UK Driving Theory Questions Test 3

A swaying lorry can indicate driver fatigue, a tyre blowout, or strong crosswind effects. You should increase your following distance immediately. If the lorry appears out of control, slow down further and be prepared to stop. Never try to overtake a swaying large vehicle.

Lane hogging in the middle lane is an offence under careless driving rules. You should not undertake illegally. The correct response is to pass on the right if safe, then return to the left lane. Flashing or tailgating is aggressive and illegal.

If you can safely move left, you should do so. Remaining in the right lane unnecessarily is lane hogging and can result in a fixed penalty. You must never speed up beyond the limit or brake check the vehicle behind as both are dangerous and illegal.

A yellow or burgundy jacket on a dog indicates it is a hearing dog trained to assist a deaf person. The handler cannot hear approaching traffic and may be unaware of your vehicle. You must take extra care, give them plenty of time, and never sound your horn as this will startle the dog.

When emerging with an obstructed view, you must edge forward very slowly until you can see clearly in both directions. Looking for reflections in windows, listening for traffic, and watching for shadows can also help. Never commit to pulling out until you are certain it is safe.

Light steering on a wet road is the classic symptom of aquaplaning, where a film of water lifts the tyres off the road surface. Braking or steering sharply will make it worse. The correct response is to ease gently off the accelerator until the tyres regain contact.

A restriction sign showing "except for access" means the restriction applies to all vehicles except those needing access to properties in that road. Residents, delivery drivers, and emergency vehicles may still enter. All other through traffic is prohibited.

A motorcyclist may move within their lane to improve their road position or avoid hazards. You must wait until the road ahead is completely clear, straight, and you can complete the overtake without cutting back in too sharply. You must give at least as much space as overtaking a car.

In poor visibility caused by spray, you must increase your following distance significantly and reduce speed. Stopping distances at least double in wet conditions. Using full beam would reflect off the spray and worsen visibility. Moving lanes does not remove the hazard.

The safest response to tailgating is to increase your own distance from the vehicle ahead. This gives you more room to brake gradually rather than suddenly, reducing the risk of the tailgater hitting you. Do not brake check, speed up, or engage with the driver.

A cyclist signalling right means they are about to change direction across your path. You must abandon the overtake immediately and hang back. Never attempt to overtake a cyclist who is signalling to turn — they have priority to make their manoeuvre safely.

Cyclists are vulnerable and can be easily caught in a vehicle's blind spot when turning. You must not cut across a cyclist when turning left. Hang back and allow them to complete the turn before you proceed — never squeeze past or turn across them.

Swerving to avoid an animal can cause you to lose control or hit oncoming traffic, which is far more dangerous. Braking firmly in a straight line gives you the best chance of reducing impact. Animals are not worth risking a head-on collision.

ABS is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during heavy braking, allowing you to steer while stopping. You should keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal and do not pump it. ABS manages the braking automatically — releasing pressure reduces its effectiveness.

The new speed limit begins at the point where the speed limit sign is positioned. You must have reduced to the new limit by the time you reach the sign, not after passing it. Many drivers incorrectly reduce speed gradually after the sign which is an offence.

Dipped headlights typically illuminate around 30 metres ahead. At 30 mph your stopping distance is 23 metres in dry conditions, but at night your reaction time may increase. You should always drive at a speed where you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

A toucan crossing allows both pedestrians and cyclists to cross simultaneously — hence the name "two can" cross. Unlike a pelican crossing which is for pedestrians only, a toucan crossing has a green cycle signal alongside the pedestrian signal and cyclists do not need to dismount.

At an unmarked crossroads, no driver has automatic priority. The Highway Code states all drivers must approach with caution, slow down, and be prepared to stop. Do not assume any right of way — treat it as an uncontrolled junction and proceed only when it is safe.

A slight bend means you cannot fully see if the road ahead is clear. Overtaking where visibility is reduced is dangerous and potentially illegal. You must wait until you have a completely clear and unobstructed view of the road ahead before committing to the overtake.

Looking directly at undipped headlights causes temporary blindness. You should look toward the left edge of the road to use it as a guide, slow down, and be prepared to stop. Never retaliate with full beam as this blinds the oncoming driver and increases danger for both.

A ford is a shallow water crossing over the road. You should slow right down before entering, drive through slowly in a low gear to avoid creating a bow wave that could flood your engine, and test your brakes gently on the other side as water reduces their effectiveness.

In a one-way street, you should position yourself in the right-hand lane well before the junction if turning right. This allows traffic turning left to use the left lane simultaneously, improving traffic flow and reducing conflict at the junction exit.

Even if there is no damage or injury, you should not retaliate or confront the other driver. Aggressive responses escalate situations dangerously. Stay calm, continue driving safely, and report the incident to police only if the driver committed a serious offence.

A vehicle with hazard lights on may be broken down with people nearby, have a door about to open, or be loading. You should slow down, pass with care, and leave as much room as possible. Assume the unexpected — a door may open or a person may step out.

When two vehicles are both turning right, they can block each other's view of oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing the side road. Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into have priority and may be hidden behind the other turning vehicle.