Driving Theory Test 2026 - Other Types of Vehicle Test 1

Question 1 of 25

What should you do when driving behind a motorcyclist in windy conditions?

Select 1 correct answer

Overtake them quickly to get out of the wind

Stay level with them to act as a windbreak

Drive closer to them to provide shelter

Keep well back and stay alert

Question 2 of 25

Why is it important to keep well back when following a large vehicle?

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To allow the driver to see you in their mirrors and to give yourself a better view ahead

To give yourself more room to accelerate for an overtake

To help other drivers behind you see the large vehicle

To prevent debris from the road hitting your windscreen

Question 3 of 25

How should you prepare to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

Select 1 correct answer

Follow closely so you can move out the moment a gap appears

Wait until the driver signals you to pass with their indicator

Keep well back to get a better view of the road ahead

Flash your headlights to tell oncoming traffic to slow down

Question 4 of 25

What should you do if a bus at a bus stop is signaling to pull away?

Select 1 correct answer

Speed up to get past it before it blocks the road

Give way and allow it to pull out if it is safe to do so

Flash your headlights to show you are not stopping

Sound your horn to warn the bus driver you are there

Question 5 of 25

Why should drivers be extra cautious on roads where trams operate?

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Trams do not have lights and are hard to see at night

Trams are much faster than cars in urban areas

Trams have very quiet engines compared to cars

Trams move on fixed tracks and cannot steer to avoid you

Question 6 of 25

What should you be aware of when driving near a motorcyclist in wet weather?

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They may need to swerve suddenly to avoid slippery drain covers or puddles

They have better grip on wet roads than four-wheeled vehicles

They can stop much faster on wet roads than in the dry

They are less affected by spray from other vehicles

Question 7 of 25

Why do large vehicles take longer to overtake than cars?

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They are limited to a lower speed than cars

They are much longer than standard vehicles

They create air turbulence that can affect your steering

All of the above

Question 8 of 25

How can large vehicles create hazards for other road users in wet weather?

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By increasing the temperature of the road surface

By throwing up heavy spray that reduces the visibility of following drivers

By stopping more quickly than a car on wet tarmac

By interfering with the GPS signals of nearby cars

Question 9 of 25

What should you do when overtaking a cyclist in windy conditions?

Select 1 correct answer

Keep close to them to block the wind for them

Overtake as fast as possible to minimize the time spent near them

Give them as much room as you would a car

Sound your horn as you pass so they know you are there

Question 10 of 25

Why might a long vehicle move to the right before turning left at a junction?

Select 1 correct answer

To prevent cars from overtaking them on the right

To prevent the rear wheels from hitting the kerb or mounting the pavement

To warn other drivers that they are about to stop

The driver has likely realized they are in the wrong lane

Question 11 of 25

Why should you leave extra space when following a motorcyclist?

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They may need to avoid hazards like potholes that a car would ignore

They travel much faster than cars on open roads

They are harder to see from a distance

They stop more quickly than other vehicles

Question 12 of 25

How should you react to 'Side Wind' warning signs?

Select 1 correct answer

Increase your speed to maintain momentum

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and stay alert

Brake sharply whenever you feel a gust

Ignore them if you are driving a small, heavy car

Question 13 of 25

Which vehicles are most affected by strong side winds?

Select 1 correct answer

Small hatchbacks and heavy SUVs

High-performance sports cars

Emergency vehicles with sirens active

Motorcyclists and high-sided lorries

Question 14 of 25

What special signals are used for trams at some traffic lights?

Select 1 correct answer

Flashing green arrows for left turns

Red and yellow diagonal stripes on the signal face

Blue circular lights with white numbers

White lights, often in the shape of a line or a dot

Question 15 of 25

What should you do if you see a large vehicle signaling left but positioned in the middle of the road?

Select 1 correct answer

Pass it on the left before it completes the turn

Stay well back and do not try to pass on either side

Sound your horn to tell the driver they are in the wrong lane

Move to the left to block other traffic from cutting in

Question 16 of 25

What should you do when driving behind a lorry on a wet road?

Select 1 correct answer

Follow closely so you are sheltered from the wind

Use your rear fog lights so the lorry driver can see you

Increase your following distance to stay clear of the spray

Sound your horn before you decide to overtake

Question 17 of 25

How should you respond if a vehicle moves into the safe gap you've left behind a lorry?

Select 1 correct answer

Overtake the new vehicle immediately

Sound your horn to show your disapproval

Drop back to re-establish a safe following distance

Flash your headlights until they move back

Question 18 of 25

What is a major risk when following a large vehicle toward a crossroads?

Select 1 correct answer

The vehicle will accelerate through the junction

The vehicle will always turn right without signaling

The vehicle can hide traffic lights or road signs from your view

The vehicle will stop suddenly without its brake lights working

Question 19 of 25

What is the maximum legal speed for a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter on the road?

Select 1 correct answer

4 mph

8 mph

12 mph

16 mph

Question 20 of 25

What extra risks do buses pose to pedestrians near bus stops?

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Pedestrians may run across the road from behind the bus

Buses have higher emissions that can dazzle pedestrians

Buses are required to stop for every pedestrian on the pavement

Bus doors are designed to open only when the road is clear

Question 21 of 25

Why should you be cautious when waiting to turn right if a lorry is approaching from the right?

Select 1 correct answer

Lorries are permitted to speed when approaching junctions

The lorry might be hiding a smaller vehicle that is overtaking it

Lorries always have the right of way over turning cars

Lorries are not allowed to indicate when approaching a junction

Question 22 of 25

What type of mirrors are highly recommended when towing a wide caravan?

Select 1 correct answer

Interior convex mirrors

Standard factory-fitted door mirrors

Extended arm side-view mirrors

Anti-glare tinted mirrors

Question 23 of 25

How should you react when approaching a bus that has stopped to pick up passengers?

Select 1 correct answer

Slow down and be prepared for people crossing the road

Sound your horn to tell the passengers to stay on the pavement

Increase your speed to pass before the bus moves off

Overtake as closely as possible to keep the other lane clear

Question 24 of 25

Overtaking a long vehicle is difficult primarily because:

Select 1 correct answer

They are legally allowed to block the road

They have much higher top speeds than cars

They have large blind spots and you spend more time in them

They are required to drive in the middle of the road

Question 25 of 25

Why should you never assume a lorry's signal is wrong if it moves right before turning left?

Select 1 correct answer

The driver may be confused about their route

Large vehicles need extra room to maneuver without hitting the kerb

The driver is likely trying to block you from passing

Lorries have to follow different indicator rules than cars

What should you do when driving behind a motorcyclist in windy conditions?

Why is it important to keep well back when following a large vehicle?

How should you prepare to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

What should you do if a bus at a bus stop is signaling to pull away?

Why should drivers be extra cautious on roads where trams operate?

What should you be aware of when driving near a motorcyclist in wet weather?

Why do large vehicles take longer to overtake than cars?

How can large vehicles create hazards for other road users in wet weather?

What should you do when overtaking a cyclist in windy conditions?

Why might a long vehicle move to the right before turning left at a junction?

Why should you leave extra space when following a motorcyclist?

How should you react to 'Side Wind' warning signs?

Which vehicles are most affected by strong side winds?

What special signals are used for trams at some traffic lights?

What should you do if you see a large vehicle signaling left but positioned in the middle of the road?

What should you do when driving behind a lorry on a wet road?

How should you respond if a vehicle moves into the safe gap you've left behind a lorry?

What is a major risk when following a large vehicle toward a crossroads?

What is the maximum legal speed for a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter on the road?

What extra risks do buses pose to pedestrians near bus stops?

Why should you be cautious when waiting to turn right if a lorry is approaching from the right?

What type of mirrors are highly recommended when towing a wide caravan?

How should you react when approaching a bus that has stopped to pick up passengers?

Overtaking a long vehicle is difficult primarily because:

Why should you never assume a lorry's signal is wrong if it moves right before turning left?

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What should you do when driving behind a motorcyclist in windy conditions?

Why is it important to keep well back when following a large vehicle?

How should you prepare to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

What should you do if a bus at a bus stop is signaling to pull away?

Why should drivers be extra cautious on roads where trams operate?

What should you be aware of when driving near a motorcyclist in wet weather?

Why do large vehicles take longer to overtake than cars?

How can large vehicles create hazards for other road users in wet weather?

What should you do when overtaking a cyclist in windy conditions?

Why might a long vehicle move to the right before turning left at a junction?

Why should you leave extra space when following a motorcyclist?

How should you react to 'Side Wind' warning signs?

Which vehicles are most affected by strong side winds?

What special signals are used for trams at some traffic lights?

What should you do if you see a large vehicle signaling left but positioned in the middle of the road?

What should you do when driving behind a lorry on a wet road?

How should you respond if a vehicle moves into the safe gap you've left behind a lorry?

What is a major risk when following a large vehicle toward a crossroads?

What is the maximum legal speed for a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter on the road?

What extra risks do buses pose to pedestrians near bus stops?

Why should you be cautious when waiting to turn right if a lorry is approaching from the right?

What type of mirrors are highly recommended when towing a wide caravan?

How should you react when approaching a bus that has stopped to pick up passengers?

Overtaking a long vehicle is difficult primarily because:

Why should you never assume a lorry's signal is wrong if it moves right before turning left?

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