There are 28 Alertness Theory Test questions. You must get 86% (24 out of 28) to pass the test. You may review answers after each question by clicking the 'check answer' button or you can wait until the end of the test for your final score. Good luck!
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: If you want to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough to carry out the manoeuvre safely.
Explanation: If you want to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough to carry out the manoeuvre safely.
اگر آپ یوٹرن لینا چاہتے ہیں تو آہستہ ہوجائیں اور اس بات کا یقین کرلیں کہ سڑک دونوں طرف سے خالی ہے۔ اس بات کا یقین کرلیں کہ سڑک اتنی چوڑی ہے کہ آپ بحفاظت مڑسکتے ہوں۔
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: This sign gives you a warning. The brow of the hill prevents you seeing oncoming traffic so you must be cautious. The bridge is narrow and there may not be enough room for you to pass an oncoming vehicle at this point. There is no footpath, so pedestrians may be walking in the road. Consider the hidden hazards and be ready to react if necessary.
Explanation: This sign gives you a warning. The brow of the hill prevents you seeing oncoming traffic so you must be cautious. The bridge is narrow and there may not be enough room for you to pass an oncoming vehicle at this point. There is no footpath, so pedestrians may be walking in the road. Consider the hidden hazards and be ready to react if necessary.
یہ علامات آپ کو خبردار کرتی ہیں کہ پہاڑی کا حصہ آپ کو آنے والی ٹریفک کو دیکھنے سے روکتا ہے۔ اس لئے آپ کو محتاط رہنا ہوگا۔پل تنگ ہے اور ہوسکتا ہے کہ یہاں پر سامنے سے آنے والی ٹریفک کے ساتھ گزرنے کی جگہ نہ ہو۔ یہاں کوئی فٹ پاتھ نہیں اس لئے راہگیر سڑک پر چل رہے ہوں گے۔چھپے ہوئے خطرات کا دھیان رکھیں اور اگر ضروری ہو تو ردعمل کے لئے تیار رہیں۔
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: As you begin to think about overtaking, ask yourself if it's really necessary. If you can't see well ahead stay back and wait for a safer place to pull out.
Explanation: As you begin to think about overtaking, ask yourself if it's really necessary. If you can't see well ahead stay back and wait for a safer place to pull out.
جیسے ہی آپ اوورٹیک کرنے کے بارے میں سوچنا شروع کریں اپنے آپ سے پوچھیں کیا یہ کرنا واقع ضروری ہے۔اگر آپ آگے ٹھیک سے نہیں دیکھ سکتے تو پیچھے رہیں اور آگے جانے کے لئے محافظ جگہ کا انتظار کریں۔
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: You should plan your overtaking to take into account any hazards ahead. In this picture the marking indicates that you are approaching a junction. You will not have time to overtake and move back into the left safely.
Explanation: You should plan your overtaking to take into account any hazards ahead. In this picture the marking indicates that you are approaching a junction. You will not have time to overtake and move back into the left safely.
آپ کو اوورٹیکنگ کرتے ہوئے خطرات کو مدنظر رکھنا چاہئے۔ اس تصویر میں نشانات یہ ظاہر کرتے ہیں کہ آپ جب جنکشن پر پہنچ رہے ہیں آپ کے پاس اوورٹیک کرنے اور بحفاظت بائیں طرف واپس جانے کا ٹائم نہیں ہوگا۔
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The safest option is to switch off your mobile phone before you set off, and use a message service. Even hands-free systems are likely to distract your attention. Don't endanger other road users. If you need to make a call, pull up in a safe place when you can, you may need to go some distance before you can find one. It's illegal to use a hand-held mobile or similar device when driving or riding, except in a genuine emergency.
Explanation: The safest option is to switch off your mobile phone before you set off, and use a message service. Even hands-free systems are likely to distract your attention. Don't endanger other road users. If you need to make a call, pull up in a safe place when you can, you may need to go some distance before you can find one. It's illegal to use a hand-held mobile or similar device when driving or riding, except in a genuine emergency.
چلنے سے پہلے محفوظ ترین طریقہ یہ ہے کہ اپنا موبائل فون بند کرلیں اور میسیج سسٹم کا استعمال کریں۔ حتی کہ ہینڈز فری سسٹم بھی آپ کی توجہ ہٹا سکتا ہے۔ سڑک پر دوسرے لوگوں کو خطرے میں مت ڈالیں۔ اگر آپ کو کال کرنے کی ضرورت ہے تو کسی محفوظ مقام پر رکیں۔ اس سے پہلے کہ آپ کو کوئی ایسا مقام ملے کہ آپ کو کچھ فاصلہ طے کرنا پڑسکتا ہے ماسوائے حقیقی ایمرجنسی کے یہ غیر قانونی ہے کہ گاڑی چلنے یا سواری کرتے ہوئے ہاتھ میں پکڑنے والا موبائل یا اس جیسا کوئی دوسرا آلہ استعمال کیا جائے۔
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: These lines are often found on the approach to a roundabout or a dangerous junction. They give you extra warning to adjust your speed. Look well ahead and do this in good time.
Explanation: These lines are often found on the approach to a roundabout or a dangerous junction. They give you extra warning to adjust your speed. Look well ahead and do this in good time.
یہ لکیریں اکثر راؤنڈ اباؤٹ یا خطرناک جنکشن پر پہنچتے ہوئے ملتی ہیں۔ یہ آپ کو اپنی رفتار ٹھیک کرنے کے لئے اضافی طور پر خبردار کرتی ہیں۔ آگے اچھی طرح دیکھیں اور ایسا اچھے وقت میں کریں۔
7. What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The longer traffic lights have been on green, the sooner they'll change. Allow for this as you approach traffic lights that you know have been on green for a while. They're likely to change soon, so you should be prepared to stop.
Explanation: The longer traffic lights have been on green, the sooner they'll change. Allow for this as you approach traffic lights that you know have been on green for a while. They're likely to change soon, so you should be prepared to stop.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Before pulling up, check the mirrors to see what's happening behind you. Also assess what's ahead and make sure you give the correct signal if it will help other road users.
Explanation: Before pulling up, check the mirrors to see what's happening behind you. Also assess what's ahead and make sure you give the correct signal if it will help other road users.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: If you're following a large vehicle but are so close to it that you can't see its exterior mirrors, the driver won't be able to see you. Keeping well back will also allow you to see the road ahead by looking past on either side of the large vehicle.
Explanation: If you're following a large vehicle but are so close to it that you can't see its exterior mirrors, the driver won't be able to see you. Keeping well back will also allow you to see the road ahead by looking past on either side of the large vehicle.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what's going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What's happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.
Explanation: You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what's going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What's happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.
11. You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: At junctions, your view is often restricted by buildings, trees or parked cars. You need to be able to see in order to judge a safe gap. Edge forward slowly and keep looking all the time. Don't cause other road users to change speed or direction as you emerge.
Explanation: At junctions, your view is often restricted by buildings, trees or parked cars. You need to be able to see in order to judge a safe gap. Edge forward slowly and keep looking all the time. Don't cause other road users to change speed or direction as you emerge.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Ensure that you can see clearly through the windscreen of your vehicle. Stickers or hanging objects could obstruct your view or draw your attention away from the road.
Explanation: Ensure that you can see clearly through the windscreen of your vehicle. Stickers or hanging objects could obstruct your view or draw your attention away from the road.
13. You're on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: If you feel sleepy, you should leave the motorway at a service area or at the next exit and stop in a safe place to rest. A supply of fresh air can help to keep you alert before you reach the exit, but it isn't a substitute for stopping and resting.
Explanation: If you feel sleepy, you should leave the motorway at a service area or at the next exit and stop in a safe place to rest. A supply of fresh air can help to keep you alert before you reach the exit, but it isn't a substitute for stopping and resting.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Your headlights and tail lights help others on the road to see you. It may be necessary to turn on your lights during the day if visibility is reduced; for example, due to heavy rain. In these conditions, the light might fade before the street lights are timed to switch on. Be seen to be safe.
Explanation: Your headlights and tail lights help others on the road to see you. It may be necessary to turn on your lights during the day if visibility is reduced; for example, due to heavy rain. In these conditions, the light might fade before the street lights are timed to switch on. Be seen to be safe.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: It's easy to be distracted. Planning your journey before you set off is important. A few sensible precautions are to tune your radio to stations in your area of travel, take planned breaks, and plan your route. Except for emergencies, it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Even using a hands-free kit can severely distract your attention.
Explanation: It's easy to be distracted. Planning your journey before you set off is important. A few sensible precautions are to tune your radio to stations in your area of travel, take planned breaks, and plan your route. Except for emergencies, it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Even using a hands-free kit can severely distract your attention.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: It's illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in a genuine emergency. Even using a hands-free kit can distract your attention. Park in a safe and convenient place before receiving or making a call or using text messaging. Then you'll also be free to take notes or refer to papers.
Explanation: It's illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving, except in a genuine emergency. Even using a hands-free kit can distract your attention. Park in a safe and convenient place before receiving or making a call or using text messaging. Then you'll also be free to take notes or refer to papers.
17. You're driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. What should you do? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: As you drive, look well ahead and all around so that you're ready for any hazards that might develop. If you have to stop in an emergency, react as soon as you can while keeping control of the vehicle. Keep both hands on the steering wheel so you can control the vehicle's direction of travel.
Explanation: As you drive, look well ahead and all around so that you're ready for any hazards that might develop. If you have to stop in an emergency, react as soon as you can while keeping control of the vehicle. Keep both hands on the steering wheel so you can control the vehicle's direction of travel.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Before moving off, you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check that the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and, if necessary, give a signal to warn other road users of your intentions.
Explanation: Before moving off, you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check that the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and, if necessary, give a signal to warn other road users of your intentions.
19. You're travelling along this narrow country road. How should you pass the cyclist? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Allow the cyclist plenty of room in case they wobble or swerve around a pothole or raised drain. Look well ahead before you start to overtake, because you'll need to use all of the road. Look for entrances to fields where tractors or other farm machinery could be waiting to pull out.
Explanation: Allow the cyclist plenty of room in case they wobble or swerve around a pothole or raised drain. Look well ahead before you start to overtake, because you'll need to use all of the road. Look for entrances to fields where tractors or other farm machinery could be waiting to pull out.
20. Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do to use the phone? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Never attempt to use a hand-held phone while you're driving, except in a genuine emergency. It's illegal and will take your attention away from driving, putting you at greater risk of causing a collision.
Explanation: Never attempt to use a hand-held phone while you're driving, except in a genuine emergency. It's illegal and will take your attention away from driving, putting you at greater risk of causing a collision.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: It's easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar area. If you need to check a map or ask for directions, first find a safe place to stop.
Explanation: It's easy to lose your way in an unfamiliar area. If you need to check a map or ask for directions, first find a safe place to stop.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view, particularly at bends and junctions. Look out for other road users - especially cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians - as they can easily be hidden by this obstruction.
Explanation: Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view, particularly at bends and junctions. Look out for other road users - especially cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians - as they can easily be hidden by this obstruction.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: If you want to turn your car around, try to find a place where you have good all-round vision. If this isn't possible, and you're unable to see clearly, then get someone to guide you.
Explanation: If you want to turn your car around, try to find a place where you have good all-round vision. If this isn't possible, and you're unable to see clearly, then get someone to guide you.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Modern vehicles provide the driver with well-positioned mirrors, which are essential to safe driving. However, they can't see every angle of the scene behind and to the sides of the vehicle. This is why it's essential that, when necessary, you look around to check those areas not visible in your mirrors.
Explanation: Modern vehicles provide the driver with well-positioned mirrors, which are essential to safe driving. However, they can't see every angle of the scene behind and to the sides of the vehicle. This is why it's essential that, when necessary, you look around to check those areas not visible in your mirrors.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Talking to someone while you're driving can distract you and, unlike someone in the car with you, the person on the other end of a mobile phone is unable to see the traffic situations you're dealing with. They won't stop speaking to you even if you're approaching a hazardous situation. You need to concentrate on your driving all of the time, but especially so when dealing with a hazard.
Explanation: Talking to someone while you're driving can distract you and, unlike someone in the car with you, the person on the other end of a mobile phone is unable to see the traffic situations you're dealing with. They won't stop speaking to you even if you're approaching a hazardous situation. You need to concentrate on your driving all of the time, but especially so when dealing with a hazard.
26. You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Before emerging right onto a dual carriageway, make sure that the central reservation is deep enough to protect your vehicle. If it isn't, you should treat the dual carriageway as one road and check that it's clear in both directions before pulling out. Neglecting to do this could place part or all of your vehicle in the path of approaching traffic and cause a collision.
Explanation: Before emerging right onto a dual carriageway, make sure that the central reservation is deep enough to protect your vehicle. If it isn't, you should treat the dual carriageway as one road and check that it's clear in both directions before pulling out. Neglecting to do this could place part or all of your vehicle in the path of approaching traffic and cause a collision.
27. You're waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Windscreen pillars can completely block your view of pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. You should make a particular effort to look for these road users; don't just rely on a quick glance.
Explanation: Windscreen pillars can completely block your view of pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. You should make a particular effort to look for these road users; don't just rely on a quick glance.
28. How should you use a satellite navigation system so that it doesn't distract you when you're driving? Mark one answer
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vehicle navigation systems can be useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. However, they can also distract you and cause you to lose control if you look at or adjust them while driving. Pull up in a convenient and safe place before adjusting them.
Explanation: Vehicle navigation systems can be useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. However, they can also distract you and cause you to lose control if you look at or adjust them while driving. Pull up in a convenient and safe place before adjusting them.