This is the latest database of official DVSA driving theory test revision questions. These questions are up-to-date for 2024. You need to have a good understanding of these questions if you are taking your test this year.
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A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?
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A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do?
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A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?
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A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?
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A horse rider is in the left-hand lane approaching a roundabout. Where should you expect the rider to go?
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A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
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A police officer asks to see your documents. You don’t have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?
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A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
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After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?
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An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?
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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there’s no further danger. What could you do to help?
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An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
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Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that’s being towed?
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As you approach a pelican crossing, the lights change to green. What should you do if older people are still crossing?
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At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?
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At an incident, a casualty isn’t breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
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At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?
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At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn’t breathing?
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At an incident, it’s important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
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At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
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At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?
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At night, what does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light?
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At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?
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Do you need to plan rest stops when you’re planning a long journey?
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Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?
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For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?
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For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?
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How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive?
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How can drivers help the environment?
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How can driving in a fuel-efficient manner help protect the environment?
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How can you avoid wasting fuel?
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How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road?
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How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
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How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?
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How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
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How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?
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How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
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How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?
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How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
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How can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
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How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?
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How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?
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How do smart motorways prevent traffic bunching?
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How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?
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How far are you allowed to reverse?
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How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
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How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70 mph, compared with driving at 50 mph?
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How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
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How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?
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How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
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How should you drive in areas with traffic-calming measures?
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How should you drive when you’re driving along a road that has road humps?
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How should you give an arm signal to turn left?
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How should you load your trailer?
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How should you overtake horse riders?
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How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?
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How should you react to inexperienced drivers?
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How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?
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How should you signal if you’re going straight ahead at a roundabout?
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How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?
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How should you use the lanes on a motorway?
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How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle’s handling?
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How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?
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How will a roof rack affect your car?
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How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
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How will you benefit from following the manufacturer’s service schedule for your vehicle?
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How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?
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How would age affect an older person’s driving ability?
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How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?
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If you’re involved in a collision, what will reduce the risk of neck injury?
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In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet?
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In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?
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In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean?
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It’s very windy. What should you do if you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle?
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On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
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On a smart motorway, what does this sign mean?
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On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there’s no traffic ahead?
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On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
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On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?
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Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What’s the official meaning of this signal?
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Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?
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Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and can be hard to see. What must they display if they’re travelling on a dual carriageway?
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Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous?
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The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two-second rule’?
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The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?
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The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?
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The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?
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There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?
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There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
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There’s been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?
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There’s been a collision. How can you help a driver who’s suffering from shock?
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There’s been a heavy fall of snow. What should you consider before driving in these conditions?
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This junction, controlled by traffic lights, has a marked area between two stop lines. What’s this for?
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Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?
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What action should you take when you see flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
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What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?
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What can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving?
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What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
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What can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollution levels?
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What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?
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What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?
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What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?
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What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?
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What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?
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What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?
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What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?
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What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
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What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?
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What colour are the reflective studs between the hard shoulder and the left-hand lane of a motorway?
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What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
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What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?
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What could you do to help injured people at an incident?
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What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?
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What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean?
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What do these motorway signs mean?
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What do these zigzag white lines mean?
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What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?
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What does ’25’ mean on this motorway sign?
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What does a red traffic light mean?
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What does a sign with a brown background show?
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What does fuel-efficient driving achieve?
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What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?
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What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?
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What does it mean if this light comes on while you’re driving?
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What does it mean if you see a pedestrian with a dog that has a yellow or burgundy coat?
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What does it mean if you see this signal on the motorway?
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What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?
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What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?
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What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?
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What does it mean when a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber beacon?
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What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
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What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
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What does the white line along the side of the road indicate?
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What does third-party insurance cover?
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What does this arm signal mean?
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What does this curved arrow road marking mean?
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What does this line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout mean?
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What does this motorway sign mean?
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What does this road marking mean?
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What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?
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