Driving Theory Test – Theory Test Revolution

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Question 1 (Wrong)

Who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

The car dealer

The registered keeper of the vehicle
The driver of the vehicle
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Explanation: The registered keeper of the vehicle is responsible for paying

the vehicle tax or making a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) if the
vehicle is to be kept untaxed and off the road.

Question 2 (Wrong)

You're at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who's
suffering from shock?

Give them a warm drink

Offer them a cigarette
Reassure them confidently
Offer them some food

Explanation: If someone is suffering from shock, try to keep them warm

and as comfortable as you can. Don't give them anything to eat or drink but
reassure them confidently and try not to leave them alone.
Question 3 (Wrong)

When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

When travelling slowly because you're lost

When parked on double yellow lines to visit a shop
When travelling during darkness without headlights
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

Explanation: You mustn't use hazard warning lights while moving, except to
warn traffic behind when you slow suddenly on a motorway or unrestricted
dual carriageway.
Never use hazard warning lights to excuse dangerous or illegal parking.

Question 4 (Wrong)

Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When must you
produce this document for inspection?

When your vehicle is having an MOT test

When a police officer asks you for it
When buying or selling a vehicle
When making a SORN

Explanation: You must produce a valid insurance certificate when requested

by a police officer. If you can't do this immediately, you may be asked to
take it to a police station. Other documents you may be asked to produce
are your driving licence and the vehicle's MOT certificate.
Question 5 (Correct)

What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a
congested tunnel?

Make a U-turn and find another route

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date
Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space

Explanation: It's important to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
at all times. This still applies in congested tunnels, even if you're moving
very slowly or have stopped. If the vehicle in front breaks down, you may
need room to manoeuvre past it.

Question 6 (Correct)

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing
Agency (DVLA)?

When your vehicle needs an MOT certificate

When you lend your vehicle to someone
When you have to work abroad
When your health affects your driving

Explanation: DVLA holds the records of all vehicles, drivers and riders in
Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They need to know if you have a medical
condition that might affect your ability to drive safely. You must tell them if
your health deteriorates and you become unfit to drive.
Question 7 (Correct)

You're driving on the motorway. What should you do if luggage falls from
your vehicle?

Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down

Walk back up the motorway to pick it up
Stop on the motorway and switch on hazard warning lights while
you pick it up
Stop at the next emergency telephone and report the incident

Explanation: If any object falls onto the motorway carriageway from your
vehicle, pull onto the hard shoulder near an emergency telephone and
call for assistance. Don't stop on the carriageway or attempt to retrieve
anything.

Question 8 (Wrong)

Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate

(V5C) is updated?

The licensing authority

Your insurance company
The vehicle manufacturer
The registered vehicle keeper

Explanation: It's your legal responsibility to keep the details on your vehicle
registration certificate (V5C) up to date. You should tell the licensing
authority about any changes. These include your name, address or vehicle
details. If you don’t do this, you may have problems when you try to sell
your vehicle.
Question 9 (Wrong)

What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway?

You mustn't use the right-hand lane

You must have a stabiliser fitted
You mustn't overtake
You mustn't exceed 50 mph

Explanation: The motorway regulations for towing a trailer state that you
mustn't
• use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway unless directed to do so
(for example, at roadworks or due to a lane closure)
• exceed 60 mph.

Question 10 (Correct)

You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a
wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do
to help?

Get them a drink

Dab the wound
Walk them around and keep them talking
Apply pressure over the wound

Explanation: If possible, lay the casualty down. Protect yourself from

exposure to blood and, when you're sure there's nothing in the wound, apply
firm pressure using clean material.
Question 11 (Correct)

Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that's being towed?

Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full

No, not at any time
Yes, if they're over 14
Only if a stabiliser is fitted

Explanation: Riding in a towed caravan is highly dangerous. The safety of

the entire unit is dependent on the stability of the trailer. Moving passengers
would make the caravan unstable and could cause loss of control.

Question 12 (Correct)

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

10,000 miles
Three years after the date it was issued
30,000 miles
One year after the date it was issued

Explanation: Some garages will remind you that your vehicle is due for its
annual MOT test, but not all do. To ensure continuous cover, you may take
your vehicle for its MOT up to one month before its existing MOT certificate
expires. The expiry date on the new certificate will be 12 months after the
expiry date on the old certificate.
Question 13 (Correct)

You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an
incident ahead?

Areas with hatch markings

Variable message signs
Other drivers flashing their lights
Hazard warning lines

Explanation: Follow the instructions given by the signs or by tunnel officials.

In congested tunnels, a minor incident can soon turn into a major one, with
serious or even fatal results.

Question 14 (Correct)

You're carrying a child under three years old in your car. Which restraint is
suitable for a child of this age?

An adult lap belt

An adult seat belt
An adult holding a child
A child seat

Explanation: It's your responsibility to ensure that all children in your car
are secure. Suitable restraints include a child seat, baby seat, booster
seat or booster cushion. It's essential that any restraint used is suitable
for the child's size and weight, and fitted according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Question 15 (Wrong)

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through
a tunnel?

Drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so

Park it away from the carriageway
Pull up, then walk to an emergency telephone
Leave it where it is, with the engine running

Explanation: If it's possible, and you can do so without causing further

danger, it may be safer to drive a vehicle that's on fire out of a tunnel. The
greatest danger in a tunnel fire is smoke and suffocation.

Question 16 (Wrong)

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved.

The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What's the first
thing you should do at the scene?

Warn other traffic

Move the rider out of the road
Give the rider reassurance
Clear the road of debris

Explanation: The motorcyclist is in an extremely vulnerable position,

exposed to further danger from traffic. Approaching vehicles need advance
warning in order to slow down and safely take avoiding action or stop. Don’t
put yourself or anyone else at risk. Use the hazard warning lights on your
vehicle to alert other road users to the danger.
Question 17 (Wrong)

Who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded?

The licensing authority

The person who loaded the vehicle
The owner of the items being carried
The driver of the vehicle

Explanation: Carrying heavy loads will affect control and the vehicle's
handling characteristics. If the vehicle you're driving is overloaded, you'll be
held responsible.

Question 18 (Wrong)

What should you do before driving into a tunnel?

Close your sunroof

Take off your sunglasses
Switch off your radio
Switch on your windscreen wipers

Explanation: If you're wearing sunglasses, you should remove them before

driving into a tunnel. If you don't, your vision will be restricted, even in
tunnels that appear to be well lit.
Question 19 (Correct)

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?

Explanation: Tankers will display a hazard warning plate on the side and
rear of the vehicle. Details of hazard warning symbols are given in The
Highway Code. If a tanker is involved in a collision, you may need to report
the tanker's hazard labelling to the emergency services.
Question 20 (Correct)

What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?

Drive slowly to the next service area to get assistance

Switch on your hazard warning lights. Stop in your lane
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call
for assistance
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area.
Change the wheel as quickly as possible

Explanation: Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area

and call for assistance.
Don't attempt to repair your vehicle while it's on the hard shoulder, because
of the risk posed by traffic passing at high speeds.

Question 21 (Correct)

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When
should their helmet be removed?

Only when it's essential

Always, unless they're in shock
Only when the motorcyclist asks
Always straight away

Explanation: Don't remove a motorcyclist’s helmet unless it's essential.

Remember they may be suffering from shock. Don’t give them anything to
eat or drink, but do reassure them confidently.
Question 22 (Correct)

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the
motorway?

Pull over to the hard shoulder, then remove the box

Stop close to the box until the police arrive
Catch up with the lorry and try to get the driver’s attention
Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Explanation: Lorry drivers can be unaware of objects falling from their

vehicles. If you see something fall onto a motorway, look to see if the driver
pulls over. If they don’t stop, don't attempt to retrieve the object yourself. Pull
onto the hard shoulder near an emergency telephone and report the hazard.

Question 23 (Correct)

How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?

It will reduce stability

It will make the steering lighter
It will reduce the stopping distance
It will improve the road holding

Explanation: A heavy load on your roof rack will reduce the stability of the
vehicle because it moves the centre of gravity away from that designed
by the manufacturer. Be aware of this when you drive round bends and
corners. If you change direction at speed, your vehicle and/or load could
become unstable and you could lose control.
Question 24 (Correct)

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

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Give them something to eat
Keep them warm and comfortable
Give them a warm drink

Explanation: There are a number of things you can do to help, even without
expert training. Be aware of further danger from other traffic and fire; make
sure the area is safe. People may be in shock. Don't give them anything to
eat or drink. Keep them warm and comfortable and reassure them. Don't
move injured people unless there's a risk of further danger.

Question 25 (Correct)

At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would

be the first thing to check?

Whether their airway is open

Whether they're comfortable
Whether they have any allergies
Whether their vehicle is insured

Explanation: Remember this procedure by saying DR ABC. This stands for

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Give whatever first aid you
can and stay with the injured person until a medical professional takes over.
Question 26 (Wrong)

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

The type of insurance cover

The registered keeper
The date of the MOT
The service history details

Explanation: Every vehicle used on the road has a registration document.

This shows the vehicle’s details, including date of first registration,
registration number, registered keeper, previous keeper, make of vehicle,
engine size, chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.

Question 27 (Wrong)

In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving
licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other
requirement must you meet?

To hold an advanced driving certificate

To be an approved driving instructor
To be at least 21 years old
To have a car with dual controls

Explanation: Learner drivers benefit by combining professional driving

lessons with private practice. However, you need to be at least 21 years
old and have held your driving licence for at least 3 years before you can
supervise a learner driver.
Question 28 (Wrong)

What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public
roads?

Third party, fire and theft

Personal injury cover
Third party only
Comprehensive

Explanation: The minimum insurance required by law is third-party cover.

This covers your liability to others involved in a collision but not damage
to your vehicle. Basic third-party insurance also won’t cover theft or fire
damage. Ask your insurance company for advice on the best cover for you
and make sure that you read the policy carefully.

Question 29 (Wrong)

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?

Retake only your theory test

Reapply for your full licence immediately
Retake only your practical test
Retake your theory and practical tests

Explanation: If you accumulate six or more penalty points within two years
of gaining your first full licence, it will be revoked. The six or more points
include any gained due to offences you committed before passing your
test. If this happens, you may only drive as a learner until you pass both the
theory and practical tests again.
Question 30 (Correct)

How should a load be carried on your roof rack?

Visible in your exterior mirror

Loaded towards the rear of the vehicle
Securely fastened with suitable restraints
Covered with plastic sheeting

Explanation: Any load must be securely fastened to the vehicle. The safest
way to carry items on the roof is in a specially designed roof box. This
will help to keep your luggage secure and dry, and it also has less wind
resistance than loads carried exposed on a roof rack.

Question 31 (Wrong)

At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Follow the DR ABC code

Keep their head tilted forwards as far as possible
Try to give them something to drink
Raise their legs to help with circulation

Explanation: The DR ABC code has been devised by medical experts to

give the best outcome until the emergency services arrive and take care of
casualties.
Question 32 (Correct)

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you

move them?

When bystanders offer to help you

When there's a risk of further danger
When bystanders tell you to move them
When an ambulance is on its way

Explanation: Don't move a casualty unless there's further danger; for

example, from other traffic or fire. They may have unseen or internal
injuries. Moving them unnecessarily could cause further injury. Don't
remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it's essential.

Question 33 (Correct)

What information should you share if you're involved in a collision that

causes damage to another vehicle?

Your internet service provider

Your national insurance number
Your name, address and vehicle registration number
Your occupation and reason for your journey

Explanation: Try to keep calm and don't rush. Make sure that you've shared
all the relevant details with the other driver before you leave the scene. If
possible, take pictures and note the positions of all the vehicles involved.
Question 34 (Correct)

What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire?

Use fuel additives

Avoid driving with a full tank of fuel
Check out any strong smell of fuel
Keep water levels above maximum

Explanation: The fuel in your vehicle can be a dangerous fire hazard. If you
smell fuel, check out where it's coming from. Never
• use a naked flame near the vehicle if you can smell fuel
• smoke when refuelling your vehicle.

Question 35 (Wrong)

Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an

MOT certificate?

When driving the car with the owner's permission

When driving to an MOT centre to arrange an appointment
Up to seven days after the old certificate has run out
When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

Explanation: When a car is three years old (four years old in Northern
Ireland), it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate before it
can be used on the road. Exceptionally, you may
• drive to a pre-arranged test appointment or to a garage for repairs required
for the test
• drive vehicles that are more than 40 years old without an MOT test, but
they must be in a roadworthy condition before being used on the road. See
GOV.UK for more details.
Question 36 (Correct)

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

The insurance company will pay the first £500 of any claim
You'll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim
Your vehicle is insured for a value of £500 if it's stolen
You'll be paid £500 if you don't claim within one year

Explanation: Having an excess on your policy will help to keep the premium
down. However, if you make a claim, you'll have to pay the excess yourself
– in this case, £500.

Question 37 (Wrong)

What would be affected if you carry a very heavy load on your vehicle?

The vehicle's handling

The vehicle's ventilation
The vehicle's gearbox
The vehicle's battery

Explanation: Any load will have an effect on the handling of your vehicle,
and this becomes worse as you increase the load. You need to be aware of
this when carrying passengers or heavy loads, fitting a roof rack or towing a
trailer.
Question 38 (Correct)

You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?

Splash their face with cool water

Move them to somewhere more comfortable
Check that they're breathing normally
Take photographs of the scene

Explanation: If a casualty is unconscious, you need to check that they're

breathing normally. Look for chest movements, look and listen for
breathing, and feel for breath on your cheek.

Question 39 (Wrong)

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

Douse the burns with clean, cool water

Remove anything sticking to the burns
Burst any blisters
Apply lotions to the injury

Explanation: Your priority is to cool the burns with clean, cool water. Its
coolness will help take the heat out of the burns and relieve the pain. Keep
the wound doused for at least 20 minutes. If blisters appear, don't attempt
to burst them, as this could lead to infection.
Question 40 (Wrong)

You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound.

The leg isn't broken and there's nothing in the wound. How could you help?

Apply firm pressure over the wound

Give them a warm drink
Keep the casualty's legs flat on the ground
Dab the wound to stop the bleeding

Explanation: You should protect yourself from exposure to blood, and then
apply firm pressure over the wound to stem the flow of blood. As soon as
practical, fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or length of cloth. Use
the cleanest material available.

Question 41 (Correct)

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly
injured. You've switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all
engines are stopped. What else should you do?

Make sure that an ambulance has been called

Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles
Try and get people who are injured to drink something
Stop other cars and ask the drivers for help

Explanation: If you're the first to arrive at a crash scene, the first concerns
are the risk of further collision and fire. Ensuring that vehicle engines are
switched off will reduce the risk of fire. Use hazard warning lights so that
other traffic knows there's a need for caution. Make sure the emergency
services are contacted; don't assume it's already been done.
Question 42 (Wrong)

For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?

Until the vehicle is repaired or modified

Until the vehicle is insured and MOT’d
Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
Until the vehicle is used on the road

Explanation: A SORN allows you to keep a vehicle off-road and untaxed.

SORN will end when the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

Question 43 (Correct)

At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn't breathing?

Open their airway and begin CPR

Find their parents and explain what's happening
Talk to them confidently until an ambulance arrives
Put them in the recovery position and slap their back

Explanation: If a young child has stopped breathing, first check that their
airway is open and then begin CPR. With a young child, you may only need
to use one hand and you shouldn't press down as far as you would with
an adult. Continue the procedure until the child is breathing again or until a
medical professional takes over.
Question 44 (Correct)

Which lights should you use when you're driving in a tunnel?

Rear fog lights

Dipped headlights
Front spotlights
Sidelights

Explanation: Before entering a tunnel, you should switch on your dipped

headlights, as this will allow you to see and be seen. In many tunnels, it's a
legal requirement.
Don't wear sunglasses while you're driving in a tunnel.

Question 45 (Correct)

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning

sign for shock?

Slow pulse
Warm dry skin
Flushed complexion
Rapid shallow breathing

Explanation: The effects of shock may not be immediately obvious.

Warning signs to look for include
• a rapid pulse
• sweating
• pale grey skin
• rapid shallow breathing.
Question 46 (Correct)

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has

stopped and there's no further danger. What could you do to help?

Seek medical assistance

Remove their safety helmet
Remove their leather jacket
Move the person off the road

Explanation: If someone has been injured, the sooner proper medical

attention is given the better. Ask someone to phone for help or do it
yourself. An injured person should only be moved if they're in further
danger. An injured motorcyclist's helmet shouldn't be removed unless it's
essential.

Question 47 (Correct)

Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive
the car without a current MOT certificate?

The vehicle service record

The vehicle registration document
The vehicle tax
The vehicle insurance

Explanation: If your vehicle requires an MOT certificate, it's illegal to drive

it without one and your insurance may be invalid if you do so. The only
exceptions are that you may drive to a pre-arranged MOT test appointment,
or to a garage for repairs required for the test.
Question 48 (Wrong)

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

When you complete the Pass Plus scheme

When you pass the driving test first time
When you don't wear glasses
When you're under 25 years old

Explanation: The cost of insurance varies with your age and how long
you've been driving. Usually, the younger you are, the more expensive it is,
especially if you're under 25.
Pass Plus provides additional training to newly qualified drivers. The
scheme is recognised by many insurance companies, and taking this extra
training could give you reduced insurance premiums, as well as improving
your skills and experience.
Question 49 (Wrong)

You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At

least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?

100 metres (328 feet)

45 metres (147 feet)
25 metres (82 feet)
5 metres (16 feet)

Explanation: Advance warning triangles fold flat and don't take up much
room. Use one to warn other road users if your vehicle has broken down or
if there has been an incident. Place it at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind
your vehicle (or the incident), on the same side of the road or verge. Place it
further back if the scene is hidden by, for example, a bend, hill or dip in the
road. Don't use warning triangles on motorways.
Question 50 (Wrong)

A police officer asks to see your documents. You don't have them with you.
How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?

21 days
14 days
7 days
5 days

Explanation: You don't have to carry your vehicle's documents wherever you
go. If a police officer asks to see them and you don't have them with you,
you may be asked to produce them at a police station within 7 days.

Question 51 (Wrong)

An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be

given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?

15 to 20 centimetres
10 to 15 centimetres
5 to 6 centimetres
1 to 2 centimetres

Explanation: An adult casualty isn't breathing normally. To maintain

circulation, place two hands on the centre of the chest. Then press down
hard and fast – around 5–6 centimetres and about twice a second.
Question 52 (Correct)

When must you contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

When your vehicle's insurance is due

When you use your vehicle for work
When you change your vehicle
When you get a parking ticket

Explanation: DVLA needs to keep its records up to date. It sends out a

reminder when a vehicle's tax is due for renewal. To do this, it needs to
know the name and address of the registered keeper. Every vehicle in the
country is registered, so it's possible to trace its history.

Question 53 (Wrong)

You're planning to tow a caravan. What will help the handling of the
combination?

A stabiliser fitted to the tow bar

Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing vehicle
Power steering fitted to the towing vehicle
A jockey wheel fitted to the tow bar

Explanation: Towing a caravan or trailer affects the way the towing vehicle
handles. A stabiliser device isn't designed to overcome instability caused
by incorrect loading but it can give added security in side winds and from
buffeting caused by large vehicles.
Question 54 (Correct)

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do
if the property owner isn't available?

Find someone in the area to tell them about it immediately

Report the incident to your insurance company when you get home
Go back to tell the house owner the next day
Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Explanation: If the property owner isn't available at the time, you must
inform the police about the incident. This should be done as soon as
possible, and in any case within 24 hours.

Question 55 (Wrong)

What safety device must be fitted to a trailer braking system?

Breakaway cable
Corner steadies
Jockey wheel
Stabiliser

Explanation: In the event that the trailer becomes detached from the towing
vehicle, the breakaway cable activates the trailer brakes before snapping.
This allows the towing vehicle to get free of the trailer and out of danger.
Question 56 (Correct)

There's been a collision. How can you help a driver who's suffering from
shock?

Offer them a cigarette

Ask who caused the incident
Reassure them confidently
Give them a drink

Explanation: A casualty suffering from shock may have injuries that aren't
immediately obvious. Call the emergency services, then stay with the person
in shock, offering reassurance until the experts arrive.

Question 57 (Wrong)

What must you check before you drive someone else's vehicle?

That the insurance documents are in the vehicle

That the vehicle is insured for your use
That your own vehicle has insurance cover
That the vehicle owner has third-party insurance cover

Explanation: Driving a vehicle without insurance cover is illegal, so be sure

that, whoever's car you drive, you're insured – whether on their policy or on
your own. If you need to take out insurance, it's worth comparing several
quotes before you decide which insurance provider best meets your needs.
Question 58 (Correct)

What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?

Information kept by the police about the owner of a vehicle

A notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle doesn't have a current MOT
Information held by insurance companies to check a vehicle is
insured
A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn't being used on the road

Explanation: If you want to keep a vehicle untaxed and off the public road,
you must make a SORN. It's an offence not to do so. Your SORN is valid
until your vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

Question 59 (Wrong)

What does third-party insurance cover?

All damage and injury

Injury to yourself
Damage to other vehicles
Damage to your vehicle

Explanation: Third-party insurance cover is usually cheaper than

comprehensive cover. However, it doesn't cover any damage caused to your
own vehicle or property. It only covers damage and injury you cause to
others.
Question 60 (Correct)

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're

unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Check their airway remains open

Give them a hot sweet drink
Place their arms by their side
Press firmly between their shoulders

Explanation: After a casualty has been placed in the recovery position,

make sure their airway remains open and monitor their condition until
medical help arrives. Where possible, don't move a casualty unless there's
further danger.

Question 61 (Wrong)

You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions

and the emergency services have been called. What's your first priority when
attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?

Check whether they have any bruising

Check whether they have any broken bones
Check whether they're bleeding
Check whether they're breathing normally

Explanation: At the scene of an incident, always be aware of danger from

further collisions or fire. The first priority when dealing with an unconscious
person is to ensure they can breathe. This may involve clearing their airway
if you can see an obstruction or if they're having difficulty breathing.
Question 62 (Wrong)

When will a new car need its first MOT test?

When it's seven years old

When it's five years old
When it's three years old
When it's one year old

Explanation: The vehicle you drive must be roadworthy and in good

condition. If it's over three years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in
use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test – see GOV.UK).

Question 63 (Wrong)

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?

A valid driving licence

The handbook
The vehicle's chassis number
Valid insurance

Explanation: You can renew your vehicle tax online, at post offices and by
phone using the DVLA vehicle tax service. When applying, make sure you
have all the relevant valid documents, including a valid MOT test certificate
where applicable.
Question 64 (Correct)

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you

call the emergency services?

Only as a last resort

After checking for broken bones
After you've woken them up
As soon as possible

Explanation: It's important to make sure that the emergency services arrive
as soon as possible. When a person is unconscious, they could have
serious injuries that aren't immediately obvious.

Question 65 (Correct)

When may you use hazard warning lights?

When you need to park on the pavement

When you wish to stop on double yellow lines
When you leave your car at the roadside to visit a shop
When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard
ahead

Explanation: Hazard warning lights are fitted to all modern cars and some
motorcycles. They should be used to warn
• other road users when your vehicle is causing a temporary obstruction;
for example, after a collision or when it's broken down
• drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead while you're driving
on a motorway.
They shouldn't be used as an excuse for dangerous or illegal parking.
Question 66 (Correct)

There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious.

Why should you only remove their helmet if it's essential?

You could scratch the helmet as you remove it

Removing it could let them get cold
Removing it could make any injuries worse
They might not want you to remove it

Explanation: When someone is injured, any movement that isn't absolutely

necessary should be avoided, since it could make the injuries worse. Unless
it's essential to remove a motorcyclist's helmet, it's generally safer to leave it
in place.

Question 67 (Wrong)

What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?

They must have a new photograph taken for their full licence
They must display green L plates
They must have valid motor insurance
They must be accompanied on their first motorway journey

Explanation: It's your responsibility to make sure you're properly insured for
the vehicle you're driving. This is the case regardless of whether you're a
newly qualified driver or one with more experience.
Question 68 (Correct)

At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you
do with them when the area is safe?

Keep them where they are

Give them something to eat
Ask them how it happened
Move them away from the vehicles

Explanation: When the area is safe and there’s no danger from other traffic
or fire, it’s better not to move casualties. Moving them may cause further
injury.

Question 69 (Wrong)

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

An appropriate driving licence

A vehicle handbook
Proof of your identity
Breakdown cover

Explanation: Using a motor vehicle on the road illegally carries a heavy fine
and can lead to penalty points on your driving licence. You must
• hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle you're using
• be insured to drive the vehicle.
If required, the vehicle must have a current MOT test certificate and be taxed
for use on the road.
Question 70 (Correct)

What's covered by third-party insurance?

Flood damage to your vehicle

Fire damage to your vehicle
Damage to your vehicle
Damage to other vehicles

Explanation: Third-party insurance doesn't cover damage to your own

vehicle or injury to yourself. If you have a crash and your vehicle is
damaged, you might have to carry out the repairs at your own expense.

Question 71 (Wrong)

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

In your licence documents

In your vehicle registration certificate
In The Highway Code
In the vehicle handbook

Explanation: You must know how to load your trailer or caravan so that the
hitch exerts an appropriate downward force on the tow ball. Information
about the maximum permitted noseweight can be found in your vehicle
handbook or obtained from your vehicle manufacturer's agent.
Question 72 (Correct)

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

Switch on hazard warning lights, then go and call for help

Stand in front of your vehicle to warn oncoming drivers
Stand in the lane behind your vehicle to warn others
Stay in your vehicle and wait for the police

Explanation: A broken-down vehicle in a tunnel can cause serious

congestion and danger to other road users. If your vehicle breaks down,
get help without delay. Switch on your hazard warning lights, then go to an
emergency telephone to call for help.

Question 73 (Correct)

At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping

them to start breathing again?

Open their airway

Roll them onto their side
Shake them firmly
Put their arms across their chest

Explanation: It's important to ensure that the airway is open before you start
CPR. To open the casualty's airway, place your fingers under their chin and
lift it forward.
Question 74 (Wrong)

What's the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you're driving
your car?

Call your insurance company

Stop at the scene of the incident
Call the emergency services
Stop only if someone waves at you

Explanation: If you're in a collision that causes damage or injury to any

other person, vehicle, animal or property, by law you must stop. Give your
name, the vehicle owner's name and address, and the vehicle's registration
number to anyone who has reasonable grounds for requesting them.

Question 75 (Correct)

Which document may the police ask you to produce after you've been
involved in a collision?

Your theory test certificate

Your driving licence
Your vehicle registration document
Your vehicle service record

Explanation: You must stop if you've been involved in a collision that results
in injury or damage. The police may ask to see your driving licence and
insurance details at the time or later at a police station.
Question 76 (Wrong)

What's the maximum fine for driving without insurance?

£5000
£1000
£500
Unlimited

Explanation: Driving without insurance is a serious offence. As well as an

unlimited fine, you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.

Question 77 (Correct)

What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic
railway level crossing?

Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains

Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it
Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

Explanation: First, get yourself and anyone else well away from the
crossing. If there's a railway telephone, use that to get instructions from the
signal operator. Then, if there's time, move the vehicle clear of the crossing.
Question 78 (Correct)

Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should
do?

Stay in your car until you're told to move

Walk down the track and signal the next train
Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear
Tell drivers behind what's happened

Explanation: If your vehicle breaks down on a level crossing, your first

priority is to get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing. Then
use the railway telephone, if there is one, to tell the signal operator. If you
have time before the train arrives, move the vehicle clear of the crossing, but
only do this if the alarm signals aren't activated.

Question 79 (Wrong)

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you
do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?

Run down the track to warn the signal operator

Get out of the car and clear of the crossing
Push the vehicle clear of the crossing
Carry on trying to restart the engine

Explanation: If the warning bells ring, leave the vehicle and get any
passengers well clear of the crossing immediately.
Question 80 (Wrong)

A casualty isn't breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you
press down and release on the centre of their chest?

240 times per minute

60 times per minute
10 times per minute
120 times per minute

Explanation: If a casualty isn't breathing normally, cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR) may be needed to maintain circulation. Place two
hands on the centre of the chest and press down hard and fast – around
5–6 centimetres and about twice a second.

Question 81 (Wrong)

What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while

you're driving?

Check out the problem quickly and safely

Deal with the problem when there's more time
Hope that it's just a temporary electrical fault
Continue if the engine sounds all right

Explanation: Make sure you know what the different warning lights mean.
An illuminated warning light could mean that your car is unsafe to drive. If
you aren't sure about the problem, get a qualified mechanic to check it.
Question 82 (Wrong)

What should you do if you're towing a trailer and it starts to swing from side
to side?

Ease off the accelerator to reduce your speed

Accelerate until it stabilises
Brake hard and hold the pedal down
Let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself

Explanation: Strong winds or buffeting from large vehicles can cause a

trailer or caravan to swing from side to side ('snake'). If this happens, ease
off the accelerator. Don't brake harshly, steer sharply or increase your speed.

Question 83 (Wrong)

What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?

Continue on at a normal speed

Pull up slowly at the side of the road
Brake as quickly as possible
Pull on the parking brake

Explanation: A tyre bursting can lead to a loss of control, especially if you're

travelling at high speed. Using the correct procedure should help you to stop
the vehicle safely.
Question 84 (Wrong)

When would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it's above the
normal value?

When the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes

When the roads are slippery
When carrying a heavy load
When the tyre tread is worn below 2 mm

Explanation: Check the vehicle handbook. This should give you guidance on
the correct tyre pressures for your vehicle and when you may need to adjust
them. If you're carrying a heavy load, you may need to adjust the headlights
as well. Most cars have a switch on the dashboard to do this.

Question 85 (Wrong)

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road.

What's the first thing you should do?

Make sure the injured person is kept warm

Place them in the recovery position
Warn other traffic
Treat the person for shock

Explanation: The most immediate danger is further collisions and fire. You
could warn other traffic by switching on hazard warning lights, displaying
an advance warning triangle or sign (but not on a motorway), or by any
other means that doesn't put you or others at risk.
Question 86 (Correct)

What's a cover note?

A document issued before you receive your MOT certificate

A document issued before you receive your registration document
A document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
A document issued before you receive your driving licence

Explanation: Sometimes an insurance company will issue a temporary

insurance certificate called a cover note. It gives you the same insurance
cover as your certificate but lasts for a limited period, usually one month.