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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. Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

Only on long journeys.

Only on journeys outside built-up areas.

Only on journeys exceeding 10 kilometres.

At all times.

2 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

2. What should a driver be aware of before crossing railway or tram lines?

The wheels may become caught in the rails, causing the tyres to deflate

There may be an uneven surface and tyre grip may be reduced when crossing the rails

There may be a reduction in tyre noise while crossing the rails

The tyre grip may be improved crossing the rails

3 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

3. What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

Increase speed to increase the air flow into the engine compartment

Top up with anti-freeze immediately

Remove the filler cap from the coolant bottle

Stop where safe and investigate the cause

4 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

4. Where should L-plates be displayed on cars?

Both front and rear

On the front only

On the driver's side only

On the rear only

5 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

5. What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?

Apply the brakes firmly to check if they are still effective

Increase the speed of the vehicle to dry out the brakes.

Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes.

Apply the handbrake gradually to dry out the rear brakes only

6 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

6. What does this sign mean?

Crossroads with dual carriageway ahead.

Crossroads with major road ahead.

T-junction ahead with roads of major importance.

Road passing under a bridge ahead.

7 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

7. What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission?

Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot

Operate the accelerator with the right foot and the brake with the left foot

Use the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt

Operate the accelerator and brake with the left foot

8 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Barriers between lanes of traffic going in the same direction

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

Barriers between the hard shoulder and the verge.

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

9 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

9. When is it recommended to use coolant?

Winter only

Summer only

All year round

In petrol engines only

10 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

10. What does this sign mean?

Beware of pedestrians at night

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Lane reserved for pedestrians

School ahead

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. What do flashing amber arrows indicate at a junction?

Proceed smartly through junction to avoid delay

When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated

The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac

It is prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated

12 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

12. How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle?s road holding?

The suspension compensates for any unevenness in the road surface

The road holding ability of the vehicle is increased

The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced

The wheel alignment keeps the tyres in full contact with the road

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

13. What does this road marking mean?

Parking prohibited at all times

Keep outside the yellow lines

Taxi parking only

Parking prohibited during business hours

14 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

14. What does this road marking mean?

Road surface is uneven

Set down area only

A driver may overtake in this area

No parking in this area

15 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

15. What does this sign mean?

Motorway to the left

Turn left only

Traffic from the right has priority

Diversion ahead to the left

16 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

16. What does this hand signal mean?

The cyclist is giving way to other traffic

The cyclist intends to turn left

The cyclist intends to go straight on

The cyclist intends to stop

17 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

17. If a driver passes their test using a vehicle with automatic transmission, which vehicles are they licensed to drive?

All vehicles in the licence category

Only automatic vehicles in the licence category

All vehicles in the licence category but only automatic vehicles on a motorway

Only manual vehicles in the licence category

18 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

18. When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

Only when road workers are on site

Only when there is oncoming traffic

For the duration of the roadworks

During business hours only

19 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

19. What type of noise might fast cornering create?

Engine backfire

Brake squeal

Exhaust backfire

Tyre squeal

20 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

20. What does this sign mean?

End of dual carriageway.

No overtaking

Double parking not allowed.

No stopping/parking on the right.

21 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Overloading will not reduce the ability to control the vehicle

It would improve the vehicle's road-holding ability

It would not have any effect provided speed is reduced

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

22 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

22. Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

It is permitted provided that the driver stops on the hard-shoulder

It is only permitted within 200 metres of a slip-road.

A driver is never permitted to pick up or set down passengers on a motorway.

It is not permitted, except during daylight hours.

23 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

23. What would happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle?

It will force oncoming vehicles to suddenly slow causing danger

The driver would not need to indicate when moving in

The safety gap between the vehicles increases

It would force the other vehicle to suddenly slow or change direction causing danger

24 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

24. What should a driver do when entering a tunnel?

Always switch off your radio to avoid distractions.

Drive closer to the vehicle in front.

Never drive below the posted speed limit.

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

25 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

25. When driving along a dual carriageway in normal driving conditions, which lane should a driver be in?

In the left-hand lane unless the driver wishes to overtake or turn right.

In either lane.

In the right-hand lane

In the right-hand lane except when driving a works vehicle or HGV

26 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

26. When should tyre pressure be checked?

When the tyres are hot

When the tyres are part-worn

At service intervals only

When the tyres are cold

27 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

27. After overtaking another vehicle, what should a driver do?

Move back in front of the vehicle and reduce speed

Continue to signal right for a distance

Move immediately into the left after passing the vehicle

Gradually move back into the left when the vehicle has been passed

28 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

28. What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway?

Relax because there will be no oncoming traffic.

Match the speed to that of the vehicle in the adjoining lane.

Match the speed to that of the vehicle in front

Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lanes or reduce speed.

29 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

29. When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?

Under the brake pedal

On the floor or foot rest

On the clutch pedal

Under the clutch pedal

30 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

30. Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres be fitted to a vehicle?

When each type is fitted on a different axle

When heavy loads are being carried

When towing a trailer in snow

When driving in slippery road conditions

31 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

31. When driving at night, what is the safest approach for a driver to adopt?

Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear.

Drive at the maximum speed limit with full headlights on to see clearly ahead.

Drive with full headlights on at all times.

Drive at the maximum speed limit with dipped headlights on at all times.

32 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

32. What does this sign mean?

Road narrows on the left.

Merging traffic from the left.

The driver must overtake on the right only.

End of dual carriageway.

33 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

33. What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside (left side) of the road ahead?

Signal and maintain current speed

Reduce speed and overtake with caution

Switch on hazard warning lights and stop behind the bus

Sound the horn as a warning and continue on

34 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

34. What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

Remain at the stop line until a green arrow comes on

Remain at the stop line until a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic appears before making the turn

Go forward towards the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears

Wait at the stop line for the light to turn amber and then make the turn

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. What does this road marking mean?

A driver must not cross the broken white line unless it is safe to do so

A driver may not park along this road

A driver may overtake provided they do not cross the broken white line

A driver may not overtake along this road

36 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

36. When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

No, except on 2-plus-1 roads?

No, it is never permitted to drive on a hard shoulder except in the case of an emergency

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

Yes, when a truck or bus is oncoming

37 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

37. What may indicate a problem with the vehicle's braking system?

The vehicles fuel consumption is reduced

The vehicle's stopping distance is affected

The vehicle's parking brake is more effective

The vehicle's suspension is affected

38 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

38. If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

It increases exhaust emissions

It increases fuel efficiency

It increases wear and tear on the engine

It increases fuel consumption

39 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

39. When should children be allowed to drive a tractor?

When accompanied by a fully licensed driver

When it is being driven at very slow speeds and not towing a trailer

When it is being driven at very slow speeds and without a front loader

Children should never be allowed to drive a tractor

40 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

40. What should a driver do if they encounter loose chippings on a road?

Increase speed so as to avoid causing damage to the vehicle

Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic

Stop the vehicle until the loose chippings can be removed

A driver should press their hand against the windscreen

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