D1 Driving Test (Theory)

You're making a journey that crosses international borders. Which document should you produce at immigration control?

A list of passengers

You're driving on a dual carriageway. What type of vehicle must use a flashing amber beacon on this road?

A mobility scooter

What does 'blind spot' mean?

An area of road that can't be seen, even with mirrors

You're making a journey with a co-driver. When the other person is driving, how should you show this time?

As a break in daily driving

Where in particular should you look out for motorcyclists?

At a road junction

You're driving between the hours of 11:30 pm and 7:00 am. When must you switch off your vehicle's reverse warning bleeper?

Before reversing on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit

You're driving under EU drivers' hours. How is a week defined under these rules?

Between 00:00 hours on Monday and 24:00 hours the following Sunday

How can you help to reduce the impact of road transport on the environment?

By braking in good time

What must the driver do when they leave their bus unattended?

Check that the parking brake is applied

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities?

Control card

Which road users are more vulnerable at night in built-up areas?

Cyclists

Which category of licence do you need to drive a tri-axle double-deck coach?

D

Which licence category do you need to drive a bus with 25 passenger seats?

D

Which licence category do you need to drive an articulated bus ('bendy bus')?

D

When must an analogue tachograph be recalibrated?

Every six years

How often must an analogue tachograph be checked at an approved calibration centre?

Every two years

Where should you stand when using a motorway emergency telephone?

Facing the oncoming traffic

How can you find out when an analogue tachograph was last recalibrated?

From a plaque on or near the tachograph

Your bus is involved in an incident. What should you do if you have a passenger who's unconscious but still breathing?

Get medical help

Usually, a rev counter is divided into coloured bands. Which band should you stay in for maximum fuel economy?

Green

What should you wear when making a walk-round check of your coach?

High-visibility vest

What should you do if a front tyre bursts while you're driving on a motorway?

Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually

When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?

If it's fitted with a bunk

Which driving technique can save you fuel?

Missing out some gears

Under EU drivers' hours regulations, a 45-minute break must be taken after 4.5 hours of driving. What shorter breaks can this be split into?

One of 15 minutes, plus one of 30

The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?

One week

On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?

Open the window and look down and round to the right

What is the 'mode' switch on a tachograph used to record?

Other work

What happens at toucan crossings?

Pedestrians and cyclists may cross

What must be fitted to new buses, to benefit people with disabilities?

Priority seating

You're at the scene of a traffic incident. What are the symptoms of someone suffering from shock?

Rapid pulse and sweating

You're at the scene of an incident. How can you help someone suffering from shock?

Reassure them confidently

What action should you take if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Reduce speed until you're clear of the area

What can be expected after drivers complete a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)?

Reduced engine emissions

Where are you most likely to find pedestrians stepping into the road?

Shopping areas

Your engine catches fire. What should you do before attempting to put the fire out?

Shut off the fuel supply

You're being followed by a marked police car. As well as flashing the headlights, what will the police officer do to signal you to stop?

Signal with the left indicator

What should you check just before you turn left?

The left-hand mirror (near-side mirror)

What can happen to drivers who break EU tachograph regulations?

They can be heavily fined

Why do energy-saving tyres contribute to better fuel economy?

They have a reduced rolling resistance

Why do you have to be alert for motorcyclists in queues of traffic?

They may be filtering between the lanes

Why do motorcyclists often look over their right shoulder just before turning right?

They need to check for traffic in their blind area

Why should you carry spare tachograph charts?

To replace the original chart if it gets dirty

What does air suspension help to protect?

Underground services

A driver is convicted of obstructing an enforcement officer in the course of their duties. Under EU drivers' hours regulations, what's the maximum fine they can receive?

Unlimited

What's the maximum fine for driving without insurance?

Unlimited

What's the current fine for each person illegally carried into the UK?

Up to £2000

What should you do when you drive into a tunnel?

Use dipped headlights

A vehicle fitted with an analogue tachograph has two drivers. How should they use the tachograph?

Use their own tachograph chart

At the scene of an incident, an injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do to help?

Warn other traffic

You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious. What's the first thing you should do?

Warn other traffic

What should you do if you're the first person to arrive at the scene of an incident?

Warn other traffic to prevent further collisions

Which type of fire extinguisher shouldn't be used on flammable liquids?

Water

When are bus operators required to use tachographs for regular journeys?

When the journey is more than 50 km

Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside, angled down to show the front nearside wheel. When should this extra mirror be used?

When you're pulling in to park at the kerb

When starting your bus, how should air pressure be built up?

With the engine ticking over

An enforcement officer keeps your analogue tachograph records. How should they endorse the replacement charts?

With their name

You're driving under EU tachograph regulations and lose your smart card. When must you inform the relevant authority?

Within 7 days

Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when they're recalibrating the tachograph?

Workshop card

What will happen if you drive smoothly?

You'll reduce fuel consumption by about 15%

How would you benefit from forward planning and early recognition of potential hazards?

You'll use less fuel

You're driving at night. What does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?

You're approaching an organised walk

You're returning to the UK and are about to board a ferry. An immigration officer asks to see your documentation. What must you show them immediately?

Your operator documentation

`The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) requires you to take training every five years. How many hours of training must you take?

35 hours

Under EU rules, a driver must take regular breaks from driving. What maximum period of continuous driving is allowed?

4.5 hours

Approximately what percentage of sleep-related vehicle incidents (SRVIs) involve commercial vehicles?

40%

Under EU rules, what's the normal weekly rest period that must be taken?

45 hours

After driving continuously for the maximum period under EU rules, a bus driver must take a break. What's the minimum duration of this break?

45 minutes

How long is a digital tachograph driver smart card valid?

5 years

You're applying for an LGV or PCV licence for the first time. What will your medical examination include?

An eyesight test

What helps you to become an ecosafe driver?

Being aware of hazards

You arrive at the scene of an incident and someone is unconscious. What's the first thing you should do to help them?

Check that they're breathing

Your vehicle is fitted with an analogue tachograph. What should you do if you need to exceed the normal drivers' hours due to an emergency?

Continue using the same tachograph chart and write an explanation on the back

You intend to drive a minibus for hire or reward. It has more than 16 passenger seats. What's the minimum licence entitlement you need?

D

You're driving in a town. What should you do when you see this sign on a stationary bus ahead?

Drive past slowly

You're turning right at a T-junction. What should you do when your view to the right and left is blocked by parked vehicles?

Ease forward until you can see clearly in all directions

When are motorcyclists particularly vulnerable?

In gusting winds

What effect will continuous use of the air-conditioning system have on fuel consumption?

Increase it by about 15%

You're driving a large vehicle. How does its size and design affect the blind spots?

It will have more blind spots than smaller vehicles

You're at the scene of an incident. What does it mean if there's a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles?

It's carrying dangerous goods

You've stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casualties. What should you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive?

Keep injured people warm and comfortable

How should you care for a passenger who's in shock?

Keep them warm

What must you do if you're involved in a traffic incident?

Stop at the scene

You're driving through a tunnel. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?

Switch on hazard warning lights

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. What's the first thing you should do?

Switch on your own hazard warning lights

You arrive at the scene of an incident. How should you deal with someone who is hysterical?

Talk to them quietly and firmly

Which authority has the power to impose conditions on a passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) operator's licence?

The Traffic Commissioner

What must you be aware of when you're driving a bus with a high driving position?

The blind area close in front

Who's responsible for the issue of tachograph charts to a bus or lorry driver?

The driver's employer

An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?

The officer

Under EU rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be?

11 hours

It's important to be able to work out the weight difference between a full bus and an empty one. How many passengers will add about 1 tonne to the vehicle's overall weight?

15

Your vehicle is involved in an incident where someone is injured. You don't produce your insurance certificate at the time. How soon must you report the incident to the police?

24 hours

How many days does a driver's smart card normally cover?

28

You're approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What's the minimum height under the bridge?

5 metres

What's the likely weight difference between an empty bus and a bus with 75 passengers on board?

5 tonnes

What size of trailer can be towed by the holder of a full category D licence?

750 kg

Under EU rules, your minimum daily rest is 11 hours. On three days of the week this may be reduced to what length of time?

9 hours

Under EU rules, what's the maximum daily driving time allowed?

9 hours, extended to 10 hours on two days of the week

Under EU rules, what's the maximum driving time allowed in any two consecutive weeks?

90 hours