CERAD Theory Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should you do if a traffic light turns yellow as you approach an intersection?
✔✔Slow down and prepare to stop safely.
When approaching a pedestrian crossing, what is the correct action if pedestrians are waiting to
cross?
✔✔Stop and allow them to cross.
What is the main purpose of a “Give Way” sign?
✔✔To indicate you must yield to traffic on the main road.
How should you react when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and siren?
✔✔Move safely to the side and allow it to pass.
What is the safest way to enter a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when clear.
When is it acceptable to overtake another vehicle on the left in the UK?
✔✔When the vehicle in front is turning right or in slow-moving traffic in multiple lanes.
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,How should you respond to a slippery road sign?
✔✔Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking.
What does a double solid white line in the centre of the road indicate?
✔✔No overtaking or crossing except in emergencies.
How should you park on a hill facing downhill?
✔✔Turn the wheels toward the curb or side of the road and apply the handbrake.
What is the correct hand signal for a right turn if your indicators are not working?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at the elbow.
When approaching a school bus that is stopped with flashing red lights, what must you do?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.
What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?
✔✔Continue to the next exit and do not reverse or stop.
How do you safely merge onto a motorway?
✔✔Match the speed of traffic and merge when there is a safe gap.
What is the recommended distance to keep from the vehicle in front in good conditions?
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, ✔✔At least a two-second gap.
How should you react to a “Slippery Road Ahead” warning in wet weather?
✔✔Drive at a lower speed and avoid sudden movements.
What is the main purpose of reflective road studs at night?
✔✔To mark lanes and edges for better visibility.
When driving at night, when should you dip your headlights?
✔✔When approaching or following other vehicles.
How do you check blind spots before changing lanes?
✔✔Look over your shoulder in the direction you intend to move.
What is the purpose of a box junction?
✔✔To prevent congestion by keeping the intersection clear.
What is the correct action if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Steer gently into the direction of the skid and avoid braking hard.
How should you react to a “Stop” sign at an intersection?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should you do if a traffic light turns yellow as you approach an intersection?
✔✔Slow down and prepare to stop safely.
When approaching a pedestrian crossing, what is the correct action if pedestrians are waiting to
cross?
✔✔Stop and allow them to cross.
What is the main purpose of a “Give Way” sign?
✔✔To indicate you must yield to traffic on the main road.
How should you react when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and siren?
✔✔Move safely to the side and allow it to pass.
What is the safest way to enter a roundabout?
✔✔Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when clear.
When is it acceptable to overtake another vehicle on the left in the UK?
✔✔When the vehicle in front is turning right or in slow-moving traffic in multiple lanes.
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,How should you respond to a slippery road sign?
✔✔Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking.
What does a double solid white line in the centre of the road indicate?
✔✔No overtaking or crossing except in emergencies.
How should you park on a hill facing downhill?
✔✔Turn the wheels toward the curb or side of the road and apply the handbrake.
What is the correct hand signal for a right turn if your indicators are not working?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at the elbow.
When approaching a school bus that is stopped with flashing red lights, what must you do?
✔✔Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.
What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?
✔✔Continue to the next exit and do not reverse or stop.
How do you safely merge onto a motorway?
✔✔Match the speed of traffic and merge when there is a safe gap.
What is the recommended distance to keep from the vehicle in front in good conditions?
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, ✔✔At least a two-second gap.
How should you react to a “Slippery Road Ahead” warning in wet weather?
✔✔Drive at a lower speed and avoid sudden movements.
What is the main purpose of reflective road studs at night?
✔✔To mark lanes and edges for better visibility.
When driving at night, when should you dip your headlights?
✔✔When approaching or following other vehicles.
How do you check blind spots before changing lanes?
✔✔Look over your shoulder in the direction you intend to move.
What is the purpose of a box junction?
✔✔To prevent congestion by keeping the intersection clear.
What is the correct action if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Steer gently into the direction of the skid and avoid braking hard.
How should you react to a “Stop” sign at an intersection?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe.
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