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Driving theory test challenge

September 28, 2020
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Practice driving theory test. 50 multiple choice questions based on the Highway Code. This test will help you prepare for your theory test.

Practice theory test for learner drivers

Take the A Choice Driving Theory Test Challenge and put your knowledge of the Highway Code to the test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions from the DVSA question bank, each with 4 possible answers.

Short on time? Try the lite version of the theory test, consisting of 10 multiple choice questions. Crown Copyright material has been reproduced by permission of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the reproduction.

For hints and tips, see How to pass your theory test like a pro.

You have 30 minutes to complete the test.

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Driving theory test challenge

Pick your answer, check the facts and we’ll tot up your answers to see how you’ve scored. Good luck!

1 / 50

Q: What does it mean if this light comes on while you’re driving?

A fault in the braking system

The engine oil is low

A rear light has failed

Your seat belt isn't fastened

2 / 50

Q: Who’s responsible for making sure that a vehicle isn’t overloaded?

The driver of the vehicle

The owner of the items being carried

The person who loaded the vehicle

The licensing authority

3 / 50

Q: You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?

man calling ambulance on phone after car accident

Make sure that an ambulance has been called

Stop other cars and ask the drivers for help

Try and get people who are injured to drink something

Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles

4 / 50

Q: Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

They give a wider field of vision

They totally cover blind spots

They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind

They make the traffic behind look bigger

5 / 50

Q: What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb

Park close to the bumper of another car

Park with two wheels on the kerb

Turn the steering wheel away from the kerb

6 / 50

Q: Which vehicle should you allow extra room as you overtake them?

Lorry

Tractor

Bicycle

Road-sweeper

7 / 50

Q: You’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. What should you do just before changing lane?

Sound the horn and flash your lights

Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

Give a ‘slowing down’ arm signal

Change down to first gear

8 / 50

Q: At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

Stop at the stop line

9 / 50

Q: You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next?

Red alone

Red and amber together

Green and amber together

Green alone

10 / 50

Q: Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?

Bicycles

Buses

Motorcycles

Cars

11 / 50

Q: You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?

In the right-hand lane

In the left-hand lane

In either lane, depending on the traffic

Just left of the centre line

12 / 50

Q: What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

lady holding her neck after car accident

Keep them warm and comfortable

Give them something to eat

Keep them on the move by walking them around

Give them a warm drink

13 / 50

Q: You’ve driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?

pedestrian pressing button at pedestrian crossing

Signal the pedestrian to cross

Always wait for the green light before proceeding

Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing

Wait for the red-and-amber light before proceeding

14 / 50

Q: Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway and you manage to stop on the hard shoulder. What should you do if you use your mobile phone to call for help?

lady waiting at back of car for roadside assistance

Stand at the rear of the vehicle while making the call

Phone a friend and ask them to come and collect you

Wait in the car for the emergency services to arrive

Check your location from the nearest marker posts beside the hard shoulder

15 / 50

Q: What should you do when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended?

Park near a busy junction

Park in a housing estate

Lock it and remove the key

Leave the left indicator on

16 / 50

Q: Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?

cyclists and pedestrians crossing road together

Toucan

Puffin

Pelican

Zebra

17 / 50

Q: Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

Tram drivers

Bus drivers

Lorry drivers

Taxi drivers

18 / 50

Q: What’s the meaning of this sign?

No entry

Waiting restrictions

National speed limit

School crossing patrol

19 / 50

Q: Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

yellow wait warning sign at a pedestrian crossing

Moped riders can use it

It's controlled by a traffic warden

It's controlled by two flashing lights

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

20 / 50

Q: You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

Slow down and let the vehicle turn

Drive on, keeping to the left

Overtake on the right of it

Hold your speed and sound your horn

21 / 50

Q: What’s the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

The cyclist may swerve into the road

The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle

The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

22 / 50

Q: You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you?

Pull down your sun visor

Slow down or stop

Flash your main-beam headlights

Shade your eyes with your hand

23 / 50

Q: Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

Your reverse sensors will beep

Your view will be restricted

Your reversing lights will be hidden

Your mirrors will need adjusting

24 / 50

Q: What does this sign mean?

National speed limit applies

Waiting restrictions apply

No stopping

No entry

25 / 50

Q: What should you do if you overtake a cyclist when it’s very windy?

Overtake very slowly

Keep close as you pass

Sound your horn repeatedly

Allow extra room

26 / 50

Q: You’re waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you’re joining?

Looking for traffic behind you

Reflections of traffic in windows

Making eye contact with other road users

Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

27 / 50

Q: A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?

In any direction

To the right

To the left

Straight ahead

28 / 50

Q: At an incident, it’s important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?

motorcycle debris on road caused by road accident

Move them away from the vehicles

Ask them how it happened

Give them something to eat

Keep them where they are

29 / 50

Q: What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Using a mobile phone

Using the windscreen wipers

Using the demisters

Using the mirrors

30 / 50

Q: You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

Move across to the left-hand side of the road

Wait for any pedestrians to cross

Check your mirror and slow down

Stop and check both pavements

31 / 50

Q: Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

Estate car

Milk float

Delivery van

Long vehicle

32 / 50

Q: You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Select a high gear and use the brakes carefully

Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Select a low gear and avoid using the brakes

33 / 50

Q: What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Give a signal after moving off

Look around before moving off

Look around after moving off

Use the exterior mirrors only

34 / 50

Q: What does this sign mean?

Turn left ahead

T-junction

No through road

Give way

35 / 50

Q: You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted?

Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes

Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly

Stop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear

Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

36 / 50

Q: How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures?

At a reduced speed

At the speed limit

In the centre of the road

With headlights on dipped beam

37 / 50

Q: What does this sign mean?

No through road

T-junction

Lane closure

Give way to oncoming vehicles

38 / 50

Q: When should tyre pressures be checked?

After any lengthy journey

After travelling at high speed

When tyres are hot

When tyres are cold

39 / 50

Q: What’s the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

40 mph

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

40 / 50

Q: There’s been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?

Whether you should fit an amber flashing beacon to your car

Whether you should drive without wearing your seat belt

Whether you should wear sunglasses to reduce the glare

Whether your journey is essential

41 / 50

Q: How can you avoid wasting fuel?

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

By revving the engine in the lower gears

By keeping an empty roof rack on your vehicle

By driving at higher speeds where possible

42 / 50

Q: You’re towing a trailer along a three-lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?

When there are lane closures

When there's slow-moving traffic

When you can maintain a high speed

When large vehicles are in the left and centre lanes

43 / 50

Q: What restrictions apply to people who have a provisional driving licence?

driving licence application form with car keys and a pen

They can't drive over 30 mph

They can't drive at night

They can't drive unaccompanied

They can't drive with more than one passenger

44 / 50

Q: What should you do when there’s an obstruction on your side of the road?

Carry on, as you have priority

Give way to oncoming traffic

Wave oncoming vehicles through

Accelerate to get past first

45 / 50

Q: What does this sign mean?

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

Pedestrian zone – no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

46 / 50

Q: What should you do if you want to turn left at a junction where pedestrians have started to cross?

Go around them, leaving plenty of room

Stop and wave at them to cross

Sound your horn and proceed

Give way to them

47 / 50

Q: Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

The driver of the vehicle

The registered keeper of the vehicle

The car dealer

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

48 / 50

Q: You’re driving on a single carriageway road. Why should you keep well back while you’re following a large vehicle?

To give yourself acceleration space if you decide to overtake

To get the best view of the road ahead

To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back

To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you

49 / 50

Q: You’re following other vehicles in fog. You have your headlights on dipped beam. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

Keep close to the vehicle in front

Use main beam instead of dipped headlights

Keep up with the faster vehicles

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

50 / 50

Q: How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?

Take all valuables with you

Park near a taxi rank

Place any valuables on the floor

Park near a fire station

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