Question 1

There is vibration on your steering wheel as you drive. You should check that the..

• A ..doors are closed?
• B ..exhaust is not loose?
• C ..wheels are balanced?
• D ..engine oil level is correct?

Question 2

Red Routes in major cities have been introduced to..

• A ..raise the speed limits?
• B ..provide better parking?
• C ..help the traffic flow?
• D ..allow lorries to load more freely?

Question 3

Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes..

• A ..are impossible to skid?
• B ..accelerate much faster?
• C ..can be steered while you brake?
• D ..are not fitted with a handbrake?

Question 4

You may use front fog lights with headlamps ONLY when visibility is reduced to less than..

• A ..100 metres?
• B ..300 metres?
• C ..200 metres?
• D ..400 metres?

Question 5

Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving..

• A ..is quite safe as long as you slow down?
• B ..is recommended by the Highway Code?
• C ..could distract your attention from the road?
• D ..could be very good for road safety?

Question 6

You are approaching a Pelican crossing. The amber light is flashing. You MUST..

• A ..give way to pedestrians on the crossing?
• B ..not move until the green light appears?
• C ..encourage pedestrians to cross?
• D ..stop even if the crossing is clear?

Question 7

A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean?

• A A doctor is answering an emergency call.
• B It is a motorway police patrol vehicle.
• C The vehicle is slow moving.
• D A vehicle is carrying hazardous chemicals.

Question 8

To reduce the damage your vehicle does to the environment you should..
(choose 3 answers)

• A ..use side streets?
• B ..brake in good time?
• C ..use busy routes?
• D ..avoid harsh acceleration?
• E ..anticipate well ahead?

Question 9

How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

• A Stay close to the carriageway.
• B Keep your back to the traffic.
• C Face the oncoming traffic.
• D Keep your head in the kiosk.

Question 10

When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should..

• A ..use your horn?
• B ..get out and check?
• C ..rev your engine?
• D ..reverse slowly?

Question 11

You are approaching traffic lights. Red and Amber are showing. This means..

• A ..pass the lights if the road is clear?
• B ..wait for the green light before you pass the lights?
• C ..there is a fault with the lights - take care?
• D ..the lights are about to change to red?

Question 12

Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the..
(choose 2 answers)

• A ..gearbox?
• B ..handling?
• C ..journey time?
• D ..steering?
• E ..battery?

The answers, together with some explanations, should help you to gain an insight in to the way the questions are phrased. For the actual Theory Test there would be 35 questions and you would need to get at least 30 correct to pass. This will just give you a taster of the sort of subjects that can be covered.