You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

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

To allow drivers to pass you on the right

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red

Flashing amber

Steady amber

Flashing green

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Flushed complexion

Warm dry skin

Rapid shallow breathing

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Use one of these spaces

Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle

Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding

Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly

Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped

Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Leave the engine running

Switch the engine off but leave the key in

Lock it and remove the key

Park near a traffic warden

You wish to tow a trailer. Where would you find the maximum noseweight for your vehicle’s tow hitch?

In the vehicle handbook

In The Highway Code

In your vehicle registration certificate

In your licence documents

How can you use your vehicle's engine to control your speed?

By changing to a lower gear

By selecting reverse gear

By changing to a higher gear

By selecting neutral

What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Improved grip on the road

Lower fuel consumption

Shorter stopping distances

Improved passenger comfort

You've been involved in an argument that's made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Open a window

Turn on your radio

Have an alcoholic drink

Calm down

When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

When you're turning right

When you're overtaking

When you're travelling above the speed limit

When you're trying to save fuel

What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

Keep them warm and comfortable

Give them something to eat

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Give them a warm drink

Why should you allow extra room while overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind

The rider may be blown in front of you

The rider may stop suddenly

The rider may be travelling faster than normal

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

The gearbox

The transmission

The door locks

The seat belts

You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?

Red and amber

Green alone

Amber alone

Green and amber

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

Check the brake-fluid level

Check the footbrake free play

Check that the parking brake is released

Have the brakes checked immediately

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Keep just left of the middle of the road

Keep in the middle of the road

Swing out to the right just before turning

Keep well to the left of the road

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

Apply lotions to the injury

Douse the burns with clean, cool water

Burst any blisters

Remove anything sticking to the burns

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

So that you can be easily seen by others

So that you can see further along the road

So that you can switch to main beam quickly

So that you can go at a much faster speed

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

Your engine will overheat

Your mirrors will need adjusting

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Your sat nav will be confused

You're following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. Where would you expect the cyclists to go?

Left

Right

Straight ahead

Any direction

You're driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do as you overtake a high-sided vehicle?

Increase your speed

Be wary of a sudden gust

Drive alongside very closely

Expect normal conditions

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

A two-second time gap

One car length

Two car lengths

Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?

Continue on your way

Wave to the person to cross

Wave to the person to wait

Be prepared to stop

You've just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?

Reapply for your full licence immediately

Retake your theory and practical tests

Retake only your practical test

Retake only your theory test

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