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Our mock theory test allows you to practice your category 'B' (Car) theory test. We cover the five core areas that you will be tested on:

Control of the Vehicle
Legal Matters / Rules of the Road
Managing Risk
Safe and Socially Responsible Driving
Technical Matters

You have forty-five minutes to answer forty questions and must answer at least thirty-five correctly to pass.

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1 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

1. What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

Barriers between the hard shoulder and the verge.

Two lanes for cars and one lane for trucks and buses.

Two lanes of traffic in one direction and one in the opposite direction.

Barriers between lanes of traffic going in the same direction

2 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

2. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to go straight ahead

The driver intends to turn right

The driver intends to turn left

The driver intends to slow down or stop

3 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

3. What does the speed rating of a tyre indicate?

The maximum speed the vehicle can be driven at

The maximum speed for which the tyre is designed

The minimum speed for which the tyre is designed

The maximum speed the vehicle can overtake at

4 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

4. Where is black ice likely to occur on the road?

Only in built-up areas.

On a hard shoulder only.

In mild weather on a coastal road.

In sheltered or shaded areas.

5 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

5. What does this sign mean?

Uneven surface on left

Loose chippings on road

Vehicle broken down ahead on right

Flooding up ahead on left

6 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

6. What is a clearway?

An area where stopping and parking is not permitted during certain times

An area that is strictly reserved for the loading and unloading of HGVs

An area that is reserved for pedestrians and motorised wheelchairs

An area where stopping and parking is reserved for buses and taxis only

7 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

7. What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?

To stop the vehicle from sloping to the left

To help maintain the correct ground clearance

To reduce engine wear

To help provide optimum road holding

8 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

8. How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?

By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal

They would notice the brake pedal getting softer under pressure

By standing at the rear of the vehicle and getting another person to turn on side lights

They would notice the brake pedal become firmer under pressure

9 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

9. What effect does patches of oil or diesel have on a road surface?

It increases tyre surface noise

It reduces the tyre surface grip

It improves tyre surface grip

It improves the vehicle's braking ability

10 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

10. What does this sign mean?

T-junction ahead with roads of major importance.

Crossroads with dual carriageway ahead.

Crossroads with major road ahead.

Road passing under a bridge ahead.

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. What is the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of a car that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

3,000 kilograms

3,500 kilograms

3,750 kilograms

4,000 kilograms

12 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

12. Apart from the risk of skidding, what should the driver be aware of when driving in snow?

The brake fluid may freeze, causing the brakes to fail.

Road signs and road markings may become obscured.

The air in the tyres may freeze, causing them to burst.

The power steering fluid may freeze causing the steering to fail.

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

13. When is parking permitted on the brow of a hill?

Parking is permitted when a vehicle has an efficient handbrake

When the driver angles the wheels towards the kerb

Only when there is no traffic on the road

Parking is never permitted on the brow of a hill

14 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

14. When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?

That the trailer has a spare wheel.

That the load is evenly spread.

That the load is positioned to the front of the trailer.

That the load is positioned to the rear of the trailer.

15 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

15. What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

Move out immediately and overtake as quickly as possible

Stay behind it and allow it to complete the turn

Move to the right but do not overtake

Drive into the space on its left-hand side

16 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

16. If a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive that vehicle, what should they do?

A driver should contact their own insurer to confirm whether or not their insurance policy covers the driving of other vehicles

Transfer the insurance disc from their own vehicle on to the vehicle they wish to drive

Drive it provided that they tell their insurance company within 10 days and agree to pay any additional premium

Drive if there is an insurance disc on the vehicle

17 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

17. What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

It can increase perception and awareness

It slows down a driver's reactions

It can reduce a driver's confidence

It does not affect driver behaviour or ability

18 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

18. When driving at night the dipped headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

50 metres

30 metres

40 metres

20 metres

19 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

19. Is it permitted to use a vehicle in a public place without a current tax disc displayed?

Yes, but for not more than one month after the expiry of the previous disc

No, only vintage vehicles are exempt from displaying a tax disc

No, all motor vehicles must display a current tax disc

Yes, but for not more than 10 days after the expiry of the previous disc

20 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

20. What does this road marking and information plate together mean?

Parking not allowed at the times shown

Loading bay at times shown

No parking at any time

Taxi rank at times shown

21 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

21. What would be the effect of overloading a vehicle with passengers or goods?

It would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

It would improve the vehicle's road-holding ability

It would not have any effect provided speed is reduced

Overloading will not reduce the ability to control the vehicle

22 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

22. When must the holder of a learner permit display L-plates on their car?

When driving on their first learner permit

During daylight hours

At all times when driving

When driving to and from work

23 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

23. A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

Clutch

Accelerator

Gearbox

Suspension

24 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

24. When another driver is in a hurry and cuts in front what should a driver do?

Drive faster to make up for lost time

Drive closely behind them so other vehicles cannot do the same

Flash the headlights to express their annoyance

Be patient and not retaliate

25 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

25. Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

Paintwork

Upholstery

Seatbelts

Radio

26 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

26. What does this sign mean?

Road narrows ahead - maximum length of vehicle is indicated.

Low bridge up ahead.

Restricted road width ahead.

Restricted weight limit for road segment indicated.

27 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

27. How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle?

It could improve the vehicle?s fuel consumption

It could improve braking ability when going downhill

It could improve road holding on bends

It could impair the vehicle?s steering and braking

28 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

28. In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?

By allowing at least four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver's own vehicle passing a fixed point

By allowing at least two seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver's own vehicle passing a fixed point

By allowing four vehicle lengths between the vehicles

By allowing two vehicle lengths between the vehicles

29 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

29. What does this sign mean?

Cyclists must give way to buses ahead.

Buses must give way to cyclists ahead

Bus and cycle lane ahead on right.

Buses must give way to other traffic ahead.

30 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

30. A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

Not drive until the bulb is replaced

Replace it temporarily with the brake-light bulb

Drive with the hazard lights on

Replace it temporarily with the near-side (left-hand side) bulb

31 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

31. What should a driver do when approaching a junction normally controlled by traffic lights and the traffic lights are not lighting?

Proceed smartly through the junction to avoid delay

Treat it as an unmarked junction and proceed cautiously while watching out for other traffic

Stop at the junction and give way to traffic on the left

Switch on headlights, move to centre of the junction and proceed as quickly as possible

32 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

32. What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

Refuse to drive the vehicle

Ensure that the load is properly restrained

Drive the vehicle only if accompanied

Drive at a slower speed than normal

33 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

33. What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

Overtake on the right and move to the head of the queue if there is space available

Put on a right signal to prevent following vehicles from overtaking

Overtake on the left and move to the head of the queue if there is space available

A driver should maintain their position in the queue

34 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

34. A driver wishes to go straight ahead at a cross junction of equal importance. If they encounter other traffic, what is the general rule that applies?

Give way to traffic approaching firstly from the left and then the right.

Traffic approaching from the driver’s right has right of way.

Carry on as normal as they always have the right of way

Give way to traffic approaching from the left only.

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. If driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?

A driver may overtake if it is safe to do so

Road narrows ahead

A driver may not overtake

Dual carriageway ahead

36 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

36. What does this sign mean?

Other traffic must give way to you

Stop your vehicle

Stop for school crossing ahead

Give way to traffic coming from your right

37 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

37. What should a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?

Lower the jockey wheel and then switch off the ignition

Disconnect the electrical supply to the trailer lights and lower the jockey wheel

Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage a low gear

Apply the handbrake, lower the jockey wheel and switch off the engine

38 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

38. What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision?

Ensure the vehicle has anti-lock brakes.

Ensure the vehicle has a rear spoiler.

Use a properly adjusted seat belt.

Use a properly adjusted head restraint.

39 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

39. What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

The driver should drive close behind the vehicle with a view to overtaking

The driver should signal and go around to the right of the vehicle

The driver should stay well back in a safe position

The driver should signal and go around to the left of the vehicle

40 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

40. When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

Only when there is oncoming traffic

For the duration of the roadworks

During business hours only

Only when road workers are on site

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