Driving Theory Test 2026 - Vehicle Handling Test 1

Question 1 of 25

When driving in wet conditions, how much stopping distance should you leave compared to dry conditions?

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Same distance

Twice the distance

Three times the distance

Half the distance

Question 2 of 25

What should you do if another vehicle pulls into your safe gap in wet conditions?

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Sound your horn

Flash your headlights

Overtake immediately

Slow down to re-establish a safe distance

Question 3 of 25

After driving through a flooded ford, what should you do?

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Check your brakes carefully

Drive faster to dry the brakes

Stop the car for 10 minutes

Keep accelerating to avoid skidding

Question 4 of 25

Why should you use dipped headlights in heavy rain?

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To reduce glare for other drivers

To use less battery power

To improve your ability to see ahead

Because it's a legal requirement

Question 5 of 25

When must you use headlights in foggy conditions?

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Only at night

When visibility is below 100 meters

When there is light drizzle

Only on high-speed roads

Question 6 of 25

What is the main hazard of using fog lights unnecessarily?

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Can dazzle other drivers

Drains the car battery

Increases fuel consumption

No hazard at all

Question 7 of 25

What should you do when parking in foggy conditions?

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Use dipped headlights

Leave hazard lights on

Use parking lights if necessary

Keep full beam headlights on

Question 8 of 25

What do red reflective studs on a motorway indicate?

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Left edge of the road

Right edge of the road

Lane separation

Emergency lane

Question 9 of 25

Why should you avoid traveling in very bad weather unless necessary?

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It reduces fuel efficiency

You may get delayed

Conditions may be unpredictable and dangerous

Traffic rules are stricter

Question 10 of 25

How can black ice be identified while driving?

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It appears as a thick layer of frost

It makes a loud cracking sound

It always forms in shaded areas

It is often invisible but roads may look wet

Question 11 of 25

Why is it dangerous to drive near high-sided vehicles in strong winds?

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They can block your view of traffic lights

They can suddenly drift due to wind gusts

They slow down too much in strong winds

They are less affected by winds than smaller vehicles

Question 12 of 25

What should you do if your car starts aquaplaning in heavy rain?

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Brake firmly

Steer sharply to regain control

Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel lightly

Increase speed to push through the water

Question 13 of 25

How can you prevent dazzling other drivers when using headlights at night?

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Dip your headlights when approaching another vehicle

Use full beam headlights at all times

Only use sidelights when following another car

Drive closer to the kerb

Question 14 of 25

What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

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Look directly at the headlights

Close your eyes briefly

Look slightly to the left of the road

Flash your own headlights in response

Question 15 of 25

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

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At all times

Only in poor visibility or at night

Only when overtaking

Never, as they are not required on motorways

Question 16 of 25

Why is coasting while driving dangerous?

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It increases fuel consumption

It makes the brakes more effective

It improves handling on corners

It reduces control over the vehicle

Question 17 of 25

How does engine braking help when driving downhill?

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It increases speed gradually

It reduces reliance on the brakes, preventing overheating

It stops the car instantly

It makes the ride smoother

Question 18 of 25

Why should you use a lower gear when driving uphill?

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To maintain power and avoid engine strain

To increase fuel efficiency

To reduce emissions

To coast more easily

Question 19 of 25

What should you do when driving on a single-track road and another vehicle is approaching?

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Stop in the middle of the road

Speed up to pass first

Use a passing place if available

Force the other driver to reverse

Question 20 of 25

What factors affect stopping distances?

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Weather conditions

Road surface

Tyre and brake condition

All of the above

Question 21 of 25

How should you react if your car begins to skid and it does not have ABS?

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Brake hard and hold the wheel tightly

Steer into the skid and ease off the accelerator

Accelerate to regain control

Turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the skid

Question 22 of 25

What is the purpose of speed humps on the road?

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To increase fuel efficiency

To improve drainage

To slow down traffic and improve safety

To test a vehicle's suspension

Question 23 of 25

What do rumble devices warn drivers about?

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Upcoming roundabouts or hazards

Speed cameras

Sharp bends ahead

Changes in the speed limit

Question 24 of 25

Why can roads become unusually slippery after a dry spell followed by rain?

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Rain increases tyre grip

Roads expand due to heat

Water causes potholes to form immediately

Dust and oil build-up create a slick surface

Question 25 of 25

How should you apply the brakes in an emergency if your car has ABS?

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Pump the brake pedal repeatedly

Apply firm, continuous pressure to the brake pedal

Use the handbrake immediately

Brake gently and gradually

When driving in wet conditions, how much stopping distance should you leave compared to dry conditions?

What should you do if another vehicle pulls into your safe gap in wet conditions?

After driving through a flooded ford, what should you do?

Why should you use dipped headlights in heavy rain?

When must you use headlights in foggy conditions?

What is the main hazard of using fog lights unnecessarily?

What should you do when parking in foggy conditions?

What do red reflective studs on a motorway indicate?

Why should you avoid traveling in very bad weather unless necessary?

How can black ice be identified while driving?

Why is it dangerous to drive near high-sided vehicles in strong winds?

What should you do if your car starts aquaplaning in heavy rain?

How can you prevent dazzling other drivers when using headlights at night?

What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

Why is coasting while driving dangerous?

How does engine braking help when driving downhill?

Why should you use a lower gear when driving uphill?

What should you do when driving on a single-track road and another vehicle is approaching?

What factors affect stopping distances?

How should you react if your car begins to skid and it does not have ABS?

What is the purpose of speed humps on the road?

What do rumble devices warn drivers about?

Why can roads become unusually slippery after a dry spell followed by rain?

How should you apply the brakes in an emergency if your car has ABS?

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When driving in wet conditions, how much stopping distance should you leave compared to dry conditions?

What should you do if another vehicle pulls into your safe gap in wet conditions?

After driving through a flooded ford, what should you do?

Why should you use dipped headlights in heavy rain?

When must you use headlights in foggy conditions?

What is the main hazard of using fog lights unnecessarily?

What should you do when parking in foggy conditions?

What do red reflective studs on a motorway indicate?

Why should you avoid traveling in very bad weather unless necessary?

How can black ice be identified while driving?

Why is it dangerous to drive near high-sided vehicles in strong winds?

What should you do if your car starts aquaplaning in heavy rain?

How can you prevent dazzling other drivers when using headlights at night?

What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

Why is coasting while driving dangerous?

How does engine braking help when driving downhill?

Why should you use a lower gear when driving uphill?

What should you do when driving on a single-track road and another vehicle is approaching?

What factors affect stopping distances?

How should you react if your car begins to skid and it does not have ABS?

What is the purpose of speed humps on the road?

What do rumble devices warn drivers about?

Why can roads become unusually slippery after a dry spell followed by rain?

How should you apply the brakes in an emergency if your car has ABS?

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