10 tough theory test questions

When should you not overtake?

• after going around a bend

• on a road with a 30mph speed limit

• when driving down a one-way street

• when the road you are driving on has a dip in it

When travelling on a dry road at 50 mph in decent weather, what is the standard average stopping distance?

• 36 metres

• 75 metres

• 96 metres

• 53 metres

Answer explanation

Remember: stopping distance is equal to thinking distance combined with braking distance.

At 50mph, your thinking distance is 15 metres while 38 metres is the braking distance which makes 53 metres the correct answer.

What colour comes after Green on Puffin crossings?

• intermittent (flashing) amber

• constant red

• constant amber

• intermittent green

Answer explanation

Puffin crossings use sensors which can tell when people are crossing. This means there is no need for intermittent or flashing lights

When towing a compact-sized trailer on a busy three lane motorway, you notice all lanes being open. Should you:

• not go over 50 mph

• decide not to overtake anyone

• fit a stabiliser

• stay in the centre and left lanes

In terms of road transport, what percentage of emissions does it account for?

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

If involved in a road incident, it is vital to care for any injured parties. After the scene of the incident is secure, you should:

• help them from their vehicle

• offer them something to drink

• offer them some food

• make them stay in their vehicle

When driving, you observe a pedestrian walking a dog. The dog has a burgundy or yellow coat. This tells you that the person is:

• a senior citizen

• training the dog

• is colour blind

• deaf

While waiting to turn left, you see a larger vehicle approaching from your right. You could go ahead and turn, but instead, wait. Why is this?

• the larger vehicle could be hiding others from the left.

• it could be hiding a vehicle that is overtaking it.

• it may turn abruptly (quickly)

• the larger vehicle may have trouble steering straight.

When is it acceptable to overtake another road user on their left?

• driving along one-way streets

• coming up to a motorway slip road which you plan to exit.

• after a vehicle you are behind has signalled to make a left turn.

• if a slow vehicle is in the lane on the right when traversing (crossing) a dual carriageway.