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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.

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[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Hint

[Other Types of Vehicles]

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Hint

[Vehicle Handling]

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 40 mph (64 km/h) on a dry road is 36 metres (118 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

54 metres (177 feet)

72 metres (236 feet)

90 metres (295 feet)

36 metres (115 feet)

Hint

[Attitude]

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Hint

[Safety Margin]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 50 metres (164 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 25 metres (82 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 200 metres (656 feet).

Hint

[Attitude]

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

Air conditioning has been fitted.

The vehicle is used exclusively for work purposes.

There are NO passengers under 18.

A window has been rolled down.

Hint

[Vehicle Handling]

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Hint

[Rules of the Road]

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

Green

White

Amber

Red

Hint

[Attitude]

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

Hint

10.

[Hazard Awareness]

Your car has been covered in snow. In addition to clearing the windows, why is it a good idea to remove any snow from the roof?

To avoid snow falling onto the windscreen whilst braking.

To improve vehicle steering.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow the car to warm up more quickly.

Hint

11.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Hint

12.

[Attitude]

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

Stop and wave the pedestrians to cross.

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Stop at the crossing to allow the pedestrians to cross.

Hint

13.

[Vulnerable Road Users]

Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?

High-sided lorries.

Motorcyclists.

Cars

Cyclists.

Hint

14.

[Alertness]

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

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Hint

15.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Hint

16.

[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

17.

[Vehicle Handling]

The typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

Hint

18.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

Hint

19.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

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?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

20.

[Rules of the Road]

You are approaching a zebra crossing and you don't see any pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross. You should:

Stop at the crossing before proceeding.

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Proceed with caution.

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Hint

21.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

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

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

Horse riders.

Cars

Hint

22.

[Rules of the Road]

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

Wait patiently and allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

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

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

Hint

23.

[Hazard Awareness]

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

May cause excessive sweat.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Hint

24.

[Safety Margin]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

Hint

25.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What action does this sign indicate?

You have to give way to oncoming traffic.

You have priority over oncoming traffic.

You are travelling on a one-way road.

No overtaking.

Hint

26.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car doors.

Open the car windows.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Hint

27.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When is it acceptable to NOT have an appropriate seat or booster for a child passenger less than 1.35 metres tall? (Select all that apply)

When making an unexpected short journey.

When 2 occupied restraints prevent use of a child seat or booster in the middle.

When there are no Police around.

When the child is over 12 years old.

28.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which traffic sign warns of a potential obstruction ahead and recommends a reduction in speed?

Hint

29.

[Hazard Awareness]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Hint

30.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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:

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

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

Hint

31.

[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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

32.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a single carriageway road?

40 mph (64 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

Hint

33.

[Hazard Awareness]

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They confused other drivers.

Hint

34.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

If a vehicle has a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, what must they display when travelling on a dual carriageway?

A warning sticker on their bumper.

A flashing amber beacon.

A red reflective triangle.

A flashing red beacon.

Hint

35.

[Vulnerable Road Users]

You are approaching a roundabout and there is a horse rider in the left-hand lane. The horse rider:

Might leave roundabout in any direction.

Will turn left.

Will turn right.

Will go straight ahead.

Hint

36.

[Vehicle Handling]

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Hint

37.

[Rules of the Road]

What does a single yellow line along the side of a road indicate when displayed with a corresponding nearby sign?

Parking or waiting not allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

Free parking on times specified.

Parking ONLY allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

No stopping on lines during times specified.

Hint

38.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Hint

39.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

If you see this green traffic light, which light or lights will appear next?

Red light only.

Amber and green lights together.

Amber light only.

Red and amber lights together.

Hint

40.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When is it acceptable to NOT wear a seatbelt? (Select all that apply)

Where they are not fitted in passenger seats of minibuses, buses or coaches.

When travelling less than 50 metres whilst delivering or collecting goods.

In any vehicle travelling under 40 mph (64 km/h).

When a medical exemption certificate has been issued.

Hint

41.

[Rules of the Road]

Broken white lines ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

You have right of way.

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

The division of the road into lanes.

You MUST stop at the line.

Hint

42.

[Hazard Awareness]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Switching on your headlights.

Trying to read a map.

Eating and drinking.

Hint

43.

[Rules of the Road]

You are looking to park your vehicle. There is space near to a pedestrian crossing marked by white zig zag lines. You:

Can park on the zig zag lines if no pedestrians are waiting to cross.

Can park on the zig zag lines at any time.

MUST NOT park in the area marked by the zig zag lines at anytime.

Can only park on the zig zag lines outside of school hours.

Hint

44.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The wheels.

The mirrors.

The lights.

The bumpers.

Hint

45.

[Hazard Awareness]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when travelling in clear weather?

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Hint

46.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

At night.

Hint

47.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

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

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

48.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Hint

49.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Hint

50.

[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.

Leave your fog lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Hint

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