Mock Theory Test

When approaching a stretch of road with shallow flooding, reduce speed and assess the area for any danger. When driving through surface water, drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high to avoid stalling.

The only point of contact between a vehicle and the road is its tyres. If the tyres are worn out, they will not provide adequate grip and safety. The quality of a vehicle's tyres is crucial for its ability to hold the road and brake effectively. Drivers need to inspect their tyres regularly, and if they observe significant wear, they should promptly replace them. Although most vehicles' minimum legal tread depth is 1.6 mm (1 mm for motorcycles), drivers should not wait until the tyres reach this point before replacing them.

Proper weight distribution helps to ensure the stability of both the towing vehicle and the trailer. In the trailer, the bulk of the load should be over the axles. If a heavy load is positioned at the front of the trailer, this will result in too much nose weight on the hitch of the towing vehicle and make it difficult to steer. If a heavy load is positioned at the rear of the trailer, this will result in reduced weight on the rear axle of the towing vehicle, which will make it more unstable.

A bus lane is a special lane for the use of buses. A with-flow bus lane is one that runs in the same direction as the traffic beside it. Taxis and cyclists may also use with-flow bus lanes. Other traffic may use them outside the hours posted on the accompanying plate.

On a wet road, a film of water can build up between the tyres and the road surface. This is called aquaplaning and it has the effect of reducing the grip of the tyres on the road, and this affects the steering and braking. For these reasons the driver should slow down during and after rain and keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front.

A driver can judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front by using the two second rule. This is measured by picking a fixed point. As the vehicle in front passes it, begin saying ?only a fool breaks the two second rule?. If you pass the fixed point before you have finished the phrase, then your vehicle is too close, safely slow and increase your distance from the vehicle in front.

Driving when tired can be very dangerous and driver fatigue is one of the main causes of serious road collisions. If a driver becomes drowsy while driving, they should stop in a safe place take a caffeine-based drink and take a short nap. After this they should then get some fresh air and stretch their legs for a few minutes before setting off again. The only cure for fatigue is proper sleep. Never ever drive when tired.

This sign gives advance warning of roads both merging (entering onto the main road) and diverging (exiting the main road). Drivers should be prepared for traffic changing speed and direction as vehicles enter or exit at the junctions on the left ahead.

This sign tells you that overtaking is prohibited. These signs are usually found in places where overtaking may be dangerous, such as in areas with reduced visibility.

At a roundabout, the YIELD sign tells you that you must slow down and be prepared to stop. You must yield (give way) to traffic already on the roundabout or coming from the right.

Where there is mud on the road you should slow down and be aware that there is a danger of skidding. Your stopping distance will also be greater where there is mud on the road.

Black ice is an almost invisible and thin coating of ice on the road surface. Because it is hard to see, it is particularly dangerous. When the temperature drops close to freezing you can expect to see black ice - particularly in sheltered or shaded areas of the roadway under trees or beside high walls. In wintry conditions, if you notice a reduction in tyre noise or if the steering becomes lighter, you should suspect that there may be black ice on the road.
Safe and Responsible Driving

In a head-on collision passengers in both vehicles are propelled forwards, and if they are not wearing seatbelts they may go through the windscreen. It is the drivers responsibility to ensure that all passengers under the age of 17 wear seatbelts. Older passengers are themselves responsible for wearing seatbelts.