Car Mock Test 01 by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 8, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Car Mock Test 01 1. 5. What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road? Four seconds One second Three seconds Two seconds 2. 13. You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes? In either lane, depending on the traffic In the left-hand lane In the right-hand lane Just left of the centre line 3. 32. You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change? When a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing When the pedestrians push the button on the far side of the crossing When you start to edge forward onto the crossing 4. 11. On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails? Buses Cars Cycles Lorries 5. 3. Why is it dangerous to drive too close to the vehicle ahead? Your engine will overheat Your mirrors will need adjusting Your satnav will be confused Your view of the road ahead will be restricted 6. 7. 17. When should you flash your headlights at other road users? When letting them know that you're there When showing that you're about to turn When showing that you're giving way When telling them that you have right of way 8. 12. When should you use your vehicle's horn? To alert others to your presence To allow you right of way To greet other road users To signal your annoyance 9. 21. You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely? Ignore the driver behind and continue to travel within the speed limit Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road Signal left and wave the driver behind to come past Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front 10. 15. Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing? Pelican Puffin Toucan Zebra 11. 16. You're driving at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights? Accelerate to make a gap behind you Allow the vehicle to overtake Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights 12. 26. You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake? Accelerate to get away from the driver behind Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe 13. 30. You're approaching a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross? Give way to older and infirm people only Slow down and prepare to stop Use your headlights to indicate they can cross Wave at them to cross the road 14. 37. You're driving a car that has a diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause? It can improve your vehicle's fuel consumption It can increase the level of exhaust emissions It can make the engine difficult to start It can make the roads slippery for other road users 15. 8. What should you do if you're being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights? Accelerate hard to get away from it Brake harshly and stop well out into the road Maintain your speed and course Pull over as soon as it's safe to do so 16. 10. Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs? Bus drivers Lorry drivers Taxi drivers Tram drivers 17. 20. Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing? Flashing amber Flashing green Steady amber Steady red 18. 2. Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings? Another vehicle may be coming It's safer for you to carry on They may not be looking They may not be ready to cross 19. 1. What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing? Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross Stop and wait for the green light Stop and wait for the red light 20. 28. What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop? Continue on but drive slowly Ignore them as they have no authority Stop and switch off your engine Try to get past quickly 21. 22. You're driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there's a steady stream of oncoming traffic? Dipped headlights Fog lights Full-beam headlights Sidelights 22. 25. You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you? Balance the clutch with the accelerator Keep your foot on the footbrake Use the parking brake and footbrake together Use the parking brake and release the footbrake 23. 6. You're being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time for it to overtake? Change direction Hold your speed Slow down Speed up 24. 31. What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction? Accelerate past it immediately Flash your headlights and drive up close behind Slow down and be ready to stop Swerve past it and sound your horn 25. 26. 39. What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone? Competitive Considerate Defensive Responsible 27. 4. What will happen if you follow this vehicle too closely? Your brakes will overheat Your engine will overheat Your fuel consumption will be increased Your view ahead will be reduced 28. 7. Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon? Bomb disposal Breakdown recovery Motorway maintenance Snow plough 29. 19. The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'? Before restarting the engine after it has stalled Before using the 'Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre' routine When checking your gap from the vehicle in front When traffic lights change to green 30. 29. What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider? Flash your headlights as a warning Go past as quickly as possible Go past slowly and carefully Sound your horn as a warning 31. 14. You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time? To allow drivers to pass you on the right To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you To give a better view into the road that you're joining To help other road users know what you intend to do 32. 34. When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front? When it's dry When it's foggy When it's icy When it's raining 33. 27. What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation? The lane is in operation 24 hours a day The lane is only in operation at peak times The lane is only in operation in daylight hours The lane isn't in operation 34. 24. You're driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you? Accelerate to get closer to the red car Drop back to leave the correct separation distance Flash your headlights several times Give a long blast on the horn 35. 38. What should you do to avoid fuel spillage? Check that you've used a locking filler cap Check that your filler cap is securely fastened Check that your fuel gauge is working Check that your tank is only three-quarters full 36. 36. What should you do if you're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road? Give a left signal when it's safe for vehicles to overtake you Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake Wave the vehicles behind to come past you if you think they can overtake quickly 37. 23. You're driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right? Drive on, keeping to the left Hold your speed and sound your horn Overtake on the right of it Slow down and let the vehicle turn 38. 18. You're approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction? Accelerate and keep to the middle Accelerate and look to the left Slow down and keep to the right Slow down and look both ways 39. 35. You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle? Flash your headlights Switch off your headlights Use dipped headlights Use full-beam headlights 40. 9. What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon? 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