Alertness theory test questions
Concentration, tiredness, alcohol, drugs and eyesight. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 35 questions on this topic.
Which of these can reduce your concentration while driving?
Answer: Reading a text message or changing a playlist on your phone
Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off the road reduces your alertness. Set your route and music up before you start.
Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off the road reduces your alertness. Set your route and music up before you start.
Which statement about mobile phones and driving is correct?
Answer: Holding a phone while driving is illegal, and hands-free calls can still distract you
It is illegal to hold and use a phone while driving, including when queuing. Even hands-free conversations take your attention away from the road.
It is illegal to hold and use a phone while driving, including when queuing. Even hands-free conversations take your attention away from the road.
What is the best way to deal with tiredness while driving?
Answer: Stop in a safe place and rest, for example at a service area
Only sleep cures tiredness. Tricks such as fresh air or loud music wear off within minutes.
Only sleep cures tiredness. Tricks such as fresh air or loud music wear off within minutes.
When are you most likely to feel sleepy on a long journey?
Answer: In the early hours of the morning and in the mid-afternoon
Our body clocks dip in the small hours and after lunch. Avoid starting a long journey at those times if you can.
Our body clocks dip in the small hours and after lunch. Avoid starting a long journey at those times if you can.
Some medicines can make you drowsy. What should you do before driving?
Answer: Check the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist
Many prescription and over-the-counter medicines affect reactions. If in doubt, ask a professional before getting behind the wheel.
Many prescription and over-the-counter medicines affect reactions. If in doubt, ask a professional before getting behind the wheel.
What can happen if you drive after taking illegal drugs?
Answer: A minimum 12-month driving ban and an unlimited fine
Drug driving carries a minimum 12-month ban and an unlimited fine. Prison and a criminal record are also possible.
Drug driving carries a minimum 12-month ban and an unlimited fine. Prison and a criminal record are also possible.
How does alcohol affect your driving?
Answer: It slows your reactions and affects your judgement
Even small amounts of alcohol reduce your coordination, judgement and ability to judge speed and distance.
Even small amounts of alcohol reduce your coordination, judgement and ability to judge speed and distance.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, what is the legal alcohol limit for drivers in blood?
Answer: 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood
Scotland has a lower limit of 50 mg. The only safe approach is to drink nothing at all if you are driving.
Scotland has a lower limit of 50 mg. The only safe approach is to drink nothing at all if you are driving.
You had several drinks last night. Is it safe to drive the next morning?
Answer: Not necessarily, because alcohol takes many hours to leave your body
Your body clears alcohol at a fixed rate that nothing speeds up. You could still be over the limit the next day.
Your body clears alcohol at a fixed rate that nothing speeds up. You could still be over the limit the next day.
How often should you have your eyesight checked?
Answer: At least every two years, and sooner if you notice any change
Your eyesight can change gradually without you noticing. Regular tests help keep you and others safe.
Your eyesight can change gradually without you noticing. Regular tests help keep you and others safe.
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