Driver 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.

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[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, what should you do if you see this sign?

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Speed up to get by the obstruction as quickly as possible.

Move into the closed lane to get around traffic.

Move out of the closed lane into one that is open.

Hint

[ Hazard Awareness ]

You are travelling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're travelling too closely.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Hint

[ Attitude ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Hint

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cars

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Hint

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

NOT cross these lines except in an emergency or to overtake a stationary road user.

Use this area for overtaking.

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

Keep these lines to your left hand side at all times.

Hint

[ Safety Margin ]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Hint

[ Attitude ]

You are travelling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Keep going as you have priority.

Hint

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

At a toucan or puffin crossing, which traffic light will follow the solid red signal?

Red and amber signals together.

Flashing amber signal.

Solid green signal.

Solid amber signal.

Hint

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

What colour beacon does an ambulance display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Amber

Blue

Red

Green

Hint

10.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

You are stopped at a zebra crossing. Why should you NOT wave or signal waiting pedestrians to cross?

There may be another vehicle approaching.

They may not see you.

You have right of way and should proceed.

They may misinterpret what you are signalling.

Hint

11.

[ Safety Margin ]

What is the total typical stopping distance for a car travelling at 70mph (112 km/h)?

53 metres (175 feet)

73 metres (240 feet)

96 metres (315 feet)

36 metres (118 feet)

Hint

12.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Hint

13.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

You are travelling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Hint

14.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

The division of the road into lanes.

You MUST stop at the line.

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

You have right of way.

Hint

15.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Hint

16.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

Why would a puffin crossing stop traffic for a longer time than a pelican crossing?

There is not enough traffic on the road.

The crossing detects pedestrians are still crossing the road.

Not enough pedestrians have crossed the road.

Your vehicle has not edged close enough to be detected.

Hint

17.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

Which of these signs means give way to other traffic when at a junction?

Hint

18.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

19.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

Reduced tyre grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Hint

20.

[ Rules of the Road ]

Which road marking along the centre of the road marks where you may overtake ONLY if the broken lines are on your side of the road.

Hint

21.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle 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.

Hint

22.

[ Rules of the Road ]

You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signals showing red as pictured. You do not see any pedestrians. You should:

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

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

Hint

23.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 70 mph (112 km/h) on a dry road is 96 metres (315 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

192 metres (630 feet)

96 metres (315 feet)

240 metres (787 feet)

144 metres (472 feet)

Hint

24.

[ Alertness ]

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Hint

25.

[ Rules of the Road ]

What do double yellow lines along the side of a road indicate?

Free parking.

No parking or waiting at any time.

No stopping at any time.

No parking or waiting during times specified on nearby signpost.

Hint

26.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Learner drivers and riders.

Children.

Groups of adults.

Fields filled with animals.

Hint

27.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Hint

28.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

Green

Amber

Red

White

Hint

29.

[ Safety Margin ]

When MUST you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 25 metres (82 feet).

When visibility is greater than 100 metres (328 feet).

When visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet).

When visibility is greater than 50 metres (164 feet).

Hint

30.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

The typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Half

Double

The same as

Triple

Hint

31.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry road is 53 metres (175 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in ICY conditions??

1060 metres (3500 feet)

700 metres (2300 feet)

530 metres (1750 feet)

860 metres (2820 feet)

Hint

32.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

You are travelling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The tyres.

The air conditioning.

The windows.

The exhaust.

Hint

33.

[ Rules of the Road ]

You are travelling straight ahead through a roundabout. You should:

Signal left before you leave.

Not use your signals at all.

Signal left before and on the roundabout.

Signal right when on the roundabout then left to leave.

Hint

34.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

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

Wide load

Fire engine

Police

Breakdown recovery

Hint

35.

[ Rules of the Road ]

Which of these road markings indicate that no parking or waiting is allowed at any time?

Hint

36.

[ Rules of the Road ]

Which of these road markings indicate that no stopping is allowed at any time?

Hint

37.

[ Safety Margin ]

You are travelling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Use your horn

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Flash your headlights.

Hint

38.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

The driver of the car in front is holding their hand out straight as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

39.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

You see an emergency vehicle with a flashing green beacon. What type of vehicle is it?

Ambulance

Fire engine

Breakdown recovery

Doctor's

Hint

40.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

At a toucan or puffin crossing, which traffic light will follow the joint solid red and amber signal?

Red and amber signals together.

Solid red signal.

Solid green signal.

Solid amber signal.

Hint

41.

[ Motorway Rules ]

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

In an emergency.

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

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

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

Hint

42.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

You are travelling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Lorry drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Hint

43.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

Hint

44.

[ Rules of the Road ]

You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signal showing green as pictured. Pedestrians are crossing the road. You should:

Rev your engine to let pedestrians know you have right of way.

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

Wait patiently and allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Edge your vehicle forward slowly to stop any more pedestrians from crossing.

Hint

45.

[ Rules of the Road ]

Which of these road markings indicate that no parking or waiting is allowed during times indicated on a nearby sign?

Hint

46.

[ Alertness ]

In England and Wales, you MUST NOT drive with BLOOD alcohol level higher than:

60mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

80mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

Hint

47.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Hint

48.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

Hint

49.

[ Alertness ]

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Hint

50.

[ Attitude ]

A road user in front of you is travelling slowly. You should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Hint

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