Driving Theory Test 2026

Try our free Driving Theory Test 2026 to prepare for your driving theory test. This DVSA mock test is specifically designed for UK learner drivers and has the same multiple-choice format as the real DVSA exam, helping you get ready for the official license test.

In this DVLA theory test, we provide you with 50 multiple-choice questions and answers. To pass your DVLA driving license test, you must answer 43 out of 50 questions correctly.

This means you can’t get more than 7 questions wrong. Every question has four possible answers; however, only one answer is correct. The actual mock theory test lasts 57 minutes, though we don’t use this timing feature in our tests to let you focus on each question without pressure. Our goal is to help you get familiar with the DVSA theory test format.

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You are driving along a main road and approaching a side road when another driver pulls out in front of you forcing you to brake hard. What should you do:

Sound your horn to show that you are annoyed

Flash your lights to show that you are annoyed

Ignore the incident and stay calm

Overtake as soon as you possibly can

Correct! Wrong!

Braking distances change in different weather conditions. In icy conditions, braking distances are:

Three times more than usual

Seven times more than usual

Ten times more than usual

Five times more than usual

Correct! Wrong!

It is compulsory for a motorcar to have an MOT certificate when

It first comes off the production line

When it is three years old

When it is sold for the very first time

When it is five years old

Correct! Wrong!

It is illegal to overload a vehicle. Who is legally responsible for this:

The registered keeper of the vehicle

The person who loaded the vehicle

The driver of the vehicle

The person to whom the loaded items belong

Correct! Wrong!

A Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) must be kept updated. Whose legal responsibility is this:

The manufacturer of the vehicle

The licensing authority

The company that insures the vehicle

The registered keeper of the vehicle

Correct! Wrong!

A long, heavy vehicle is trying to overtake you but it is taking a long time; what should you do:

Slow down so it can overtake you quickly

Speed up so that it can pull back in behind you

Keep driving at the same speed; it will get past you soon

Change direction or stop so that it can get past you

Correct! Wrong!

Some road signs give orders that must be obeyed. Usually these orders are:

On a red circle

On a red triangle

On a blue rectangle

Correct! Wrong!

You are waiting at the junction of a minor road onto a busier road and want to turn left. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You know that you will be able to make your turning in time but you should still wait. What is the reason for this:

The large vehicle may be obstructing your vision and so you cannot see if there is another vehicle overtaking it

The large vehicle’s size may make it seem like it is going slower than it really is

The large vehicle may be having problems steering straight

The large vehicle may be obstructing other vehicles to the left of it

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along a three lane motorway and are towing a trailer. You must NOT:

Overtake

Do more than 50mph

Use the right hand lane

Tow without having a stabiliser fitted

Correct! Wrong!

You are behind a long vehicle and are approaching a mini roundabout. Although the long vehicle indicates left it moves to the right of the road. What should you do:

Stay well back

Flash your lights or sound your horn so that the driver is aware that you are not happy with the manoeuvre

Undertake the long vehicle

Assume that the long vehicle is trying to avoid something in the road and so follow it

Correct! Wrong!

You have had to use the hard shoulder on a motorway but now need to rejoin the carriageway. You should:

Pull onto the carriage way with your hazard lights on so that other traffic are more aware of you

Indicate your intention and then wait for someone to flash their lights at you

Wait for a gap in the traffic, pull onto the carriageway and then build up your speed

Build up your speed on the hard shoulder before joining the carriageway

Correct! Wrong!

You have two 12 year old children and one of their parents in your car. Whose responsibility is it to make sure that the children are wearing seatbelts:

Yours

The parent of the children

The children’s

No-one’s; they are sitting in the back so don’t need one

Correct! Wrong!

When you are driving there is a police car behind you. The police officer flashes you and then points to the left. What should you do:

Pull over to the left as soon as it is safe to do so

Take the next left turning

Drive closer to the kerb so that they can pass you

Come to an immediate halt

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these times should you NOT overtake:

When the road dips

When there is a speed limit of 40mph

Just after you have completed a bend

When you are driving in a one-way street

Correct! Wrong!

How will you know if a school crossing patrol wants you to stop:

By waving an arm at you

By pointing a finger at your vehicle

By showing you a red light

By showing you a stop sign

Correct! Wrong!

If you are towing a caravan are you allowed to carry passengers in it:

Yes, but only if the towing vehicle has no empty seats

Yes, if they are over the age of 16

Yes, if the caravan has the added precaution of a stabilizer wheel

No, never

Correct! Wrong!

Following too closely behind a large vehicle is not a good idea because:

You will have to keep braking and your brakes will overheat

Your visibility will be impeded

You will get pulled along in its slipstream

You will have to keep slowing down and speeding up and your engine will overheat

Correct! Wrong!

If you tow a trailer you must ensure that it is hitched securely to the towing vehicle. You could use what as an extra precaution:

An extra tow hitch

A breakaway cable

A jockey wheel

A liquid gas cylinder

Correct! Wrong!

The fluid in your car’s battery needs topping up. What should you use:

Coolant

Battery acid

Engine oil

Distilled water

Correct! Wrong!

You are approaching a right hand bend. You should keep to the left of the road because:

It will give you a maximum view of the road

It is the polite thing to do: vehicles behind you will be able to overtake you should they wish

You will be in the best place in case your vehicle starts to skid

You will be better able to cope with the camber of the road

Correct! Wrong!

You will know if a road has a dedicated cycle lane because of the solid white line. When are you permitted to cross that line:

If it is empty

When traffic is particularly heavy

At night

Never

Correct! Wrong!

Ordinarily you would use dipped headlights at night. When MUST you use dipped headlights in the daytime:

When visibility is poor

When it is raining

When you are driving in a built up area

When you are parallel parking

Correct! Wrong!

Not all 30mph roads have the designated maximum speed displayed. How do you know if you are driving along a road that has a speed limit of 30mph:

There are pedestrian islands on the road

There are single or double yellow lines on the road

There are hazard warning lines on the road

By the street lighting

Correct! Wrong!

If you use a hands free phone while you are driving you are likely to:

Have better concentration

Have your view restricted

Have normal concentration, it’s just like listening to the radio

Have your attention diverted

Correct! Wrong!

If someone says that they have been tailgated, what do they mean:

That they have been driving with their rear fog light on

That another vehicle has crashed into the back of them

That they have been towing a trailer

That another vehicle has been driving very close behind them

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving when your mobile phone starts to ring. What should you do:

Stop the car in a suitable place so that you can answer it

Stop the car immediately so you can answer it

Answer it straight away and have your conversation

Answer it straightaway and tell the person that you are driving so you will call them back later

Correct! Wrong!

It is raining so you are keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes you and pulls into the gap. What should you do:

Close the distance until the vehicle moves on

Drop back so there is a safe distance again

Try to overtake as soon as you can

Flash your headlights so the driver knows that you are annoyed

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving behind a large vehicle. You should keep well back because:

You will be able to take corners and bends more quickly

You will be protected by the wind if you keep this position

Otherwise the driver of the large vehicle will not be able to see you through the mirrors

The large vehicle will be able to brake safely

Correct! Wrong!

It is raining heavily and you are following a large vehicle that is creating a lot of spray. You should:

Increase the distance between you and the large vehicle until you can see better

Put your headlights on full beam so that your visibility is improved

Increase your speed and overtake as quickly as you can

Stay as close to the large vehicle as you can to avoid the spray

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along a busy road and you realize that you are lost. What is the best thing to do:

Take the opportunity to ask pedestrians when you stop at traffic lights

Keep driving but check a map at the same time

At the first available opportunity turn into a side road, park and check a map

Open your window so that you can ask other drivers where you are

Correct! Wrong!

What kind of road would you be most affected by a side wind:

On a tree-lined road

On a country road

On an open road

On a busy road

Correct! Wrong!

A If you are driving through a tunnel, you must:

Have your windscreen wipers switched on

Keep your eyes open for variable road signs

Make sure that your air conditioning is working properly

Make sure that your rear fog light is on

Correct! Wrong!

You need to take extra care if the weather is very windy when:

You are driving downhill

You are overtaking a cyclist

You first pull off

You need to use your brakes

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving on a motorway and are getting tired so you decide that you need to stop. Where should you do this:

On the central reservation

On the slip road

On the hard shoulder

At a service station

Correct! Wrong!

If you have put too much oil in your engine what could happen:

It could leak out

The oil pressure will become too high

It may do serious damage

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving when you come across a pelican crossing that is flashing an amber light. This means that you must:

Stop and give way to allow pedestrians waiting on the kerb to cross

Stop and wait for the green light to show

Stop and give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Stop and wait for the amber light to stop flashing

Correct! Wrong!

A SORN (Statutory Off Road Notice) is valid (provided the vehicle is kept off-road):

Until your vehicle is taxed, sold, scrapped or permanently exported.

As long as the vehicle has a valid MOT certificate

As long as the vehicle is insured

For 6 or 12 months

Correct! Wrong!

If there has been an incident, casualties are a priority. When the area is safe you should:

Give them something to eat if they are hungry

Make sure that they get out of the vehicle

Make sure that they stay in the vehicle

Give them a drink if they are thirsty

Correct! Wrong!

An ambulance is following you and is using flashing lights and a siren. What should you do:

Speed up so that it can go faster

Keep driving normally

Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so

Stop immediately so that it can get past

Correct! Wrong!

What makes a toucan crossing different from other crossings:

Only children can use it

Cyclists can use it

It is controlled by a person such as a police officer or traffic warden

The lights on them are different to other crossings

Correct! Wrong!

The national speed limit is different for motor cars on different roads. What is it on a motorway:

60 mph

70 mph

50 mph

There isn’t a speed limit for motorways

Correct! Wrong!

When are you allowed to stop on a clearway:

Once rush hour is over

During the day

At night

Never

Correct! Wrong!

You can use the right hand lane of a three lane dual carriageway for:

Only turning right

Overtaking only

Driving over 50mph only

Overtaking and turning right

Correct! Wrong!

What are traffic calming measures used for:

Slowing traffic down

Helping drivers to overtake

Helping drivers to park

Reducing road rage incidents

Correct! Wrong!

On a motorway where can amber reflective studs be found:

Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway

Between the carriageway and the hard shoulder

Between each lane

Between the carriageway and the central reservation

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along the middle lane of a three lane motorway. What is the national speed limit for motor cars when in this lane:

70 mph

50 mph

60 mph

40 mph

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along when you suddenly see a motorcyclist lying, unconscious in the road. There is no other vehicle involved with what has happened. What is the first thing you should do:

Remove the motorcyclist’s helmet

Get the motor cyclist out of the road

Warn other drivers

Move the motor cycle out of the road

Correct! Wrong!

Before you stop your car you must:

Indicate as soon as you think about pulling over until you find a safe place to make the manouvre

Flash your headlight so that other road users know that you are about to do something

Indicate and pull over immediately

Check your mirrors to see if other road users will be affected by your manouvre

Correct! Wrong!

If you are carrying a heavy load on a roof rack you will have:

Improved road holding

Reduced stability

Lighter steering

Heavier steering

Correct! Wrong!

You want to turn left into a side street but there are pedestrians crossing the road. What should you do:

Drive behind them

Wait until they have crossed

Drive in front of them

Sound your horn to make them aware that you want to turn

Correct! Wrong!

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Driving Theory Test 2026

You are driving along a main road and approaching a side road when another driver pulls out in front of you forcing you to brake hard. What should you do:

Braking distances change in different weather conditions. In icy conditions, braking distances are:

It is compulsory for a motorcar to have an MOT certificate when

It is illegal to overload a vehicle. Who is legally responsible for this:

A Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) must be kept updated. Whose legal responsibility is this:

A long, heavy vehicle is trying to overtake you but it is taking a long time; what should you do:

Some road signs give orders that must be obeyed. Usually these orders are:

You are waiting at the junction of a minor road onto a busier road and want to turn left. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. You know that you will be able to make your turning in time but you should still wait. What is the reason for this:

You are driving along a three lane motorway and are towing a trailer. You must NOT:

You are behind a long vehicle and are approaching a mini roundabout. Although the long vehicle indicates left it moves to the right of the road. What should you do:

You have had to use the hard shoulder on a motorway but now need to rejoin the carriageway. You should:

You have two 12 year old children and one of their parents in your car. Whose responsibility is it to make sure that the children are wearing seatbelts:

When you are driving there is a police car behind you. The police officer flashes you and then points to the left. What should you do:

Which of these times should you NOT overtake:

How will you know if a school crossing patrol wants you to stop:

If you are towing a caravan are you allowed to carry passengers in it:

Following too closely behind a large vehicle is not a good idea because:

If you tow a trailer you must ensure that it is hitched securely to the towing vehicle. You could use what as an extra precaution:

The fluid in your car’s battery needs topping up. What should you use:

You are approaching a right hand bend. You should keep to the left of the road because:

You will know if a road has a dedicated cycle lane because of the solid white line. When are you permitted to cross that line:

Ordinarily you would use dipped headlights at night. When MUST you use dipped headlights in the daytime:

Not all 30mph roads have the designated maximum speed displayed. How do you know if you are driving along a road that has a speed limit of 30mph:

If you use a hands free phone while you are driving you are likely to:

If someone says that they have been tailgated, what do they mean:

You are driving when your mobile phone starts to ring. What should you do:

It is raining so you are keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes you and pulls into the gap. What should you do:

You are driving behind a large vehicle. You should keep well back because:

It is raining heavily and you are following a large vehicle that is creating a lot of spray. You should:

You are driving along a busy road and you realize that you are lost. What is the best thing to do:

What kind of road would you be most affected by a side wind:

A If you are driving through a tunnel, you must:

You need to take extra care if the weather is very windy when:

You are driving on a motorway and are getting tired so you decide that you need to stop. Where should you do this:

If you have put too much oil in your engine what could happen:

You are driving when you come across a pelican crossing that is flashing an amber light. This means that you must:

A SORN (Statutory Off Road Notice) is valid (provided the vehicle is kept off-road):

If there has been an incident, casualties are a priority. When the area is safe you should:

An ambulance is following you and is using flashing lights and a siren. What should you do:

What makes a toucan crossing different from other crossings:

The national speed limit is different for motor cars on different roads. What is it on a motorway:

When are you allowed to stop on a clearway:

You can use the right hand lane of a three lane dual carriageway for:

What are traffic calming measures used for:

On a motorway where can amber reflective studs be found:

You are driving along the middle lane of a three lane motorway. What is the national speed limit for motor cars when in this lane:

You are driving along when you suddenly see a motorcyclist lying, unconscious in the road. There is no other vehicle involved with what has happened. What is the first thing you should do:

Before you stop your car you must:

If you are carrying a heavy load on a roof rack you will have:

You want to turn left into a side street but there are pedestrians crossing the road. What should you do:

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