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When are you allowed to reverse from a quiet side road into the main road?

If the main road has no oncoming traffic

Under no circumstances

Whenever you need to

If both roads are quiet and completely free of oncoming traffic

Correct! Wrong!

A journey is essential, but the weather is foggy and visibility is exceptionally poor. You need to:

Maintain your usual time gap between vehicles

Refrain from activating dipped headlights

Reduce the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead

Anticipate that it will take longer for you to reach your destination

Correct! Wrong!

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

That the next light change will be to red only

That the traffic lights are currently faulty

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

You are overtaking a stationary bus. Why should you proceed with caution?

The driver may open their door

Bicycles are parked on the pavement nearby

There is oncoming traffic further down the road

Pedestrians may attempt to cross in front of the bus

Correct! Wrong!

When is it best for the pressure of your tyres to be checked?

After you have been travelling at a fast speed

Once tyres are warm

Following on from a long drive

Once tyres are cold

Correct! Wrong!

The pavement on the left-hand side of the road is closed for maintenance. You need to:

Be alert, as there may be pedestrians walking on the road

Check the mirror on your right-hand side more frequently

Accelerate so you pass the roadworks faster

Stay as close to the pavement's edge as you can

Correct! Wrong!

Residential areas where the street is narrow may have a speed limit that is:

20mph

25mph

10mph

35mph

Correct! Wrong!

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

58m (190ft)

53m (174ft)

73m (240ft)

96m (315ft)

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

They are giving you right of way

There could be a speed camera ahead

They need to warn you of where they are

Correct! Wrong!

You are on the approach to a zebra crossing. A wheelchair user is waiting to cross the road. You need to:

Carry on driving

Be prepared to slow down and give them right of way

Slow down and encourage them to cross

Ask the person to wait

Correct! Wrong!

If a motorcyclist is unconscious following on from an accident, the main priority needs to be their:

Breathing

Fractures

Bleeding wounds

Bruises

Correct! Wrong!

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

Your speed

The quality of your tyres

What time of the day it is

Weather conditions

Correct! Wrong!

If you arrive at the scene of an accident, any injured parties need to be looked after. If it is safe to do so, you should:

Give the injured something to eat

Give the injured something to drink

Do not move them.

Move them out of the vehicle

Correct! Wrong!

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

Pelican

Puffin

Toucan

Zebra

Correct! Wrong!

At an incident, what should you need to do with a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Try to give them something to drink

check that their airway is clear.

Keep their head tilted forwards as far as possible

Raise their legs to help with circulation

Correct! Wrong!

What does third-party insurance cover?

Any damage you cause to other vehicles

If you damage your car

Damage and injury for all parties

Your medical costs

Correct! Wrong!

You are behind a cyclist who is indicating that he is turning right at the end of the road in a few metres. You need to:

Overtake the rider on the left, as he is turning right anyway

Slow down, allowing the cyclist to complete their turn

Flash lights and beep the horn at the cyclist

Overtake the rider before he reaches the junction

Correct! Wrong!

You are planning to turn to the right at a junction, but your view is compromised because of parked cars. You need to:

Stop the car, get out and see if there are any oncoming hazards

Pull out quickly, but be ready to apply the brakes

Beep the horn, and proceed if you don't get a response

Stop, but edge forward carefully so you can have a wider view of any hazards ahead

Correct! Wrong!

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

Motorbikes

Cyclists

Buses

Trams

Correct! Wrong!

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

A temporary insurance certificate

A certificate of your MOT results

A driving licence

Details about the value of your car

Correct! Wrong!

When driving on roads with icy surfaces, which of the following measures will decrease the chances of your wheels spinning uncontrollably?

Travelling in the lowest gear possible throughout your journey

Applying the handbrake if you are losing control

Travelling slowly and with care, in the highest gear you can

Braking with minimal pressure several times

Correct! Wrong!

You indicate to turn left, but the new road is icy. As a result, the rear of the car begins to slide towards the right. At this point, you need to:

Apply maximum pressure to the brakes, and don't use the steering wheel

Apply maximum pressure to the brakes, and turn to the left

Use the steering wheel delicately, turning to the right

Use the steering wheel delicately, turning to the left

Correct! Wrong!

The bright lights of the vehicle behind are dazzling you. You need to:

Flicker your rear lights in warning

Dazzle the vehicle behind you in retaliation

Brake firmly

Set your mirror to its anti-dazzle position

Correct! Wrong!

You are in the process of replacing engine oil. How should oil that is no longer in use be disposed of?

In the bin

By being delivered to a local authority's designated site

Emptied into a hole that's in the ground

Down the drain

Correct! Wrong!

As you brake, your car is pulling to one side. At this point, you need to:

Press down harder on the brakes

Visit your local mechanic as quickly as you can

Swap your tyres

Apply the handbrake simultaneously

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

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

Slam on the brakes hard if you need to

Correct! Wrong!

What is the purpose of a SORN certificate?

A declaration that your car is off the road

A declaration that you don't have an MOT

Data held by all insurance companies

Data kept by the police on certain motorists

Correct! Wrong!

If you are carrying items on a roof rack, you should:

Pull over on the hard shoulder every 15 minutes to check their position

Ensure it is securely fastened at all times

Place all of the items towards the back of the rack

Hide them with a plastic sheet

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving down a motorway. Towards the left-hand side of the carriageway, what colour are the reflective cat's eyes?

White

Red

Amber

Orange

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:

Follow the lorry's direction

Keep your distance

Beep the horn to alert the lorry driver of your presence

Surpass the lorry on the left-hand side

Correct! Wrong!

Icy roads, or surfaces with fresh snow, mean that it could take your car far longer to come to a halt than it normally does. In these conditions, stopping distances could be:

Twice what they normally are

Five times what they normally are

Ten times what they normally are

Triple what they normally are

Correct! Wrong!

Prior to travelling through a tunnel, you need to:

Put the sunroof back on

Take off your sunglasses

Activate the wipers on your windscreen

Turn off the radio

Correct! Wrong!

Why should the head restraint of the driver's seat be appropriately adjusted before the start of a journey?

It's comfortable

It prevents damaging injuries to your neck and back in the event of an accident

It prevents fidgeting because your driving position is too uncomfortable

It's relaxing and makes for a smoother ride

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following factors will increase your stopping distance the most?

Driving in gale-force winds

Driving while it's raining

Driving when visibility is poor because of fog

Driving when it's dark

Correct! Wrong!

A red circular sign provides height in metres and feet. This is intended for types of vehicles that are:

Wide

High

Long

Heavy

Correct! Wrong!

What is the purpose of a circular sign with a background that is completely blue?

To provide a warning

To help you find a car park

To provide guidance on joining the motorway

To provide a positive instruction

Correct! Wrong!

A toddler has been in a car accident, and they are not breathing. You need to give CPR, and breathe into their mouth:

Quickly

With full strength

Gently

Heavily

Correct! Wrong!

When you see a red stop sign, you need to:

Only stop if children are preparing to cross the road

Stop only if the sign is accompanied by a red traffic light

Stop in all circumstances, even when there is no traffic in sight

Only stop if there is traffic approaching

Correct! Wrong!

You are waiting for a passenger to join you in the car, but you are five minutes early. In the meantime, you should:

Make sure your headlights are on so your friend can see you

Activate your steering wheel lock

Turn off the radio

Turn off your engine

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do as soon as you have joined a three-lane motorway?

Stay in the left-hand lane until you are travelling faster

Overtake other motorway users as soon as possible

Move to the middle lane

Adjust your mirrors

Correct! Wrong!

You have been on a course of medication for several days, and one of the side effects is drowsiness. Although you feel better today, you still need to take the medication. Only drive if:

Your journey is essential

If you have checked with your GP first

If there is a passenger accompanying you

You are travelling at night and there is no traffic on the road

Correct! Wrong!

When is it illegal for a horn to be sounded?

In built-up areas in between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00

On any road in between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00

In built-up areas in between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00

In built-up areas at all times

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving, and it is raining extremely heavily. Your stopping distance will probably be:

Twice what it is in normal weather

The same

Half what it is in normal weather

Ten times more what it is in normal weather

Correct! Wrong!

While travelling on a road with a lot of traffic, you realise you are lost. You should:

Pull over in a safe place on a side road so you can consult a map

Request directions from pedestrians when you come to a stop at traffic lights

Wind down your window and shout at drivers nearby to request directions

Consult a map while you are driving, as you are stopping and starting with the traffic anyway

Correct! Wrong!

Who has right of way when traffic lights are faulty?

Traffic straight on

Traffic to the right

Traffic to the left

Nobody

Correct! Wrong!

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

During the manoeuvre

Before you begin reversing

Once you have finished

After entering the side road that you have just reversed into

Correct! Wrong!

The main reason why it is more difficult to overtake lorries and other large vehicles compared to cars is because:

The brakes are not as effective as on a car

They cannot drive as quickly up hills

It takes longer to pass them

They may pull over onto the side of the road at short notice

Correct! Wrong!

You are behind a lorry in traffic. Why should you stay a considerable distance behind this large vehicle?

It will reduce the effect that windy weather has on your vehicle

It will be easier and quicker to turn corners

It makes it easier for the lorry driver to come to a stop

It ensures that the lorry driver can see you at all times in his mirrors

Correct! Wrong!

If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, what will begin to cost more?

Your driving licence

Your road tax

Your MOT

The cost of your insurance

Correct! Wrong!

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do to help?

Make sure the injured person is kept warm

Warn other traffic

Treat the person for shock

Place them in the recovery position

Correct! Wrong!

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Highway Code Test 2026 Thoery Test Quiz

When are you allowed to reverse from a quiet side road into the main road?

A journey is essential, but the weather is foggy and visibility is exceptionally poor. You need to:

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

You are overtaking a stationary bus. Why should you proceed with caution?

When is it best for the pressure of your tyres to be checked?

The pavement on the left-hand side of the road is closed for maintenance. You need to:

Residential areas where the street is narrow may have a speed limit that is:

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

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

You are on the approach to a zebra crossing. A wheelchair user is waiting to cross the road. You need to:

If a motorcyclist is unconscious following on from an accident, the main priority needs to be their:

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

If you arrive at the scene of an accident, any injured parties need to be looked after. If it is safe to do so, you should:

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

At an incident, what should you need to do with a casualty who has stopped breathing?

What does third-party insurance cover?

You are behind a cyclist who is indicating that he is turning right at the end of the road in a few metres. You need to:

You are planning to turn to the right at a junction, but your view is compromised because of parked cars. You need to:

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

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

When driving on roads with icy surfaces, which of the following measures will decrease the chances of your wheels spinning uncontrollably?

You indicate to turn left, but the new road is icy. As a result, the rear of the car begins to slide towards the right. At this point, you need to:

The bright lights of the vehicle behind are dazzling you. You need to:

You are in the process of replacing engine oil. How should oil that is no longer in use be disposed of?

As you brake, your car is pulling to one side. At this point, you need to:

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?

What is the purpose of a SORN certificate?

If you are carrying items on a roof rack, you should:

You are driving down a motorway. Towards the left-hand side of the carriageway, what colour are the reflective cat's eyes?

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:

Icy roads, or surfaces with fresh snow, mean that it could take your car far longer to come to a halt than it normally does. In these conditions, stopping distances could be:

Prior to travelling through a tunnel, you need to:

Why should the head restraint of the driver's seat be appropriately adjusted before the start of a journey?

Which of the following factors will increase your stopping distance the most?

A red circular sign provides height in metres and feet. This is intended for types of vehicles that are:

What is the purpose of a circular sign with a background that is completely blue?

A toddler has been in a car accident, and they are not breathing. You need to give CPR, and breathe into their mouth:

When you see a red stop sign, you need to:

You are waiting for a passenger to join you in the car, but you are five minutes early. In the meantime, you should:

What should you do as soon as you have joined a three-lane motorway?

You have been on a course of medication for several days, and one of the side effects is drowsiness. Although you feel better today, you still need to take the medication. Only drive if:

When is it illegal for a horn to be sounded?

You are driving, and it is raining extremely heavily. Your stopping distance will probably be:

While travelling on a road with a lot of traffic, you realise you are lost. You should:

Who has right of way when traffic lights are faulty?

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

The main reason why it is more difficult to overtake lorries and other large vehicles compared to cars is because:

You are behind a lorry in traffic. Why should you stay a considerable distance behind this large vehicle?

If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, what will begin to cost more?

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do to help?

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