DVLA Theory Test 2026

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You have stopped for a train at a level crossing with flashing red lights. The train has passed, but the lights have not gone out. What should you do?

Drive across only if you do not see any trains nearby.

Drive across.

Wait.

Slowly edge forward up to the tracks to get a better view.

Correct! Wrong!

You're driving on a motorway, and the traffic is particularly busy. The driver directly behind your car is closer than the recommended time gap. What is the best way to reduce the chance of an accident?

Indicate, and swerve onto the hard shoulder to get out of the motorist's way

Activate your hazards to warn the driver behind

Slam on the brakes hard if you need to

Separate the gap between you and the vehicle that's in front of you

Correct! Wrong!

When must you dip your high-beam headlights?

When your headlights could dazzle another driver

When you are in a built-up area

All of the above

When your headlights could dazzle a pedestrian

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do if your car becomes trapped on a level crossing?

Get everyone out of the car and away from the crossing.

Try to push the car off if there are no trains approaching.

Use the railway telephone to report the incident.

Do all of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

When must you use your headlights during the day?

Always

When visibility is reduced to 200 metres or less

When visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less

Never

Correct! Wrong!

You are approaching a bend, but you are travelling too fast. When should you brake?

Before the bend

After the bend

Not at all

During the bend

Correct! Wrong!

In an emergency, how should you brake if your vehicle is NOT equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

Use your parking brake to slow down.

Brake consistently and firmly.

Apply both your parking brake and your footbrake firmly.

Brake as firmly as possible without causing the wheels to lock up.

Correct! Wrong!

Which road crossing has been designed for both cyclists and walkers?

Zebra

Puffin

Toucan

Pelican

Correct! Wrong!

When can you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

At any time

When you have a full and unrestricted driver's license

Never

Only to call 999 in an emergency in which it is unsafe to stop

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is the most important consideration when fitting a rear-facing baby seat?

Will the baby have a good view of the road?

Is the baby seat installed in a seat equipped with a frontal airbag?

Can the baby see you from its seat?

Will the baby seat's Dora the Explorer print match your seat covers?

Correct! Wrong!

Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a child under 14 is secured by a seat belt or child restraint?

No one; seat belts are optional.

The child's parent

The driver

The child

Correct! Wrong!

A cover note is provided by insurers in some situations and is:

A temporary insurance certificate

Details about the value of your car

A driving licence

A certificate of your MOT results

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements about large vehicles (such as buses and articulated lorries) is FALSE?

Following a large vehicle closely will improve visibility and make passing safer.

The speed limit for large vehicles may be 56 mph (90 km/h).

Large vehicles can block your view.

Large vehicles may require more than one lane when they turn at a junction.

Correct! Wrong!

You wish to park a manual car facing downhill next to a kerb. How should you park?

Leave your car in first gear and steer away from the kerb.

Apply your parking brake, leave your car in reverse, and steer towards the kerb.

Leave your car in reverse and steer away from the kerb.

Correct! Wrong!

You need to give first aid. What does the 'R' in the acronym DRABC stand for?

Resuscitate

Response

Recover

Revive

Correct! Wrong!

While nearing a mini-roundabout, you are keeping your eye on the lorry ahead. Although they are indicating to the left, they are positioned on the right-hand side of the lane. You need to:

Beep the horn to alert the lorry driver of your presence

Surpass the lorry on the left-hand side

Follow the lorry's direction

Keep your distance

Correct! Wrong!

You arrive at a pelican crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

Treat it as one crossing.

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

It depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

Treat it as two crossings.

Correct! Wrong!

If another road user flashes their lights at you, this means that:

They are giving you right of way

There could be a speed camera ahead

They want to alert you that there is a fault with your car

They need to warn you of where they are

Correct! Wrong!

You are permitted to flash your headlights

to warn another driver of a traffic camera.

to encourage a slower driver to move out of your way.

to tell another driver to proceed ahead of you.

to warn another road user of your presence.

Correct! Wrong!

When may you drive with your fog lights on?

At night or when visibility is poor due to fog, smoke, or mist

At night

When visibility is severely restricted by fog, smoke, or mist

At any time

Correct! Wrong!

Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a double red line?

Yes, but only to load and unload.

Yes, at any time.

No, never.

Yes, a sign nearby will state at which times you may stop there.

Correct! Wrong!

You have been drinking heavily. Which of the following will help you sober up so you can drive?

All of the above

Vigorous exercise

Waiting

Drinking water or eating

Correct! Wrong!

You have to stop for children playing on the road in a Home Zone. Which of the following is true?

They shouldn’t be playing here; sound your horn and push through.

They have the absolute right to be on the road; carefully drive around them.

You should not be here; motor vehicles are not permitted in home zones.

They have every right to play here; stop and give them time to move.

Correct! Wrong!

You have arrived at the scene of an accident and someone is hurt. What is the first thing you should do?

Remove the injured person from his or her car.

Offer the injured person food or drink.

Do all of the above.

Make sure the scene is safe and call for help.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following road users can use a toucan crossing along with pedestrians?

Buses

Cyclists

Trams

Motorbikes

Correct! Wrong!

You arrive at a mini-roundabout with a painted central island. Can you drive over the island?

Yes.

Yes, but only if no other traffic is present.

No.

Yes, but only if you are driving a vehicle that is too large to avoid the centre.

Correct! Wrong!

At which of the following places should you drive with extra caution?

Near a stopped ice cream truck

All of the above

Near a tram stop

Near a bus stop

Correct! Wrong!

You see a traffic signal with red, amber, green, and white lights. What does the white light mean?

All drivers must stop.

This light is for bus drivers only.

This light is for tram drivers only.

The traffic signal is out of order.

Correct! Wrong!

You see a pedestrian walking with a dog with a red-and-white harness. Which of the following is most likely?

This pedestrian likes to dress up dogs.

This pedestrian is blind and deaf.

This is just an ordinary pedestrian.

This pedestrian is blind.

Correct! Wrong!

When red and amber are showing on traffic lights, this indicates:

That the next light change will be to red only

That you can proceed if there are no obstructions immediately ahead of you

That the traffic lights are currently faulty

That you need to wait for the light to change to green before you continue

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do at an amber traffic light?

Stop.

Drive through if you can beat the red light.

Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

Drive through.

Correct! Wrong!

Whilst you are driving through the rain, your steering becomes unresponsive. What should you do?

Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Brake firmly and slow down.

Accelerate.

Steer harder until it becomes responsive.

Correct! Wrong!

Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a single red line?

Yes, a sign nearby will state at which times you may stop there.

Yes, but only to load and unload.

Yes, at any time.

No.

Correct! Wrong!

Can you drive through a pelican crossing with a green light?

Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians crossing.

No, you must wait.

Yes, at any time.

Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians on your side of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving on the motorway. When can you overtake on the left?

At any time

Only during the day when visibility is good

Never

Only when traffic is congested

Correct! Wrong!

You need to give first aid. What does the 'C' in the acronym DRABC stand for?

Compensate

Compressions

Control

Complete

Correct! Wrong!

You see a large white triangle painted on the road before a junction. What does this mean?

You can drive straight through the junction.

You have priority at the junction.

You must give way to traffic on the main road at the junction.

You must stop and give way at the junction.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the minimum distance it would take a car travelling at 60mph to come to a stop?

53m (174ft)

58m (190ft)

96m (315ft)

73m (240ft)

Correct! Wrong!

What does a signal with flashing red lights beside the motorway mean?

Reduce speed; there is a hazard ahead.

All traffic should proceed with care.

No traffic should continue past this signal.

The centre lanes are closed.

Correct! Wrong!

How close to a junction are you allowed to park?

No closer than 5 metres

No closer than one car length

As close as you want

No closer than 10 metres

Correct! Wrong!

You see a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing. Do you need to stop here?

Yes, but only if there are pedestrians using the crossing.

Yes.

No, but the light will shortly turn red.

No, you only need to stop at a red light.

Correct! Wrong!

You are approaching a pair of alternately flashing red lights. What should you do?

Slow down and only proceed when it is safe.

Turn around and go back.

Come to a complete stop and proceed when you judge it safe.

Come to a complete stop and do not proceed.

Correct! Wrong!

You see a zebra crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

Treat it as two crossings.

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

Treat it as one crossing.

It depends on how much of a hurry you are in.

Correct! Wrong!

You are travelling on the motorway. You have passed a fog warning sign with flashing amber lights. You will know that the fog alert has been lifted when

neither of the above occurs.

you pass a sign whose amber lights are not flashing.

either of the above occurs.

you pass a sign giving the 'All clear' ('End') message.

Correct! Wrong!

When are passing motorists and pedestrians most at risk when you are reversing into a side road?

Once you have finished

During the manoeuvre

Before you begin reversing

After entering the side road that you have just reversed into

Correct! Wrong!

Which way should you steer if you skid?

Steer in whichever direction you feel is right.

Keep your steering wheel still.

Steer out of the skid.

Steer into the skid.

Correct! Wrong!

You arrive at a level crossing with a flashing red signal. What must you do?

Proceed through with care.

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

Stop and proceed when it is safe.

Slow down and only proceed when it is safe.

Correct! Wrong!

Two vehicles meet head to head on a steep single-track road. Which vehicle has priority?

The larger vehicle

The slower vehicle

The vehicle heading uphill

The vehicle heading downhill

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following factors will NOT affect the distance it takes for you to stop?

What time of the day it is

The quality of your tyres

Your speed

Weather conditions

Correct! Wrong!

Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. How should you place your warning triangle?

Do not place it at all.

Place it at least 70 metres behind your vehicle.

Place it at least 45 metres in front of your vehicle.

Place it at least 45 metres behind your vehicle.

Correct! Wrong!

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DVLA Theory Test 2026

You have stopped for a train at a level crossing with flashing red lights. The train has passed, but the lights have not gone out. What should you do?

You're driving on a motorway, and the traffic is particularly busy. The driver directly behind your car is closer than the recommended time gap. What is the best way to reduce the chance of an accident?

When must you dip your high-beam headlights?

What should you do if your car becomes trapped on a level crossing?

When must you use your headlights during the day?

You are approaching a bend, but you are travelling too fast. When should you brake?

In an emergency, how should you brake if your vehicle is NOT equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

Which road crossing has been designed for both cyclists and walkers?

When can you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

Which of the following is the most important consideration when fitting a rear-facing baby seat?

Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a child under 14 is secured by a seat belt or child restraint?

A cover note is provided by insurers in some situations and is:

Which of the following statements about large vehicles (such as buses and articulated lorries) is FALSE?

You wish to park a manual car facing downhill next to a kerb. How should you park?

You need to give first aid. What does the 'R' in the acronym DRABC stand for?

While nearing a mini-roundabout, you are keeping your eye on the lorry ahead. Although they are indicating to the left, they are positioned on the right-hand side of the lane. You need to:

You arrive at a pelican crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

If another road user flashes their lights at you, this means that:

You are permitted to flash your headlights

When may you drive with your fog lights on?

Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a double red line?

You have been drinking heavily. Which of the following will help you sober up so you can drive?

You have to stop for children playing on the road in a Home Zone. Which of the following is true?

You have arrived at the scene of an accident and someone is hurt. What is the first thing you should do?

Which of the following road users can use a toucan crossing along with pedestrians?

You arrive at a mini-roundabout with a painted central island. Can you drive over the island?

At which of the following places should you drive with extra caution?

You see a traffic signal with red, amber, green, and white lights. What does the white light mean?

You see a pedestrian walking with a dog with a red-and-white harness. Which of the following is most likely?

When red and amber are showing on traffic lights, this indicates:

What should you do at an amber traffic light?

Whilst you are driving through the rain, your steering becomes unresponsive. What should you do?

Can you wait, load, unload, or park by a kerb with a single red line?

Can you drive through a pelican crossing with a green light?

You are driving on the motorway. When can you overtake on the left?

You need to give first aid. What does the 'C' in the acronym DRABC stand for?

You see a large white triangle painted on the road before a junction. What does this mean?

What is the minimum distance it would take a car travelling at 60mph to come to a stop?

What does a signal with flashing red lights beside the motorway mean?

How close to a junction are you allowed to park?

You see a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing. Do you need to stop here?

You are approaching a pair of alternately flashing red lights. What should you do?

You see a zebra crossing with a central island. Should you treat this as one crossing or two?

You are travelling on the motorway. You have passed a fog warning sign with flashing amber lights. You will know that the fog alert has been lifted when

When are passing motorists and pedestrians most at risk when you are reversing into a side road?

Which way should you steer if you skid?

You arrive at a level crossing with a flashing red signal. What must you do?

Two vehicles meet head to head on a steep single-track road. Which vehicle has priority?

Which of the following factors will NOT affect the distance it takes for you to stop?

Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. How should you place your warning triangle?

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