50 Hardest Theory Test Questions
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When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?
Correct Answer: When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right.
Answered Correctly 35.714% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: T-junction ahead with roads of equal importance.
Answered Correctly 36.364% of the time
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What is the effect of a worn exhaust?
Correct Answer: The filtering of fumes is reduced and engine noise is louder.
Answered Correctly 37.405% of the time
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When wishing to turn right at the end of a one-way street, where should a driver position their vehicle?
Correct Answer: Drive as close as is possible to the right-hand side of the road.
Answered Correctly 39.017% of the time
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What should a driver who wishes to perform a turnabout do?
Correct Answer: Check ahead and behind for oncoming traffic and turn briskly while still keeping a look out.
Answered Correctly 43.669% of the time
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What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road?
Correct Answer: ?Only a fool breaks the two second rule.?
Answered Correctly 45.094% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: Maximum speed is 60 km/h.
Answered Correctly 45.455% of the time
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When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not the owner, who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is taxed and that a current tax disc is displayed?
Correct Answer: The driver and/or the owner of the vehicle are responsible.
Answered Correctly 45.745% of the time
12
In this situation who should wait?
Correct Answer: The driver behind the stopped van should wait.
Answered Correctly 46.667% of the time
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What should a driver do when they see joggers ahead on the left?
Correct Answer: Check the mirrors, indicate and overtake, allowing them sufficient clearance.
Answered Correctly 47.619% of the time
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When driving on a hill, how should a steep descent be negotiated in snow or frosty weather?
Correct Answer: Engage a lower gear early and use gentle braking applications to keep the speed down.
Answered Correctly 47.799% of the time
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What should a driver who wishes to perform a U-turn do?
Correct Answer: Check that the road is not one way.
Answered Correctly 49.067% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: School children crossing ahead.
Answered Correctly 49.198% of the time
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How should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?
Correct Answer: By crossing the broken white line.
Answered Correctly 49.25% of the time
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What affect can a faulty exhaust system have?
Correct Answer: It can increase the vehicle?s noise and pollution levels.
Answered Correctly 49.406% of the time
20
When driving at night the dipped headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?
Correct Answer: 30 metres.
Answered Correctly 50% of the time
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What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?
Correct Answer: Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary.
Answered Correctly 50% of the time
22
What is the main difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road?
Correct Answer: Traffic is generally permitted to travel at a higher speed on a motorway.
Answered Correctly 50% of the time
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Apart from cyclists and motorised wheelchairs, what other road users may use an unoccupied cycle lane accompanied by a broken white line?
Correct Answer: All drivers may make temporary use.
Answered Correctly 50.122% of the time
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What effect could a front-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?
Correct Answer: The steering wheel will pull to one side.
Answered Correctly 50.388% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: Traffic merging/diverging ahead.
Answered Correctly 51.036% of the time
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What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?
Correct Answer: Reduce speed and stop if necessary.
Answered Correctly 51.629% of the time
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What should a driver be aware of when driving at night along a shopping street with many different light sources?
Correct Answer: Traffic lights may be difficult to distinguish from the other bright lights.
Answered Correctly 52.328% of the time
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How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?
Correct Answer: Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and engage a low gear.
Answered Correctly 52.703% of the time
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In normal driving conditions on a motorway, which lane should the driver occupy?
Correct Answer: Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless intending to overtake.
Answered Correctly 52.941% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: Traffic signals ahead.
Answered Correctly 53.333% of the time
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What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?
Correct Answer: Use hazard lights.
Answered Correctly 53.518% of the time
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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?
Correct Answer: Take good observation, wait for a clear break in the traffic and proceed to cross the road safely.
Answered Correctly 54.139% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: Parking of vehicles exceeding the weight shown is not allowed.
Answered Correctly 54.646% of the time
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What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?
Correct Answer: Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes.
Answered Correctly 55.714% of the time
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According to the Pre-Crash Report, in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributory factor?
Correct Answer: Between 31 to 45 %
Answered Correctly 55.838% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: T-junction ahead with a road of major importance.
Answered Correctly 56.171% of the time
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What should a driver do when suddenly confronted by a hazard on the road?
Correct Answer: Decelerate and apply the footbrake firmly.
Answered Correctly 56.335% of the time
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What should a driver do before starting a journey in adverse weather conditions?
Correct Answer: Check the weather forecast for the planned route.
Answered Correctly 56.378% of the time
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How does rain affect driving in this situation?
Correct Answer: It increases the danger of skidding.
Answered Correctly 56.959% of the time
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What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?
Correct Answer: Coin basket in this lane.
Answered Correctly 57.431% of the time
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Why is tailgating (driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous?
Correct Answer: The vehicle will not have sufficient distance to stop safely in an emergency.
Answered Correctly 57.606% of the time
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The driver intends to turn left at this junction - what should the driver do?
Correct Answer: Allow the cyclist to continue before turning left.
Answered Correctly 57.843% of the time
43
What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?
Correct Answer: Electronic toll accepted in any lane.
Answered Correctly 58.019% of the time
44
What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?
Correct Answer: Refuse to drive the vehicle.
Answered Correctly 58.177% of the time
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What does this sign mean?
Correct Answer: Crossroads with dual carriageway ahead.
Answered Correctly 58.333% of the time
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What do these signs together mean?
Correct Answer: Pedestrianised street ahead - traffic not allowed except during times shown.
Answered Correctly 58.442% of the time
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What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?
Correct Answer: All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward.
Answered Correctly 58.578% of the time
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Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?
Correct Answer: The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see.
Answered Correctly 59.5% of the time
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On a 2-lane motorway, what procedure should a driver adopt when wishing to overtake another vehicle safely?
Correct Answer: Use their mirrors, signal and overtake in the right-hand lane when it is safe to do so.
Answered Correctly 59.536% of the time
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When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, what should a driver do?
Correct Answer: Avoid looking directly at the oncoming vehicle?s lights.
Answered Correctly 59.831% of the time
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