General Knowledge theory test questions
Everything else you need to know. Below are 8 of the 137 general knowledge questions in PassMonkey, each with the correct answer and why it is right. The real test draws its 40 questions from across all seven categories.
1.What does this traffic light mean?
- ATraffic turning left should prepare for full green to move off.
- BTraffic is not allowed to turn left.
- CAll traffic must turn left only.
- DTraffic turning left may proceed if the way is clear.
Correct answer: D. A green arrow (filter light) means that traffic may proceed in the direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so.
2.When traffic lights are green, when should a driver not proceed?
- AWhen oncoming traffic is waiting to turn left.
- BWhen traffic is stopped waiting to turn from the road on the right.
- CWhen it would be unsafe to do so.
- DWhen traffic is stopped waiting to turn from the road on the left.
Correct answer: C. Although a green traffic light means proceed with caution, you should not enter a junction if the way is not clear or if by doing so you would cause an obstruction to other road users.
3.Within what distance of a road junction is parking prohibited?
- A15 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked.
- B10 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked.
- C5 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked.
- D20 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked.
Correct answer: C. It is an offence to park within 5 metres of a road junction unless parking spaces are clearly marked. Parking in that area may restrict the zone of vision of drivers approaching the junction and may cause an obstruction to large vehicles wishing to turn.
4.When is parking permitted on the brow of a hill?
- AOnly when there is no traffic on the road.
- BParking is never permitted on the brow of a hill.
- CParking is permitted when a vehicle has an efficient handbrake.
- DWhen the driver angles the wheels towards the kerb.
Correct answer: B. Parking on the brow of a hill or on a humpbacked bridge is prohibited. Parking in such a place may restrict the zone of vision of drivers approaching the hill and force them into the path of oncoming traffic.
5.What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line?
- ACyclists and motorised wheelchairs.
- BCyclists and taxis.
- CCyclists and motorcyclists.
- DBuses and cyclists.
Correct answer: A. A cycle track is for the use of cyclists and motorised wheelchairs. No other vehicles may cross into or over a mandatory cycle track unless this is necessary in order to leave a side road or a property adjacent to the cycle track.
6.Apart from cyclists and motorised wheelchairs, what other road users may use an unoccupied cycle lane accompanied by a broken white line?
- AOnly moped riders and motorcyclists.
- BOnly buses and taxis.
- CAll drivers may make temporary use.
- DOnly hackneys and taxis.
Correct answer: C. Drivers may make temporary use of a cycle track with a broken white line on the right-hand side if it is not occupied.
7.What do flashing amber arrows indicate at a junction?
- AWhen safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated.
- BIt is prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated.
- CProceed smartly through junction to avoid delay.
- DThe direction indicated is a cul-de-sac.
Correct answer: A. When you meet a flashing amber arrow at a junction, you should proceed in the direction indicated provided it is safe to do so.
8.What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean?
- ATraffic can overtake.
- BParking allowed during business hours.
- CU-turn allowed during daylight hours.
- DNo U-turn allowed.
Correct answer: D. You must never do a U-turn on any stretch of road with a continuous white line along its centre. The restricted vision at such places would make doing a U-turn very unsafe.