struggling to pass your theory test on the first try congratulations you have found the right channel here at driving Theory test 2024 UK we are dedicated to providing you with everything you need to prepare confidently for your test today we will go through 50 essential mock test questions with the last 10 being absolutely crucial for your success so stick around until the end those last questions could make all the difference let's dive in and get started question one why should you never wave people across at pedestrian Crossings answer is a another vehicle may be coming 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 two what's the purpose of Road humps chicanes and narrowings answer is C to reduce traffic speed 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 mph than they are with a vehicle traveling at 40 mph question three what requires Extra Care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions answer is B passing pedal cyclists 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 four how would age affect an older person's dve driving ability answer is D they'll take longer to react to hazards 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 five you're waiting to come out of a side road why should you look carefully for motorcycles answer is B motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstruction 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 six what does a red traffic light mean answer is C you must stop and wait behind the stop line 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 seven what's the purpose of a catalytic converter answer is C to reduce harmful exhaust gases catalytic converters reduce a large percentage of harmful exhaust emissions they work more efficiently when the engine has reached its normal working temperature question 8 what color are the reflective St Duds along the left hand edge of the motorway answer is C red 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 nine what must you do when you're overtaking a car at night answer is B make sure you don't Dazzle other Road users to prevent your headlights from dazzling the driver of the car in front wait until you've passed them before switching to main beam question 10 you've just gone through flood water what should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly and answer is C go slowly while gently applying the brakes 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 11 when should you flash your headlights at other Road users answer is a when letting them know that you're there 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 12 you're following a slower moving vehicle what should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right answer is B only consider overtaking when you're past the junction 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 13 you're parked on the road at night when must you use parking lights answer is a when the speed limit exceeds 30 mph 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 mph question 14 what should you do when you're approaching roadworks on a Motorway answer is B obey the speed limit be aware of reduced speed limits at Road Works 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 15 what should you do if the leftand pavement is closed due to Street repairs answer is D watch out for pedestrians walking in the road where Street repairs have closed off Pavements proceed carefully and slowly as pedestrians might have to walk in the road question 16 what should you do immediately after joining a Motorway answer is C stay in the left-and lane when you've just joined a Motorway stay in the leftand lane long enough to get used to the higher speeds of Motorway traffic before considering overtaking question 17 what should you do if you see a large box fall from a Lori onto the motorway answer is B go to the next emergency telephone and Report the hazard Lori 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 18 you're about to overtake a cyclist why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car answer is a the cyclist might be UNS settled if you pass too near them 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 19 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 answer is a make sure that an ambulance has been called 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 20 which document May the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision answer is a your driving license 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 21 you've just passed your driving test how can you reduce your risk of of being involved in a collision answer is d by taking further training 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 22 why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark answer is B so others can see you more EAS easily 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 time to switch on be seen to be safe question 23 you're waiting in a traffic Queue at night how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you answer is D use the parking brake and release the foot brake 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 lights so that they can't Dazzle a driver behind you question 24 you're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road what should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake answer is B keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake 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 25 how will a roof rack affect your car and answer is a fuel consumption will increase 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 hey if you find this video helpful please give it a like subscribe to our Channel and hit the Bell icon so you don't miss any updates your support helps us bring you more content to Ace your theory test now let's get back to the video question 26 you're about to go down a steep hill what should you do to control the speed of your vehicle answer is D select a low gear and use the brakes carefully 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 27 what should you do if you're driving on a Motorway and you miss the exit that you wanted to take answer is C carry on to the next exit 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 28 when may you drive without wearing your seat belt answer is a when you're carrying out a maneuver that includes reversing 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 29 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 answer is D you the driver 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 30 why why is it particularly important to check your vehicle before making a long Motorway Journey answer is a continuous highp speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down before you start your journey make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed d 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 31 who's responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn't overloaded answer is a the driver of the vehicle 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 32 when could the cost of your insurance be reduced answer is a when you complete the Pass Plus scheme 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 Tak taking this extra training could give you reduced insurance premiums as well as improving your skills and experience question 33 what does the term blind spot mean answer is D an area not visible to the driver modern vehicle 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 34 when should you leave a 2-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front answer is a when it's dry in good dry conditions a driver needs to keep a distance of at least 2 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 35 how can you use your vehicle's engine as a brake answer is B by changing to a lower gear 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 question 36 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 3 years what other requirement must you meet answer is B to be at least 21 years old 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 3 years before you can supervise a learner driver question 37 what's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads answer is C thirdparty only the minimum insurance required by law is thirdparty 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 38 what should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel answer is a drive it out of the tunnel if it's safe to do so 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 39 what style of driving causes increased risk to everyone answer is a competitive 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 40 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 answer is D reflections of traffic in Windows 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's safe question 41 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 answer is B deactivate the airbag 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 seat question 42 which sign means that there may be people walking along the road answer is D 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 43 what does this sign mean answer is D root for trams 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 44 what does this sign mean answer is C risk of ice it will take up to 10 times longer longer to stop when it's icy 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 45 what does this sign mean answer is B giveway to trams obey the giveway signs trams are unable to steer around you if you misjudge when it's safe to enter the junction question 46 what does this sign mean answer is a keyside or Riverbank 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 47 which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system answer is B 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 unless signs or Road markings indicate otherwise question 48 what does this sign mean answer is D with flow bus and cycle Lane 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 plane 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 49 what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate answer is B edge of the carriageway 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 lay buys entrances or other openings question 50 what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate answer is a 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 for more practice click on this video to watch part two of our car mock test series keep building your confidence and get closer to passing your theory test thanks for watching and see you in the next video