DVLA Theory Test 2026

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

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

Treat it as two crossings.

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

Treat it as one crossing.

Correct! Wrong!

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

The centre lanes are closed.

Reduce speed; there is a hazard ahead.

All traffic should proceed with care.

No traffic should continue past this signal.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Make sure the scene is safe and call for help.

Offer the injured person food or drink.

Remove the injured person from his or her car.

Do all of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Cyclists

Trams

Motorbikes

Buses

Correct! Wrong!

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

At any time

Never

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

When you have a full and unrestricted driver's license

Correct! Wrong!

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

Yes, at any time.

No, you must wait.

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

Yes, but only if there are no pedestrians crossing.

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!

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?

Activate your hazards to warn the driver behind

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

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!

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

Compressions

Compensate

Complete

Control

Correct! Wrong!

When must you dip your high-beam headlights?

All of the above

When you are in a built-up area

When your headlights could dazzle another driver

When your headlights could dazzle a pedestrian

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.

Come to a complete stop and do not proceed.

Turn around and go back.

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

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!

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

During the bend

Not at all

After the bend

Before the bend

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.

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Place it at least 70 metres behind your vehicle.

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

Do not place it at all.

Place it at least 45 metres behind your vehicle.

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

That the traffic lights are currently faulty

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

No, never.

Yes, at any time.

Yes, but only to load and unload.

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.

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

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Vigorous exercise

Drinking water or eating

Waiting

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

When may you drive with your fog lights on?

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

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

At night

At any time

Correct! Wrong!

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

You have priority at the junction.

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

You can drive straight through the junction.

You must stop and give way at the junction.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Puffin

Zebra

Toucan

Pelican

Correct! Wrong!

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

Before you begin reversing

During the manoeuvre

After entering the side road that you have just reversed into

Once you have finished

Correct! Wrong!

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.

Wait.

Drive across.

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

Correct! Wrong!

How close to a junction are you allowed to park?

As close as you want

No closer than 5 metres

No closer than one car length

No closer than 10 metres

Correct! Wrong!

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

The choice is regulated by signs on the central island.

Treat it as one crossing.

Treat it as two crossings.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

They are giving you right of way

They need to warn you of where they are

There could be a speed camera ahead

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Yes.

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

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

No, but the light will shortly turn red.

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 is blind and deaf.

This pedestrian is blind.

This pedestrian likes to dress up dogs.

This is just an ordinary pedestrian.

Correct! Wrong!

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

The vehicle heading downhill

The slower vehicle

The vehicle heading uphill

The larger vehicle

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

No.

Yes.

Yes, but only if no other traffic is present.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Use the railway telephone to report the incident.

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

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

Do all of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Brake consistently and firmly.

Use your parking brake to slow down.

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

Apply both your parking brake and your footbrake firmly.

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:

Surpass the lorry on the left-hand side

Follow the lorry's direction

Beep the horn to alert the lorry driver of your presence

Keep your distance

Correct! Wrong!

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

This light is for tram drivers only.

The traffic signal is out of order.

All drivers must stop.

This light is for bus drivers only.

Correct! Wrong!

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

96m (315ft)

73m (240ft)

53m (174ft)

58m (190ft)

Correct! Wrong!

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

Accelerate.

Steer harder until it becomes responsive.

Brake firmly and slow down.

Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Recover

Resuscitate

Revive

Response

Correct! Wrong!

You are permitted to flash your headlights

to tell another driver to proceed ahead of you.

to warn another driver of a traffic camera.

to warn another road user of your presence.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Yes, at any time.

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

No.

Yes, but only to load and unload.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Only during the day when visibility is good

At any time

Never

Only when traffic is congested

Correct! Wrong!

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

Stop and proceed when it is safe.

Proceed through with care.

Slow down and only proceed when it is safe.

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

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

either of the above occurs.

you pass a sign whose amber lights are not flashing.

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

neither of the above occurs.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Near a stopped ice cream truck

Near a bus stop

Near a tram stop

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

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

Can the baby see you from its seat?

Will the baby have a good view of the road?

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do at an amber traffic light?

Drive through if you can beat the red light.

Stop.

Drive through.

Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

Correct! Wrong!

When must you use your headlights during the day?

Never

When visibility is reduced to 200 metres or less

When visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less

Always

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

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

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

Large vehicles can block your view.

Correct! Wrong!

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

The child's parent

No one; seat belts are optional.

The driver

The child

Correct! Wrong!

Which way should you steer if you skid?

Keep your steering wheel still.

Steer into the skid.

Steer out of the skid.

Steer in whichever direction you feel is right.

Correct! Wrong!

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DVLA Theory Test 2026

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

When must you dip your high-beam headlights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When may you drive with your fog lights on?

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

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

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

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?

How close to a junction are you allowed to park?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are permitted to flash your headlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should you do at an amber traffic light?

When must you use your headlights during the day?

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

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

Which way should you steer if you skid?

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