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UK Driving Theory Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is a common cause of brake fade?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes overheating
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B
Low brake fluid
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C
Worn brake pads
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D
Expired brake fluid
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What do you need to be road legal?
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A
valid driving license and a paid road tax
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B
valid driving license, a clearly displayed and valid tax disc, proper and adequate insurance
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C
driving license and limited insurance only
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D
vehicle registration and an MOT certificate
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When is it permissible to cross double solid white lines?
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A
When overtaking a faster vehicle
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B
When overtaking a road maintenance vehicle travelling 10mph or less
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C
When making a U-turn
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D
When in a hurry
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QUESTION 4 / 25
By what percentage can driving smoothly reduce fuel consumption?
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A
5%
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B
10%
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C
15%
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D
20%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What do white motorway studs represent?
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A
Lane markings
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B
Parking areas
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C
bus lane
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D
construction zone
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How should old oil be disposed of?
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A
At a gas station
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B
Incidentally in the ground
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C
Correctly at the local authority site
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D
By pouring it down the drain
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When driving in icy or snowy conditions, at what gear and speed should you drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
In first gear at a high speed
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B
In the highest gear possible at a slow speed
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C
In neutral at any speed
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D
In second gear at a moderate speed
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What lights should you use if surface spray occurs on the motorway?
Choose one answer below.
A
High beam headlights
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B
Dipped headlights
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C
Fog lights
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D
Parking lights
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should you do when driving in traffic calming areas?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to maintain speed
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B
Reduce your speed
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C
Switch to low gear
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D
Alert other drivers with your horn
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What should you check before embarking on a long journey?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tyre tread depth
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B
Oil level
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C
Coolant temperature
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D
Brake fluid level
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How can you find the nearest motorway emergency phone?
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the directions on the marker posts
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B
Look for signposts indicating phone locations
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C
Ask another driver
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D
Use your mobile phone's GPS
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How much more fuel is consumed when driving at 70 mph compared to 50 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 percent more fuel
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B
20 percent more fuel
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C
30 percent more fuel
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D
40 percent more fuel
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is one of the main purposes of fuel-efficient driving techniques?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce environmental impact
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B
Increase engine power
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C
Enhance speed
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D
Reduce maintenance costs
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is recommended when checking car tyre pressure?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do it only when tyres look low
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B
Check when tyres are cold
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C
Check daily regardless of driving
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D
Tyre pressure does not require regular checks
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What should a driver do if they are taking medication?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive carefully
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B
Seek medical advice before driving
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C
Wait until they feel better
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D
Take medication after driving
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How far can you park from a junction?
Choose one answer below.
A
No closer than 5m (16ft) from a junction
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B
No closer than 10m (32ft) from a junction
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C
No closer than 15m (49ft) from a junction
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D
No closer than 20m (66ft) from a junction
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the effect of driver health and ability on stopping distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
It has no effect on stopping distance
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B
It can impact reaction time
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C
It only affects young drivers
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D
It is more relevant for experienced drivers
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When leaving your parked car, which action is important for security?
Choose one answer below.
A
Engage the alarm
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B
Keep the windows slightly open
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C
Engage the steering lock
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D
Leave the engine running
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does the Pass Plus program aim to achieve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Improve driving skills and increase speed
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B
Reduce insurance costs and improve skills
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C
Provide advanced driving tests only
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D
Promote vehicle maintenance awareness
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How should an emergency brake be applied?
Choose one answer below.
A
Gently and slowly
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B
Only if the vehicle is skidding
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C
Rapidly and firmly
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D
Gradually and cautiously
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QUESTION 21 / 25
At what stopping distance should a vehicle traveling at 40mph be expected to stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 ft
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B
110 ft
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C
118 ft
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D
120 ft
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard immediately
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B
Steer into the skid
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C
Accelerate to regain control
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D
Turn off the engine
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the recommended way to pass horse riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Fast and narrow
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B
Slow and wide
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C
Close and slow
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D
Quickly and closely
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Is it necessary to display a tax disc on your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, it is legally required
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B
No, it is optional
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C
Yes, but only if the vehicle is over 10 years old
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D
No, if you have electronic confirmation
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Who is responsible for updating the Vehicle Registration Certificate with changes?
Choose one answer below.
A
The police department
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B
The registered keeper
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C
The vehicle manufacturer
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D
The insurance company
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