quietly
D - Herd them to the side of the road
4. How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?
A - By changing to a lower gear
B - By selecting reverse gear
C - By changing to a higher gear
D - By selecting neutral
5. You're following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclists to go?
A - Left
B - Right
C - Any direction
D - Straight ahead
6. At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
A - Apply lotions to the injury
B - Burst any blisters
C - Remove anything sticking to the burns
D - Douse the burns with clean, cool water
7 . You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?
A - Red and amber
B - Green alone
C - Amber alone
D - Green and amber
8. What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
A - Park facing the traffic
B - Leave parking lights switched on
C - Leave dipped headlights switched on
D - Park near a street light
9. How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?
A - Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding
B - Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly
C - Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped
D - Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance
10. What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?
A - The gearbox
B - The transmission
C - The door locks
D - The seat belts
11. What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?
A - Check the brake-fluid level
B - Check the footbrake free play
C - Check that the parking brake is released
D - Have the brakes checked immediately
12. When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?
A - When you're turning right
B - When you're overtaking
C - When you're travelling above the speed limit
D - When you're trying to save fuel
13. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road as you join a motorway?
A - Because there's space available to turn round if you need to
B - To allow you direct access to the overtaking lanes
C - To allow you to fit safely into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane
D - Because you can continue on the hard shoulder
Answers
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. D
12. B
13. C
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