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North Yorkshire: 50 practice questions

Mock format: 60 questions, 60 minutes, pass 48/60 (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. Which main road runs through or right beside Helmsley?

    1. A. A59
    2. B. A170
    3. C. A64
    4. D. A163

  2. 2. On which road is Malton Police Station (police station)?

    1. A. Commercial Street
    2. B. Broughton Road
    3. C. Town Street
    4. D. Old Malton Road

  3. 3. Which of these places is nearest to Selby?

    1. A. Harrogate
    2. B. Skipton
    3. C. Great Ayton
    4. D. Whitby

  4. 4. An accident involving a passenger or member of the public happens in a North Yorkshire licensed vehicle. Within what time must it be reported?

    1. A. 72 hours
    2. B. 7 days
    3. C. One month
    4. D. 24 hours

  5. 5. How long must North Yorkshire daily vehicle check records be kept?

    1. A. One week
    2. B. Five years
    3. C. At least six months
    4. D. They need not be kept

  6. 6. How often must a North Yorkshire driver aged 50 have a medical?

    1. A. Every year
    2. B. Every five years
    3. C. Every three years
    4. D. Only on application

  7. 7. According to North Yorkshire, what does safeguarding training help drivers do?

    1. A. Spot vulnerable people and report concerns
    2. B. Drive faster between jobs
    3. C. Fix vehicle faults at the roadside
    4. D. Calculate fares more quickly

  8. 8. On which road is Plaza Cinema in Skipton (cinema)?

    1. A. Gargrave Road
    2. B. Pinhaw Road
    3. C. Broughton Road
    4. D. Sackville Street

  9. 9. Only one of these places is inside the North Yorkshire Council area. Which one?

    1. A. Guisborough
    2. B. Askern
    3. C. Earby
    4. D. Catterick Garrison

  10. 10. How soon are North Yorkshire knowledge test results given?

    1. A. On screen, straight after the test
    2. B. By phone within 5 working days
    3. C. In writing, within 10 working days
    4. D. By post after 3 months

  11. 11. How many questions are in the North Yorkshire combined licence knowledge test?

    1. A. 30
    2. B. 60
    3. C. 85
    4. D. 100

  12. 12. A driver passed the North Yorkshire restricted test and now wants a combined licence. What must they do?

    1. A. Nothing more is needed
    2. B. Only pay an extra fee
    3. C. Pass the combined licence test
    4. D. Take a DVSA theory test

  13. 13. Which main road runs through or right beside Malton?

    1. A. A64
    2. B. A174
    3. C. A658
    4. D. A163

  14. 14. A passenger in North Yorkshire pays a fare of 1540 pence with a £20 note (2000 pence). How much change, in pence, should the driver give?

    1. A. 360 pence
    2. B. 560 pence
    3. C. 460 pence
    4. D. 410 pence

  15. 15. In which direction is Richmond from Settle?

    1. A. south-west
    2. B. north-east
    3. C. south-east
    4. D. north-west

  16. 16. On which road is Harrogate railway station?

    1. A. Bower Road
    2. B. Station Parade
    3. C. Montpellier Gardens
    4. D. Royal Parade

  17. 17. A North Yorkshire journey is 5 miles at an average speed of 20 mph. How many minutes will it take?

    1. A. 25 minutes
    2. B. 100 minutes
    3. C. 8 minutes
    4. D. 15 minutes

  18. 18. When should a North Yorkshire vehicle licence renewal be made?

    1. A. 2 to 6 weeks before expiry
    2. B. On the expiry day itself
    3. C. Up to a month after expiry
    4. D. At any time the owner likes

  19. 19. On which road is Ryedale District Council Offices in Malton (public building)?

    1. A. Norton Road
    2. B. Middlecave Road
    3. C. Chancery Lane
    4. D. Old Malton Road

  20. 20. In which direction is Hawes from Harrogate?

    1. A. south-east
    2. B. north-east
    3. C. south-west
    4. D. north-west

  21. 21. A North Yorkshire hackney carriage breaks down during a hire and the passenger continues by other transport. What can the driver charge?

    1. A. The full estimated fare
    2. B. Nothing at all
    3. C. The fare for the distance so far
    4. D. Double the meter reading

  22. 22. On the North Yorkshire hackney carriage tariff, what is the maximum extra charge per head when carrying 5 or more passengers?

    1. A. £1.00
    2. B. £1.50
    3. C. £2.00
    4. D. £3.00

  23. 23. A North Yorkshire fare is 4340 pence. The passenger pays with a £50 note (5000 pence). How much change, in pence, is due?

    1. A. -340 pence
    2. B. 660 pence
    3. C. 1660 pence
    4. D. 160 pence

  24. 24. Which main road runs through or right beside Whitby?

    1. A. A654
    2. B. A66
    3. C. A168
    4. D. A174

  25. 25. On which road is Craven Museum in Skipton (museum)?

    1. A. Mill Bridge
    2. B. Newmarket Street
    3. C. Pinhaw Road
    4. D. High Street

  26. 26. On which road is Harrogate Theatre (theatre)?

    1. A. Parliament Street
    2. B. Skipton Road
    3. C. Devonshire Place
    4. D. Oxford Street

  27. 27. What should you follow first for braking in a car with ABS?

    1. A. The advice of other drivers
    2. B. What you did in an older car
    3. C. The advice on the radio
    4. D. The advice in the vehicle handbook

  28. 28. 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

  29. 29. When does Rule 161 say you should use your mirrors in relation to a signal?

    1. A. Well before it
    2. B. Only on motorways
    3. C. Only after it
    4. D. Only at night

  30. 30. 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

  31. 31. A tram has stopped at a stop without a platform to pick up passengers. What MUST you NOT do?

    1. A. Wait behind the tram until it goes
    2. B. Pass between the tram and left kerb
    3. C. Follow the signed route
    4. D. Look out for passengers crossing

  32. 32. It is often not appropriate or safe to drive at the maximum speed ___.

    1. A. camera
    2. B. limit
    3. C. bump
    4. D. sign only

  33. 33. Coasting may make it more difficult to select the right ___ when needed.

    1. A. lane
    2. B. gear
    3. C. exit
    4. D. passenger

  34. 34. 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

  35. 35. After leaving your broken-down car on a motorway, where should you wait?

    1. A. On the hard shoulder next to the car
    2. B. In the car with the doors locked
    3. C. On the carriageway to wave for help
    4. D. Behind the safety barrier, if there is one

  36. 36. What is the maximum fine for a driver who fails, without an exemption, to carry out the section 165 duties?

    1. A. A £20 fixed penalty
    2. B. There is no penalty
    3. C. A level 1 fine (up to £200)
    4. D. A level 3 fine (up to £1,000)

  37. 37. What is the standard length of a private hire operator licence under section 55 (as amended)?

    1. A. 1 year
    2. B. 5 years
    3. C. 3 years
    4. D. 10 years

  38. 38. 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

  39. 39. You often drive a group of workers from a house to a car wash very early. One man says they are not paid and cannot leave. What should you do?

    1. A. Refuse to drive the group again and say nothing
    2. B. Ignore it because it is not your business
    3. C. Report it to the police or the Modern Slavery Helpline
    4. D. Tell the employer what the man said

  40. 40. Most controlled level crossings have which lights for traffic?

    1. A. Green, then flashing amber
    2. B. Red and amber shown together
    3. C. Steady amber, then twin flashing reds
    4. D. A single flashing white light

  41. 41. According to the safety code for new drivers, which time of day is high risk?

    1. A. 6 am to 9 am
    2. B. Midnight to 6 am
    3. C. Noon to 2 pm
    4. D. 4 pm to 6 pm

  42. 42. 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

  43. 43. Why might a motorcyclist use dipped headlights in daylight?

    1. A. To save battery power
    2. B. Because it is always required by law
    3. C. To be more visible to other road users
    4. D. To warn of a breakdown

  44. 44. What does a "STOP" sign held by a marshal during a cycle race mean?

    1. A. Cyclists in the race must stop
    2. B. Vehicles should slow down
    3. C. Give way to people crossing
    4. D. Vehicles must not pass the sign

  45. 45. Which offence is committed by plying for hire in a vehicle that is not a licensed hackney carriage?

    1. A. No offence at all
    2. B. A parking offence only
    3. C. A civil matter only
    4. D. An offence under section 45

  46. 46. In a one-way street, choose the correct lane early and do not change lanes ___.

    1. A. suddenly
    2. B. carefully
    3. C. legally
    4. D. early

  47. 47. Before you drive, make sure that you are ___ to drive.

    1. A. keen
    2. B. fit
    3. C. quick
    4. D. free

  48. 48. On a three-lane single carriageway with no priority markings, which lane should you NOT use?

    1. A. The left-hand lane
    2. B. The right-hand lane
    3. C. The middle lane for turning right
    4. D. Any lane when overtaking

  49. 49. Which drivers does Rule 178 say MUST stop at the first white line of an advanced stop line when the light is red?

    1. A. Drivers of lorries and coaches only
    2. B. Drivers of buses and taxis only
    3. C. Motorists, including motorcyclists
    4. D. Cyclists waiting at the lights

  50. 50. Who should decide how much help a disabled passenger needs?

    1. A. Ask the passenger and follow their lead
    2. B. The driver should decide without asking
    3. C. The operator, and nobody else
    4. D. The other passengers in the car

Answer key

  1. 1. B — The A170 passes through or right next to Helmsley. The other roads are more than 8 km away.
  2. 2. D — Malton Police Station is on Old Malton Road, Malton. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  3. 3. A — Harrogate is about 39 km from Selby in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 65 km).
  4. 4. D — Any accident involving a passenger or member of the public must be reported in writing within 24 hours.
  5. 5. C — A written record of each daily safety check must be signed and kept for at least six months.
  6. 6. B — Further medicals are needed every five years from age 45 until 65, then every year.
  7. 7. A — Training helps drivers provide a safe service, recognise what makes a person vulnerable and know how to report concerns.
  8. 8. D — Plaza Cinema is on Sackville Street, Skipton. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  9. 9. D — Catterick Garrison lies inside the North Yorkshire Council area. The other three are just outside the boundary, in neighbouring council areas.
  10. 10. C — Applicants are told the outcome in writing within 10 working days, with their overall score.
  11. 11. B — The combined licence test has 60 questions, to be completed in 60 minutes.
  12. 12. C — Passing the restricted test does not exempt you. You must take and pass the combined licence test.
  13. 13. A — The A64 passes through or right next to Malton. The other roads are more than 8 km away.
  14. 14. C — Change = 2000 - 1540 = 460 pence. Always count change back carefully to the passenger.
  15. 15. B — Richmond lies north-east of Settle (bearing about 43 degrees).
  16. 16. B — Harrogate railway station is on Station Parade, Harrogate. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  17. 17. D — Time = distance / speed = 5 / 20 hours = 15 minutes.
  18. 18. A — Apply no more than six weeks and no less than two weeks before expiry. Renewals are not accepted after expiry.
  19. 19. D — Ryedale District Council Offices is on Old Malton Road, Malton. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  20. 20. D — Hawes lies north-west of Harrogate (bearing about 309 degrees).
  21. 21. C — The driver may charge for the distance already travelled and must arrange other transport if the hirer wishes.
  22. 22. C — The council's sample answer is £2.00 per head. Check the current table of fares before your test.
  23. 23. B — Change = 5000 - 4340 = 660 pence.
  24. 24. D — The A174 passes through or right next to Whitby. The other roads are more than 8 km away.
  25. 25. D — Craven Museum is on High Street, Skipton. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  26. 26. D — Harrogate Theatre is on Oxford Street, Harrogate. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  27. 27. D — Rule 120 says if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, follow the advice in the vehicle handbook. In an emergency, brake firmly.
  28. 28. 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.
  29. 29. A — Use mirrors in good time before you signal or change direction or speed.
  30. 30. B — Do not overtake between the kerb and a bus or tram when it is at a stop.
  31. 31. B — Rule 303 says at stops without platforms you MUST NOT drive between a tram and the left-hand kerb when it has stopped for passengers. Wait if there is no signed route.
  32. 32. B — Rule 146 says do not treat speed limits as a target. It is often not safe to drive at the maximum speed limit.
  33. 33. B — Rule 122 says coasting can make it more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed. Keep the car in gear on hills.
  34. 34. A — Return to the middle lanes and then the left-hand lane when it is safe.
  35. 35. D — Rule 277 says wait well away from your vehicle and moving traffic, behind the safety barrier where there is one. Watch for unseen hazards.
  36. 36. D — Failing to comply with the section 165 duties is a criminal offence with a fine of up to level 3 on the standard scale (currently £1,000). The council may also act on the licence.
  37. 37. B — Operator licences are normally granted for 5 years, unless a shorter period is appropriate.
  38. 38. A — Use the crawler lane if you are slow-moving or vehicles behind want to overtake.
  39. 39. C — This could be modern slavery. Report it to the police (999 if someone is in danger now) or the Modern Slavery Helpline. Telling the employer could put the man in danger.
  40. 40. C — Rule 293 says most crossings have a steady amber light, twin flashing red stop lights and an audible alarm for pedestrians.
  41. 41. B — Annex 8 says many of the worst collisions happen at night. Between midnight and 6 am is a time of high risk for new drivers.
  42. 42. B — Rule 227 says in wet weather stopping distances will be at least double. This is because tyres have less grip.
  43. 43. C — Rule 86 says dipped headlights in daylight may make motorcyclists more visible. Drivers should still look carefully, as motorcyclists can be hard to see.
  44. 44. D — KYTS shows a sign that vehicles must not go beyond where displayed during a cycle event.
  45. 45. D — Section 45 makes it an offence to ply for hire without a hackney carriage licence. The vehicle is also likely to be uninsured.
  46. 46. A — Rule 143 says choose the correct lane for your exit as soon as you can. Do not change lanes suddenly.
  47. 47. B — Rule 90 starts: make sure that you are fit to drive. Being fit means your health, eyesight and alertness are good enough to drive safely.
  48. 48. B — Rule 135 says do not use the right-hand lane on these roads. The middle lane is only for overtaking or turning right.
  49. 49. C — Rule 178 says motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line if the lights are amber or red.
  50. 50. A — Always ask how you can help and listen to the answer. The passenger knows best what help they need.

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