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DVSA UK Car Driving Theory Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym DR ABC stand for in first aid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive Responsibly, Always Be Careful
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B
Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
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C
Don't Rush, Act Before Calling
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D
Drive Right And Be Cautious
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What telephone numbers can you use to call emergency services in the UK?
Choose one answer below.
A
999 only
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B
112 only
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C
Both 999 and 112
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D
111 and 999
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At the scene of an accident, what is the first thing you should do?
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A
Move casualties out of the vehicles immediately
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B
Ensure the scene is safe and warn other traffic
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C
Call your insurance company
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D
Take photographs for evidence
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When should you NOT move an injured person at the scene of an accident?
Choose one answer below.
A
When it is raining
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B
When they are in further danger such as fire
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C
Unless there is an immediate risk to life, you should not move them
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D
When the ambulance is on its way
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Where should you place a warning triangle on a single carriageway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Directly behind the vehicle
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B
At least 45 metres behind the vehicle on the same side of the road
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C
100 metres ahead of the vehicle
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D
On the opposite side of the road
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What should you do if you witness an accident on a motorway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the carriageway to help
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B
Use your mobile phone while driving to call 999
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C
Pull over safely, use the nearest emergency telephone or call 999 with location details
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D
Continue driving — someone else will report it
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QUESTION 7 / 25
In wet conditions, how much longer can your overall stopping distance be compared to dry conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
The same distance
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B
At least double
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C
Three times as long
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D
Half as long
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is aquaplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving through a puddle
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B
When your tyres lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water
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C
When water enters the engine
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D
Skidding on ice
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When should you use rear fog lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whenever it is dark
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B
When visibility is seriously reduced, generally below 100 metres
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C
In light rain
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D
Whenever you use dipped headlights
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What should you do if you encounter black ice on the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake firmly to stop quickly
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B
Keep your speed steady, avoid sudden braking or steering
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C
Accelerate to drive through it
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D
Turn the steering wheel sharply
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When driving at night, when should you dip your headlights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only on motorways
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B
When following or meeting other traffic to avoid dazzling them
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C
Only when it's raining
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D
Never — always use full beam
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What effect can strong crosswinds have on your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
They improve fuel economy
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B
They can blow your vehicle off course, especially on exposed roads
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C
They have no significant effect on cars
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D
They only affect lorries
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the minimum age for driving a car on UK roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
17
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C
18
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D
21
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is third-party motor insurance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Insurance that covers your vehicle for theft
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B
The minimum legal insurance that covers damage or injury you cause to other people and their property
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C
Insurance that covers three named drivers
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D
Fully comprehensive insurance
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the V5C document?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your driving licence
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B
The vehicle registration certificate showing the registered keeper's details
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C
Your MOT certificate
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D
Your insurance certificate
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is SORN and when must you make one?
Choose one answer below.
A
A type of insurance
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B
A Statutory Off Road Notification — required when your vehicle is not taxed, insured, or being used on public roads
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C
A type of driving licence
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D
A parking permit
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How many penalty points result in a driving ban through totting up?
Choose one answer below.
A
6 points
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B
9 points
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C
12 points
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D
15 points
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the penalty for using a handheld mobile phone while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
A warning letter
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B
3 penalty points and £100 fine
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C
6 penalty points and a £200 fine
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D
An immediate driving ban
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which driving technique most effectively reduces fuel consumption?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerating hard to reach the speed limit quickly then coasting
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B
Driving in the highest appropriate gear at a steady speed
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C
Keeping the engine revs as high as possible
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D
Using the brakes frequently to control speed
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How does an incorrectly inflated tyre affect fuel consumption?
Choose one answer below.
A
It has no effect on fuel consumption
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B
Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and raise fuel consumption
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C
Over-inflated tyres always increase fuel consumption
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D
Tyre pressure only affects braking, not fuel use
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What effect does carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicle have?
Choose one answer below.
A
It improves stability and fuel economy
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B
It increases fuel consumption and tyre wear
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C
It has no measurable effect on a modern car
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D
It only affects handling, not fuel use
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A roof rack with no load fitted to your vehicle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Improve fuel economy by reducing drag underneath
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B
Increase fuel consumption due to extra aerodynamic drag
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C
Have no effect on performance or fuel use
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D
Reduce tyre wear
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QUESTION 23 / 25
At what engine action do vehicles typically use the most fuel?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steady cruising on a motorway
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B
Idling at traffic lights for extended periods and heavy acceleration
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C
Engine braking downhill
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D
Driving at 20 mph in a residential zone
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the most eco-friendly action to take when you know you will be stationary for more than a couple of minutes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Switch to neutral but keep the engine running
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B
Turn the engine off
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C
Keep the engine running to warm the cabin
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D
Rev the engine gently to avoid it stalling
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the most fuel-efficient way to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate hard and brake late
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B
Use smooth acceleration, read the road ahead, and maintain a steady speed
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C
Drive in the lowest gear possible
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D
Keep the engine revving at high RPM
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