Driving Theory Test with Answers
Before You Move Off - Ans -• Use mirrors to check how your actions affect traffic.
•Look around for final check and cover blind spots.
•Signal
Circle Signs - Ans -Give Orders
Triangle signs - Ans -Give warnings
Rectangle signs - Ans -Give orders
Vulnerable Road Users - Ans -• pedestrians approaching crossings, young , old and
disabled
•Cyclists
•Motorcyclists
•Horses
Staying focused - Ans -• Don't drive continuously for more than 2 hours
• Keep fresh air circulating
• find a legal place to stop
Safe distance in good dryconditions - Ans -• 2 second gaps
Safe distance in wet weather - Ans -• 4 seconds
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,Priority over oncoming traffic - Ans -
Emergency Vehicles - Ans -• always give priority
• Pull over as soon a safe to do so
• blue flashing lights : Fire, police, ambulance, HM coast guard, mountain rescue, blood
transfusion and bomb disposal use them.
Give priority to buses - Ans -• when pulling out of a bus stop
Zebra crossing - Ans -- Be ready to stop or slow down
- Be patient if they cross slowly
- Don't encourage or wave them across as there could be another car coming.
Pelican Crossing - Ans -- If amber light us flashing give way
- Don't move until crossing is clear
Puffin Crossing - Ans -- Electronically controlled
- Sensors ensure that red light shows until pedestrians crossed
- no flashing amber light
Toucan Crossing - Ans -- Similar to puffin crossings
- allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians
Tyre Conditions - Ans -- Minimum tread 1.6mm
- Uneven wear can be caused by faults in braking, suspension of tracking system.
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- If front wheels are unbalanced it could cause the steering wheel to shake.
, Tyre Pressure - Ans -- Check at least once a week when the tyres are cold.(ensure
accurate reading)
- If under inflated it could cause steering heavy, increase fuels consumption and increase
your stopping distance.
Batteries - Ans -- Batteries may need topping up with distilled water unless they are
maintenance free.
Brake Fluid - Ans -- If this is low air may enter the system and the breaks will not work
properly.
Oil and coolant levels - Ans -- Especially important before long journeys, if over filled
it can cause leaks.
ABS - anti lock braking system - Ans -- Light should go out when the car is traveling 5-
10 mph
Break Fade - Ans -- Is when the breaks become less effective because of overheating,
it may happen if they are used continuously such as on a long steep down hill stretch of
road.
- Use a low gear to help control the vehicles speed
Steering Vibrates - Ans -- Visits a garage as the wheels may need balancing
The vehicle pulls to one side when you break - Ans -- Visit a garage as breaks may
need adjusting
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Before You Move Off - Ans -• Use mirrors to check how your actions affect traffic.
•Look around for final check and cover blind spots.
•Signal
Circle Signs - Ans -Give Orders
Triangle signs - Ans -Give warnings
Rectangle signs - Ans -Give orders
Vulnerable Road Users - Ans -• pedestrians approaching crossings, young , old and
disabled
•Cyclists
•Motorcyclists
•Horses
Staying focused - Ans -• Don't drive continuously for more than 2 hours
• Keep fresh air circulating
• find a legal place to stop
Safe distance in good dryconditions - Ans -• 2 second gaps
Safe distance in wet weather - Ans -• 4 seconds
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,Priority over oncoming traffic - Ans -
Emergency Vehicles - Ans -• always give priority
• Pull over as soon a safe to do so
• blue flashing lights : Fire, police, ambulance, HM coast guard, mountain rescue, blood
transfusion and bomb disposal use them.
Give priority to buses - Ans -• when pulling out of a bus stop
Zebra crossing - Ans -- Be ready to stop or slow down
- Be patient if they cross slowly
- Don't encourage or wave them across as there could be another car coming.
Pelican Crossing - Ans -- If amber light us flashing give way
- Don't move until crossing is clear
Puffin Crossing - Ans -- Electronically controlled
- Sensors ensure that red light shows until pedestrians crossed
- no flashing amber light
Toucan Crossing - Ans -- Similar to puffin crossings
- allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians
Tyre Conditions - Ans -- Minimum tread 1.6mm
- Uneven wear can be caused by faults in braking, suspension of tracking system.
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- If front wheels are unbalanced it could cause the steering wheel to shake.
, Tyre Pressure - Ans -- Check at least once a week when the tyres are cold.(ensure
accurate reading)
- If under inflated it could cause steering heavy, increase fuels consumption and increase
your stopping distance.
Batteries - Ans -- Batteries may need topping up with distilled water unless they are
maintenance free.
Brake Fluid - Ans -- If this is low air may enter the system and the breaks will not work
properly.
Oil and coolant levels - Ans -- Especially important before long journeys, if over filled
it can cause leaks.
ABS - anti lock braking system - Ans -- Light should go out when the car is traveling 5-
10 mph
Break Fade - Ans -- Is when the breaks become less effective because of overheating,
it may happen if they are used continuously such as on a long steep down hill stretch of
road.
- Use a low gear to help control the vehicles speed
Steering Vibrates - Ans -- Visits a garage as the wheels may need balancing
The vehicle pulls to one side when you break - Ans -- Visit a garage as breaks may
need adjusting
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