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Driving theory test lite version: 10 question mock test

September 28, 2020
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Practice driving theory test. This lite version consists of 10 multiple choice questions based on the Highway Code.

Mock theory test

Test your knowledge of the UK Highway Code. This is the lite version of the mock theory test, which consists of 10 multiple choice questions from the DVSA question bank, each with 4 possible answers.

If you have a bit more time, you could also try the extended version of the quiz, which consists of 50 multiple choice questions.

You have 10 minutes to complete the test.

Driving theory test challenge lite version

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

1 / 10

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

2 / 10

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

Lorry

Tractor

Bicycle

Road-sweeper

3 / 10

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

4 / 10

Q: What’s the meaning of this sign?

No entry

Waiting restrictions

National speed limit

School crossing patrol

5 / 10

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

6 / 10

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

7 / 10

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

8 / 10

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

9 / 10

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

10 / 10

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

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