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Car Theory Full Practice Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 50 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 57 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question is representative of the type used by the DVSA for your real theory exam.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which other road users should you be especially alert for on a country or single-track road? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cyclists

Pedestrians

Lorries

Hint

[Vehicle Handling]

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To drive faster.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To consume less fuel.

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Hint

[Rules of the Road]

You are approaching a roundabout and intend to turn left. You should:

Signal left at all times on approach to and exit from the roundabout.

Not use your signals at all.

Signal right at all times on approach to and exit from the roundabout.

Signal right on approach and left when leaving the roundabout.

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are travelling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Hint

[Safety Margin]

What is the total typical stopping distance for a car travelling at 60mph (96 km/h)?

73 metres (240 feet)

53 metres (175 feet)

96 metres (315 feet)

36 metres (118 feet)

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing patrol ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will display a 'lollipop' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will flash a light at you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is traffic on the main road.

At any time.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When travelling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Hint

10.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which of these signs means a temporary road closure ahead?

Hint

11.

[Motorway Rules]

When are you allowed to use the hard shoulder? (Select all that apply)

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

As a traffic lane on a 'smart' motorway when directed by traffic signs.

Park and have a rest when you're feeling tired.

In an emergency.

Hint

12.

[Rules of the Road]

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates a lane divider or the middle of the road?

Amber

White

Red

Green

Hint

13.

[Vehicle Handling]

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

14.

[Attitude]

You are approaching a zebra crossing and you see pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross. You should:

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Stop at the crossing to allow the pedestrians to cross.

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Stop and wave the pedestrians to cross.

Hint

15.

[Hazard Awareness]

You are travelling along a motorway. The weather and visibility are clear, but you see this road sign with 'Fog' displayed. What should you do?

Be prepared for a patch of fog that may be ahead.

Immediately slow down and switch on your hazard lights.

Switch on your fog lights.

Ignore the sign as it is obviously wrong.

16.

[Rules of the Road]

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates the left edge of the road?

White

Green

Red

Amber

Hint

17.

[Safety Margin]

What is the total typical stopping distance for a car travelling at 30mph (48 km/h)?

53 metres (175 feet)

36 metres (118 feet)

12 metres (40 feet)

23 metres (75 feet)

Hint

18.

[Rules of the Road]

You see this pictured road marking ALONG the centre of the road. You should:

NOT cross or straddle except to enter adjoining premises or a side road.

Be aware of a hazard ahead.

Only cross this line to overtake.

Never cross this line.

Hint

19.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which traffic sign signals a particular lane is closing ahead and all vehicles should move into an open lane as soon as possible?

Hint

20.

[Rules of the Road]

You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signals are showing red as pictured. You do not see any pedestrians. You should:

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

Stop at the crossing and wait for the signal to change.

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Hint

21.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

The road outside of a school is marked with yellow zig zag lines as pictured. What does this indicate?

Waiting area only, no parking.

No waiting or parking at any time.

Where children should be picked up.

Where childen should be dropped off.

Hint

22.

[Attitude]

In England and Wales, a driver or passenger may only smoke in a vehicle or motor caravan when:

A window has been rolled down.

The vehicle is used exclusively for work purposes.

There are NO passengers under 18.

Air conditioning has been fitted.

Hint

23.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs designates a bus and cycle ONLY road with no other vehicular traffic allowed?

Hint

24.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A bus and cycle only road with no entry to other vehicular traffic.

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

25.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are travelling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

26.

[Vehicle Handling]

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Hint

27.

[Safety Margin]

You are travelling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Hint

28.

[Hazard Awareness]

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

29.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

You see a vehicle with a flashing blue beacon. What type of vehicle could it be? (Select all that apply)

Police

Fire engine

Breakdown recovery

Wide load

Hint

30.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, what should you do if you see this sign and visibility is impared? (Select all that apply)

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

Switch on fog lights.

Immediately stop your vehicle and wait for visibility to improve.

Speed up to get through poor visibility as quickly as possible.

Hint

31.

[Motorway Rules]

When are you NOT allowed to use the hard shoulder? (Select all that apply)

In an emergency.

As a traffic lane on a 'smart' motorway when directed by traffic signs.

Park and have a rest when you're feeling tired.

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

Hint

32.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs designates a road with a bus ONLY lane along side other traffic?

Hint

33.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Hint

34.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What action does this sign indicate?

You have priority over oncoming traffic.

You have to give way to oncoming traffic.

No overtaking.

You are travelling on a one-way road.

Hint

35.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

At a toucan crossing, what other road user is allowed to cross with pedestrians?

Motorcycles

No other road users are allowed to use this crossing type.

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Hint

36.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

If you see this red traffic light, which light or lights may appear next?

Green light only.

Red and amber lights together.

Amber and green lights together.

Red and green lights together.

Hint

37.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

A pedestrian crossing has traffic lights that flash amber after showing red and before showing green. What type of crossing is this?

Puffin

Pelican

Toucan

Zebra

Hint

38.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A bus and cycle only road with no entry to other vehicular traffic.

Hint

39.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

Hint

40.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When you approach a roundabout, you see this pictured line ACROSS the road. What does it mean?

Give way to traffic approaching from your right.

Give way to vehicles approaching from your left.

Stop at the line and wait until the roundabout is clear.

You have right of way.

Hint

41.

[Vulnerable Road Users]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Keep your distance from the horses.

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Overtake slowly.

Hint

42.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

A pedestrian crossing has two yellow flashing lights on poles and white stripes across the road. What type of crossing is this?

Toucan

Zebra

Puffin

Pelican

Hint

43.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are driving in a car without working brake lights. What hand signal would you use to warn other road users before braking?

Hint

44.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian crossing.

Give way to other traffic.

Oncoming traffic has priority.

Hint

45.

[Rules of the Road]

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Hint

46.

[Hazard Awareness]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Hint

47.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When given by a person authorised to direct traffic, which the following signals means to proceed?

Hint

48.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which of these signs warns of reduced visibility?

Hint

49.

[Safety Margin]

You are travelling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Hint

50.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

If you see this red traffic light, which light or lights may appear next?

Amber and green lights together.

Green light only.

Flashing amber light only.

Yellow light only.

Hint

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