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Driving Theory Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When was the Highway Code last updated?

a)

September 2020

b)

September 2021

c)

September 2022

d)

September 2023

2.

Which is the correct hierarchy of road users, according to the Highway Code?

a)

Pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists, motorcyclists

b)

Pedestrians, motorcyclists, horse riders, cyclists

c)

Pedestrians, horse riders, motorcyclists, cyclists

d)

Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists

3.

When did rear seatbelts become mandatory in the UK?

a)

1981

b)

1991

c)

2001

d)

2011

4.

If you've stopped at the side of the road and are going to be waiting there some time, what must you do?

a)

Switch off your engine

b)

Switch off the radio to avoid your battery draining

c)

Use your hazard lights

d)

Put your headlights on

5.

How far away must you be able to read a vehicle number plate from?

a)

5 metres

b)

10 metres

c)

15 metres

d)

20 metres

6.

This sign has a blue background, and says "London, Leeds, 47, M1". The 47 is in a black box with a white border. What does the 47 represent?

a)

The number of miles to the next service station

b)

The junction number on a motorway

c)

The number of miles since the start of the motorway

d)

The number of roundabouts in Milton Keynes

7.

The Highway Code states that before overtaking you should make sure three things have been done. Which of these IS NOT on the list?

a)

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead

b)

Make sure road users are not beginning to overtake you

c)

Use your indicator or a hand signal to alert other road users to the manoeuvre

d)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the road user you plan to overtake

8.

What is the total stopping distance, according to the Highway Code, including reaction time, when travelling at 70mph?

a)

53 metres

b)

73 metres

c)

96 metres

d)

106 metres

9.

Traffic signs in the UK giving orders are normally which shape?

a)

A white circle with a red border

b)

A white rectangle with a red border

c)

A blue rectangle with a white border

d)

A white triangle with a red border

10.

You may use front fog lights with headlights ONLY when visibility is reduced to less than?

a)

100 metres

b)

200 metres

c)

300 metres

d)

400 metres

11.

It can be an expensive business repeatedly failing your driving test. How much does it cost in England, Wales or Scotland to take your car and motorcycle theory test?

a)

£13

b)

£23

c)

£33

d)

£43

12.

Once you've taken your theory test, you then need to pass the practical test as well. How much does it cost in England, Scotland or Wales to book a practical car driving test that will be taken on a weekday during daylight hours?

a)

£32

b)

£42

c)

£52

d)

£62

13.

The UK has several road crossing types named after animals, including the zebra crossing. But which of these is NOT a crossing type named in the highway code?

a)

Toucan

b)

Puffin

c)

Peacock

d)

Pelican

14.

You come across a sign which is a circle with a red border and other than that it is completely white. What does it mean?

a)

The road is closed ahead

b)

No vehicles allowed past this point

c)

National speed limits now apply

d)

Danger – invisible squirrels