Mock Theory Test

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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 get 35 correct to pass. Good luck!

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Category: Technical Matters

1. If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?

That engine braking power is reduced

That the gear box may overheat while being driven in low gear.

That wheel-spin occurs more often

That driving on a motorway is not permitted

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

2. What effect does drinking alcohol have on a driver?

It improves coordination

It increases concentration

It reduces concentration

It increases awareness

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Category: Control of Vehicle

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

The vehicle's suspension is affected

The vehicle's stopping distance is affected

The vehicle's parking brake is more effective

The vehicles fuel consumption is reduced

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

4. What does this sign mean?

Parking permitted

Private vehicles prohibited

Public service vehicles prohibited

Parking prohibited

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Category: Managing Risk

5. Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?

Yes, outside of lighting-up times

No, it is never permitted to be driven

Yes, during lighting-up times

No, unless driving in a built-up area

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

6. When must a current tax disc be displayed on a new vehicle on a public road?

Not later than 1 month after registration

At all times when the vehicle is on a public road

Only when driving on motorways

Not later than 10 days after registration

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

7. Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on national roads?

80 km/h

120 km/h

100 km/h

60 km/h

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

8. What should a driver do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?

The driver should reduce speed and sound the horn

The driver should reduce speed, allow extra clearance and pass with care

The driver should increase speed and allow extra clearance

The driver should turn on hazard warning lights and continue at normal speed

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

9. When is parking permitted on a footpath?

When no more than half of the vehicle is on the footpath

When cars are parked on both sides of the road

It is never permitted to park on a footpath

When at least half of the footpath remains free for pedestrians

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

10. What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles?

A car width

The width of an average person

The width of a side mirror

A door width

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Category: Managing Risk

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

Radio

Upholstery

Seatbelts

Paintwork

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Category: Technical Matters

12. What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?

Make sure that the engine is switched on and hot

Make sure that the engine is switched off and cold

Make sure that the engine is running

Make sure that the vehicle is in a low gear

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Category: Technical Matters

13. After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked after a short distance?

The tyre tread depth

The brake pad clearance

The wheel nut tightness

The tyre air valve

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

14. 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 overtake provided they do not cross the broken white line

A driver may not overtake along this road

A driver may not park along this road

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

15. What colour traffic light comes on after the green?

Flashing amber

Red only

Amber only

Green arrow

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

16. What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice?

Keep close to the left and brake sharply to reduce speed

Use a higher gear than normal in order to avoid wheel spin

Select an appropriate gear and brake gently to control speed

Avoid using the brake and use a high gear

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Category: Managing Risk

17. What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?

Air pressure is high

The vehicle has been driven too fast around corners

Air pressure is low

Steering alignment may be faulty

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

18. What is a clearway?

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

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

An area that is reserved for pedestrians and motorised wheelchairs

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

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

19. What lights indicate a zebra crossing?

Continuously lit amber beacons

Continuously lit red beacons

Flashing red beacons

Flashing amber beacons

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

20. What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions?

The normal distance

Twice the normal distance

Up to half the normal distance

Up to ten times the normal distance

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

21. What does this sign mean?

Beware of pedestrians at night

School ahead

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Lane reserved for pedestrians

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

22. What does this sign mean?

Trams emerging from left

Tram lane on left

Bus and tram lane on left

No parking inside the white line

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Category: Technical Matters

23. What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

It can cause an electrical short-circuit

It can increase fuel consumption

It can trigger the release of the airbags

It can cause the vehicle to 'bounce' in an unstable manner

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

Move immediately into the left after passing the vehicle

Continue to signal right for a distance

Move back in front of the vehicle and reduce speed

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

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Category: Managing Risk

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

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.

Overloading will not reduce the ability to control the vehicle

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Category: Managing Risk

26. In general, how frequently should a vehicle's lights be checked?

At minor service intervals

Daily before driving

When wintertime approaches

At major service intervals

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Category: Control of Vehicle

27. If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?

A fault in the brake fluid system

The parking brake is on

A fault in the hand brake cable

Worn brake pads

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

Drive faster to make up for lost time

Flash the headlights to express their annoyance

Be patient and not retaliate

Drive closely behind them so other vehicles cannot do the same

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

29. What does this sign mean?

Traffic queues likely ahead

Parking for works vehicles on left

Steep incline ahead

Three vehicles may queue ahead

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

30. What is the maximum number of passengers that may be carried in a vehicle driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

8 passengers

7 passengers

9 passengers

10 passengers

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

31. Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

Breakdown recovery

Doctor on call

Fire brigade

Mountain rescue

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Category: Technical Matters

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

On the clutch pedal

On the floor or foot rest

Under the clutch pedal

Under the brake pedal

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Category: Managing Risk

33. What effect can overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?

The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control, but only when reversing

The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control, but only when going downhill

Provided the load is evenly distributed, it improves the stability of the vehicle

The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

34. What does this sign mean?

Stop for school crossing ahead

Stop your vehicle

Give way to traffic coming from your right

Other traffic must give way to you

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

35. Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?

The view to the front hidden by the sun-visor

The goods or cargo area on the back of the trailer

The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see

Parts of the road ahead which are obscured by other large vehicles

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

37. What does this sign mean?

Pipe laying ahead

Industrial estate ahead

Uneven surface ahead

Series of steep hills ahead

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

38. What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a wet road?

56 metres

16 metres

76 metres

36 metres

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

39. 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

A driver should press their hand against the windscreen

Stop the vehicle until the loose chippings can be removed

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

40. What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

It does not affect driver behaviour or ability

It can reduce a driver's confidence

It slows down a driver's reactions

It can increase perception and awareness

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