Kirklees: 50 practice questions

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1. 1. Which place is nearest to Huddersfield station: Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Slaithwaite?

   1. A. Heckmondwike
   2. B. Slaithwaite
   3. C. Cleckheaton
   4. D. Dewsbury

2. 2. On which road is Huddersfield's football and rugby league stadium?

   1. A. Stadium Way
   2. B. Westgate
   3. C. Castlegate
   4. D. Queensgate

3. 3. Under Kirklees guidance, when may a driver follow a passenger into their house?

   1. A. Whenever the passenger is slow
   2. B. To collect the fare
   3. C. Never, even if agreed
   4. D. Only if previously agreed or properly authorised

4. 4. A passenger gives a 15% tip on a £20.00 fare. How much is the tip?

   1. A. £3.00
   2. B. £1.50
   3. C. £2.00
   4. D. £15.00

5. 5. You have just dropped off a passenger and a pedestrian looks as if they may step out in front. What should you do?

   1. A. Move off quickly before they step out
   2. B. Sound your horn to warn them back
   3. C. Signal and move off only when it is safe
   4. D. Flash your headlights at them

6. 6. In which direction from Huddersfield station is Batley?

   1. A. South-west
   2. B. South-east
   3. C. North-west
   4. D. North-east

7. 7. Where must the Kirklees council door signs be fixed?

   1. A. On the rear doors
   2. B. On the bonnet
   3. C. On the top panel of the two front doors
   4. D. On the boot

8. 8. At what age will Kirklees stop relicensing a fully electric vehicle?

   1. A. 16 years
   2. B. 13 years
   3. C. 20 years
   4. D. 10 years

9. 9. Which place is nearest to Huddersfield station: Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Lindley?

   1. A. Lindley
   2. B. Cleckheaton
   3. C. Batley
   4. D. Birstall

10. 10. Which is nearest to Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Batley Library, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield bus station, the Tolson Museum?

    1. A. the Tolson Museum
    2. B. Huddersfield bus station
    3. C. Beaumont Park
    4. D. Batley Library

11. 11. In which direction from Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square) is Batley Library?

    1. A. South-west
    2. B. North-east
    3. C. South-east
    4. D. North-west

12. 12. What is the minimum length of a Kirklees hackney carriage roof sign (except London cabs)?

    1. A. 30 inches
    2. B. 20 inches
    3. C. 12 inches
    4. D. 40 inches

13. 13. Which is furthest from Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Huddersfield Magistrates' Court, Huddersfield bus station, Huddersfield railway station, the Bagshaw Museum?

    1. A. Huddersfield railway station
    2. B. the Bagshaw Museum
    3. C. Huddersfield bus station
    4. D. Huddersfield Magistrates' Court

14. 14. Which of these is one of the four Kirklees theory test modules?

    1. A. Engine repair
    2. B. Map drawing
    3. C. Foreign languages
    4. D. Safeguarding

15. 15. Which pair of items is sensible to carry on an essential journey in snow?

    1. A. A sun visor and sunglasses
    2. B. Spare wiper fluid only
    3. C. An ice scraper and warm clothing
    4. D. A roof box and bike rack

16. 16. Under Kirklees byelaws, what is the most a driver can receive for returning found property to its owner?

    1. A. £1
    2. B. £5
    3. C. £10
    4. D. £20

17. 17. Which is furthest from Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Batley bus station, Holme Valley Hospital, Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Huddersfield railway station?

    1. A. Batley bus station
    2. B. Huddersfield railway station
    3. C. Huddersfield Leisure Centre
    4. D. Holme Valley Hospital

18. 18. Which is nearest to Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Batley Library, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Mirfield railway station, Oakwell Hall?

    1. A. Lawrence Batley Theatre
    2. B. Mirfield railway station
    3. C. Batley Library
    4. D. Oakwell Hall

19. 19. Which other driving test passes will Kirklees accept?

    1. A. Any UK driving school test
    2. B. A DVSA car test
    3. C. A test by a provider approved by another West Yorkshire authority
    4. D. None

20. 20. For how long must you have held a full DVLA licence to apply in Kirklees?

    1. A. At least 1 year
    2. B. At least 3 years
    3. C. At least 6 months
    4. D. At least 2 years

21. 21. Where in Kirklees is Oakwell Hall?

    1. A. Birstall
    2. B. Marsden
    3. C. Holmfirth
    4. D. Meltham

22. 22. A Kirklees driver must refuse a vulnerable passenger with an assistance dog because of a medical exemption. What should happen?

    1. A. The passenger waits alone
    2. B. The driver says nothing
    3. C. A responsible person should be told so other arrangements can be made
    4. D. The driver takes the passenger but not the dog

23. 23. Why does Kirklees policy say drivers should not rely only on sat-nav?

    1. A. Sat-navs are illegal
    2. B. Passengers dislike them
    3. C. Satellite and mobile signals can be poor in rural parts of the district
    4. D. They are too expensive

24. 24. A waiting charge is £18 per hour. How much is 20 minutes?

    1. A. £3.60
    2. B. £9.00
    3. C. £6.00
    4. D. £4.50

25. 25. Which place is nearest to Huddersfield station: Batley, Denby Dale, Lindley, Marsden?

    1. A. Marsden
    2. B. Lindley
    3. C. Denby Dale
    4. D. Batley

26. 26. Which is nearest to Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Dewsbury railway station, Holme Valley Hospital, Marsden railway station, the Tolson Museum?

    1. A. the Tolson Museum
    2. B. Holme Valley Hospital
    3. C. Marsden railway station
    4. D. Dewsbury railway station

27. 27. Which training do school transport drivers in Kirklees need?

    1. A. A bus driving licence
    2. B. A first aid degree
    3. C. No extra training
    4. D. Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership e-learning on child abuse and CSE

28. 28. Can a Kirklees driver's family member drive the licensed vehicle for a family trip?

    1. A. Yes, if insured privately
    2. B. Yes, at weekends
    3. C. Yes, if the plates are removed
    4. D. No, unless they hold the correct driver licence

29. 29. Which is nearest to Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square): Batley Library, Beaumont Park, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary?

    1. A. Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
    2. B. Beaumont Park
    3. C. Batley Library
    4. D. Greenhead Park

30. 30. Officers from which councils are also authorised to check Kirklees drivers and vehicles?

    1. A. Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield, Leeds and York
    2. B. Manchester and Liverpool
    3. C. Sheffield and Hull
    4. D. Only Kirklees officers

31. 31. Under Kirklees policy, what evidence is needed for a medical exemption from carrying assistance dogs?

    1. A. A letter from the operator
    2. B. A vet's report
    3. C. None
    4. D. Authorisation from the driver's GP with medical evidence, e.g. a blood or skin prick test

32. 32. Passengers are about to get out, but fast traffic is approaching from behind. What should you do?

    1. A. Let them open the door quickly
    2. B. Tell them to wait and get out only when it is safe
    3. C. Tell them to get out on the traffic side
    4. D. Move off with the door open

33. 33. In which direction from Huddersfield town centre (St George's Square) is Kirklees Light Railway?

    1. A. South-east
    2. B. North-west
    3. C. South-west
    4. D. North-east

34. 34. Within how many days must a Kirklees licence holder notify the sale of a licensed vehicle?

    1. A. 14 days
    2. B. 7 days
    3. C. 48 hours
    4. D. 28 days

35. 35. Under the 2022 policy, how many times may a Kirklees applicant attempt the driven test before waiting 6 months?

    1. A. 2
    2. B. 3
    3. C. 5
    4. D. Unlimited

36. 36. It rains after a long dry, hot spell. What can happen to the road surface?

    1. A. It may become slippery
    2. B. It becomes grippier than usual
    3. C. It dries in seconds
    4. D. It becomes safer for braking

37. 37. In wet weather, why do stopping distances increase?

    1. A. Brakes get too hot
    2. B. Tyres have less grip
    3. C. Engines lose some power
    4. D. Roads become narrower

38. 38. DVSA officers attract your attention by flashing ___ lights.

    1. A. blue
    2. B. amber
    3. C. green
    4. D. white

39. 39. Taking the first exit to the left at a roundabout, what should you do once on the roundabout?

    1. A. Move over to the right-hand lane
    2. B. Cancel your left signal at once
    3. C. Change to a right-turn signal
    4. D. Keep to the left and keep signalling left

40. 40. You want to turn left. A cyclist is going straight ahead beside you. What does Rule 211 say?

    1. A. Do not turn if it makes them stop or swerve
    2. B. Turn, as you are ahead of them
    3. C. Turn quickly before they reach the junction
    4. D. Signal and turn at once

41. 41. Thick fog cuts visibility badly in the afternoon. What does Rule 113 say about headlights?

    1. A. Only if it rains
    2. B. Only at night
    3. C. Only on motorways
    4. D. You MUST use them

42. 42. Headlights MUST be used when visibility is ___ reduced.

    1. A. slightly
    2. B. never
    3. C. rarely
    4. D. seriously

43. 43. You need to turn round on a narrow residential street. What does Rule 200 say?

    1. A. Do it quickly at a junction
    2. B. Reverse round a bend
    3. C. Choose a safe place to do it
    4. D. Do it wherever you are

44. 44. As well as leaving at least 2 metres, what does Rule 163 say about your speed when passing someone walking in the road?

    1. A. Keep to the speed limit
    2. B. Keep to a low speed
    3. C. Speed up to pass quickly
    4. D. Keep the same speed as other traffic

45. 45. 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

46. 46. In a one-way street, which vehicles may travel against the main flow?

    1. A. Licensed taxis at any time
    2. B. Any car late at night
    3. C. Delivery vans and lorries
    4. D. Buses and cycles, in a contraflow

47. 47. How much lower is Scotland's breath alcohol limit than the limit in England and Wales?

    1. A. 13 microgrammes per 100 ml
    2. B. It is the same
    3. C. 22 microgrammes per 100 ml
    4. D. 30 microgrammes per 100 ml

48. 48. A person is walking in the road on a lane with no pavement. How should you pass them?

    1. A. Normal speed, 1 metre
    2. B. Sound the horn and pass
    3. C. Pass as close as you can
    4. D. Low speed, at least 2 metres

49. 49. Why should you treat all horses on the road as a potential hazard?

    1. A. They can be unpredictable and very fast
    2. B. They always move into the road centre
    3. C. They cannot hear traffic at all
    4. D. They are always ridden by beginners

50. 50. What marking is shown on vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages?

    1. A. A white plate with a red cross
    2. B. Plain orange reflective plates
    3. C. A green triangle on the doors
    4. D. A blue circle on the cab roof