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Sheffield: 50 practice questions

Mock format: 40 questions, 60 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. In Sheffield, on which road is the Moor Market?

    1. A. Castle Square
    2. B. Arundel Gate
    3. C. Fargate
    4. D. The Moor

  2. 2. A Sheffield passenger tells the driver they feel suicidal. What does the safeguarding training expect?

    1. A. Stay calm and get help; 999 if life is at risk
    2. B. Laugh it off to lighten the mood
    3. C. Leave them at the roadside straight away
    4. D. Ignore it and just finish the journey

  3. 3. Under Sheffield's policy, Part 8.3, which subject is part of disability awareness training?

    1. A. Changing the engine oil
    2. B. The wheelchair passport scheme
    3. C. Planning routes to Leeds
    4. D. Calibrating the taximeter

  4. 4. Which road links Sheffield city centre with the M1 at junction 33?

    1. A. Abbeydale Road
    2. B. Sheffield Parkway
    3. C. Penistone Road
    4. D. Ecclesall Road

  5. 5. In Sheffield, on which road is Hillsborough Leisure Centre?

    1. A. Penistone Road
    2. B. Herries Road
    3. C. Middlewood Road
    4. D. Beulah Road

  6. 6. Which postcode district covers Dore in Sheffield?

    1. A. S9
    2. B. S35
    3. C. S5
    4. D. S17

  7. 7. Which behaviour breaks Sheffield's Code of Good Safeguarding Conduct?

    1. A. Helping a passenger load heavy luggage
    2. B. Confirming the destination before setting off
    3. C. Messaging a passenger privately using booking details
    4. D. Keeping the car clean and tidy inside

  8. 8. Which square is directly in front of the Crucible Theatre's entrance in Sheffield?

    1. A. Barker's Pool
    2. B. Paternoster Row
    3. C. Fitzalan Square
    4. D. Tudor Square

  9. 9. Sheffield applicants who lived outside the UK for how long must provide a Certificate of Good Character?

    1. A. Five years exactly
    2. B. Any trip abroad at all
    3. C. One week on holiday
    4. D. Three or more months in a row

  10. 10. In Sheffield, on which road is the Leopold Hotel?

    1. A. Glossop Road
    2. B. Leopold Street
    3. C. Surrey Street
    4. D. Sheaf Street

  11. 11. Under which section of the Equality Act can a Sheffield driver get an exemption from assisting wheelchair users?

    1. A. Section 51
    2. B. Section 169
    3. C. Section 166
    4. D. Section 37

  12. 12. Which main road runs north-west from the city centre past Owlerton to Hillsborough?

    1. A. Ecclesall Road
    2. B. Sheffield Parkway
    3. C. Penistone Road (A61)
    4. D. Chesterfield Road

  13. 13. Which postcode district covers the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield?

    1. A. S20
    2. B. S5
    3. C. S10
    4. D. S9

  14. 14. A Sheffield driver finds a mobile phone that may hold personal data and cannot return it. Where can it be taken?

    1. A. Keep it in the glovebox
    2. B. The nearest charity shop
    3. C. The bus station
    4. D. A local police station

  15. 15. A Sheffield fare is £8.40 and the passenger pays with a £10 note. How much change is due?

    1. A. £2.60
    2. B. £1.40
    3. C. £0.60
    4. D. £1.60

  16. 16. Where must a Sheffield driver display a section 169 assistance dog exemption certificate?

    1. A. Folded inside the driver's wallet
    2. B. Facing out on the windscreen or dashboard
    3. C. Lying flat on the back seat
    4. D. Locked away inside the boot

  17. 17. Only one of these places is inside the Sheffield City Council boundary. Which one?

    1. A. Dronfield
    2. B. Killamarsh
    3. C. Eckington
    4. D. Mosborough

  18. 18. In a straight line, which of these is nearest to Hillsborough Stadium?

    1. A. Fulwood
    2. B. Attercliffe
    3. C. the Utilita Arena
    4. D. Walkley

  19. 19. In Sheffield, on which road is Weston Park Hospital (cancer centre)?

    1. A. Herries Road
    2. B. Penistone Road
    3. C. Whitham Road
    4. D. Sheaf Street

  20. 20. For how long can a Sheffield driver licence normally be issued?

    1. A. 6 months only
    2. B. 10 years
    3. C. 1, 2 or 3 years
    4. D. 5 years only

  21. 21. Which national register does Sheffield use to share information on licence refusals and revocations?

    1. A. The planning register
    2. B. The electoral register
    3. C. The NR3 register
    4. D. The land registry

  22. 22. Under Sheffield's policy, how long after the end of a sentence for violence will a licence generally not be granted?

    1. A. At least 10 years
    2. B. There is no wait
    3. C. At least 1 year
    4. D. At least 3 years

  23. 23. In which direction is Broomhill from Sheffield railway station?

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

  24. 24. In a straight line, which of these is nearest to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital?

    1. A. Ecclesall
    2. B. Broomhill
    3. C. Graves Park
    4. D. Fulwood

  25. 25. How old must you be to apply for the Sheffield knowledge test?

    1. A. Over 17
    2. B. Over 18
    3. C. Over 25
    4. D. Over 21

  26. 26. Sheffield waiting time is charged at 20p per 45 seconds. How much is that per hour?

    1. A. £8
    2. B. £12
    3. C. £20
    4. D. £16

  27. 27. In which direction is Totley from Sheffield railway station?

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

  28. 28. Sheffield carries out compliance checks on licensed drivers with which partners?

    1. A. Transport for London only
    2. B. South Yorkshire Police and DVSA
    3. C. The Met Office and BBC
    4. D. Merseyside Police and TfL

  29. 29. In the Sheffield byelaws, which item counts as 'personal luggage'?

    1. A. A three-seater sofa
    2. B. A pram or child's pushchair
    3. C. A pet horse or pony
    4. D. A full-size fridge

  30. 30. A Sheffield candidate cancels the knowledge test with only 48 hours' notice. What happens to the fee?

    1. A. It is not refunded
    2. B. Full refund
    3. C. Half refund
    4. D. It moves to the next test free

  31. 31. Which three manoeuvres could be in the Sheffield driving standards test?

    1. A. Motorway merging, overtaking lorries and a U-turn on a dual road
    2. B. A hill start, a handbrake turn and a skid control exercise
    3. C. One parallel park and nothing else, done in a car park
    4. D. Any three of: emergency stop, reverses, turn in road, reverse park

  32. 32. Under Sheffield's conditions, how must a licensee conduct themselves with passengers?

    1. A. However they like to behave
    2. B. Professionally, giving reasonable help
    3. C. Silently, never speaking at all
    4. D. Politely, but only to regulars

  33. 33. Which of these places is part of Sheffield (inside the Sheffield City Council area)?

    1. A. Swallownest
    2. B. Beighton
    3. C. Killamarsh
    4. D. Aston

  34. 34. A passenger in Sheffield asks to travel while staying in their wheelchair. What must the driver of a designated vehicle do?

    1. A. Carry them in the chair, at no extra cost
    2. B. Ask them to move to a normal seat
    3. C. Charge waiting time for loading
    4. D. Refuse the job if it is busy

  35. 35. A Sheffield driver believes a child passenger is in immediate danger. What should they do first?

    1. A. Post on social media
    2. B. Wait until the end of the shift
    3. C. Call 999
    4. D. Email the council next week

  36. 36. What does Rule 98 say about a load that sticks out of your vehicle?

    1. A. It is fine if you drive slowly
    2. B. It needs a flag, but only at night
    3. C. It may stick out as far as you like
    4. D. It MUST be secure and not stick out dangerously

  37. 37. Why should drivers of large vehicles stop well behind the first white line at an advanced stop line?

    1. A. To see the whole cyclist waiting area
    2. B. To save fuel while they wait for green
    3. C. To let buses pass them on the left
    4. D. To give pedestrians more room to cross

  38. 38. Which road users does Rule 114 say your lights MUST NOT dazzle?

    1. A. Only night cyclists
    2. B. Anyone, walkers too
    3. C. Only lorry drivers
    4. D. Only other drivers

  39. 39. Why should you take a carrier bag with you when leaving your car?

    1. A. It may block your mirrors
    2. B. It is illegal to leave bags in cars
    3. C. It may start a fire in the sun
    4. D. A thief may think it has valuables

  40. 40. What does Rule 150 say about lane departure warnings and similar systems?

    1. A. Do not rely on them; stay alert
    2. B. They make driving fully automatic
    3. C. They allow you to use a phone
    4. D. They mean you can drive tired

  41. 41. How much further is the old-style plate distance than the modern plate distance in Rule 92?

    1. A. Half a metre
    2. B. Five metres
    3. C. Two metres
    4. D. No difference

  42. 42. A taxi driver says, 'My car passed its MOT last month, so a faulty brake light is not my problem.' What does Rule 89 say?

    1. A. Only the garage is responsible
    2. B. The MOT covers it for a year
    3. C. Brake lights are not covered
    4. D. The driver MUST keep it meeting the rules

  43. 43. Under section 64 of the Transport Act 1980, which roof sign is NOT allowed on a vehicle other than a hackney carriage?

    1. A. A closed luggage roof box
    2. B. A company name on the door
    3. C. A standard number plate
    4. D. A sign with the word 'taxi' or 'cab'

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

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

  45. 45. When parked at the roadside, you MUST ___ the engine, headlights and fog lights.

    1. A. leave on
    2. B. check
    3. C. warm up
    4. D. switch off

  46. 46. What is the maximum fine for a driver who refuses an assistance dog without an exemption?

    1. A. There is no fine
    2. B. £250
    3. C. Up to £1,000 (level 3)
    4. D. £50

  47. 47. You are about to drive a courtesy car you have never used. What does Rule 97 say you should do before setting off?

    1. A. Find the controls while driving
    2. B. Ask a passenger to work the lights
    3. C. Drive only in the left lane
    4. D. Learn where the controls are and how they work

  48. 48. Why do councils keep records of complaints about drivers?

    1. A. To decide when drivers can take holidays
    2. B. To set the local price of petrol and diesel
    3. C. To choose the colour of licensed vehicles
    4. D. To spot patterns and check fitness at renewal

  49. 49. Before turning left, when should you give a left-turn signal?

    1. A. Just as you turn the wheel
    2. B. After you have turned
    3. C. Only if a car is behind
    4. D. Well before you turn

  50. 50. Your passenger complains about jerky stops. What does Rule 117 advise for smooth braking?

    1. A. Stay in neutral and coast
    2. B. Use the handbrake to stop
    3. C. Brake hard and late
    4. D. Ease off just before you stop

Answer key

  1. 1. D — The Moor Market is on The Moor. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  2. 2. A — Sheffield's safeguarding training includes guidance on responding to passengers who are distressed or suicidal and on reporting concerns.
  3. 3. B — Disability awareness training includes the law, wheelchair passengers and equipment, the wheelchair passport scheme, assistance dogs and non-mobility disabilities.
  4. 4. B — The Sheffield Parkway (A57/A630) runs east from the city centre to M1 junction 33.
  5. 5. D — Hillsborough Leisure Centre is on Beulah Road. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  6. 6. D — Dore is in the S17 postcode district.
  7. 7. C — The code bans misusing information from a booking, such as privately contacting a child or vulnerable adult at their address, by phone or on social media.
  8. 8. D — The Crucible Theatre faces Tudor Square in Sheffield city centre.
  9. 9. D — Where a person has lived outside the UK for three or more continuous months, they must supply a Certificate of Good Character or criminal records information.
  10. 10. B — The Leopold Hotel is on Leopold Street. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  11. 11. C — Section 166 exemptions cover duties to wheelchair users, on medical grounds or where the driver's physical condition makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult.
  12. 12. C — Penistone Road (A61) runs from the inner ring road past Owlerton Stadium to Hillsborough.
  13. 13. C — The Royal Hallamshire Hospital is in the S10 postcode district.
  14. 14. D — Condition 8 lists items accepted at local police stations, including mobile phones or devices with personal data, weapons, drugs, non-UK passports and unidentifiable cash.
  15. 15. D — £10.00 − £8.40 = £1.60.
  16. 16. B — Exemption certificates should be fixed facing outwards on the windscreen or in a prominent position on the dashboard.
  17. 17. D — Mosborough is inside the Sheffield City Council area. The other three places are in neighbouring council areas.
  18. 18. D — Walkley is about 2.1 km from Hillsborough Stadium. The others are further away.
  19. 19. C — Weston Park Hospital (cancer centre) is on Whitham Road. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  20. 20. C — Sheffield normally issues a licence for the period applied for: one, two or three years.
  21. 21. C — Sheffield uses the National Anti-Fraud Network's NR3 register to share information on refusals, revocations and suspensions.
  22. 22. A — Where there is a conviction for violence against the person, a licence will not be granted until at least 10 years after the sentence is completed.
  23. 23. C — Broomhill lies to the west of Sheffield railway station (about 2.7 km away).
  24. 24. B — Broomhill is about 0.7 km from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The others are further away.
  25. 25. D — The council says you must be over 21 to apply for the knowledge test. The policy expects applicants to be at least 21.
  26. 26. D — One hour is 3,600 seconds. 3,600 ÷ 45 = 80 units. 80 × 20p = £16.
  27. 27. B — Totley lies to the south-west of Sheffield railway station (about 9 km away).
  28. 28. B — The council checks compliance on its own or with partners such as South Yorkshire Police and the DVSA.
  29. 29. B — Byelaw 10(e) says personal luggage includes a perambulator (pram) and a child's pushchair.
  30. 30. A — The policy says anyone cancelling with less than 72 hours' notice is not eligible for a refund.
  31. 31. D — The driving standards test includes any three of: emergency stop, left-hand reverse, right-hand reverse, turn in the road, and reverse park.
  32. 32. B — Condition 2(c) says the licensee must conduct themselves professionally at all times and give reasonable help to anyone hiring or being carried.
  33. 33. B — Beighton is inside the Sheffield City Council area. The other three places are in neighbouring council areas.
  34. 34. A — The Equality Act duties in Sheffield's conditions require carrying the passenger in the wheelchair, safely, with mobility help and no extra charge.
  35. 35. C — If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999. Then report the incident to the Licensing Authority as soon as possible.
  36. 36. D — Rule 98 says you MUST secure your load and it MUST NOT stick out dangerously. Loose items can fall off or hurt other road users.
  37. 37. A — Rule 178 says drivers of large vehicles should stop far enough behind the first line to see the whole cyclist waiting area. This allows for blind spots in front of the vehicle.
  38. 38. B — You MUST NOT use lights to dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
  39. 39. D — Annex 6 says take all contents with you or lock them in the boot. For all a thief knows, a carrier bag may contain valuables.
  40. 40. A — Rule 150 says do not rely on driver assistance systems. They are there to assist, but you should not reduce your concentration.
  41. 41. A — Rule 92 says 20 metres, or 20.5 metres for the old style. The difference is 0.5 metres.
  42. 42. D — Rule 89 puts the duty on you to make sure the vehicle complies with the regulations at all times, not just at the MOT.
  43. 43. D — It is an offence to drive or allow a non-hackney vehicle carrying passengers for hire to show a roof sign with 'taxi' or 'cab'.
  44. 44. A — Annex 5 says Parliament sets the maximum penalties. It is for the courts to decide what sentence to impose.
  45. 45. D — Rule 239 says you MUST switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights when you stop at the roadside, and apply the handbrake before leaving.
  46. 46. C — Refusing an assistance dog without an exemption is a criminal offence with a fine of up to level 3 (currently £1,000). Councils may also suspend or revoke the licence.
  47. 47. D — Rule 97 says you should know where all the controls are and how to use them before you set off. Looking for them while driving is a distraction.
  48. 48. D — Complaints help councils see patterns of behaviour. They are considered when deciding whether a driver remains fit and proper.
  49. 49. D — Rule 182 says use your mirrors and give a left-turn signal well before you turn left.
  50. 50. D — Brake early and lightly, more firmly as you stop, then ease off just before the vehicle comes to rest.

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