TEST YOURSELF

Below, you will find 50 multi-choice questions chosen from the D.S.A.
Question Bank of over 1000. 

To simulate the normal test, you must set yourself 57 minutes in which to
complete this test.

Write the question number and your choice of answer on a piece of paper.  Then
compare them with the answers at the end of the test.

To have passed the Theory part of the test, you must have at least 40 correct (don't forget that in the normal test, after completing the Theory part, you will then go on to sit your Hazard Perception part. To pass the whole of the actual test, you must be
successful in both parts).

1)  The national speed limit on dual-carriageways is:-
A)  40 mph     B)  50 mph     C)  60 mph     D)  70 mph

2)  How old must a car be before applying for its FIRST M.O.T?
A)  1 year old     B)  2 years old     C)  3 years old    D)  4 years old

3)  You are following a vehicle on a wet road.  You should leave a time gap between yourself and the vehicle of no less than?
A)  one second     B)  two seconds     C)  three seconds     D)  four seconds

4)  When may you enter a box junction?
A)  Only when your exit road is clear     B)  Only when there are less than two vehicles in front
C)  Whenever you need to turn right     D)  Whenever the traffic lights show green

5)  Who is legally authorised to direct traffic?
A)  A Teacher in charge of children crossing the road    B)  A farm worker in charge of livestock crossing the road
C)  A school crossing warden    D)  Anyone assisting the driver of a large vehicle to reverse

6)  Once you have passed your Theory and Practical Driving Tests, your licence is usually valid until you reach:-
A)  70 years of age     B)  65 years of age     C)  60 years of age     D)  For ever

7)  You want to move off from a parked position. The road is busy with traffic passing from behind. You should:-
A)  Signal while waiting for a gap in the traffic    B)  Give a signal and move away as soon as someone flashes you
C)  Wait without signalling for a safe gap in the traffic    D)  Edge your way into the traffic until someone gives way to you

8)  What is the shortest stopping distance at 70 mph?
A)  73 metres or 240 feet    B)  53 metres or 175 feet    C)  60 metres or 200 feet    D)  96 metres or 315 feet

9)  You intend to park on the road at night without lights. Which of the following is correct?
A)  You must park at least half of your vehicle on the pavement    B)  You must park facing opposite the traffic flow
C)  Your vehicle must be visible for at least 10m or 33 feet    D)  The road must have a speed limit of 30 mph or less

10)  You are driving along a motorway. A vehicle in front switches on its hazard warning lights while it is still moving. What does this mean?
A)  There is a police car ahead    B)  The vehicle is leaving the motorway    C)  The vehicle is changing lanes
D)  There is a hazard ahead

11)  You are driving your car and there is the first shower of rain for weeks. What is the greatest danger to you?
A)  Being distracted by the wipers making a noise     B)  The brakes getting wet and needing drying out
C)  The road becoming very greasy and slippery     D)  Being dazzled by oncoming vehicles' lights

12)  What is the minimum tyre tread required on a car?
A)  1.0 mm     B)  1.6 mm     C)  1.8 mm     D)  2.0 mm

13)  You should only flash your headlights to other road users?
A)  To tell them you have right of way    B)  To show them you are about to reverse   
C)  To show them you are giving way    D)  To let them know that you are there

14)  You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help?
A)  On the grass bank    B)  In the front of the car    C)  Behind the car    D)  In the car

15)  Where you see street lights but no speed limit signs the speed limit is usually:-
A)  60 mph    B)  50 mph    C)  40 mph    D)  30 mph

16)  During an emergency stop your wheels lock and skid, would you:-
A)  Turn the steering wheel to the left    B)  Turn the steering wheel to the right    C)  Release the brake and let the vehicle roll to a stop    D)  Release the brake and then re-apply it

17)  When may you stop on a pedestrian crossing?
A)  Between the hours of 11pm and 7am    B)  When there is a queue of traffic in front of you    C)  To avoid an accident    D)  Not at any time

18)  In which situations should you avoid overtaking?
A)  In a one-way street    D)  Just after a bend    C)  On a 30 mph road    D)  Approaching a dip in the road

19)  When traffic lights have failed who has priority ?
A)  No-one    B)  Traffic on the major road    C)  Traffic going straight ahead    D)  Traffic turning

20)  A police officer asks to see your driving documents. You don't have them with you. You must produce them at a police station within?
A)    5 days    B)  7 days    C)  14 days    D)  21 days

21)  What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a GREEN flashing light?
A)  Doctor    B)  Ambulance    C)  Fire Engine    D)  Police

22)  You stop for pedestrians waiting to cross at a zebra crossing they don't start to cross. What should you do?
A)  Be patient and wait    B)  Sound your horn    C)  Wave them to cross    D)  Drive on

23)  You are about to go down a steep hill, to control your speed you should?
A)  Select a low gear and avoid  using the brakes    B)  Select a high gear and brake carefully    C)  Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully   
D)  Select a high gear and brake firmly

24)  You are driving in torrential rain and your vehicle begins to slide. What is this called?
A)  Weaving    B)  Aquaplaning    C)  Fading    D)  Snaking

25)  A car driver must ensure that seat belts are worn by?
A)  Children under 14    B)  All front-seat passengers    C)  All rear-seat passengers    D)  All passengers

26)  Motorway hard shoulders should ONLY be used for?
A)  To answer your mobile phone    B)  To pick up a hitchhiker    C)  If your vehicle breaks down    D)  If you feel tired and need a rest

27)  When should you NOT use your horn in a built up area?
A)  Between 11.30pm and 7.00am    B)  Between 11.00pm and 8.00am    C)  Between 10.00pm and 7.30pm    D)  Between 9.00pm  and 7.00pm

28) What is the maximum speed for cars towing caravans on a Motorway?
A)  40 mph    B)  50 mph    C)  60 mph    D)  70 mph

29)  At a pelican crossing, flashing amber means:-
A)  Give way to pedestrians already crossing    B)  Stop and wait for the green light    C)  Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross    D)  Stop. If you can do so safely

30)  The approach to a pedestrian crossing is marked with:-
A)  Yellow lines    B)  Zig-zag lines    C)  Double white lines    D)  Single white lines

31)  What shape is a STOP sign?
A)  Circular    B)  Triangular    C)  Inverted triangle    D)  Octagonal

32)  What do AMBER studs on the motorway show?
A)  The right hand edge of the carriageway    B)  The left hand edge of the carriageway    C)  The separation of the lanes    D)  The slip road off the motorway

33)  You are the only one on a three lane motorway. Which lane should you drive in if you are travelling at 70 mph?
A)  centre    B)  left    C)  right    D)  any lane

34)  You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident. The rider is conscious but in shock. You must make sure that:-
A)  the rider is put in the recovery position    B)  the rider's helmet is not removed    C)  the rider is moved to the side of the road    D)  the rider's helmet is removed

35)  Your car needs an MOT certificate. If you drive without one this could invalidate your:-
A)  road tax disc    B)  insurance    C)  vehicle registration document    D)  vehicle service record

36)  You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should:-
A)  Apply the handbrake only    B)  Apply the footbrake only    C)  Switch off your headlights    D)  Use both the handbrake and footbrake

37)  While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road.  On approach you should:-
A)  Keep just to the left of the middle of the road    B)  Keep in the middle of the road    C)  Swing out wide just before turning    D)  Keep well to the left of the road

38)  You are braking on a wet road.  Your vehicle begins to skid.  It does not have anti-lock brakes. What
is the first thing you must do?
A)  Quickly pull up the handbrake    B)  Release the footbrake fully    C)  Push harder on the footbrake    D)  Gently use the accelerator

39)  Hazard warning lights should be used when vehicles are:-
A)  Broken down and causing an obstruction    B)  Faulty and moving slowly    C)  Being towed along the road    D)  Reversing into a side road

40)  As a provisional licence holder you should NOT drive a car:-
A)  over 30mph    B)    At night    C)  On the motorway    D)  With passengers in the rear seats

41)  Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing.  They are standing on the pavement.  You should
normally:-
A)  Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing    B)  Stop before you reach the zig zag lines and let them cross    C)  Stop, let them cross and wait patiently    D)  Ignore them as they are still on the pavement

42)  While you are driving in fog, it becomes necessary to use front fog lights.  You should:-
A)  Only turn them on in heavy traffic    B)  Remember not to use them on motorways    C)  Only use them on dual carriageways    D)  Remember to switch them off as visibility improves

43)  When emerging from a junction, which of these is most likely to obstruct your view?
A)  Windscreen pillars    B)  Steering wheel    C)  Interior mirror    D)  Windscreen wipers

44)  In some narrow residential streets you may find a speed limit of:-
A)  20mph    B)  25mph    C)  35mph    D)  40mph

45)  You have to treat someone for shock at the scene of an accident. You should:-
A)  Reassure them constantly    B)  Walk them around to calm them down    C)  Give them something cold to drink    D)  Cool them down as soon as possible

46)  Anti lock brakes will take effect when:-
A)  You do not brake quickly enough    B)  Maximum brake pressure has been applied    C)  You have not seen a hazard ahead    D)  Speeding on slippery road surfaces

47)   A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line.  You must not drive or park in it:-
A)  At any time    B)  During rush hour    C)  If a cyclist is using it    D)  During its period of operation

48)   You are driving on an icy road.  How can you avoid wheelspin?
A)  Drive at a slow speed in as higher gear as possible    B)  Use the handbrake if the wheels start to slip    C)  Brake gently and repeatedly    D)  Drive in a low gear at all times

49)   When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?
A)  Only if both roads are clear of traffic    B)  Not at any time    C)  At any time    D)  Only if the main road is clear of traffic

50)  At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings.  Two vehicles approach.  Which has priority?
A)  Neither of the vehicles    B)  The vehicle travelling the fastest    C)  Oncoming vehicles turning right    D)  Vehicles approaching from the right