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

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Hint

2) A person authorised to direct traffic is standing at a road intersection and is holding out their hand towards you as shown in the picture. You should:

Keep moving, but use your horn to warn of your approach.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Hint

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

Visibility is reduced to 25 metres (82 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 200 metres (656 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 50 metres (164 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet).

Hint

4) A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Hint

5) What do WHITE stud marks or reflective cat's eyes indicate?

The edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads.

The left edge of the road.

The lane dividers or the middle of the road.

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway.

Hint

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

Fields filled with animals.

Learner drivers and riders.

Children.

Groups of adults.

Hint

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

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Flash your headlights.

Use your horn.

Hint

8) Which of these signs designates a road with a combined bus and cycle lane along side other traffic?

Hint

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

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

10) There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Hint

Thank you for completing the 'Car Short Test'

If you would like to review your answers before scoring, use the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons.

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

Car Theory Fast Practice Test