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Practice Test 6

Where would you see this sign?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Vulnerable road users - Where would you see this sign? School buses can stop to pick up or drop off schoolchildren at places that aren't designated bus stops. Watch out for children crossing the road to catch the bus or from the far side of the bus if they've just been dropped off.

What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Rules of the road - What does this sign mean? The red slash through the sign indicates that the restriction has ended. In this case, the restriction was a minimum speed limit of 30 mph.

When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

It’s early evening and the street lamps are lit. You’re driving home at 30 mph, although there are no speed-limit signs. The road is a single carriageway and you’re alone in your vehicle. Sleet is falling steadily and it’s cold. Ahead, a vehicle is spreading salt on the road. In town there are high-occupancy vehicle lanes, which you don’t use. Your home is level with a zebra crossing but you park beyond its markings, further down the road.

Which road user has caused a hazard?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Which road user has caused a hazard? The car arrowed A is parked within the area marked by zigzag lines at the pedestrian crossing. Parking here is illegal. It also
• blocks the view for pedestrians wishing to cross the road
• restricts the view of the crossing for approaching traffic.

What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Rules of the road - What does this sign mean? This sign shows that you're leaving a controlled parking zone and those restrictions no longer apply.

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride?

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?

You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route? Never reverse or turn your vehicle around in a one-way street. It's illegal and could even cause a collision. If you've taken a wrong turn, carry on along the one-way street and find another route, checking the direction signs as you drive. Stop in a safe place if you need to check a map.

What should you do when you're approaching a bus that's signalling to move away from a bus stop?

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

What information would be shown in a triangular road sign?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What information would be shown in a triangular road sign? Warning signs are there to make you aware of potential hazards on the road ahead. Take note of the signs so you're prepared and can take whatever action is necessary.

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

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

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

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

You’ve just bought your first car, a good second-hand vehicle. It has passed its MOT but the vehicle tax needs to be paid. You arrange and pay for the highest level of insurance cover available. You receive a cover note from your insurance company. You then go to the local post office to pay the vehicle tax.

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

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

What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs? Triangular signs warn you of hazards ahead. Make sure you look at each sign that you pass on the road, so that you don't miss any vital instructions or information.

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?

What's a rumble device designed to do?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Vehicle handling - What's a rumble device designed to do? A rumble device consists of raised markings or strips, designed to give drivers an audible, visual and tactile warning. These devices are used in various locations, including in the line separating the hard shoulder and the left-hand lane on the motorway and on the approach to some hazards, to alert drivers to the need to slow down.

You have a short but essential journey to make. It’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. It’s very cold and snow is falling. Your tyres are making almost no sound. On turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. Further on, there’s a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?

How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?

You’re driving in heavy traffic. It has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. A car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. Further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. You need to take the first exit, turning left. A large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. The traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. People are waiting to cross.

What should you do if you can't see clearly behind when you're reversing?

What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

What does this sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Road and traffic signs - What does this sign mean? These humps have been put in place to slow the traffic down. They're usually found in residential areas. Slow down to an appropriate speed.

You've been driving in fog. What must you do when the visibility improves?

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Rules of the road - What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing? Keep going; don’t stop on the crossing. If the warning sounds and the amber lights come on as you’re approaching the crossing, you must stop unless it's unsafe to do so. Red flashing lights together with the audible warning mean you must stop.

Which sign means the end of a dual carriageway?

You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Safety margins - You're driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump? Many towns have road humps as part of traffic-calming measures, designed to slow down traffic. Reduce your speed when driving over them. If you go too fast, you could lose control or damage your car. Look out for pedestrians or cyclists while you're driving in these areas.

You're travelling on the motorway. How can you lower the risk of a collision when the vehicle behind is following too closely?

What's the purpose of these road markings?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Vulnerable road users - What's the purpose of these road markings? These markings are found on the road outside schools. Don't stop or park on them, even to set down or pick up children. The markings are there to ensure that drivers, riders, children and other pedestrians have a clear view of the road in all directions.

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