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Stroud: 50 practice questions

Mock format: 85 questions, 90 minutes, pass 67/85 (79%). 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 Iceland in Dursley (supermarket)?

    1. A. Parsonage Street
    2. B. Hill Road
    3. C. Lister Road
    4. D. Silver Street

  2. 2. Where must a Stroud driver's assistance dog exemption notice be displayed?

    1. A. In the boot, out of the way
    2. B. On the driver's front door at home
    3. C. Somewhere easily seen, like the windscreen
    4. D. Nowhere; it is kept at home

  3. 3. In which direction is Berkeley from Wotton-under-Edge?

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

  4. 4. Which of these places is nearest to Nailsworth?

    1. A. Painswick
    2. B. Wotton-under-Edge
    3. C. Stroud
    4. D. Berkeley

  5. 5. On which road is Grande Italia Rooms in Selsley (hotel)?

    1. A. Dudbridge Hill
    2. B. Church Road
    3. C. Bell Lane
    4. D. Westward Road

  6. 6. On which road is Dursley Heritage Centre (museum)?

    1. A. Castle Street
    2. B. Silver Street
    3. C. Lister Road
    4. D. School Road

  7. 7. A Stroud licence decision is refused. Within what time must an appeal be lodged at the Magistrates' Court?

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

  8. 8. A Stroud passenger's pet (not an assistance dog) is accepted. Where must it travel?

    1. A. On the front passenger seat
    2. B. On the driver's lap
    3. C. In the boot with luggage
    4. D. In the rear of the vehicle

  9. 9. How long do you have to complete the Stroud knowledge test?

    1. A. Up to 30 minutes
    2. B. Up to 3 hours
    3. C. Up to 90 minutes
    4. D. Up to 45 minutes

  10. 10. From what age must a Stroud driver have a medical every year?

    1. A. 45
    2. B. 55
    3. C. 65
    4. D. 70

  11. 11. How much is the Stroud extra charge for carrying a bicycle?

    1. A. 30p
    2. B. £1.50
    3. C. £1.20
    4. D. £3.00

  12. 12. Which of these places is nearest to Stonehouse?

    1. A. Painswick
    2. B. Stroud
    3. C. Minchinhampton
    4. D. Wotton-under-Edge

  13. 13. Where must a Stroud driver display their second driver badge?

    1. A. On the passenger-side front dashboard
    2. B. On the rear bumper of the car
    3. C. Inside the closed glove box
    4. D. On the illuminated roof sign

  14. 14. On which road is Minchinhampton Community Library (library)?

    1. A. School Road
    2. B. Old Market
    3. C. Church Road
    4. D. Gloucester Street

  15. 15. Which postcode district is Dursley Heritage Centre in?

    1. A. GL11
    2. B. GL13
    3. C. GL6
    4. D. GL2

  16. 16. On which road is Bussage Church of England Primary School (school)?

    1. A. Nympsfield Road
    2. B. The Ridgeway
    3. C. Nelson Street
    4. D. Chapel Lane

  17. 17. In which direction is Painswick from Nailsworth?

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

  18. 18. On which road is Nailsworth Library (library)?

    1. A. Cossack Square
    2. B. Stroud Road
    3. C. Old Bristol Road
    4. D. Old Market

  19. 19. A Stroud taxi meter shows 760 pence. There are 3 passengers. Stroud allows 30p for each passenger over one. What is the total fare, in pence?

    1. A. 820 pence
    2. B. 850 pence
    3. C. 760 pence
    4. D. 960 pence

  20. 20. A Stroud passenger wants to add a 10% tip to a fare of 3300 pence. What is the total, in pence?

    1. A. 3960 pence
    2. B. 3630 pence
    3. C. 3310 pence
    4. D. 2970 pence

  21. 21. Under the Gloucestershire policy, how long must pass after a conviction for using a hand-held phone while driving before a licence is granted?

    1. A. At least 1 year
    2. B. At least 10 years
    3. C. At least 5 years
    4. D. No waiting time

  22. 22. Which of these places is nearest to Minchinhampton?

    1. A. Painswick
    2. B. Stroud
    3. C. Dursley
    4. D. Wotton-under-Edge

  23. 23. On which road is Sainsbury's in Selsley (supermarket)?

    1. A. Westward Road
    2. B. Dudbridge Hill
    3. C. Bell Lane
    4. D. Church Road

  24. 24. The Stroud guidance says the district stretches as far south as which town?

    1. A. Chipping Sodbury
    2. B. Tetbury
    3. C. Wotton-under-Edge
    4. D. Malmesbury

  25. 25. How often must existing Stroud drivers repeat safeguarding and equality training?

    1. A. Every three years
    2. B. Every year
    3. C. Every ten years
    4. D. Never

  26. 26. On which road is Aldi in Lightpill (supermarket)?

    1. A. St Mary Street
    2. B. Bath Road
    3. C. Stratford Road
    4. D. Fromebridge Lane

  27. 27. As you approach a zebra crossing, from where might people approach?

    1. A. Only from straight ahead
    2. B. From the side of the crossing
    3. C. Only from behind your car
    4. D. Only from the island

  28. 28. Under section 50 of the 1976 Act, within what time must an accident damaging a licensed vehicle be reported to the council?

    1. A. 24 hours
    2. B. 7 days
    3. C. 14 days
    4. D. 72 hours

  29. 29. You use a hand-held device to help you park. Whose instructions does Rule 239 say you should follow?

    1. A. Your passenger's
    2. B. The manufacturer's
    3. C. The car park attendant's
    4. D. Any online video's

  30. 30. Under the Deregulation Act 2015, what may a private hire operator do with a booking it cannot fulfil?

    1. A. Pass it to a taxi without telling anyone
    2. B. Cancel the booking but keep the fare paid
    3. C. Give it to any driver, even an unlicensed one
    4. D. Sub-contract it to another licensed operator

  31. 31. A tyre bursts while you are driving. What should you do?

    1. A. Grip the wheel and roll to a stop
    2. B. Brake hard at once
    3. C. Steer sharply to the kerb
    4. D. Speed up to keep it stable

  32. 32. On a two-lane dual carriageway, what is the right-hand lane for?

    1. A. Normal driving by taxis
    2. B. Overtaking or turning right
    3. C. Slow vehicles and lorries
    4. D. Parking for a short time

  33. 33. At 20 mph, how is the typical 12-metre stopping distance made up?

    1. A. 9 metres thinking and 3 metres braking
    2. B. 3 metres thinking and 9 metres braking
    3. C. 6 metres thinking and 6 metres braking
    4. D. 12 metres thinking and no braking

  34. 34. What are areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons on the road used for?

    1. A. To show a place where cars may park
    2. B. To separate lanes or protect traffic turning right
    3. C. To mark the stopping place for buses
    4. D. To show where to stop for a zebra crossing

  35. 35. A blue circle with a red border has a red cross (X) in it. What does it mean?

    1. A. No stopping (clearway)
    2. B. No waiting on weekdays
    3. C. Crossroads ahead
    4. D. Road closed

  36. 36. 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

  37. 37. On a residential street, a car is pulling out of a driveway ahead. What does Rule 152 ask you to look out for?

    1. A. Only pedestrians
    2. B. Only parked lorries
    3. C. Only cyclists
    4. D. Vehicles emerging

  38. 38. Your trailer is wider than your car and blocks your view behind. What does Rule 98 say you MUST use?

    1. A. Hazard lights
    2. B. Towing mirrors
    3. C. A reversing camera only
    4. D. Fog lights

  39. 39. When may you enter a box junction and wait inside it?

    1. A. When turning left and the exit is blocked
    2. B. When going straight and the exit is blocked
    3. C. Whenever the traffic lights are showing green
    4. D. When turning right, held up only by oncoming traffic

  40. 40. 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

  41. 41. Why should you note the time and place a lost item was found?

    1. A. So you can charge a finder's fee
    2. B. So you can sell it later
    3. C. So you can keep it if nobody asks
    4. D. So the owner can be found quickly

  42. 42. What do brown direction signs show?

    1. A. The route to tourist attractions
    2. B. The route to a motorway
    3. C. The route to a hospital A&E
    4. D. A temporary diversion route

  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. A goods vehicle over 7.5 tonnes needs to park on a grass verge. What does it need?

    1. A. A council parking permit
    2. B. A note in the window
    3. C. Police permission
    4. D. Its hazard lights switched on

  45. 45. A minibus not more than 12 metres long is on a single carriageway. What is its national speed limit?

    1. A. 60 mph
    2. B. 40 mph
    3. C. 70 mph
    4. D. 50 mph

  46. 46. A driver is stopped by police in Glasgow. What is the breath alcohol limit there?

    1. A. 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath
    2. B. 50 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath
    3. C. 0 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath
    4. D. 22 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath

  47. 47. Why should you not brake harshly as an emergency vehicle comes up at a junction?

    1. A. It damages the emergency vehicle
    2. B. It uses a lot more fuel
    3. C. The siren will stop working
    4. D. A car behind may not see what you see

  48. 48. On an icy road the back of your car slides to the left. Which way should you steer?

    1. A. Straight ahead
    2. B. To the left
    3. C. To the right
    4. D. Brake hard instead

  49. 49. What should you always do after you have used your indicator?

    1. A. Cancel it
    2. B. Leave it on until the next turn
    3. C. Flash your headlights
    4. D. Sound your horn

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

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

Answer key

  1. 1. A — Iceland is on Parsonage Street, Dursley. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  2. 2. C — The notice of exemption must be fixed in an easily seen place, for example the windscreen or a prominent place on the dashboard.
  3. 3. C — Berkeley lies north-west of Wotton-under-Edge (bearing about 310 degrees).
  4. 4. C — Stroud is about 6 km from Nailsworth in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 10 km).
  5. 5. D — Grande Italia Rooms is on Westward Road, Selsley. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  6. 6. A — Dursley Heritage Centre is on Castle Street, Dursley. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  7. 7. B — An appeal must be lodged within 21 days of the decision being notified.
  8. 8. D — Carrying a passenger's pet is at the driver's discretion, and the animal may only be carried in the rear.
  9. 9. C — You are allowed up to one and a half hours.
  10. 10. C — Medicals are required every year from the age of 65.
  11. 11. C — Each bicycle costs an extra £1.20.
  12. 12. B — Stroud is about 4 km from Stonehouse in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 7 km).
  13. 13. A — Drivers get two badges. One is worn visibly; the second is shown on the passenger-side front dashboard.
  14. 14. A — Minchinhampton Community Library is on School Road, Minchinhampton. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  15. 15. A — Dursley Heritage Centre has the postcode GL11 4BS, so it is in the GL11 postcode district.
  16. 16. B — Bussage Church of England Primary School is on The Ridgeway, Bussage. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  17. 17. D — Painswick lies north of Nailsworth (bearing about 9 degrees).
  18. 18. D — Nailsworth Library is on Old Market, Nailsworth. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  19. 19. A — Extra passengers = 3 - 1. Total = 760 + 30 x (3 - 1) = 820 pence.
  20. 20. B — 10% of 3300 is 3300 / 10. Total = 3300 x 1.1 = 3630 pence.
  21. 21. C — A licence will not be granted until at least five years after the conviction or the end of any sentence or ban, whichever is later.
  22. 22. B — Stroud is about 5 km from Minchinhampton in a straight line. The others are further away (the next is about 9 km).
  23. 23. B — Sainsbury's is on Dudbridge Hill, Selsley. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  24. 24. C — Stroud District stretches south as far as Wotton-under-Edge.
  25. 25. A — Existing licensees must take refresher training every three years as a condition of their licence.
  26. 26. B — Aldi is on Bath Road, Lightpill. Drivers are expected to know the streets where local landmarks are.
  27. 27. B — Rule 195 says be aware of pedestrians approaching from the side of the crossing. They may step on quickly.
  28. 28. D — Section 50(3): report as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 72 hours.
  29. 29. B — Rule 239 says use the hand-held parking device according to the manufacturer's instructions, stay in control and do not put anyone in danger.
  30. 30. D — Since 2015 an operator can sub-contract a booking to another licensed operator, including one licensed elsewhere. The operator taking the job must use its own licensed drivers and vehicles.
  31. 31. A — Annex 6 says if a tyre bursts, try to keep control. Grip the steering wheel firmly and let the vehicle roll to a stop at the side of the road.
  32. 32. B — Rule 137 says on a two-lane dual carriageway stay in the left lane. Use the right lane for overtaking or turning right.
  33. 33. C — At 20 mph the typical thinking distance is 6 metres and the braking distance is 6 metres, giving an overall stopping distance of 12 metres.
  34. 34. B — Rule 130 says these areas separate traffic lanes or protect traffic turning right. Do not enter if bordered by a solid line, except in an emergency.
  35. 35. A — A blue circle with a red border and a red cross means no stopping. It is used for clearways and other no-stopping areas.
  36. 36. 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.
  37. 37. D — Rule 152 lists vehicles emerging from junctions or driveways.
  38. 38. B — If the trailer or load obstructs your rearward view, towing mirrors MUST be used.
  39. 39. D — Rule 174 says you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, if you are only stopped by oncoming traffic or other vehicles turning right.
  40. 40. B — The Highway Code shows a red circle sign for no vehicles carrying explosives.
  41. 41. D — Recording when and where you found an item helps the operator, council or police match it to its owner.
  42. 42. A — Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions, such as a picnic site or an ancient monument.
  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. C — Rule 246 says goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes MUST NOT park on a verge, pavement or land between carriageways without police permission. The only exception is essential loading, and the vehicle must not be left unattended.
  45. 45. D — The Rule 124 table shows buses, coaches and minibuses up to 12 metres long have a 50 mph limit on single carriageways. They have 60 mph on dual carriageways and 70 mph on motorways.
  46. 46. D — In Scotland the limits are lower. You MUST NOT drive with more than 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The blood limit there is 50 milligrammes per 100 millilitres.
  47. 47. D — Rule 219 says do not brake harshly on approach to a junction or roundabout, as a following vehicle may not have the same view as you.
  48. 48. B — Rule 119: steer in the direction of the skid. If the rear skids left, steer left.
  49. 49. A — Rule 103 says cancel signals after use. A signal left on can confuse other road users. They may think you are about to turn.
  50. 50. 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.

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