Attitude theory test questions
Courtesy, patience and considerate driving. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 31 questions on this topic.
When should you flash your headlights at another road user?
Answer: Only to let them know you are there
Flashing headlights should only warn others of your presence. Do not use it as a signal that you are giving way.
Flashing headlights should only warn others of your presence. Do not use it as a signal that you are giving way.
Why should you not use your headlights to intimidate another driver?
Answer: It is aggressive and could dazzle or distract them
Aggressive signals can provoke a dangerous reaction and cause a crash.
Aggressive signals can provoke a dangerous reaction and cause a crash.
When should you not use your horn?
Answer: When you are stationary, unless a moving vehicle poses a danger
Do not sound your horn while stationary except when another vehicle poses a danger. Never use it aggressively.
Do not sound your horn while stationary except when another vehicle poses a danger. Never use it aggressively.
The driver ahead is going slower than you would like. What should you do?
Answer: Stay patient, keep a safe gap and only overtake when it is safe
Patience prevents accidents. Overtake only when you have a clear view and enough room.
Patience prevents accidents. Overtake only when you have a clear view and enough room.
Why should you be patient with a learner driver?
Answer: They are inexperienced and may stall or hesitate
Allow a learner extra time and space. You were a learner once too.
Allow a learner extra time and space. You were a learner once too.
A bus in a built-up area (30 mph or less) signals to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?
Answer: Give way if it is safe to do so
Look out for buses pulling away and give way when you can do so safely.
Look out for buses pulling away and give way when you can do so safely.
How should you park near houses?
Answer: Considerately, without blocking driveways or causing an obstruction
Think about residents, emergency vehicles and pedestrians when you park.
Think about residents, emergency vehicles and pedestrians when you park.
Another driver makes a mistake and you feel angry. What should you do?
Answer: Stay calm, give them space and do not retaliate
Retaliation escalates the situation. Keep control of yourself and your vehicle.
Retaliation escalates the situation. Keep control of yourself and your vehicle.
Why should you give cyclists plenty of room?
Answer: They can wobble or swerve to avoid drains, potholes and other hazards
A cyclist may need to move out suddenly. Leave space and passing time.
A cyclist may need to move out suddenly. Leave space and passing time.
A cyclist is riding in the middle of the lane ahead. Why might they be doing this?
Answer: To make themselves visible and avoid road defects, and it can be safer
Cyclists may take the centre of the lane at narrow places or junctions. Be patient and wait to pass safely.
Cyclists may take the centre of the lane at narrow places or junctions. Be patient and wait to pass safely.
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