| 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 | An area covered by your right-hand mirror | |
| B | An area not covered by your headlamps | |
| C | An area covered by your left-hand mirror | |
| D | An area not seen in your mirrors | Correct answer D |
| Question 2, You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Apply the handbrake and footbrake together | |
| B | Keep both hands on the wheel | Correct answer B |
| C | Select reverse gear | |
| D | Give an arm signal | |
| Question 3, When overtaking a horse and rider you should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Sound your horn as a warning | |
| B | Go past as quickly as possible | |
| C | Flash your headlights as a warning | |
| D | Go past slowly and carefully | Correct answer D |
| Question 4, Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause an accident? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Antifreeze level | |
| B | Brake fluid level | Correct answer B |
| C | Battery water level | |
| D | Radiator coolant level | |
| Question 5, Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | always at major road works | |
| B | used to increase traffic speed | |
| C | at toll bridge approaches only | |
| D | traffic calming measures | Correct answer D |
| Question 6, Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | aquaplane | |
| B | skid | Correct answer B |
| C | puncture | |
| D | wear | |
| Question 7, Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | A higher cruising speed | |
| B | steering control when breaking | Correct answer B |
| C | control when accelerating | |
| D | motorway driving | |
| Question 8, You must not use your horn when you are stationary | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | unless a moving vehicle may cause you danger | Correct answer A |
| B | at any time whatsoever | |
| C | unless it is used only briefly | |
| D | except for signalling that you have just arrived | |
| Question 9, When you are NOT sure that it is safe to reverse you vehicle you should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | use your horn | |
| B | rev your engine | |
| C | get out and check | Correct answer C |
| D | reverse slowly | |
| Question 10, On which THREE occasions MUST you stop your vehicle? | ||
| Mark three answers | ||
| A | When involved in an accident | Correct answer A |
| B | At a red traffic light | Correct answer B |
| C | When signalled to do so by a police officer | Correct answer C |
| D | At a junction with double broken white lines | |
| E | At a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing and no pedestrians are crossing | |
| Question 11, You are driving a car on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise you must NOT exceed | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | 50mph | |
| B | 60mph | |
| C | 70mph | Correct answer C |
| D | 80mph | |
| Question 12, What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Amber | |
| B | White | |
| C | Green | Correct answer C |
| D | Red | |
| Question 13, Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You are not able to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Switch on your hazard warning lights | Correct answer A |
| B | Stop following traffic and ask for help | |
| C | Attempt to repair your vehicle quickly | |
| D | Stand behind your vehicle to warn others | |
| Question 14, A freind wants to teach you to drive a car. They MUST | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | be over 21 and have held a full driving licence for at least two years | |
| B | be over 18 and hold an advanced driver's certificate | |
| C | be over 18 and have fully comprehensive insurance | |
| D | be over 21 and have held a full licence for at least three years | Correct answer D |
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| Question 15, Which age group of drivers is most likely to be involved in a road accident? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | 36 to 45-year-olds | |
| B | 55-year-olds and over | |
| C | 46 to 55-year-olds | |
| D | 17 to 25-year-olds | Correct answer D |
| Question 16, You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus top on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | The Bus may have broken down | |
| B | Pedestrians may come from behind the bus | Correct answer B |
| C | The bus may move off suddenly | |
| D | The bus may remain stationary | |
| Question 17, You are driving along a motorway and become tired. You should | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | stop at the next service area and rest | Correct answer A |
| B | leave the motorway at the next exit and rest | Correct answer B |
| C | increase your speed and turn up the radio volume | |
| D | close all your windows and set heating to warm | |
| E | pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers | |
| Question 18, You are invited to a pub lunch. You know that you will have to drive in the evening. What is your best course of action? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks | |
| B | Not drink any alcohol at all | Correct answer B |
| C | Have some milk before drinking alcohol | |
| D | Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks | |
| Question 19, You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | steer towards the side of the road | |
| B | apply gentle acceleration | |
| C | brake firmly to reduce speed | |
| D | ease off the accelerator | Correct answer D |
| Question 20, How can you help prevent your car radio being stolen? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Park in an unlit area | |
| B | Hide the radio with a blanket | |
| C | Park near a busy junction | |
| D | Install a security coded radio | Correct answer D |
| Question 21, Extra care should be taken when refuelling, because diesel fuel when split is | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | sticky | |
| B | odourless | |
| C | clear | |
| D | slippery | Correct answer D |
| Question 22, Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | the steering to pull to one side | |
| B | the steering to vibrate | Correct answer B |
| C | the brakes to fail | |
| D | the tyres to deflate | |
| Question 23, Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights on when they are not needed? | ||
| Mark two answers | ||
| A | Brake lights are less clear | Correct answer A |
| B | Following drivers can be dazzled | Correct answer B |
| C | Electrical systems could be overloaded | |
| D | Direction indicators may not work properly | |
| E | The battery could fail | |
| Question 24, How can you use the engine of your vehicle to control your speed? | ||
| mark one answer | ||
| A | By changing to a lower gear | Correct answer A |
| B | By selecting reverse gear | |
| C | By changing to a higher gear | |
| D | By selecting neutral | |
| Question 25, Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists? | ||
| mark one answer | ||
| A | In a filling station | |
| B | At a road junction | Correct answer B |
| C | Near a service area | |
| D | When entering a car park | |
| Question 26, How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Stay close to the carriageway | |
| B | Face the oncoming traffic | Correct answer B |
| C | Keep your back to the traffic | |
| D | Stand on the hard shoulder | |
| Question 27, You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed limit? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | 40mph | |
| B | 50mph | |
| C | 60mph | Correct answer C |
| D | 70mph | |
| Question 28, You have to treat someone for shock at the scene of an accident. You should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | reassure them constantly | Correct answer A |
| B | walk them around to calm them down | |
| C | give them something cold to drink | |
| D | cool the down as soon as possible | |
| Question 29, You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Switch on hazard warning lights | Correct answer A |
| B | Remain in your vehicle | |
| C | Wait for the police to find you | |
| D | Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you | |
| Question 30, Which THREE does the law require you to keep in good condition? | ||
| Mark three answers | ||
| A | Gears | |
| B | Transmission | |
| C | Headlights | Correct answer C |
| D | Windscreen | Correct answer D |
| E | Seat Belts | Correct answer E |
| Question 31, Braking distances on ice can be | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | twice the normal distance | |
| B | five times the normal distance | |
| C | seven time the normal distance | |
| D | ten times the normal distance | Correct answer D |
| Question 32, In windy conditions you need to take extra care when | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | using the brakes | |
| B | making a hill start | |
| C | turning into a narrow road | |
| D | passing pedal cyclists | Correct answer D |
| Question 33, Why are destination markings painted on the road surface? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | To restrict the flow of traffic | |
| B | To warn you of oncoming traffic | |
| C | To enable you to change lanes early | Correct answer C |
| D | To prevent you changing lanes | |
| Question 34, While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road. On the approach you should | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Keep just left of the middle of the road | |
| B | keep in the middle of the road | |
| C | swing out wide just before turning | |
| D | Keep well to the left of the road | Correct answer D |
| Question 35, Who is especially in danger of not being seen as you reverse your car? | ||
| Mark one answer | ||
| A | Motorcyclists | |
| B | Car drivers | |
| C | Cyclist | |
| D | Children | Correct answer D |
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