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Mock format: 100 questions, 120 minutes, pass 80/100 (80%). Answer key on the last page. From theorytestrevision.co.uk · independent study aid, not an official test. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

  1. 1. On which road is Town and Gown (theatre)?

    1. A. Round Church Street
    2. B. Market Passage
    3. C. St Edward's Passage
    4. D. Chesterton Road

  2. 2. On which road is Centennial Hotel (hotel)?

    1. A. Hills Road
    2. B. Tenison Road
    3. C. St Barnabas Road
    4. D. Newmarket Road

  3. 3. On which road is ADC Theatre (theatre)?

    1. A. Park Street
    2. B. St Edward's Passage
    3. C. Portugal Place
    4. D. Victoria Road

  4. 4. On which road is Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (hospital)?

    1. A. Sidgwick Avenue
    2. B. West Road
    3. C. Grange Road
    4. D. Trumpington Road

  5. 5. How thick must the livery stripe be on a Cambridge hackney carriage that is NOT a multi-seater?

    1. A. 6 inches (150 mm)
    2. B. 4 inches (100 mm)
    3. C. 2 inches (50 mm)
    4. D. 10 inches (250 mm)

  6. 6. Can a Cambridge hackney carriage fare for a journey ending OUTSIDE the district be agreed in advance?

    1. A. No, the meter must always be used
    2. B. Only if the passenger is a student
    3. C. Yes, it can be agreed before setting off
    4. D. Only after the journey has ended

  7. 7. You are licensed for the Cambridge City Council area. Which of these places is in your area?

    1. A. Cherry Hinton
    2. B. Madingley
    3. C. Grantchester
    4. D. Fen Ditton

  8. 8. How many hackney carriage licences are allowed in Cambridge?

    1. A. There is no limit on numbers
    2. B. The number is limited to 321
    3. C. The limit is exactly 100
    4. D. The limit is exactly 1,000

  9. 9. Which postcode district is Christ's College (University of Cambridge) in?

    1. A. CB3
    2. B. CB2
    3. C. CB4
    4. D. CB5

  10. 10. On which road is Pembroke New Cellars (theatre)?

    1. A. Orchard Street
    2. B. Trinity Lane
    3. C. Trumpington Street
    4. D. Chesterton Lane

  11. 11. Within what time must a Cambridge driver report a new conviction to the Council?

    1. A. 7 days
    2. B. 14 days
    3. C. 48 hours
    4. D. At the next renewal

  12. 12. What must a Cambridge licensed driver do straight after each hiring ends?

    1. A. Switch the meter back to Tariff 2
    2. B. Clean all the windows inside
    3. C. Search the vehicle for lost property
    4. D. Phone the Council to report in

  13. 13. On which road is Christ's College (University of Cambridge) (university building)?

    1. A. Park Street
    2. B. St Andrew's Street
    3. C. Pound Hill
    4. D. West Road

  14. 14. Which of these places is nearest to Cherry Hinton?

    1. A. Romsey
    2. B. Chesterton
    3. C. Trumpington
    4. D. Eddington

  15. 15. Which of these places is nearest to Eddington?

    1. A. Trumpington
    2. B. Barnwell
    3. C. Newnham
    4. D. Cherry Hinton

  16. 16. On which road is Cherry Hinton Library (library)?

    1. A. Mill End Road
    2. B. Godwin Way
    3. C. Queen Edith's Way
    4. D. High Street

  17. 17. A same-sex couple hold hands in your vehicle. What should you do?

    1. A. Treat them like any other passengers
    2. B. Ask them to stop
    3. C. Refuse to continue the journey
    4. D. Charge a higher fare

  18. 18. What MUST you do at a red traffic light?

    1. A. Stop on the stop line
    2. B. Stop just past the line
    3. C. Stop behind the white stop line
    4. D. Slow down and look

  19. 19. A teenager rides a petrol mini moto along the pavement near your rank. What does Rule 157 say?

    1. A. It is fine on pavements
    2. B. It MUST NOT be used there
    3. C. It is fine in parks only
    4. D. It is fine if slow

  20. 20. Road markings show you may enter a roundabout without giving way. What should you still do?

    1. A. Look only at the exit you want
    2. B. Speed up to join the traffic flow
    3. C. Sound your horn as you join
    4. D. Look to the right before joining

  21. 21. You are in a collision that damages another car. What MUST you do?

    1. A. Drive on and phone later
    2. B. Leave a note only if the owner is absent
    3. C. Report it only to your insurer
    4. D. Stop and give your details to anyone entitled

  22. 22. On approaching a roundabout, what routine should you use at all stages?

    1. A. Brake – Signal – Steer
    2. B. Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre
    3. C. Signal – Brake – Mirrors
    4. D. Horn – Mirrors – Signal

  23. 23. On a single-track road, the driver behind wants to overtake. What should you do?

    1. A. Speed up so they do not need to
    2. B. Stop in the middle of the road
    3. C. Wave them past on a bend
    4. D. Pull into a passing place on your left

  24. 24. Between sunset and sunrise, which lights MUST be lit on your vehicle?

    1. A. Front and rear fog lights
    2. B. Hazard warning lights
    3. C. Interior and dashboard lights
    4. D. Sidelights and number plate lights

  25. 25. Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions is ___.

    1. A. efficient
    2. B. normal
    3. C. dangerous
    4. D. required

  26. 26. After overtaking in the right lane of a three-lane dual carriageway, where should you return?

    1. A. The middle, then the left
    2. B. Stay on the right
    3. C. Straight to the hard shoulder
    4. D. Any lane

  27. 27. In good daylight, from what distance MUST you be able to read a modern number plate?

    1. A. 10 metres
    2. B. 20 metres
    3. C. 15 metres
    4. D. 30 metres

  28. 28. Why should you never leave children or pets in an unventilated car?

    1. A. The car alarm may go off
    2. B. It uses too much fuel
    3. C. They could overheat
    4. D. It is a parking offence

  29. 29. While a listed self-driving vehicle is driving itself in a valid situation, which of these MUST you still do?

    1. A. Keep both hands on the steering wheel all the time
    2. B. Be fit to drive and within the drink-drive limits
    3. C. Watch the road ahead for the whole journey
    4. D. Give every signal at junctions by hand yourself

  30. 30. A blue sign shows a white car on a road with a bridge over it (the motorway symbol). What does it mean at the start of a road?

    1. A. Start of motorway rules
    2. B. End of the motorway
    3. C. Low bridge ahead
    4. D. Service area just ahead

  31. 31. On a dual carriageway you approach a crawler lane on a hill but your car is not slow and no one is behind. What does Rule 139 suggest?

    1. A. You need not use it
    2. B. You must use it
    3. C. You must overtake in it
    4. D. You must stop in it

  32. 32. You have just driven through a deep ford. Why might you need to test your brakes?

    1. A. The water makes brakes too strong
    2. B. Wet brakes may be less effective
    3. C. The ford has a lower speed limit
    4. D. It is required by the ford sign

  33. 33. How MUST you rejoin a motorway from an emergency area?

    1. A. Use the emergency phone for advice
    2. B. Pull out when there is a gap
    3. C. Reverse out of the area slowly
    4. D. Wait for a car to flash you out

  34. 34. A broken-down car is being towed back onto a main road. What does Rule 98 warn about?

    1. A. It will speed up very quickly
    2. B. It may take longer to build up speed
    3. C. It must use the right-hand lane
    4. D. It must sound its horn

  35. 35. According to Rule 204, which group of pedestrians is most at risk from traffic?

    1. A. Joggers and dog walkers in parks
    2. B. Children, older adults and disabled people
    3. C. Shoppers carrying heavy bags
    4. D. People walking in large groups

  36. 36. What is the maximum speed of a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter on the road?

    1. A. 4 mph
    2. B. 12 mph
    3. C. 15 mph
    4. D. 8 mph

  37. 37. After traffic officers stop you, what MUST you do once you have pulled over safely?

    1. A. Keep the engine running
    2. B. Get out and walk to them
    3. C. Put your fog lights on
    4. D. Switch off your engine

  38. 38. A hackney carriage is used for a private hire booking. Under section 67, what is the maximum charge?

    1. A. Any agreed price above the meter
    2. B. Double the meter
    3. C. The meter fare
    4. D. There is no maximum

  39. 39. You are turning left and a cyclist in a cycle lane is coming up behind you. What does Rule 140 say?

    1. A. Turn first, because you are in front
    2. B. Sound your horn, then make the turn
    3. C. Give way to the cyclist; do not cut across
    4. D. Speed up so you can turn before them

  40. 40. You need to turn round using a side road. What should you NOT do?

    1. A. Reverse from the side road into the main road
    2. B. Drive into the side road forwards
    3. C. Check all around the car
    4. D. Reverse slowly into the side road

  41. 41. A minibus 11 metres long is on a motorway. What is its speed limit?

    1. A. 50 mph
    2. B. 70 mph
    3. C. 80 mph
    4. D. 60 mph

  42. 42. At a junction, why should you watch out for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters?

    1. A. They are not always easy to see
    2. B. They must give way to all cars
    3. C. They are always very fast
    4. D. They never use junctions

  43. 43. Which sign would ban vehicles carrying explosives?

    1. A. A red triangle with a flame
    2. B. A red circle with an explosives lorry
    3. C. A blue circle with a lorry inside
    4. D. An orange plate on a tanker

  44. 44. When MUST your sidelights and rear number plate lights be on?

    1. A. Between sunset and sunrise
    2. B. Only after midnight
    3. C. Only when it is raining
    4. D. Only on unlit roads

  45. 45. A complex junction has a series of mini-roundabouts. What does Rule 190 say?

    1. A. Treat each one separately
    2. B. Ignore the markings
    3. C. Treat them as one
    4. D. Drive straight across

  46. 46. How does The Highway Code define "night" (the hours of darkness)?

    1. A. From the moment of sunset until sunrise
    2. B. Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
    3. C. From 10 pm in the evening until 6 am
    4. D. From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

  47. 47. A passenger throws a drinks can out of your window. What does Rule 147 say?

    1. A. It is fine on the motorway
    2. B. It is the passenger's choice
    3. C. You MUST NOT throw anything out
    4. D. Only glass is banned

  48. 48. A bus has stopped at a bus stop on your left. Where does Rule 167 say you must not overtake?

    1. A. After the bus moves
    2. B. Between the kerb and the bus
    3. C. At a bus lane end
    4. D. On the right of the bus

  49. 49. Traffic is queuing at road works. What should you NOT do?

    1. A. Overtake the queue
    2. B. Wait your turn
    3. C. Keep a safe gap
    4. D. Merge in turn at low speed

  50. 50. A broken white line marks the centre of the road. When may you cross it, apart from to overtake?

    1. A. Never, whatever the traffic is doing
    2. B. Only to park on the right-hand side
    3. C. Only at night, when roads are quiet
    4. D. To turn off, when the road is clear

Answer key

  1. 1. B — Town and Gown is on Market Passage, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  2. 2. A — Centennial Hotel is on Hills Road, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  3. 3. A — ADC Theatre is on Park Street, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  4. 4. D — Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital is on Trumpington Road, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  5. 5. B — Standard vehicles need a 4-inch (100 mm) stripe. Multi-seater vehicles need a 6-inch (150 mm) stripe.
  6. 6. C — Out-of-district journeys can be negotiated before the journey starts, in both hackney carriages and private hire vehicles.
  7. 7. A — Cherry Hinton lies inside the Cambridge City Council area. The other three are just outside the boundary, in neighbouring council areas.
  8. 8. B — After a demand survey in 2015 the Council limited hackney carriage licences to 321, and the limit remains. There is no power to limit private hire vehicles.
  9. 9. B — Christ's College (University of Cambridge) has the postcode CB2 3BU, so it is in the CB2 postcode district.
  10. 10. C — Pembroke New Cellars is on Trumpington Street, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  11. 11. C — Any conviction must be reported within 48 hours. Criminal offences under investigation must also be reported within 48 hours.
  12. 12. C — Drivers must carefully search the vehicle for property left behind after each hiring, or as soon as practicable.
  13. 13. B — Christ's College (University of Cambridge) is on St Andrew's Street, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  14. 14. A — Romsey is about 2 km from Cherry Hinton in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 4 km).
  15. 15. C — Newnham is about 3 km from Eddington in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 5 km).
  16. 16. D — Cherry Hinton Library is on High Street, Cambridge. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  17. 17. A — Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic. Refusing service or treating the couple differently would be discrimination.
  18. 18. C — Rule 175 says you MUST stop behind the white Stop line across your side of the road unless the light is green.
  19. 19. B — Mini motos and go-peds MUST NOT be used on roads, pavements, footpaths or bridleways.
  20. 20. D — Rule 185 says check whether markings allow you to enter without giving way. If so, go on, but still look to the right before joining.
  21. 21. D — Rule 286 says you MUST stop. Give your name and address, the owner's name and address and the registration number to anyone with reasonable grounds to ask.
  22. 22. B — Rule 184 says use Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre at all stages of a roundabout. Take notice of signs, lights and lane markings.
  23. 23. D — Rule 155 says if the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite one on your right.
  24. 24. D — Rule 113 says you MUST ensure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise.
  25. 25. C — Rule 125 says driving too fast for the road and traffic conditions is dangerous. The limit is a maximum, not a target.
  26. 26. A — Return to the middle lanes and then the left-hand lane when it is safe.
  27. 27. B — Rule 92 says you MUST be able to read a number plate in good daylight from 20 metres. For the old-style number plate the distance is 20.5 metres. If you need glasses to do this, you must always wear them when driving.
  28. 28. C — Annex 6 says never leave children or pets in an unventilated car. They can quickly overheat.
  29. 29. B — In a self-driving vehicle you are not responsible for how it drives while the function is valid. But you MUST still be fit to drive and within the alcohol limits. You must also be ready to take back control when asked.
  30. 30. A — The motorway symbol on a blue sign marks the start of a motorway and the point from which motorway regulations apply.
  31. 31. A — Use the crawler lane if you are slow-moving or vehicles behind want to overtake.
  32. 32. B — Rule 121 says after driving through deep water your brakes may be less effective. Test them at the first safe chance by pushing gently on the brake pedal.
  33. 33. A — Rule 278 says from an emergency area you MUST use the emergency telephone and follow the operator's advice. A lane may need to be closed so you can rejoin safely.
  34. 34. B — Rule 98 says that after a breakdown, it may take longer to build up speed when rejoining a carriageway. Choose a big enough gap in the traffic.
  35. 35. B — Rule 204 says pedestrians are most at risk, in particular children, older adults and disabled people. Cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists are also at high risk.
  36. 36. D — Rule 220 says these small vehicles travel at a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h). Be ready to meet them on roads.
  37. 37. D — Rule 108 says you MUST pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, then switch off your engine. It is an offence not to comply.
  38. 38. C — Section 67: when a hackney carriage is used for private hire, the fare must not be greater than the meter fare.
  39. 39. C — Rule 140 says give way to cyclists in a cycle lane, including when they approach from behind. Do not cut across them when turning or changing lane.
  40. 40. A — Rule 201 says do not reverse from a side road into a main road.
  41. 41. B — Buses, coaches and minibuses not over 12 metres have a 70 mph motorway limit.
  42. 42. A — Rule 170 says watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians including powered wheelchair and mobility scooter users. They are not always easy to see.
  43. 43. B — The Highway Code shows a red circle sign for no vehicles carrying explosives.
  44. 44. A — Rule 113 says you MUST make sure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise. This lets others see your vehicle.
  45. 45. A — Treat each mini-roundabout separately and follow the normal rules.
  46. 46. B — Rule 113 defines night as the period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise. You MUST use headlights at night except on roads with lit street lights.
  47. 47. C — Rule 147: you MUST NOT throw anything out of a vehicle, such as cans or packaging.
  48. 48. B — Do not overtake between the kerb and a bus or tram when it is at a stop.
  49. 49. A — Rule 167 says do not overtake where traffic is queuing at junctions or road works.
  50. 50. D — Rule 127 says do not cross a broken white centre line unless you can see the road is clear and you wish to overtake or turn off.

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