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Mock UK Car Driving Theory Test

Answer all questions.
Mark one answer in each question, unless stated otherwise.

Question 1.
Which sign means ‘no stopping’?

A DSA Picture

Question 2.
What does this sign mean?

A) Route for trams
B) Give Way to trams
D) Route for buses
E) Give way to buses

Question 3.
Which of these signs means there is a double bend ahead?

A DSA Picture

Question 4.
Which is a hazard warning line?

A DSA Picture

Question 5.
This sign is advising you to:

A) follow the route diversion
B) follow the signs to the picnic area
C) give way to pedestrians
D) give way to cyclists

Question 6.
There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left. What should you do?

A) Turn left at the next junction
B) Pull up on the left
C) Stop immediately
D) Move over to the left

Question 7.
Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should:

A) give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
B) signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
C) look over your shoulder for a final check
D) select a higher gear than normal

Question 8.
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

A) To help you choose the correct lane
B) To help you keep the correct separation distance
C) To make you aware of your speed
D) To tell you the distance to the roundabout

Question 9.
A flashing green beacon on a vehicle means:

A) police on non-urgent duties
B) doctor on an emergency call
C) road safety patrol operating
D) gritting in progress

Question 10.
You are approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?

A) Accelerate and keep to the middle
B) Slow down and keep to the right
C) Accelerate looking to the left
D) Slow down and look both ways

Question 11.
A vehicle has a flashing green beacon. What does this mean?

A) A doctor is answering an emergency call
B) The vehicle is slow-moving
C) It is a motorway police patrol vehicle
D) The vehicle is carrying hazardous chemicals

Question 12.
A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should

A) ignore them as they have no authority
B) stop and switch off your engine
C) continue on but drive slowly
D) try and get past quickly

Question 13.
Which THREE result from drinking alcohol?
Mark THREE answers

A) Less control
B) A false sense of confidence
C) Faster reactions
D) Poor judgement of speed
E) Greater awareness of danger

Question 14.
You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

A) Both half barriers down
B) A steady amber light
C) One half barrier down
D) Twin flashing red lights

Question 15.
You take the wrong route and find you are on a one-way street. You should

A) reverse out of the road
B) turn round in a side road
C) continue to the end of the road
D) reverse into a driveway

Question 16.
At this blind junction you must stop

A) behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
B) beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly
C) only if there is traffic on the main road
D) only if you are turning to the right

Question 17.
This yellow sign on a vehicle indicates this is

A) a broken-down vehicle
B) a school bus
C) an ice cream van
D) a private ambulance

Question 18.
For which of these may you use hazard warning lights?

A) When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead
B) When you are double-parked on a two-way road
C) When your direction indicators are not working
D) When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

Question 19.
You have just gone through deep water. To dry off the brakes you should

A) accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time
B) go slowly while gently applying the brakes
C) avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles
D) stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

Question 20.
You are travelling at 50 mph on a good, dry road. What is your typical overall stopping distance?

A) 36 metres (118 feet)
B) 53 metres (175 feet)
C) 75 metres (245 feet)
D) 96 metres (315 feet)

Question 21.
Skidding is mainly caused by

A) the weather
B) the driver
C) the vehicle
D) the road

Question 22.
You are driving along a country road. You see this sign. AFTER dealing safely with the hazard you should always

A) check your tyre pressures
B) switch on your hazard warning lights
C) accelerate briskly
D) test your brakes

Question 23.
After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should

A) move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed
B) move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights
C) gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway
D) wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you

Question 24.
What is the right-hand lane used for on a three-lane motorway?

A) Emergency vehicles only
B) Overtaking
C) Vehicles towing trailers
D) Coaches only

Question 25.
You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?

A) Any lane
B) Middle lane
C) Right lane
D) Left lane

Question 26.
As a provisional licence holder you should not drive a car

A) over 30 mph
B) at night
C) on the motorway
D) with passengers in rear seats

Question 27.
When can you park on the left opposite these road markings?

A) If the line nearest to you is broken
B) When there are no yellow lines
C) To pick up or set down passengers
D) During daylight hours only

Question 28.
In which TWO places should you NOT park?
Mark TWO answers

A) Near a school entrance
B) Near a police station
C) In a side road
D) At a bus stop
E) In a one-way street

Question 29.
A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it

A) at any time
B) during the rush hour
C) if a cyclist is using it
D) during its period of operation

Question 30.
Signals are normally given by direction indicators and

A) brake lights
B) side lights
C) fog lights
D) interior lights

Question 31.
You may use front fog lights with headlights ONLY when visibility is reduced to less than

A) 100 metres (328 feet)
B) 200 metres (656 feet)
C) 300 metres (984 feet)
D) 400 metres (1312 feet)

Question 32.
When MUST you use dipped headlights during the day?

A) All the time
B) Along narrow streets
C) In poor visibility
D) When parking

Question 33.
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

A) DSA Picture

Question 34.
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

A) By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
B) By displaying a red light
C) By displaying a stop sign
D) By giving you an arm signal

Question 35.
At road junctions which of the following are most vulnerable?
Mark THREE answers

A) Cyclists
B) Motorcyclists
C) Pedestrians
D) Car drivers
E) Lorry drivers

Question 36.
You notice horse riders in front. What should you do FIRST?

A) Pull out to the middle of the road
B) Slow down and be ready to stop
C) Accelerate around them
D) Signal right

Question 37.
When you are overtaking a cyclist you should leave as much room as you would give to a car. What is the main reason for this?

A) The cyclist might speed up
B) The cyclist might get off the bike
C) The cyclist might swerve
D) The cyclist might have to make a left turn

Question 38.
You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?

A) Continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn
B) Continue driving at the same speed and flash your headlights
C) Slow down and be prepared to stop for children
D) Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball

Question 39.
You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should

A) drop back until you can see better
B) put your headlights on full beam
C) keep close to the lorry, away from the spray
D) speed up and overtake quickly

Question 40.
It is very windy. You are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

A) Overtake the motorcyclist immediately
B) Keep well back
C) Stay level with the motorcyclist
D) Keep close to the motorcyclist

Question 41.
You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?
Mark TWO answers

A) Retake only your theory test
B) Retake your theory and practical tests
C) Retake only your practical test
D) Reapply for your full licence immediately
E) Reapply for your provisional licence

Question 42.
You have a collision whilst your car is moving. What is the FIRST thing you must do?

A) Stop only if someone waves at you
B) Call the emergency services
C) Stop at the scene of the incident
D) Call your insurance company

Question 43.
You suspect that an injured person may be suffering from shock. What are the warning signs to look for?

A) Warm dry skin
B) Sweating
C) Slow pulse
D) Skin rash

Question 44.
You arrive at a serious motorcycle crash. The motorcyclist is unconscious and bleeding. Your THREE main priorities should be to
Mark THREE answers

A) try to stop the bleeding
B) make a list of witnesses
C) check their breathing
D) take the numbers of other vehicles
E) sweep up any loose debris
F) check their airways

Question 45.
If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

A) ease off the accelerator and reduce your speed
B) let go of the steering wheel and let it correct itself
C) brake hard and hold the pedal down
D) increase your speed as quickly as possible

Question 46.
You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the

A) left with parking lights on
B) left with no lights on
C) right with parking lights on
D) right with dipped headlights on

Question 47.
Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking. You should

A) change the tyres around
B) consult your garage as soon as possible
C) pump the pedal when braking
D) use your handbrake at the same time

Question 48.
You are using a rear-facing baby seat. You want to put it on the front passenger seat which is protected by a frontal airbag. What MUST you do before setting off?

A) Deactivate the airbag
B) Turn the seat to face sideways
C) Ask a passenger to hold the baby
D) Put the child in an adult seat belt

Question 49.
Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are

A) always at major road works
B) used to increase traffic speed
C) at toll-bridge approaches only
D) traffic calming measures

Question 50.
Planning your journey to avoid busy times has a number of advantages. One of these is

A) your journey will take longer
B) you will have a more pleasant journey
C) you will cause more pollution
D) your stress level will be greater

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MOCK CAR THEORY TEST

This FREE online Mock Car Theory Test uses questions under licence from the official DSA theory question bank

You need to pass the theory test before you can book the practical test.

The DSA recommend starting driving lessons whilst revising for the theory test .

Your ABS instructor can also help with the hazard perception part of the test.

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