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Nottingham: 50 practice questions

Mock format: 40 questions, 45 minutes, pass 32/40 (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. Under Nottingham conditions, where may a child under 10 sit?

    1. A. In the front with a seat belt
    2. B. Not in the front of the vehicle
    3. C. Anywhere
    4. D. Only in the front

  2. 2. What safety equipment must every Nottingham licensed vehicle carry?

    1. A. A tow rope and jack
    2. B. A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    3. C. A spare battery
    4. D. A road atlas

  3. 3. Under the 'Note to all applicants', how many written warnings in 12 months mean a Nottingham application is referred?

    1. A. Two
    2. B. One
    3. C. Three
    4. D. Five

  4. 4. Which two venues share Bolero Square in Nottingham?

    1. A. Motorpoint Arena and the National Ice Centre
    2. B. Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
    3. C. Nottingham Castle and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
    4. D. Meadow Lane and the City Ground

  5. 5. How many hackney carriage vehicle licences does Nottingham currently limit itself to issuing?

    1. A. 150
    2. B. 500
    3. C. 250
    4. D. There is no limit

  6. 6. On which road is the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham?

    1. A. North Circus Street
    2. B. Hucknall Road
    3. C. Carrington Street
    4. D. Theatre Square

  7. 7. Which Nottingham operators need to attend Safeguarding Vulnerable Passengers training?

    1. A. Operators who are not already combined licence drivers
    2. B. All passengers
    3. C. Only drivers over 60
    4. D. Nobody

  8. 8. What payment equipment must every Nottingham hackney carriage have?

    1. A. A card machine for debit, credit and contactless
    2. B. A cash safe
    3. C. A cheque book
    4. D. A coin counter

  9. 9. What soiling charge does the Nottingham fare page suggest?

    1. A. £40.00 (enforced by Licensing)
    2. B. £100.00
    3. C. £25.00
    4. D. £60.00 (not enforceable by Licensing)

  10. 10. What happens to your fee if YOU ask to stop the Nottingham topography test early?

    1. A. It is refunded in full
    2. B. Half is refunded
    3. C. It moves to your next test free
    4. D. The fee is lost (forfeited)

  11. 11. In which direction from Old Market Square is the City Ground?

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

  12. 12. How should a Nottingham driver tell a customer they have arrived?

    1. A. By sounding the horn twice
    2. B. Not by sounding the horn
    3. C. By flashing headlights for 1 minute
    4. D. By shouting the name

  13. 13. In which direction from Old Market Square is Nottingham Racecourse?

    1. A. West
    2. B. South
    3. C. East
    4. D. North

  14. 14. Where should a Nottingham driver display a medical exemption certificate for assistance dogs?

    1. A. In an easily accessible place such as the windscreen or dashboard
    2. B. In the boot
    3. C. At home
    4. D. In the glovebox

  15. 15. Which postcode district is Nottingham Racecourse in?

    1. A. NG8
    2. B. NG1
    3. C. NG5
    4. D. NG2

  16. 16. How many written character references does a new Nottingham applicant need?

    1. A. One
    2. B. Two
    3. C. Three
    4. D. None

  17. 17. In which direction from Old Market Square is Trent Bridge Cricket Ground?

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

  18. 18. Can a Nottingham driver charge more for carrying a wheelchair user?

    1. A. Yes, £2 extra
    2. B. No
    3. C. Yes, at night
    4. D. Yes, if the ramp is used

  19. 19. Under Nottingham conditions, what must a driver remember about lone women or children as passengers?

    1. A. They may worry about being alone with a stranger - do not ask personal questions
    2. B. They should sit in the front
    3. C. They must pay in advance
    4. D. They must be accompanied

  20. 20. Within how long must a Nottingham driver report an accident involving the vehicle?

    1. A. 7 days, by phone
    2. B. 72 hours, using an accident form
    3. C. 14 days, in writing
    4. D. 24 hours, to the operator only

  21. 21. In Nottingham, when may a driver refuse an assistance dog?

    1. A. When the dog is large
    2. B. When it is raining
    3. C. Only when displaying a Notice of Exemption issued by Nottingham City Council
    4. D. At night

  22. 22. What is NR3S, which Nottingham uses?

    1. A. A night rate tariff
    2. B. A national register of taxi licence refusals and revocations
    3. C. A type of taxi rank
    4. D. A road number

  23. 23. In which area is the City Ground?

    1. A. Bulwell
    2. B. Hockley
    3. C. West Bridgford, across the River Trent
    4. D. Basford

  24. 24. Why does Nottingham say you must not smoke in a licensed vehicle?

    1. A. Because it is your place of work
    2. B. Because passengers may complain
    3. C. Because of fuel fumes
    4. D. Because the vehicle is rented

  25. 25. What does a one-year Nottingham private hire vehicle licence cost?

    1. A. £105
    2. B. £148
    3. C. £210
    4. D. £260

  26. 26. Which of these is one of the five sections of the Nottingham topography test?

    1. A. Vehicle repairs
    2. B. First aid
    3. C. Map drawing
    4. D. Shortest route

  27. 27. How long does a Nottingham driver have to challenge a DIPPS Penalty Points Notice?

    1. A. 7 days
    2. B. 21 days
    3. C. 28 days
    4. D. 3 months

  28. 28. Under Nottingham conditions, may a driver eat while the vehicle is hired?

    1. A. Yes, if the passenger agrees
    2. B. Yes, if stopped in traffic
    3. C. No
    4. D. Yes, on long journeys

  29. 29. What wording may Nottingham private hire door signs include?

    1. A. 'Taxi for hire'
    2. B. 'Hail me'
    3. C. 'Public hire'
    4. D. 'Advanced bookings only'

  30. 30. On which road is the Theatre Royal in Nottingham?

    1. A. Weekday Cross
    2. B. Racecourse Road
    3. C. Upper Parliament Street
    4. D. Theatre Square

  31. 31. What does Nottingham charge if you miss a vehicle MOT appointment?

    1. A. £30.00
    2. B. £10.50
    3. C. £75.00
    4. D. Nothing

  32. 32. Which company carries out medicals for Nottingham licence applicants?

    1. A. Blue Lamp Trust
    2. B. AC Medical Services
    3. C. Green Penny
    4. D. Eastcroft Depot

  33. 33. 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

  34. 34. You are driving at night on a lit 30 mph road in town. Must you use headlights by law?

    1. A. No, but sidelights MUST be on
    2. B. No lights are needed
    3. C. Yes, full beam is required
    4. D. Only fog lights are needed

  35. 35. At 1 am in a built-up area, a car starts to reverse towards a child. May you sound your horn?

    1. A. No, the horn is banned at night in all cases
    2. B. Only if you are stationary
    3. C. Yes, because a road user poses a danger
    4. D. Only outside built-up areas

  36. 36. Why may motorway signs warn of hazards you cannot yet see?

    1. A. There may be an incident or fog ahead
    2. B. They are tested every hour by staff
    3. C. They are always switched on by default
    4. D. They are only for lorry drivers

  37. 37. Rule 122 lists problems caused by coasting. Which is one of them?

    1. A. Steering response is affected on bends
    2. B. The engine braking becomes stronger
    3. C. The car uses much more fuel
    4. D. The indicators may stop working

  38. 38. At a parallel crossing, a cyclist has moved onto the crossing. What MUST you do?

    1. A. Overtake quickly
    2. B. Flash your headlights
    3. C. Go on, as cyclists must wait
    4. D. Give way

  39. 39. Where does Rule 206 say you should drive carefully and slowly?

    1. A. On empty motorways
    2. B. In crowded shopping streets
    3. C. On long straight dual carriageways
    4. D. In multi-storey car park exits only

  40. 40. 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

  41. 41. 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

  42. 42. 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

  43. 43. What does "plying for hire" mean?

    1. A. Taking a booking through a licensed operator
    2. B. Stopping to fill up with fuel at a garage
    3. C. Driving home after the end of your shift
    4. D. Offering a vehicle for hire on the spot, unbooked

  44. 44. The pavement is closed for repairs and walkers are using the road. What should you do?

    1. A. Sound your horn to warn them
    2. B. Keep your normal speed
    3. C. Drive carefully and slowly
    4. D. Drive close to the kerb

  45. 45. Your brakes are wet after a flood. How can you help dry them?

    1. A. Drive fast with no braking
    2. B. Stop and wait for an hour
    3. C. Brake gently while driving slowly
    4. D. Pump the brakes very hard

  46. 46. Why should you keep well to the left on a right-hand bend?

    1. A. To see better and avoid oncoming traffic
    2. B. To make the bend feel less sharp for passengers
    3. C. To allow faster cars to overtake
    4. D. To save fuel on the corner

  47. 47. Who sets the maximum penalties for road traffic offences?

    1. A. Parliament
    2. B. The police
    3. C. The DVLA
    4. D. Insurance companies

  48. 48. Which sign orders traffic to go only in the direction of the arrow?

    1. A. A blue circle with a white arrow
    2. B. A red circle with an arrow and bar
    3. C. A triangle with an arrow
    4. D. A brown sign with an arrow

  49. 49. Which of these collisions MUST you stop for under Rule 286?

    1. A. One where no damage or injury happens
    2. B. One seen from the other lane
    3. C. One that injures an animal
    4. D. One between two other drivers

  50. 50. Practice tariff: £2.80 to start, 20p per 150 metres, waiting 20p per 40 seconds. A 3 km journey has 4 minutes of waiting. What is the fare?

    1. A. £7.40
    2. B. £8.00
    3. C. £8.60
    4. D. £6.80

Answer key

  1. 1. B — No child under 10 may be carried in the front of the vehicle.
  2. 2. B — All vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit meeting the council's specification.
  3. 3. A — Applications are referred if the applicant has had two written warnings from the taxi licensing office in the last 12 months.
  4. 4. A — The Motorpoint Arena and National Ice Centre are together at Bolero Square in the Lace Market area.
  5. 5. C — The licensing authority limits hackney carriage vehicle licences to 250.
  6. 6. D — the Royal Concert Hall is on Theatre Square. Licensed drivers are expected to know where major local landmarks are.
  7. 7. A — Operator applicants who do not already hold a combined driver licence must attend and pass the training.
  8. 8. A — Hackney carriages must have a card payment machine in prominent view, with signs telling customers.
  9. 9. D — The page lists £60.00 as a fair soiling charge, but says it is not enforceable by the Licensing Section.
  10. 10. D — If you ask to end the examination your fee is forfeited.
  11. 11. A — the City Ground is about 2 km south-east of Old Market Square.
  12. 12. B — Drivers must not use the horn to alert a customer on arrival.
  13. 13. C — Nottingham Racecourse is about 3 km east of Old Market Square.
  14. 14. A — The certificate should be shown on the windscreen or in a prominent position on the dashboard. A tactile version helps guide dog owners.
  15. 15. D — Nottingham Racecourse has the postcode NG2 4BE, so it is in the NG2 district.
  16. 16. B — You need two written references from people who have known you for 5 years or more.
  17. 17. B — Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is about 2 km south-east of Old Market Square.
  18. 18. B — A driver cannot charge a higher fare for carrying a wheelchair passenger, or for a guide or assistance dog.
  19. 19. A — Drivers must be aware of these concerns and must not ask personal questions about a passenger's private life.
  20. 20. B — All accidents must be reported to the council within 72 hours by completing and lodging an accident form.
  21. 21. C — Assistance dogs must be carried unless the driver displays a Notice of Exemption issued by the council.
  22. 22. B — NR3S is the National Register of Taxi Licence Refusals and Revocations. Nottingham checks every new and renewal application.
  23. 23. C — The City Ground is in West Bridgford, across the River Trent.
  24. 24. A — A licensed vehicle is the driver's place of work, so smoking is not allowed.
  25. 25. C — A one-year private hire (or hackney) vehicle licence costs £210. A six-month licence costs £105.
  26. 26. D — The sections are licence conditions, premises and locations, numeracy, road signs and shortest route.
  27. 27. B — Drivers have 21 days from the issue of the notice to submit a written appeal.
  28. 28. C — Drivers must not drink or eat in the vehicle while it is hired.
  29. 29. D — Private hire door signs may show the operator name, contact details and 'Advanced bookings only'.
  30. 30. C — the Theatre Royal is on Upper Parliament Street. Licensed drivers are expected to know where major local landmarks are.
  31. 31. A — A missed MOT appointment costs £30.00.
  32. 32. B — Medical appointments are with AC Medical Services, Colwick. The fee is £75.
  33. 33. D — Rule 143 says traffic MUST travel in the direction shown by signs, but buses and/or cycles may have a contraflow lane.
  34. 34. A — Headlights are not required at night on a road with lit street lighting, but sidelights MUST be lit.
  35. 35. C — Rule 112 bans the horn in built-up areas from 11.30 pm to 7 am and while stationary, except when another road user poses a danger.
  36. 36. A — Rule 255 says signs and signals warn you of hazards ahead, such as an incident, fog, a spillage or road workers. You may not be able to see these yet.
  37. 37. A — Rule 122 says coasting reduces control: engine braking is lost, speed builds downhill, the footbrake is used more, steering is affected on bends, and choosing a gear is harder.
  38. 38. D — Rule 195 says you MUST give way when a pedestrian or cyclist has moved onto a parallel crossing.
  39. 39. B — Rule 206 says drive carefully and slowly in crowded shopping streets, Home Zones, Quiet Lanes and residential areas.
  40. 40. A — The motorway symbol on a blue sign marks the start of a motorway and the point from which motorway regulations apply.
  41. 41. A — Rule 167 says do not overtake where traffic is queuing at junctions or road works.
  42. 42. C — Rule 293 says most crossings have a steady amber light, twin flashing red stop lights and an audible alarm for pedestrians.
  43. 43. D — Plying for hire means making the vehicle available to the public for hire on the spot. Only licensed hackney carriages may ply for hire.
  44. 44. C — Rule 206 says drive carefully and slowly when the pavement is closed and pedestrians are directed to use the road.
  45. 45. C — Rule 121 says if brakes are not fully effective after deep water, gently apply light pressure while driving slowly. This helps dry them.
  46. 46. A — Rule 160 says keep well to the left on right-hand bends. This improves your view of the road. It also helps you avoid colliding with traffic coming the other way.
  47. 47. A — Annex 5 says Parliament sets the maximum penalties. It is for the courts to decide what sentence to impose.
  48. 48. A — A blue circle with a white arrow means proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow. Blue circles give orders.
  49. 49. C — Rule 286 applies if you are in a collision causing damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property. You MUST stop and give details.
  50. 50. B — 3,000 m ÷ 150 = 20 units x 20p = £4.00. 4 minutes = 240 s ÷ 40 = 6 units x 20p = £1.20. £2.80 + £4.00 + £1.20 = £8.00.

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