UK Driving Theory Test (Car) Practice Test
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About 50 questions, 57 minutes, and you need 43/50% to pass. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
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- 1. Road Signs & Signals
A blue circular road sign showing a white arrow pointing left ahead is which type of sign?
- a.It warns of a bend to the left
- b.It means no entry to the left
- c.It gives a positive instruction you must follow, such as the direction to take
- d.It only provides information
Answer: c
Explanation: Circular signs give orders; blue circles give a positive (mandatory) instruction, such as which direction you must take. (Highway Code, road signs)
- 2. Road Signs & Signals
A white circular sign with a single black diagonal stripe means what?
- a.The national speed limit applies for that road and vehicle
- b.No vehicles are allowed
- c.End of a dual carriageway
- d.No overtaking
Answer: a
Explanation: This sign means the national speed limit applies; the actual limit depends on the road type and vehicle. (Know Your Traffic Signs)
- 3. Rules of the Road
What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road?
- a.50 mph
- b.60 mph
- c.70 mph
- d.40 mph
Answer: b
Explanation: The national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway is 60 mph unless signs show otherwise. (Highway Code)
- 4. Rules of the Road
In a built-up area with street lights and no other signs, the speed limit is usually what?
- a.30 mph
- b.40 mph
- c.20 mph
- d.50 mph
Answer: a
Explanation: Street lighting usually means a 30 mph limit unless signs show otherwise. (Highway Code)
- 5. Safety Margins & Hazard Awareness
In good, dry conditions, what is the minimum time gap you should keep to the vehicle in front?
- a.1 second
- b.At least 2 seconds
- c.Half a second
- d.There is no need for a gap
Answer: b
Explanation: Use at least a two-second gap in good conditions to give yourself time to react and stop. (Highway Code)
- 6. Safety Margins & Hazard Awareness
On icy roads, stopping distances can increase by up to how much compared with a dry road?
- a.About the same
- b.About twice
- c.About five times
- d.Up to ten times as long
Answer: d
Explanation: On ice, stopping distances can be up to ten times greater than on a dry road. (Highway Code)
- 7. Alertness & Attitude
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is what?
- a.Allowed below 20 mph
- b.Allowed when queuing in traffic
- c.Illegal whenever you are driving, including when stopped at lights
- d.Allowed only on motorways
Answer: c
Explanation: It is illegal to use a hand-held phone at any time while driving, including when stationary in traffic. (Highway Code / RTA)
- 8. Safety & Your Vehicle
What is the legal minimum tyre tread depth for a car in the UK?
- a.1.0 mm
- b.2.0 mm
- c.3.0 mm
- d.1.6 mm
Answer: d
Explanation: Car tyres must have at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters, all the way around. (Highway Code / Construction & Use Regs)
- 9. Safety & Your Vehicle
Which action helps reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions?
- a.Braking and accelerating harshly
- b.Driving with under-inflated tyres
- c.Driving smoothly and reading the road ahead
- d.Carrying unnecessary weight
Answer: c
Explanation: Smooth, planned driving reduces fuel use and emissions. (Highway Code, eco-safe driving)
- 10. Incidents, First Aid & Documents
If you cannot show your driving documents when asked by police at the roadside, within what time must you produce them at a police station?
- a.24 hours
- b.14 days
- c.28 days
- d.7 days
Answer: d
Explanation: You may be required to produce documents at a police station within 7 days. (Highway Code, documents)