Sykes School of Motoring - Sykes Online Theory Test

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Question 1)

You get a puncture on the motorway. You manage to get your vehicle onto the hard shoulder. You should

a) Use the emergency telephone and call for assistance

b) Try to wave down another vehicle for help

c) Change the wheel yourself immediately

d) Only change the wheel if you have a passenger to help you

Question 2)

Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with

a) Steering control when braking

b) Control when accelerating

c) Motorway drivin

d) A higher cruising speed

Question 3)

While driving, a warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel comes on. You should

a) Check out the problem quickly and safely

b) Hope that it is just a temporary electrical fault

c) Continue if the engine sounds OK

d) Deal with the problem when there is more time

Question 4)

A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means

a) Police on non-urgent duties

b) Gritting in progress

c) Road safety patrol operating

d) Doctor on an emergency call

Question 5)

You are at a junction with limited visibility, you should

a) Creep slowly forward looking both ways

b) Creep slowly forward looking to the right

c) Creep slowly forward looking to the left

d) Be ready to move off quickly

Question 6)

You are driving on a motorway. There are red flashing lights above every lane, what should you do?

a) Leave at the next exit

b) Pull onto the hard shoulder

c) Stop and wait

d) Slow down and watch for further signals

Question 7)

As a provisional-licence holder you should not drive a car

a) Over 50MPH

b) On a motorway

c) With passengers in rear seats

d) At night

Question 8)

It's essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

a) After travelling at high speed

b) When tyres are cold

c) When tyres are hot

d) After any length journey

Question 9)

You must NOT sound your horn

a) At any time in a built up area

b) Between 11.30pm and 6am on any road

c) Between 10pm and 6am in a built up area

d) Between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area

Question 10)

When may you use hazard warning lights?

a) To park on double yellow lines

b) To park along side another car

c) When you are being towed

d) When you have broken down

Question 11)

You are driving a car on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, you must NOT exceed

a) 50 MPH

b) 80 MPH

c) 70 MPH

d) 60 MPH

Question 12)

You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should

a) Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

b) Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

c) Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

d) Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes

Question 13)

In which of these situations should you avoid over taking?

a) Just after a bend

b) In a one way street

c) Approaching a dip in the road

d) On a 30 MPH road

Question 14)

How will a School Crossing Patrol signal you to stop?

a) By giving you an arm signal

b) By pointing to children on the opposite pavement

c) By displaying a red light

d) By displaying a STOP sign

Question 15)

The left-hand lane on a three lane motorway is for use by

a) Large vehicles only

b) Slow vehicles only

c) Emergency vehicles only

d) Any vehicle

Question 16)

Another driver does something that upsets you. You should

a) Flash your headlights several times

b) Sound your horn

c) Try not to react

d) Let them know how you feel

Question 17)

You could use the 2-Second-Rule

a) To keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front

b) Before restarting the engine after it has stalled

c) Before using the mirror-signal-manoeuver routine

d) When emerging on wet roads

Question 18)

Your vehicle is fitted with hands free phone system. Using this equipment when driving

a) Is quite safe as long as you slow down

b) Could distract your attention from the road

c) Could be very good for road safety

d) Is recommended by the Highway Code

Question 19)

You have driven through a flood. What is the first thing that you should do?

a) Switch on your windscreen wipers

b) Stop and dry the brakes

c) Test your brakes

d) Stop and check the tyres

Question 20)

Skidding is mainly caused by

a) The driver

b) The vehicle

c) The weather

d) The road

Question 21)

You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil?

a) Put it in your dustbin

b) Poor it down a down

c) Take it to a local authority site

d) Tip it into a hole in the ground

Question 22)

You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should

a) Apply gentle acceleration

b) Brake firmly to reduce speed

c) Steer towards the side of the road

d) Ease off the accelerator

Question 23)

You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should

a) Wave at them to cross the road

b) Slow down and prepare to stop

c) Give way to the eldery and infirm only

d) Use your headlamps to indicate they can cross

Question 24)

Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause an accident?

a) Battery water level

b) Radiator coolant level

c) Anti-freeze level

d) Brake fluid level

Question 25)

What is the nearest you may park your vehicle to a junction?

a) 15 metres (49 feet)

b) 10 metres (32 feet)

c) 20 metres (66 feet)

d) 12 metres (39 feet)

Question 26)

You are driving in a built up area, you approach a speed hump, you should

a) Slow your vehicle right down

b) Wait for any pedestrians to cross

c) Stop and check both pavements

d) Move across to the left hand side of the road

Question 27)

You are driving on a narrow country road. Where would you find it most difficult to see horses and riders ahead of you?

a) When travelling down hill

b) On left hand bends

c) When travelling up hill

d) On right hand bends

Question 28)

You may only enter a box junction when

a) There are less than 2 vehicles in front of you

b) Your exit road is clear

c) The traffic lights show green

d) You need to turn right

Question 29)

You cannot see clearly behind you when reversing, what should you do?

a) Open your window to look behind

b) Open the door and look behind

c) Look in the near-side mirror

d) Ask someone to guide you

Question 30)

Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. You are not able to stop on the hard shoulder, what should you do?

a) Switch on your hazard warning lights

b) Stop following traffic and ask for help

c) Stand behind your vehicle to warn others

d) Attempt to repair your vehicle quickly

Question 31)

As a driver you can help reduce pollution levels in town centres by

a) Driving short journeys

b) Driving more quickly

c) Using unleaded fuel

d) Walking or cycling

Question 32)

What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption

a) Harsh braking and accelerating

b) Poor steering control

c) Accelerating around bends

d) Driving in high gears

Question 33)

Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?

a) Seperating the slip road from the motorway

b) On the right hand edge of the road

c) Seperating the lanes

d) On left hand edge of the road

Question 34)

You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are mostly in

a) Red circles

b) Red triangles

c) Blue rectangles

d) Green rectangles

Question 35)

To correct a rear wheel skid you should

a) Steer away from it

b) Apply your hand brake

c) Not steet at all

d) Steer into it