These are sample questions from the driver theory test. The answers appear at the bottom.
1. What is the general speed limit?
(a) 60 m.p.h. (b) 70 m.p.h. (c) 80 m.p.h.
2. What colour traffic light comes on after a flashing amber light?
(a) Red (b) Green (c) Red or green
3 What do flashing amber lights at a Pelican Crossing mean?
(a) Danger ahead - you must stop and wait until they stop flashing (b) You are entering a special speed limit area (c) Stop and give way to pedestrians, but proceed if the way is clear
4 When driving in slippery road conditions, you should:
(a) Accelerate harder using the lower gears (b) Apply the brakes regularly in order to improve tyre grip (c) Use gentle acceleration through all the gears
5 How should you negotiate a bend when the road is slippery?
(a) Press the clutch and brake together (b) Accelerate sharply (c) Drive slowly and smoothly
6 When driving in heavy rain, you should:
(a) Beware of aquaplaning (b) Maintain normal speeds as on a dry road (c) Weave the vehicle slightly from side to side in order to improve tyre grip
7 A tractor is most likely to overturn when:
(a) Speeding on the flat (b) Speeding downhill (c) Speeding uphill
Answers:
(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) c (5) c (6) a (7) b