Do you really know your triangular signs from your round ones? Or your stopping distances in the wet and dry?
If you’re ready for your theory test you should be able to answer most of these questions. Click the question to reveal the answer:
What is “kickdown” used for in an automatic car?
Rapid acceleration.
“Kickdown” makes an automatic car accelerate (speed up) as quickly as possible, by forcing it to select a lower gear. It is enabled by pressing the gas pedal (accelerator pedal) down quickly and hard. Automatic cars normally select high gears to save fuel and wear and tear. High gears give poor acceleration. To accelerate quickly – for example to overtake – kickdown!
What is a Statutory Off Road Notice (SORN)?
It’s a declaration that your car isn’t being used on the road – so you don’t have to pay vehicle tax. Your SORN is automatically cancelled when you tax your vehicle again or it’s sold, scrapped or permanently exported.
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What do these two road signs mean?
The first sign means “No Waiting” – it’s the same as yellow lines along the side of the road. You can stop but only for long enough to drop a passenger off. This is normally found in urban areas.
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The second sign means “No Stopping” and is also called a “Clearway.” You can only stop for traffic jams, breakdowns, accidents or if the police tell you to. This is usually found on bigger, faster roads. A motorway is always a clearway.
How much room should you leave between your car and the car in front of you?
What is the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
1.6 mm (one point six millimetres – about the thickness of a matchstick). The tread stops the car skidding on water (aquaplaning).
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At night, which side of the road can you park on?
Only the left.
At night, you must park on the left, unless parking on a one way street, or in a recognised marked parking space.
Why? It’s possible that drivers might think you are parked on the left, and try to pass you on the right – and go off the road!
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If the overhead signs show a red cross over every lane on a motorway what action should you take?
How far back should you place a warning triangle from a broken down car?
At least 45 metres. Never use your warning triangle on a motorway – it’s too dangerous.
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You break down on a motorway, and you have your dog in the car with you. Where should the dog wait while you are waiting for the breakdown service – in the car or outside with you in a safe place?
In the car. It’s the law (unless there is immediate danger – e.g. the car is on fire). The driver and any passengers should wait in a safe place on the hard shoulder well away from traffic.
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What does “Third party” insurance cover?
Other people and their property. Not your own vehicle or property – fully comprehensive insurance is needed for that.
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You want to turn right at the end of a one way street. Which lane should you position your car in?
At what age does your car require it’s first MOT certificate?
When parking at night when must you leave your parking lights (side lights) on?
When parking on any road where the speed limit is greater than 30 mph.
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Why are these two road signs a different shape to all the others?
“Stop” and “Give Way” are the two most important signs. If these signs are covered in snow you can still identify them from their unique shape.
What do two solid unbroken white lines in the centre of the road mean?
Your insurance has a £250 excess. What does this mean?
You are following a horse rider, who is approaching a roundabout. They are in the left lane. Which direction should you expect them to go at the roundabout?
In any direction.
A horse rider (or a cyclist) might use the left lane to turn right at a roundabout. It is sometimes too dangerous for them to use the right lane, as they cannot go as fast as other traffic.
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