UK Driving Theory Test Practice Questions

Theory Test Practice

Question 1. What is the national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road?

60 mph
50 mph
70 mph
40 mph

Question 2. What is the national speed limit for cars on a motorway?

70 mph
60 mph
80 mph
50 mph

Question 3. What is the speed limit in a built-up area unless signs say otherwise?

30 mph
20 mph
40 mph
50 mph

Question 4. What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK?

1.6 mm
1.0 mm
2.0 mm
3.0 mm

Question 5. What does a red traffic light mean?

Stop and wait behind the stop line
Slow down and prepare to stop
Proceed if the road is clear
Stop only for pedestrians

Question 6. What does a solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

The edge of the carriageway
A bus lane
A cycle lane
No stopping at any time

Question 7. Who has priority at a roundabout?

Traffic already on the roundabout
Traffic joining from the left
Larger vehicles
Faster vehicles

Question 8. What does a STOP sign require you to do?

Stop completely at the stop line
Slow down and look
Stop only if traffic is coming
Give way without stopping

Question 9. What does a double yellow line mean?

No waiting or parking at any time
No stopping at school times
No parking during the day
No overtaking

Question 10. When should headlights be used?

When visibility is seriously reduced
Only at night
Only on motorways
Only when raining

Question 11. What does a broken white line down the centre of the road mean?

You may overtake if it is safe
Overtaking is not allowed
The road is one-way
Traffic must keep left

Question 12. What is the legal alcohol limit in Scotland?

22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath
35 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath
50 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath
Zero alcohol is allowed

Question 13. When can you use a mobile phone while driving?

When using hands-free equipment
When stopped at traffic lights
When driving slowly
When holding it below eye level

Question 14. What does a red triangle road sign mean?

Warning of a hazard ahead
Mandatory instruction
Information sign
Temporary rule

Question 15. When going ahead what must you do at a box junction?

Only enter if your exit is clear
Stop inside if traffic slows
Enter and wait
Overtake inside the box

Question 16. What does a blue circular road sign usually indicate?

A mandatory instruction
A warning
Information
A speed limit

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Question 17. When should you use your horn?

To warn others of your presence
To show annoyance
To signal pedestrians
At traffic lights

Question 18. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?

Pull over safely and let it pass
Stop immediately
Speed up
Ignore it in traffic

Question 19. What does an amber traffic light mean?

Stop if you can before the line
Stop immediately even if you go past the line
Speed up to get through
Proceed with caution

Question 20. What does a Give Way line look like?

A broken white line across the road
Two solid white lines
A single thick line
Yellow zig-zag lines

Question 21. What should you do before reversing?

Check all around for hazards
Sound your horn
Reverse quickly
Check mirrors only

Question 22. What is the safe following distance in dry conditions?

Two seconds
One second
Three seconds
Five seconds

Question 23. What does a No Entry sign look like?

A red circle with a white horizontal bar
A blue circle with a white arrow
A red triangle
A yellow rectangle

Question 24. When should fog lights be used?

When visibility is less than 100 metres
When it is raining
At night
On motorways only

Question 25. What must you do when pedestrians are waiting at a zebra crossing?

Be prepared to stop
Sound your horn
Slow down and wave them across
Continue if they haven’t stepped on yet

Question 26. What does a white circle with a black diagonal line mean?

National speed limit applies
No overtaking
End of motorway
No entry

Question 27. What should you do if dazzled by headlights at night?

Slow down and look to the left side of the road
Flash your headlights
Look directly at them
Stop immediately

Question 28. What does a green traffic light mean?

Proceed if the way is clear
Proceed immediately
Speed up
Pedestrians must stop

Question 29. What must you do at a railway crossing with flashing red lights?

Stop before the stop line
Slow down and look
Proceed carefully
Sound your horn

Question 30. When should you cancel your indicator?

After completing the manoeuvre
When the steering wheel straightens
When traffic clears
Immediately after signalling

Question 31. What does a bus lane sign normally show?

A bus symbol and the times of operation
A speed limit
A no parking symbol
A warning triangle

Question 32. What does a solid amber traffic light mean?

Prepare to stop
Stop immediately
Proceed carefully
Pedestrians crossing

Question 33. What should you do if your brakes fail?

Use engine braking and try to slow the car
Turn off the engine immediately
Accelerate
Jump out of the vehicle

Question 34. What does a white arrow painted on the road usually indicate?

The direction traffic should follow
The speed limit
A cycle lane
A bus lane

Question 35. When is it illegal to park on zig-zag lines?

At all times
Only during the day
Only at night
Only when pedestrians are present

Question 36. What does MSM stand for?

Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre
Move, Signal, Manoeuvre
Mirror, Speed, Manoeuvre
Mirror, Stop, Move

Question 37. What should you do if traffic lights are not working?

Treat the junction with caution and follow signs
Ignore the lights
Treat it as a roundabout
Proceed without stopping

Question 38. What does a double white line in the centre of the road mean?

Overtaking is restricted
The road is one-way
Traffic must stop
No parking allowed

Question 39. What should you do before opening your car door?

Check for cyclists and other road users
Open the door slowly
Sound your horn
Use your mirrors only

Question 40. What is the national speed limit for cars on a dual carriageway?

70 mph
60 mph
80 mph
50 mph

Question 41. What does a red circular sign usually mean?

You must not do something
Warning
Information
End of restriction

Question 42. When must seat belts be worn?

Whenever available and fitted
Only on motorways
Only at high speed
Only in the front seats

Question 43. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing with people waiting?

Be prepared to stop
Speed up
Sound your horn
Flash your headlights

Question 44. What does a single yellow line usually mean?

No waiting at certain times
No stopping at any time
No parking ever
Bus lane only

Question 45. What does a green arrow traffic light mean?

You may proceed in the direction shown
Proceed in any direction
Stop
Give way

Question 46. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Stop somewhere safe and rest
Open a window
Turn the radio up
Drink energy drinks

Question 47. What does a school warning sign indicate?

Children may be crossing ahead
A pedestrian crossing
A speed limit change
A playground entrance

Question 48. What is the legal responsibility of a driver involved in a collision?

Stop and exchange details
Drive away if no one is hurt
Report it only if damage is serious
Leave a note and go

Question 49. What should you do when approaching a bend with limited visibility?

Slow down and be prepared to stop
Overtake quickly
Sound your horn
Drive in the middle of the road

Question 50. What does a continuous white line along the edge of the road help drivers identify?

The edge of the carriageway
A cycle lane
A bus lane
A hard shoulder

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