| The Benson School of Motoring Practice Theory Test | ||
The Theory Test consists of 35 questions. To pass you need to achieve a score of 30 correct answers out of the 35 questions to pass. You will have 40 minutes to complete the questions. From time to time, the Government may introduce new / ammended questions. However you will be in a position to answer any question if fully prepared on each topic. |
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| Mark one answer | ||
| A | A first aid kit | |
| B | A road atlas | |
| C | The tax disc | |
| D | The vehicle documents | Correct answer D |
| Question 2, A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Speed up | |
| B | Slow down | Correct answer B |
| C | Hold your speed | |
| D | Change direction | |
| Question 3, Your mobile phone rings while you are on the motorway. Before answering you should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | reduce your speed to 50mph | |
| B | pull up on the hard shoulder | |
| C | move into the left-hand lane | |
| D | stop in a safe place | Correct answer D |
| Question 4, 'Tailgating' means | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | using the rear door of a hatchback car | |
| B | reversing into a parking space | |
| C | following another vehicle too closely | Correct answer C |
| D | driving with rear fog lights on | |
| Question 5, You are following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling | |
| B | Stay behind until you are past the junction | Correct answer B |
| C | Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction | |
| D | Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left | |
| Question 6, As a driver why should you be more careful where trams operate? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Because they do not have a horn | |
| B | Because they do not stop for cars | |
| C | Because they do not have lights | |
| D | Because they cannot steer to avoid you | Correct answer D |
| Question 7, You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is likely to be | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | doubled | Correct answer A |
| B | halved | |
| C | up to ten times greater | |
| D | no different | |
| Question 8, Chains can be fitted to your wheels to help prevent | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | damage to the road surface | |
| B | wear to the tyres | |
| C | skidding in deep snow | Correct answer C |
| D | the brakes locking | |
| Question 9, Which of these IS NOT allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | A small delivery van | |
| B | A motorcycle | |
| C | A vehicle towing a trailer | Correct answer C |
| D | A motorcycle and sidecar | |
| Question 10, For which TWO of these must you show your motor insurance certificate? | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | When you are taking your driving test | |
| B | When buying or selling a vehicle | |
| C | When a police officer asks you for it | Correct answer C |
| D | When you are taxing your vehicle | Correct answer D |
| E | When having an MOT inspection | |
| Question 11, When may you reverse from a side road into a main road? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Only if both roads are clear of traffic | |
| B | Not at any time | Correct answer B |
| C | At any time | |
| D | Only if the main road is clear of traffic | |
| Question 12, How does alcohol affect you? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | It speeds up your reactions | |
| B | It increases your awareness | |
| C | It improves your co-ordination | |
| D | It reduces your concentration | Correct answer D |
| Question 13, Driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes allows you to | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | brake harder because it is impossible to skid | |
| B | drive at higher speeds | |
| C | steer and brake at the same time | Correct answer C |
| D | pay less attention to the road ahead | |
| Question 14, What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in your vehicle? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Use hands-free equipment | |
| B | Find a suitable place to stop | Correct answer B |
| C | Drive slowly on a quiet road | |
| D | Direct your call through the operator | Correct answer D |
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| Question 15, You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | even when street lights are not lit | Correct answer A |
| B | so others can see you | Correct answer B |
| C | only when others have done so | |
| D | only when street lights are lit | |
| Question 16, You are most likely to loose concentration when driving if you | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | use a mobile phone | Correct answer A |
| B | listen to very loud music | Correct answer B |
| C | switch on the heated rear window | |
| D | look at the door mirrors | |
| Question 17, Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | gearbox | |
| B | steering | Correct answer B |
| C | handling | Correct answer C |
| D | battery life | |
| E | journey time | |
| Question 18, Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | The driver of the vehicle | Correct answer A |
| B | The owner of the items being carried | |
| C | The person who loaded the vehicle | |
| D | The licensing authority | |
| Question 19, You break down on the motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | It connects you to a local garage | |
| B | Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers | |
| C | It allows easy location by the emergency services | Correct answer C |
| D | Mobile phones do not work on motorways | Correct answer D |
| Question 20, You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before changing lane you should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | sound the horn | |
| B | look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic | Correct answer B |
| C | give a 'slowing down' arm signal | |
| D | change down to first gear | |
| Question 21, Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | To be seen when driving at high speed | |
| B | To use if broken down in a dangerous position | |
| C | To make them more visible in thick fog | Correct answer C |
| D | To warn drivers following closely to drop back | |
| Question 22, Pressing the clutch pedal down or rolling in neutral for too long while driving will | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | use more fuel | |
| B | cause the engine to overheat | |
| C | reduce your control | Correct answer C |
| D | improve tyre wear | |
| Question 23, You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do? | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | Retake only your theory test | |
| B | Retake your theory and practical tests | Correct answer B |
| C | Retake your practical test | |
| D | Reapply for your full licence immediately | |
| E | Reapply for your provisional licence | Correct answer E |
| Question 24, You are driving on a motorway. There are red flashing lights above every lane. You must | ||
| mark one answer | ||
| A | pull on to the hard shoulder | |
| B | slow down and watch for further signals | |
| C | leave at the next exit | |
| D | stop and wait | Correct answer D |
| Question 25, When traffic lights are out of order, who has priority? | ||
| mark one answer | ||
| A | Traffic going straight on | |
| B | Traffic turning right | |
| C | Nobody | Correct answer C |
| D | Traffic turning left | |
| Question 26, When driving a car fitted with automatic transmission what would you use 'kick down' for? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Cruise control | |
| B | Quick acceleration | Correct answer B |
| C | Slow braking | |
| D | Fuel economy | |
| Question 27, You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When must you wear them? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Only in bad weather conditions | |
| B | At all times when driving | Correct answer B |
| C | Only when you think it necessary | |
| D | Only in bad light or at night time | |
| Question 28, To help protect the environment you should NOT | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | remove your roof rack when unloaded | |
| B | use the car for very short journeys | Correct answer B |
| C | walk, cycle, or use public transport | |
| D | empty the boot of unnecessary weight | |
| Question 29, Which of the following may help to deter a thief from stealing your car? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Always keeping the headlights on | |
| B | Fitting reflective glass windows | |
| C | Always keeping the interior light on | |
| D | Etching the car number on the windows | Correct answer D |
| Question 30, Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but they may not always prevent skidding. This is most likely to happen when driving | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | in foggy conditions | |
| B | on surface water | Correct answer B |
| C | on loose road surfaces | Correct answer C |
| D | on dry tarmac | |
| E | at night on unlit roads | |
| Question 31, Using a hands-free phone is likely to | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | improve your safety | |
| B | increase your concentration | |
| C | reduce your view | |
| D | divert your attention | Correct answer D |
| Question 32, Which of the following should you do before stopping? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Sound the horn | |
| B | Use the mirrors | Correct answer B |
| C | Select a higher gear | |
| D | Flash your headlights | |
| Question 33, When would you see a contraflow bus and cycle lane? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | On a dual carriageway | |
| B | On a roundabout | |
| C | On an urban motorway | |
| D | On a one-way street | Correct answer D |
| Question 34, Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Fuel spillage will occur | |
| B | Engine damage may be caused | |
| C | You will have less steering and braking control | Correct answer C |
| D | It will wear tyres out more quickly | |
| Question 35, You have to leave valuables in your car. It would be safer to | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | put them in a carrier bag | |
| B | park near a school entrance | |
| C | lock them out of sight | Correct answer C |
| D | park near a bus stop | |
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