UK Driving Theory Test (Car) — All Questions
22 questions
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
Circular signs give orders; blue circles give a positive (mandatory) instruction, such as which direction you must take. (Highway Code, road signs)
A triangular road sign with a red border is used mainly to do what?
- a.Give an order you must obey
- b.Warn of a hazard or change in the road ahead✓
- c.Show the way to a place
- d.Mark a permitted action
Triangular signs with a red border are warning signs, alerting you to a hazard ahead. (Highway Code, road signs)
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
This sign means the national speed limit applies; the actual limit depends on the road type and vehicle. (Know Your Traffic Signs)
On a road sign, a red ring (circle) around a symbol generally indicates what?
- a.Something you must do
- b.A warning of danger
- c.Route information
- d.Something you must not do✓
A red ring indicates a prohibition, telling you something you must not do. (Highway Code, road signs)
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
The national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway is 60 mph unless signs show otherwise. (Highway Code)
What is the maximum speed limit for a car on a motorway?
- a.60 mph
- b.80 mph
- c.70 mph✓
- d.There is no limit on motorways
The maximum speed for a car on a motorway is 70 mph. (Highway Code)
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
Street lighting usually means a 30 mph limit unless signs show otherwise. (Highway Code)
The traffic light ahead of you changes to steady amber. What should you do?
- a.Speed up to clear the lights
- b.Treat it the same as green
- c.Keep going at the same speed
- d.Stop, unless you are so close that stopping could cause a collision✓
A steady amber means stop, unless you are so close that stopping might be dangerous. (Highway Code, light signals)
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
Use at least a two-second gap in good conditions to give yourself time to react and stop. (Highway Code)
How should you change your following distance in wet weather?
- a.Keep it the same
- b.Reduce it
- c.At least double it✓
- d.Halve it
Stopping distances at least double on wet roads, so increase your following gap. (Highway Code)
What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 30 mph in good conditions?
- a.About 23 metres✓
- b.About 12 metres
- c.About 36 metres
- d.About 53 metres
At 30 mph the overall stopping distance (thinking plus braking) is about 23 metres. (Highway Code, stopping distances)
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✓
On ice, stopping distances can be up to ten times greater than on a dry road. (Highway Code)
The vehicle behind you is following too closely (tailgating). What is the safest response?
- a.Brake sharply to warn them
- b.Ease off gently and increase the gap to the vehicle in front✓
- c.Speed up to get away from them
- d.Ignore your mirrors
Increasing your own following gap gives you and the tailgater more room to stop safely. (Highway Code)
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
It is illegal to use a hand-held phone at any time while driving, including when stationary in traffic. (Highway Code / RTA)
To reduce the risk of tiredness on a long journey, what should you do?
- a.Take a break of at least 15 minutes every 2 hours✓
- b.Open a window and turn up the radio
- c.Drive faster to arrive sooner
- d.Eat a large meal before driving
Regular rest breaks, at least 15 minutes every two hours, help prevent dangerous fatigue. (Highway Code)
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✓
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)
When must a new car first have an MOT test?
- a.When it is 1 year old
- b.When it is 3 years old✓
- c.When it is 5 years old
- d.Only when you sell it
A new car needs its first MOT when it is three years old, then annually. (gov.uk MOT rules)
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
Smooth, planned driving reduces fuel use and emissions. (Highway Code, eco-safe driving)
At the scene of a collision, when should you remove an injured motorcyclist's helmet?
- a.Only if it is essential, such as to keep the airway open✓
- b.To check for injuries to the scalp
- c.Always, straight away
- d.To make them more comfortable
Do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it is essential, for example to maintain the airway. (Highway Code, first aid)
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✓
You may be required to produce documents at a police station within 7 days. (Highway Code, documents)
When overtaking a cyclist at speeds up to 30 mph, how much room should you leave?
- a.About 0.5 metre
- b.At least 1.5 metres✓
- c.No gap is needed
- d.About 0.25 metre
Leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist at up to 30 mph. (Highway Code, Rule 163)
How should you pass horse riders on the road?
- a.Sound your horn to warn them
- b.Rev your engine so they hear you
- c.Pass slowly and leave plenty of room✓
- d.Pass as closely as possible
Pass horses slowly and widely, and avoid sounding your horn or revving, which can frighten them. (Highway Code)