welcome to official dvsa driving Theory test 2022 updated UK question what does this sign mean give one answer a give way to farm vehicles be give way to trams see wait at the barriers d wait at the crossroads the correct answer is B give way to trams explanation obey the give way signs trams are unable to steer around you if you misjudge when it's safe to enter the junction question how would age affect an older person's driving ability give one answer a they won't be able to obtain car insurance be they won't signal at Junctions see they'll need glasses to read road signs d they'll take longer to react to hazards the correct answer is D they'll take longer to react to hazards explanation as people age their reaction time gets slower the rate of decline varies from person to person but you can expect them to take longer to react to a hazard and they may be hesitant in some situations for example at a junction question what's the purpose of Road humps chicanes and narrowings give one answer a to allow pedestrians to cross B to increase traffic speed C to reduce traffic speed d two separate Lanes of traffic the correct answer is C to reduce traffic speed explanation traffic calming measures help to keep vehicle speeds low in congested areas where there are pedestrians and children a pedestrian is much more likely to survive a collision with a vehicle traveling at 20 miles per hour than they are with a vehicle traveling at 40 miles per hour question what does a red traffic light mean give one answer a proceed with care B stop if you're able to break safely see you must stop and wait behind the stop line d you should stop unless turning left the correct answer is C you must stop and wait behind the stop line explanation whatever light is showing you should know which light is going to appear next and be able to take appropriate action for example when Amber is showing on its own you'll know that red will appear next this should give you ample time to anticipate and respond safely question why should you never wave people across at pedestrian Crossings give one answer a another vehicle may be coming be it's safer for you to carry on see they may not be looking d they may not be ready to cross the correct answer is a another vehicle may be coming explanation if people are waiting to use a pedestrian Crossing slow down and be prepared to stop don't wave them across the road because another driver may not have seen them may not have seen your signal and may not be able to stop safely question which sign means that there may be people walking along the road give one answer a B see d the correct answer is C explanation always check the road signs triangular signs are warning signs they inform you about hazards ahead and help you to anticipate any problems there are a number of different signs showing pedestrians learn the meaning of each one question what does this sign mean give one answer hey multi-exit roundabout B place of historical interest C risk of ice d six roads converge the correct answer is C risk of ice explanation it will take up to 10 times longer to stop when it's icing where there's a risk of icy conditions you need to be aware of this and take extra care if you think the road may be icy don't break or steer harshly as your tires could lose their grip on the road question you're waiting to come out of a side road why should you look carefully for motorcycles give one answer a motorcycles are usually faster than cars B motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions C motorcycles have right-of-way d police patrols often use motorcycles the correct answer is B motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions explanation if you're waiting to emerge from a side road look carefully for motorcycles they can be difficult to see be especially careful if there are parked vehicles or other obstructions restricting your view question what requires Extra Care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions give one answer a moving off on a hill be passing pedal cyclists see turning into a narrow road d using the brakes the correct answer is B passing pedal cyclists explanation always give cyclists plenty of room when overtaking them you need to give them even more room when it's windy a sudden gust could easily blow them off course and into your path question what does this sign mean give one answer a give way to buses be give way to trams see root for buses d root for trams the correct answer is D root for trams explanation take extra care when you encounter trams look out for Road markings and signs that alert you to them modern trams are very quiet and you may not hear them approaching question what does this sign mean give one answer a keysight or river bank B Road liable to flooding C Steep Hill downwards d uneven Road surface the correct answer is a keysight or Riverbank explanation you should be careful in these locations as the road surface is likely to be wet and slippery there may be a steep drop to the water and there may not be a barrier along the edge of the road question what must you do when you're overtaking a car at night give one answer a flash your headlights before overtaking be make sure you don't Dazzle other Road users see select a higher gear d switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking the correct answer is B make sure you don't Dazzle other Road users explanation to prevent your headlights from dazzling the driver of the car in front wait until you pass them before switching to main beam question what's the purpose of a catalytic converter give one answer a to reduce engine wear B to reduce fuel consumption C to reduce harmful exhaust gases d to reduce the risk of Fire the correct answer is C to reduce harmful exhaust gases explanation catalytic converters reduce a large percentage of harmful exhaust emissions they work more efficiently when the engine has reached its normal working temperature what should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to Street repairs give one answer a position close to the left-hand curve B speed up to get past the road Works more quickly see use your right hand mirror more often d watch out for pedestrians walking in the road the correct answer is D watch out for pedestrians walking in the road explanation where Street repairs have closed off Pavements proceed carefully and slowly as pedestrians might have to walk in the road question you've just gone through flood water what should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly give one answer hey accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time B avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles see go slowly while gently applying the brakes d stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry the correct answer is C go slowly while gently applying the brakes explanation water on the brakes will act as a lubricant causing them to work less efficiently using the brakes lightly as you go along will quickly dry them out question you're parked on the road at night when must you use parking lights give one answer a when the speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour B when there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road C when you're facing oncoming traffic d when you're near a bus stop the correct answer is a when the speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour explanation when parking at night Park in the direction of the traffic this will enable other Road users to see the reflectors on the rear of your vehicle use your parking lights if the speed limit is over 30 miles per hour question what color are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway give one answer a Amber B green C red d White the correct answer is C red explanation reflective studs are used to help you in poor visibility different colors are used so that you'll know which lane you're in these are red on the left-hand edge of the carriageway white between lanes Amber on the right hand edge of the carriageway green between the carriageway and slip roads question your following a slower moving vehicle what should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right give one answer a accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction B only consider overtaking when you're past the junction see overtake after checking your mirrors and signaling d slow down and prepare to overtake on the left the correct answer is B only consider overtaking when you're past the junction explanation you should never overtake as you approach a junction if a vehicle emerged from The Junction while you were overtaking a dangerous situation could develop very quickly question what should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a Motorway give one answer a always use the hard shoulder B obey the speed limit see speed up to clear the area quickly d stay very close to the vehicle in front the correct answer is B obey the speed limit explanation be aware of reduced speed limits at roadworks speed limits shown inside a red circle are mandatory and cameras are often used to enforce the reduced limit slow down in good time and keep your distance from the vehicle in front question when should you flash your headlights at other Road users give one answer a when letting them know that you're there be when showing that you're about to turn see when showing that you're giving way d when telling them that you have right of way the correct answer is a when letting them know that you're there explanation you should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence don't use them to greet others show impatience or give priority to other Road users because they could misunderstand your signal question which document May the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision give one answer hey your driving license B your theory test certificate see your vehicle registration document d your vehicle service record the correct answer is a your driving license 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 license and insurance details at the time or later at a police station question what should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway give one answer a catch up with the Lorry and try to get the driver's attention be go to the next emergency telephone and Report the hazard see pull over to the hard shoulder then remove the Box d Stop close to the Box until the police arrive the correct answer is B 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 you're waiting in a traffic Queue at night how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you give one answer a balance the clutch with the accelerator B keep your foot on the foot brake see use the parking brake and foot brake together d use the parking brake and release the foot brake the correct answer is D use the parking brake and release the foot brake explanation in queuing traffic your brake lights can Dazzle drivers behind you if you apply your parking brake you can take your foot off the foot brake this will turn off the brake light so that they can't Dazzle the driver behind you question 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 give one answer a make sure that an ambulance has been called B move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles see stop other cars and ask the drivers for help d try and get people who are injured to drink something the correct answer is a make sure that an ambulance has been called 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 why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark give one answer a because the street lights are lit B so others can see you more easily see so that you blend in with other drivers d to make your dials easier to see the correct answer is B so others can see you more easily explanation your headlights and tail lights help others on the road to see you it may be necessary to turn on your headlights during the day if visibility is reduced for example due to Heavy Rain in these conditions the light might fade before the street lights are timed to switch on be seen to be safe question which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system give one answer a B C d the correct answer is B explanation if the road has two lanes you can use either Lane and overtake on either side use the lane that's more convenient for your destination and less signs or Road markings indicate otherwise question you're about to overtake a cyclist why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car give one answer a the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them be the cyclist might get off their bicycle see the cyclist might have to make a left turn d the cyclist might speed up the correct answer is a the cyclist might be unsettled if you pass too near them explanation before overtaking assess the situation look well ahead to see whether the cyclist will need to change direction be especially aware of a cyclist approaching parked Vehicles as they'll need to alter course don't pass too closely or cut in sharply as this could unsettle the rider question you've just passed your driving test how can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision give one answer a by always staying close to the vehicle in front B by never going over 40 miles per hour see by staying in the left-hand Lane on all roads d by taking further training the correct answer is d by taking further training explanation new drivers and Riders are often involved in a collision or incident early in their driving career due to a lack of experience they may not react to hazards appropriately approved training courses are offered by driver and Rider training schools for people who have passed their test but want extra training question what does this sign mean give one answer a contraflow bus and cycle Lane B no buses and Cycles allowed see no waiting for buses and Cycles d with flow bus and cycle Lane the correct answer is D with flow bus and cycle Lane explanation buses and Cycles can travel in this Lane in this example they'll flow in the same direction as other traffic if it's busy they may be passing you on the left so watch out for them times on the sign will show the Lane's hours of operation if no times are shown or there's no sign at all this means the lane is in operation 24 hours a day in some areas other vehicles such as taxis and motorcycles are allowed to use bus lanes the sign will show if this is the case question what should you do immediately after joining a Motorway give one answer a position your vehicle in the center lane be readjust your mirrors see stay in the left hand lane d try to overtake the correct answer is C stay in the left hand lane explanation when you've just joined a Motorway stay in the left-hand Lane long enough to get used to the higher speeds of Motorway traffic before considering overtaking question when may you drive without wearing your seat belt give one answer a when you're carrying out a maneuver that includes reversing B when you're driving slowly in queuing traffic see when you're moving off on a hill d when you're testing your brakes the correct answer is a when you're carrying out a maneuver that includes reversing explanation you may remove your seat belt while you're carrying out a maneuver that includes reversing however you must remember to put it back on again before you resume driving question what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate give one answer a psychopath B edge of the carriageway C footpath on the left d traffic lights ahead the correct answer is B edge of the carriageway explanation The Continuous white line shows the edge of the carriageway it can be especially useful when visibility is restricted such as at night or in bad weather it's discontinued in some places for example at Junctions laybys entrances or other openings question how will a roof rack affect your car give one answer a fuel consumption will increase B the car will accelerate faster see the engine will use more oil d there will be less wind noise the correct answer is a fuel consumption will increase explanation a roof rack increases your car's wind resistance this will cause an increase in fuel consumption so you should remove it when it isn't being used an aerodynamically designed roof rack or box will help reduce wind resistance to a minimum but the Rack or box should still be removed when it isn't in use question you're carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car who's responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts give one answer a the children be the children's parents see the front seat passenger d you the driver the correct answer is d u the driver explanation seat belts save lives and reduce the risk of injury if you're carrying passengers under 14 years old it's your responsibility as the driver to ensure that their seat belts are fastened or they're seated in an approved child restraint question which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam give one answer hey B C d the correct answer is d explanation you should be aware of all the warning lights and visual aids on the vehicle you're driving if you're driving a vehicle for the first time you should familiarize yourself with all the controls warning lights and visual aids before you set off question you're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road what should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake give one answer a accelerate to get away from the driver behind B keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake see move closer to the car ahead so the driver behind has no room to overtake d wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe the correct answer is B keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake explanation keep a steady course to give the driver behind an opportunity to overtake safely if necessary slow down reacting incorrectly to another driver's impatience can lead to Danger question you're about to go down a steep hill what should you do to control the speed of your vehicle give one answer a select a high gear and use the brakes carefully B select a high gear and use the brakes firmly see select a low gear and avoid using the brakes d select a low gear and use the brakes carefully the correct answer is D select a low gear and use the brakes carefully explanation when driving down a steep hill gravity will cause your vehicle to speed up this will make it more difficult for you to stop to help keep your vehicle's speed under control select a lower gear to give you more engine braking and make careful use of the brakes question who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded give one answer a the driver of the vehicle B the licensing Authority see the owner of the items being carried d the person who loaded the vehicle the correct answer is a 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 why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long Motorway Journey give one answer hey continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down B Motorway Services areas don't deal with breakdowns see the road surface will wear down the tires faster d you'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways the correct answer is a continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down explanation before you start your journey make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed driving you should check a number of things the main ones being fuel oil water and tires you also need to plan rest stops if you're making a long journey question what should you do if you're driving on a Motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take give one answer a carefully reverse along the hard shoulder be carefully reverse in the left-hand Lane see carry on to the next exit d make a u-turn at the next Gap in the central reservation the correct answer is C carry on to the next exit explanation it's illegal to reverse cross the central reservation or drive against the traffic flow on a Motorway if you miss your exit carry on until you reach the next one ask yourself why you missed your exit if you think that your concentration is fading take a break before continuing your journey question what style of driving causes increased risk to everyone give one answer a competitive B consider it see defensive d responsible the correct answer is a competitive explanation competitive driving increases the risks to everyone and is the opposite of responsible considerate and defensive driving defensive driving is about questioning the actions of other Road users and being prepared for the unexpected don't be taken by surprise question what does the term blind spot mean give one answer a an area covered by your left hand mirror B an area covered by your right hand mirror see an area not covered by your headlights d an area not visible to the driver the correct answer is D an area not visible to the driver explanation modern vehicles provide the driver with a good view of both the road ahead and behind using well-positioned mirrors however the mirrors can't see every angle of the scene behind and to the sides of the vehicle it's essential that you know when and how to check the vehicle's blind spots so that you're aware of any hidden hazards question you want to put a rear-facing baby seat on the front passenger seat what must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag give one answer a ask a passenger to hold the baby deactivate the airbag see put the child in an adult seat belt d turn the seat to face sideways the correct answer is B deactivate the airbag explanation it's illegal to fit a rear-facing baby seat into a passenger seat protected by an active frontal airbag if the airbag activates it could cause serious injury or even death to the child you must secure it in a different seat or deactivate the relevant airbag follow the manufacturer's advice when fitting a baby sieve question when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front give one answer a when it's dry B when it's foggy see when it's icy d when it's raining the correct answer is a when it's dry explanation in good and dry conditions a driver needs to keep a distance of at least two seconds from the car in front this should allow enough space for you to stop if the driver in front has to stop suddenly question what's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads give one answer a comprehensive be personal injury cover see third party only d third party fire and Theft the correct answer is C third party only explanation the minimum insurance required by law is third party cover this covers your liability to others involved in a collision but not damaged 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 you're waiting to emerge at a junction your view is restricted by parked vehicles what can help you to see traffic on the road you're joining give one answer a checking for traffic in your interior mirror B looking for traffic behind you see making eye contact with other Road users d reflections of traffic in Windows the correct answer is D reflections of traffic in Windows explanation you must be completely sure it's safe to emerge try to look for traffic through the windows of the parked cars or in the Reflections in Windows keep looking in all directions as you slowly Edge forwards until you can see it safe question when could the cost of your insurance be reduced give one answer hey when you complete the Pass Plus scheme B when you don't wear glasses see when you pass the driving test first time d when you're under 25 years old the correct answer is a when you complete the Pass Plus scheme 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 recognized by many insurance companies and taking this extra training could give you reduced insurance premiums as well as improving your skills and experience question what should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel give one answer a drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so B leave it where it is with the engine running see park it away from the carriageway d pull up then walk to an emergency telephone the correct answer is a drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so 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 in order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving license for the same category of vehicle for at least three years what other requirement must you meet give one answer a To Be An approved driving instructor B to be at least 21 years old C to have a car with dual controls d to hold an advanced driving certificate the correct answer is B to be at least 21 years old 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 license for at least three years before you can supervise a learner driver question how can you use your vehicle's engine as a break give one answer a by changing to a higher gear B by changing to a lower gear C by selecting neutral gear d by selecting reverse gear the correct answer is B by changing to a lower gear explanation when driving on downhill stretches of Road selecting a lower gear gives increased engine braking this will prevent excessive use of the brakes which become less effective if they overheat please don't forget to like share comment and subscribe to support this channel thank you for watching and good luck for your test