Driver Fast Practice

Welcome to the 'Car Short Test'

This practice test will select 10 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 10 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.

1) If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Hint

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

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

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

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

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

Hint

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

There are NO passengers under 18.

Air conditioning has been fitted.

A window has been rolled down.

The vehicle is used exclusively for work purposes.

Hint

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

Fire engine

Doctor's

Ambulance

Breakdown recovery

Hint

5) Which of these hand signals implies the vehicle will slow down or stop?

Hint

6) In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Hint

7) 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 dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Hint

8) Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Hint

9) Which road marking along the side of the road marks the road edge with a verge or wall?

Hint

10) When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At all times.

Hint

Thank you for completing the 'Car Short Test'

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Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Car Theory Fast Practice Test