UK Car Theory Test (Multiple Choice)
Incidents, accidents and emergencies: practice questions
Our UK Car Theory Test bank has 27 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What should you do first?
- Walk along the track to warn trains
- Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
- Wait inside for the barriers
- Try to restart the engine repeatedly until it fires
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B. Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing — Rule 299: get everyone out and clear, then phone the signal operator and move the vehicle if there is time.
Question 2
What does 'DR ABC' stand for in first aid?
- Doctor, Rescue, Ambulance, Blanket, Call
- Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compressions
- Danger, Rest, Air, Blood, Care
- Drive, Reverse, Accelerate, Brake, Clutch
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B. Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compressions — Annex 7 of the Highway Code sets out DR ABC.
Question 3
At an incident, how should you use the phone to call emergency services?
- Post on social media
- Dial 999 or 112 and give the exact location and number of casualties
- Call your insurer first
- Call the DVLA
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B. Dial 999 or 112 and give the exact location and number of casualties — Rule 283: call the emergency services immediately with full details.
Question 4
You have broken down on a level crossing and the alarm sounds. What should you do?
- Get well clear of the crossing straight away
- Keep trying to push the car off the tracks
- Phone a friend for help
- Stay in the car
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A. Get well clear of the crossing straight away — Rule 299: if the alarm sounds or the amber light comes on, get clear immediately.
Question 5
You see a vehicle displaying hazard warning plates in a collision. What should you do?
- Keep well away and give the emergency services the plate details
- Approach to help the driver
- Move the vehicle
- Hose down any spill
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A. Keep well away and give the emergency services the plate details — Rule 284: give as much information as possible from the hazard plate to the emergency services.