Driver Theory Test 9

1 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Gradual descent ahead.

B. Uneven road surface ahead.

C. Steep descent ahead.

D. Caution: Riverbank ahead.

2 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Steep ascent ahead.

B. Bridge with pronounced hump ahead.

C. Mountain ahead.

D. Steep turn to the right ahead.

3 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Maximum length of vehicle cannot exceed dimensions indicated.

B. Low bridge ahead.

C. Narrow road ahead.

D. Restricted weight limits for vehicles ahead.

4 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Poor mobile signal ahead.

B. Area affected by crosswinds.

C. Overhead electric cables.

D. Slipper road ahead.

5 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Four roads merge at railway line.

B. Level crossing ahead unguarded by gates or barriers.

C. Diversion in operation.

D. Beginning of major roadworks ahead.

6 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Railway line ahead.

B. Level crossing ahead guarded by gates or barriers.

C. Tram line ahead.

D. Caution: Playground ahead.

7 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Railway station ahead.

B. Unprotected level crossing ahead.

C. Railway bridge ahead.

D. Level crossing ahead protected by lights and barriers.

8 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Prepare to stop when red lights of car in front show.

B. You must stop when red lights show.

C. Wait for green lights before proceeding.

D. Continue with caution when red lights show.

9 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. There is a slow automatic level crossing ahead.

B. Approach the level crossing slowly.

C. Placeholder

D. Automatic level crossing ahead.

10 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Sharp rise in the road ahead.

B. Small rise in the road ahead.

C. Series of bumps ahead.

D. Small hill divides ride and left sides of road.

11 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Depression between two lanes ahead.

B. Uneven road surface ahead.

C. Caution: You are entering a floodplain.

D. Sharp depression or dip ahead.

12 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Series of bumps or hollows ahead.

B. Driving slowly – rumble strips ahead.

C. Drumlins ahead.

D. Road may be hit by waves.

13 / 40

What should drivers do if they become drowsy while driving?

A. Turn on the car’s air conditioner and point the air directly at the driver.

B. Stop and take a break, including a short walk, if possible.

C. Drink water as the drowsiness may be caused by dehydration.

D. Turn the radio volume higher to deter further drowsiness.D. Turn the radio volume higher to deter further drowsiness.

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What should the driver do if they are driving and feel tired.

A. The driver should stop and take a break.

B. The driver should accelerate to shorten their journey.

C. Drink water as the tiredness may be caused by dehydration.

D. Turn the radio volume higher to deter further tiredness.

15 / 40

What should a driver do if they are behind schedule in reaching a destination at an appointed time?

A. Be patient and drive carefully to arrive safely.

B. Stay as close as possible to the speed limit without passing it.

C. Use the hard shoulder to overtake if it’s available.

D. Overtake on the right, ensuring that there is no oncoming traffic.

16 / 40

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicles behind?

A. It is completely irrelevant what speed the vehicle behind is travelling at.

B. Switch on hazard lights and keep to the left of the road.

C. Beckon the cars behind forward when it is safe to do so.

D. The driver should keep to the left and allow other drivers to overtake if they wish.

17 / 40

What should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights which normally control the junction are temporarily out of action?

A. Turn on hazard lights and proceed with caution.

B. Sound the horn and proceed with caution.

C. Observe well, wait for a clear break in the traffic, and proceed to cross the road safely.

D. Slowly move the car out until half way, and then proceed as normally.

18 / 40

What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside (left side) of the road ahead?

A. Maintain the current speed, before indicating to overtake.

B. Sound the car horn and proceed as usual.

C. Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

D. Maintain the current speed. The driver has right of way.

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What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

A. The driver should stay behind the vehicle but with the hazard lights on.

B. The driver should signal right and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

C. The driver should signal left and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

D. The driver should stay well back in a safe position.

20 / 40

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

A. Move to the right to anticipate overtaking.

B. Stay behind and allow it to complete the turn.

C. Indicate to the right to overtake when there is no oncoming traffic.

D. Overtake as quickly as possible.

21 / 40

What should a driver do if a bus in front has moved out to make a left-hand turn and there is oncoming traffic?

A. Provide indication and overtake on the left.

B. Provide indication and overtake on the right.

C. Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn.

D. Maintain speed and overtake when there is no oncoming traffic.

22 / 40

What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left-hand side of the road ahead?

A. Sound the horn to indicate to the truck driver that a car is approaching.

B. Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear.

C. Overtake the truck on the left-hand side.

D. Move to the centre of the road, preparing to overtake.

23 / 40

What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

A. Drive towards the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears.

B. Remain at the stop line until a gap in oncoming traffic appears and then turn right.

C. Wait until a red light appears for the oncoming traffic, and then turn right.

D. Wait for the green arrow pointing right to appear.

24 / 40

When is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road while overtaking?

A. When there are no vehicles in the oncoming traffic which are overtaking.

B. When there are no vehicles already on the hard shoulder.

C. It is never permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder while overtaking.

D. When the vehicle being overtaken is obstructing traffic.

25 / 40

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

A. Yes, when there is a heavy goods vehicle behind.

B. No, the only time it is permitted to drive on the hard shoulder is an emergency.

C. Yes, when the oncoming traffic is tailgating.

D. Yes, temporarily, when the hard shoulder is clear, and it is safe to drive there.

26 / 40

When driving on a national road, is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake?

A. Yes, when the oncoming traffic is tailgating.

B. Yes, temporarily, when the hard shoulder is clear, and it is safe to drive there.

C. No, the only time it is permitted to drive on the hard shoulder is an emergency.

D. Only when the national road is a dual carriageway.

27 / 40

What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

A. Overtake on the left, carefully checking for bikes and motorbikes.

B. Maintain their position in the queue.

C. Overtake on the left, carefully checking for bikes and motorbikes.

D. Overtake only if there is no oncoming traffic.

28 / 40

What should the driver do when driving a car that they are not familiar with?

A. Initially drive with extra care and at a lower speed until fully familiar with the car.

B. Drive significantly below the speed limit until fully familiar with the car.B. Drive significantly below the speed limit until fully familiar with the car.

C. Read the car user’s manual in depth before beginning.

D. Only drive on national roads until fully familiar with the car.

29 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Chicane ahead.

B. Sudden left turn ahead.

C. Slippery road ahead.

D. Single lane of traffic ahead.

30 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Port ahead.

B. Unprotected quay, canal, or river ahead.

C. Ferry ahead.

D. Floodplain ahead.

31 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. Stop, slow down, and go.

B. Traffic signals ahead.

C. School district ahead.

D. Zebra crossing ahead.

32 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. School ahead.

B. Children crossing.

C. School carpark ahead.

D. Pedestrian crossing ahead.

33 / 40

What does this sign mean?

A. School children crossing slowly.

B. Zebra crossing ahead.

C. Flash your lights to alert children of danger.

D. School children crossing ahead.

34 / 40

When is it recommended to use coolant?

A. On hot days only.

B. On icy days only.

C. All year round.

D. Only in diesel engines.

35 / 40

What does the warning light and/or red zone on a fuel gauge mean?

A. The level of fuel in the tank is low.

B. The fuel is overheating.

C. The wrong fuel has been put in the fuel tank.

D. There is a leak in the fuel tank.

36 / 40

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

A. The engine will need extra revs to start.

B. The engine will not start.

C. The dashboard functions will not work.

D. The vehicle will require extra fuel to start.

37 / 40

What is the primary purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol – or diesel – powered motor vehicle?

A. To reduce fuel consumption.

B. To provide braking.

C. To start the engine.

D. To provide energy for the vehicle’s electrical system.

38 / 40

What effect would a weak battery have on a vehicle’s driving performance?

A. It would cause the car to move slower.

B. It would cause all of the vehicle’s electrical components to

C. It would have no effect.

D. The vehicle would be unable to drive uphill.

39 / 40

What effect would can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

A. It can cause the vehicle to ‘bounce’ in an unstable manner.

B. It can pull the vehicle’s steering to one side.

C. It can impact the vehicle’s steering.

D. It can increase fuel consumption.

40 / 40

There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?

A. Sound the horn the warn the pedestrians of an approaching car.

B. Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians.

C. Continue as normal – the Rules of the Road still apply.

D. Drive around the puddle, avoiding oncoming traffic.

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