Hopefully you have already tried our 10 question practice theory test before attempting this next test, designed for intermediate learners. It's best to try this test once you have had at least some on the road driving experience and partly studied for the theory test.. Once you have mastered this section, move onto our full 50 question page as the last mock theory test before your full formal test.
Give it a go and see how you get on - remember, you need a score of at least 22 out of 25 to pass this typical driving theory test.
Best of luck.
1. You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should? Apply the handbrake and footbrake together Keep both hands on the wheel Select reverse gear Give an arm signal
2. A long, heavy-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do? Spped up Slow down Hold your speed Change direction
3. You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should? Accelerate to make a gap behind you Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking Allow the vehicle to overtake
4. You should leave at least a two second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are? Wet Good Damp Foggy
5. Red routes in major cities have been introduced to? Raise the speed limits Help the traffic flow Provide better parking Allow lorries to load more freely
6. Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause an accident? Anti-freeze level Brake fluid level Battery water level Radiator coolant level
7. Car passengers must wear a seatbelt if one is available, unless they are? Under 14 years old Under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height Sitting in the rear seat Exempt for medical reasons
8. What is the most common cause of skidding? Worn tyres Driver error Other vehicles Pedestrians
9. Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from locking. This means the tyres are less likely to? Aquaplane Skid Puncture Wear
10. You are about to return home from holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect your driving. You should? Drive only if someone is with you Avoid driving on motorways Not drive yourself Never drive at more than 30 mph
11. Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is? Slow moving Broken down A Doctor's car A school crossing patrol
12. You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian is? Elderly Dog training Colour blind Deaf
13. Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car? Lorries are longer than cars Lorries may suddenly pull up The brakes of lorries are not as good Lorries climb hills more slowly
14. Front fog lights should be used only when? Travelling in very light rain Visibility is seriously reduced Daylight is fading Driving after midnight
15. You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front? Four times the normal distance Six time the normal distance Eight times the normal distance Ten times the normal distance
16. A basic rule when on motorways is? Use the lane that has least traffic Keep to the left-hand lane unless overtaking Overtake on the side that is clearest Try to keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion
17. You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. You should? Continue in that lane Force your way across Stop until the area has cleared Use clear arm signals to cut across
18. When may you reverse from a side road into a main road? Only if both roads are clear of traffic Not at any time At any time Only if the main road is clear of traffic
19. You must not use your horn when you are stationary? Unless a moving vehicle may cause you danger At any time whatsoever Unless it is used only briefly Except for signalling that you have just arrived
20. Your motor insurance policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean? The insurance company will pay the first £100 of any claim You will be paid £100 if you do not have an accident Your vehicle is insured for a value of £100 if stolen You will have to pay the first £100 of any claim
21. An accident casulty has an injured arm. They can move it freely, but it is bleeding. Why should you get them to keep it in a raised position? Because it will ease the pain It will help them to be seen more easily To stop them touching other people It will help to reduce the bleeding
22. Who is responsible for making sure that a vehicle is not overloaded? The driver of the vehicle The owner of the items being carried The person who loaded the vehicle The licencing authority
23. The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to? Prevent overtaking Reduce rest stops Prevent tailgating Reduce congestion
24. When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should? Indicate left before leaving the roundabout Not indicate at any time Indicate right when approaching the roundabout Indicate left when approaching the roundabout
25. To correct a rear-wheel skid you should? Not steer at all Steer away from it Steer into it Apply your handbrake
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