Driving Theory Test

Try our mock driving theory test

We have compiled 50 questions, similar to those that you would expect to see in the real thing.

The questions are multiple choice. Read the questions and answers carefully before choosing.

Many have more than one correct answer. You will need to mark all the correct answers to answer the question correctly.

1	What shape is a stop sign at a junction?



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2	Which of these must not use the motorway?
	Double decker buses
	Horse riders
	Cyclists
	Farm tractors
	Motorcycles over 50cc
	Learner car drivers

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3	You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should
	rev your engine if they take to long to restart
	immediately steer round them and drive on
	be patient as you expect them to make mistakes
	stay very close behind and flash your headlights

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4	To supervise a learner driver you must
	Have held a full driving licence for at least three years
	be at least 21 years old
	be an advanced driver
	be an approved driving instructor

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5	What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?
	White
	Amber
	Green
	Red

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6	You are waiting to emerge left from a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You have time to emerge, but you should wait. Why?
	The large vehicle is difficult to steer in a straight line
	The large vehicle can easily hide an overtaking vehicle
	The large vehicle can easily hide vehicles from the left
	The large vehicle can turn suddenly

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7	On a motorway, when can you use your hazard warning lights?
	When you have broken down on the hard shoulder
	When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead
	When driving on the hard shoulder
	When the vehicle behind is too close
	When towing another vehicle

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8	Which or the following may apply when dealing with this hazard
	Test your brakes on the other side
	Use a high gear to prevent wheel spin
	Use a low gear and drive slowly
	Only enter if you are sure it is not too deep
	It might be more difficult in winter
	Use dipped headlights

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9	You are driving along the motorway. It is raining. When following a lorry you should
	allow at least a four second gap
	move right and stay in the right hand lane
	be aware of spray reducing your vision
	move left and drive on the hard shoulder
	allow at least a two second gap

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10	You are lost and on a busy road. What is the best thing to do?
	Turn into a side road where you can stop and look at a map
	Ask a pedestrian when stopped at a traffic light
	Shout to other drivers to ask the way
	Check a map while keeping up with the traffic and looking out for signs

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11	What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a three lane motorway?
	80 mph
	50 mph
	60 mph
	70mph

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12	In very hot weather the road surface can become very hot. Which of the following will be most affected?
	The suspension
	Braking
	Tyre grip
	The exhaust

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13	Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. In which of these situations should you not overtake?
	when in a one-way street
	when approaching a junction
	when travelling up a long hill
	If you are about to turn left
	when your view of the road ahead is blocked

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14	When about to overtake a motorcyclist which of these signs would make you take special care?



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15	You are following a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should
	Overtake on the left
	Hold your speed and sound the horn
	Slow down and let the vehicle turn
	Overtake on the right

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16	You are driving past a line of parked cars and you see a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?
	Drive at the same speed flashing your lights?
	Slow down and be ready to stop for children or dogs?
	Drive at the same speed sounding your horn
	Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball?

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17	Which of the following must be in good working order for your car to be roadworthy?
	The windscreen washers
	the temperature guage
	The speedometer
	The oil warning light
	The horn
	The windscreen wipers

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18	A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should
	sound your horn to show your annoyance
	flash your lights and show your annoyance
	ignore the error and stay calm
	overtake as soon as possible

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19	You get six penalty point within two years of passing your practial test. What will you have to do?
	Retake only the theory test
	Nothing. You need 12 points before you are banned from driving.
	Reapply for your provisional licence
	Retake only the practical test
	Retake both theory and practical tests

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20	Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing lights?
	Police patrol
	Blood transfusion
	Bomb disposal
	Breakdown recovery
	Motorway maintenance

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21	Motor vehicles can harm the invironment. This has resulted in
	damage to buildings
	improved public transport
	less use of electric vehicles
	Air pollution
	using up of natural resources
	less risk to health

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22	You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until
	the pedestrians have cleared the front of your car
	the pedestrians have cleared the crossing
	a vehicle approaches the crossing from the opposite direction
	you start to edge forward onto the crossing

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23	You see a horse and rider as you approach a roundabout. They are signalling right but keeping well to the left. You should
	keep close to them
	cut in front of them
	proceed as normal
	stay well back

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24	When should you stop on a motorway?
	When you need to answer your mobile phone
	When told to by a Highways Agency Traffic Officer
	If you are tired and need a rest
	If red lights show above every lane
	When you need to read a map
	When told to stop by the Police

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25	You are on a fast open road in good conditions. For safety, the distance between you and the vehicle in front should be
	a two-second time gap
	two car lengths
	2 metres
	one car length

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26	You are driving in town. Ahead of you is a bus at a bus stop. Which of the following should you do?
	Pass the bus as quickly as possible
	Be prepared to give way if the bus suddenly moves off
	Continue at the same speed but sound your horn as a warning
	Watch carefully for the sudden appearance of pedestrians

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27	At traffic lights, amber on its own means
	go if there are no pedestrians crossing
	stop and wait at the line
	go if the way is clear
	prepare to go

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28	Which sign tells you that pedestrians may be walking in the road because there is no pavement?



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29	At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?
	Cyclists
	Pedestrians
	Motorcyclists
	Lorry drivers
	Car drivers

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30	What is the most common cause of skidding?
	Wet roads
	Ice
	Driver error
	Worn tyres

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31	By taking part in the Passplus scheme you will
	widen your experience
	improve your basic skills
	get cheaper road tax
	be allowed to supervise a learner driver

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32	Which of the following must you have to drive legally?
	Breakdown cover
	A vehicle handbook
	A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle
	Proper insurance cover
	A valid driving licence with signature
	A vehicle service history

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33	On the motorway the hard shoulder should be used
	only in an emergency
	to look at a map
	to rest when tired
	to answer a mobile phone

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34	Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be cause by faults in which of the following
	The braking system
	The exhaust system
	Wheel alignment
	The suspension
	The accelerator
	The gearbox

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35	At night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light. What does this mean?
	You are approaching an organised walk
	You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle
	You are approaching an accident blackspot
	You are approaching roadworks

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36	Which sign means there is a double bend ahead?



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37	At an accident a casualty is unconscious. Which of these should you check immediately?
	Circulation
	Airway
	Witnesses
	Broken bones
	Breathing

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38	What does this sign mean?
	No waiting on the carriageway
	National speed limit applies
	No entry
	Local speed limit applies

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39	You are waiting at the end of the road to turn right. Your view is obstructred by parked cars. What should you do?
	Turn around immediately and find another junction to use
	Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
	Stop then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view.
	Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe to emerge

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40	Which of these means end of dual carriageway?



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41	When first at the scene of an accident which of these should you do?
	Move injured people away from the vehicles
	Leave as soons as others arrive
	Call the emergency services
	Move uninjured people away from the vehicles
	Warn other traffic
	Switch off all vehicle engines

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42	What does this sign mean?
	Cycle route ahead
	No cycling
	Cycle parking
	End of cycle route

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43	Which of these apply when driving up a steep hill?
	The steering will feel heavier
	Overtaking is easier
	You will slow down quicker
	The enqine will work harder to maintain speed
	Higher gears will pull better

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44	Which of the following are most likely to waste fuel?
	Using a different brands of fuel
	Carrying unnecessary weight
	Using the wrong grade of fuel
	Under inflated tyres
	Reducing your speed
	A fitted, empty roof rack

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45	You are waiting at a level crossing. The train has passed but the lights keep flashing. What should you do?
	Keep waiting
	Get out of the car and investigate
	Cross carefully looking out for trains
	Telephone the signal operator using the phone at the crossing

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46	Which sign means no stopping?



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47	Which of the following are hazards that motorcyclists present in queues of traffic?
	passing very close to you
	riding with their headlight on dipped beam
	cutting in just in front of you
	riding in single file
	filtering between lanes

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48	Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely to
	worsen your judgement of speed
	slow down your reactions to hazards
	increase the speed of your reactions
	give a false sense of confidence
	improve your awareness of danger

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49	What does this sign mean?
	Humpback bridge
	Soft verges
	Uneven road
	Humps in the road

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50	Your mobile phone rings while you are driving. You should
	stop immediately
	answer it immediately
	pull up in a suitable place
	pull up at nearest kerb

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