Theory Test Other Vehicles - Questions and Answers

You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large
vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to turn,
but you should wait. Why?

A. The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
B. The large vehicle can turn suddenly
C. The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line
D. The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left

Answer - The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle

Large vehicles can hide other vehicles that are overtaking, especially motorcycles which may be filtering past queuing traffic. You need to be aware of the possibility of hidden vehicles and not assume that it is safe to emerge.

You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop.
What should you do?

A. Accelerate past the bus sounding your horn
B. Watch carefully for pedestrians
C. Be ready to give way to the bus
D. Pull in closely behind the bus

Answer -

Watch carefully for pedestrians

Be ready to give way to the bus

There might be pedestrians crossing from in front of the bus. Look out for them if you intend to pass. Consider staying back and waiting. How many people are waiting to get on the bus? Check the queue if you can. The bus might move off straight away if there is no one waiting to get on. If a bus is signalling to pull out, give it priority as long as it is safe to do so.

Which of these is least likely to be affected by crosswinds?

A. Cyclists
B. Motorcyclists
C. High-sided vehicles
D. Cars

Answer - Cars

Although cars are the least likely to be affected, crosswinds can take anyone by surprise. This is most likely to happen, after overtaking a large vehicle, when passing gaps between hedges or buildings, and on exposed sections of road.

You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to
turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take?

A. Move out and overtake on the right
B. Pass on the left as the vehicle moves out
C. Be prepared to stop behind
D. Overtake quickly before the lorry moves out

Answer - Be prepared to stop behind

Lorries are larger and longer than other vehicles and this can affect their position when approaching junctions. When turning left they may move out to the right so that they don’t cut in and mount the kerb with the rear wheels.

As a driver why should you be more careful where trams
operate?

A. Because they do not have a horn
B. Because they do not stop for cars
C. Because they do not have lights
D. Because they cannot steer to avoid you

Answer - Because they cannot steer to avoid you

You should take extra care when you first encounter trams. You will have to get used to dealing with a different traffic system. Be aware that they can accelerate and travel very quickly and that they cannot change direction to avoid obstructions.

You are towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of
rear-view mirror to use?

A. Interior wide-angle mirror
B. Extended-arm side mirror
C. Ordinary door mirrors
D. Ordinary interior mirror

Answer - Extended-arm side mirror

Towing a large trailer or caravan can greatly reduce your view of the road behind. You need to use the correct equipment to make sure you can see clearly behind and down both sides of the caravan or trailer.

It is a very windy day and you are about to overtake a
cyclist. What should you do?

A. Overtake very closely
B. Keep close as you pass
C. Sound your horn repeatedly
D. Allow extra room

Answer - Allow extra room

Cyclists, and motorcyclists, are very vulnerable in crosswinds. They can easily be blown well off course and veer into your path. Always allow plenty of room when overtaking them. Passing too close could cause a draught and unbalance the rider.

You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes
it difficult to be seen. You should use your

A. full beam headlights
B. rear fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet)
C. rear fog lights if visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)
D. dipped headlights
E. sidelights only

Answer -

rear fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet)

dipped headlights

You must ensure that you can be seen by others on the road. Use your dipped headlights during the day if the visibility is bad. If you use your rear fog lights, don’t forget to turn them off when the visibility improves.

You wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a
busy road. You should

A. follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
B. flash your headlights for oncoming traffic to give way
C. stay behind until the driver waves you past
D. keep well back until you can see that it is clear

Answer - keep well back until you can see that it is clear

If you want to overtake a long vehicle, stay well back so that you can get a better view of the road ahead. The closer you get the less you will be able to see of the road ahead. Be patient, overtaking calls for sound judgement. DON’T take a gamble, only overtake when you are certain that you can complete the manoeuvre safely.