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Question 1 of 129

What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?

Question 2 of 129

Your lorry has a curtain-sided body. Your route will take you over several high-level bridges. Why should you check the weather forecast before starting your journey?

Question 3 of 129

What should you do when you want to join a motorway where traffic is flowing freely?

Question 4 of 129

What should you do before driving your high-sided lorry in windy weather?

Question 5 of 129

You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient?

Question 6 of 129

How could you reduce the problems caused by a strong side wind when driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle on an exposed bridge?

Question 7 of 129

When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind?

Question 8 of 129

You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?

Question 9 of 129

You're driving a lorry towards a high bridge on a windy day. What should you expect?

Question 10 of 129

Which of these vehicles is most at risk from strong side wind?

Question 11 of 129

In strong winds, an overtaking lorry can cause additional air turbulence that can affect other road users. Which vehicle is most at risk from this turbulence?

Question 12 of 129

Which vehicle is most at risk in windy conditions?

Question 13 of 129

When are air deflectors most effective?

Question 14 of 129

You're driving your lorry on the motorway. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain and spray?

Question 15 of 129

What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway?

Question 16 of 129

You're driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site?

Question 17 of 129

What ground conditions are suitable for a tipper lorry to tip its load?

Question 18 of 129

You're driving a lorry of more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane to overtake?

Question 19 of 129

You're driving on a motorway. You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do?

Question 20 of 129

You're on a wet, level road, driving at 50 mph. What's the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

Question 21 of 129

You're driving an articulated lorry on a three-lane motorway. When can you drive in the right-hand lane?

Question 22 of 129

You're driving on a motorway and it's raining heavily. What should you do when spray is causing poor visibility?

Question 23 of 129

What might happen if using the brakes continuously causes them to overheat?

Question 24 of 129

What do you need to be careful of when you're driving in high winds?

Question 25 of 129

What do you need to be aware of when you drive over an exposed suspension bridge?

Question 26 of 129

You're driving through the night. What could it mean if your steering feels lighter than normal?

Question 27 of 129

You're in the centre lane of a motorway, overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?

Question 28 of 129

What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?

Question 29 of 129

You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen?

Question 30 of 129

You're driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?

Question 31 of 129

You're driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?

Question 32 of 129

Why should you be especially aware of parked cars when you're driving at night?

Question 33 of 129

You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing?

Question 34 of 129

You're driving along a motorway and see this sign. What does it mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're driving along a motorway and see this sign. What does it mean? - There's a steep downhill section ahead

Question 35 of 129

You're about to pass this car. What's the main hazard you should be aware of?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're about to pass this car. What's the main hazard you should be aware of? - Sunlight reflecting off the car windscreen

Question 36 of 129

What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?

Question 37 of 129

When would weight transference be most likely to occur?

Question 38 of 129

How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?

Question 39 of 129

When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

Question 40 of 129

What should you do when you drive in windy weather?

Question 41 of 129

High-sided vehicles can be affected by side wind. On which type of road is this most likely?

Question 42 of 129

Where would you anticipate problems when you're driving a high-sided vehicle on a windy day?

Question 43 of 129

Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by high wind?

Question 44 of 129

What's a buffer lane?

Question 45 of 129

Where would you expect to find buffer lanes?

Question 46 of 129

When is a buffer lane most likely to be in use?

Question 47 of 129

What's the best way to control your vehicle when driving on snow?

Question 48 of 129

You're driving a large vehicle in gusty conditions. Which vehicle is most likely to be affected by buffeting when you overtake it?

Question 49 of 129

It's very windy and you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway. What should you be aware of that may cause them problems?

Question 50 of 129

Why should you be aware of motorcyclists on a motorway when there are gusty winds?

Question 51 of 129

Which road users are most likely to be affected by the turbulence created by large vehicles travelling at speed?

Question 52 of 129

You're overtaking a motorcycle in windy conditions. Why should you check your nearside mirror?

Question 53 of 129

Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?

Question 54 of 129

You're driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?

Question 55 of 129

You're on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you're overtaking?

Question 56 of 129

It's raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?

Question 57 of 129

What's the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it's raining heavily?

Question 58 of 129

You're driving on a motorway. What should you do if your view ahead is restricted by heavy spray?

Question 59 of 129

What's the greatest risk to your safety when you're overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?

Question 60 of 129

What should you be aware of when you're overtaking on a motorway while it's raining heavily?

Question 61 of 129

Why can visibility be worse when driving at high speed in wet weather?

Question 62 of 129

What should you do if you intend to overtake a lorry that's throwing up spray?

Question 63 of 129

You're driving in wet weather. What effect will faulty spray-suppression equipment have on other drivers?

Question 64 of 129

Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle's wheel arch?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - Why are brushes fitted to this vehicle's wheel arch? - To clear mud from the tyres on building sites

Question 65 of 129

When should you check your vehicle's spray-suppression equipment?

Question 66 of 129

What component fitted to your vehicle will help following drivers in wet weather?

Question 67 of 129

This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - This vehicle is fitted with spray-suppression equipment. In what weather conditions will it be most useful? - Rain

Question 68 of 129

How should you drive through flood water?

Question 69 of 129

You're on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?

Question 70 of 129

You're driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?

Question 71 of 129

You're driving a large vehicle in heavy rain on a motorway. You slow down to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. For what other reason should you slow down?

Question 72 of 129

You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?

Question 73 of 129

You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?

Question 74 of 129

You're driving downhill. How will this affect your vehicle?

Question 75 of 129

The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian? - Because there are no road markings

Question 76 of 129

Why is tailgating dangerous?

Question 77 of 129

When may you use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while it's moving?

Question 78 of 129

You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What would you expect to see ahead? - Contraflow system

Question 79 of 129

Where are these lights found?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - Where are these lights found? - On approach to a level crossing

Question 80 of 129

What problem may you have when driving at night?

Question 81 of 129

Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?

Question 82 of 129

You're driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in?

Question 83 of 129

You're driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?

Question 84 of 129

What should you do before changing lanes to overtake on a motorway?

Question 85 of 129

Which lane should you use when you're driving on a clear motorway, at the speed limit for your vehicle?

Question 86 of 129

You're driving in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do when you see a large vehicle merging from a slip road ahead?

Question 87 of 129

You're driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?

Question 88 of 129

Why should you take care before moving into the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?

Question 89 of 129

When may vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass (MAM) use the right-hand lane of a motorway to overtake?

Question 90 of 129

You've just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left?

Question 91 of 129

What's a crawler lane for?

Question 92 of 129

What does this motorway sign mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - What does this motorway sign mean? - You're approaching a long downhill slope

Question 93 of 129

When should you use a crawler lane?

Question 94 of 129

What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road?

Question 95 of 129

When shouldn't you overtake?

Question 96 of 129

You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane?

Question 97 of 129

You're driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there's a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?

Question 98 of 129

What should you do after overtaking on a dual carriageway?

Question 99 of 129

You're driving a long vehicle and want to turn right at a roundabout ahead. How should you signal if you need to occupy the left-hand lane?

Question 100 of 129

When do drivers of long vehicles need to straddle lanes?

Question 101 of 129

What should you do as you approach these roadworks?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - DVSA Driving Theory Test UK Online - What should you do as you approach these roadworks? - Check your mirrors

Question 102 of 129

What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist in very windy conditions?

Question 103 of 129

You're driving behind two cyclists. They're approaching a roundabout in the left-hand lane. What should you expect them to do?

Question 104 of 129

What should you do before you start to overtake a lorry?

Question 105 of 129

You're in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?

Question 106 of 129

What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night?

Question 107 of 129

You're driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?

Question 108 of 129

You're driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?

Question 109 of 129

You're driving in fog that's starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?

Question 110 of 129

In fast traffic, when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

Question 111 of 129

What should you do if you see a vehicle too close behind when you're driving in traffic on the motorway?

Question 112 of 129

What should you do if an overtaking vehicle pulls in too close in front of you?

Question 113 of 129

You're driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

Question 114 of 129

You're following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead?

Question 115 of 129

What must you be certain of before you overtake at night?

Question 116 of 129

How much longer can your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?

Question 117 of 129

How should you slow down or stop when you're driving on an icy road?

Question 118 of 129

How should you use the brakes in icy weather?

Question 119 of 129

When should you use the two-second rule?

Question 120 of 129

Why is it dangerous to follow a large goods vehicle too closely?

Question 121 of 129

What time gap should you leave when you're following a vehicle on a wet road?

Question 122 of 129

The entrances to roundabouts are often slippery when they're wet. How should you deal with this hazard?

Question 123 of 129

You're driving in wet conditions. What should you try to do before braking?

Question 124 of 129

You're driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?

Question 125 of 129

You're on a motorway and there's a strong side wind. Which vehicle is particularly at risk?

Question 126 of 129

You're driving at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in good, dry conditions. What distance should you stay behind the vehicle in front?

Question 127 of 129

You're driving on a motorway after it's been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?

Question 128 of 129

You have stopped in an emergency refuge area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?

Question 129 of 129

How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?

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