Driving Theory Test Questions (2012-2018)

Below is the driving theory test questions database that was used prior to 2018. There are a lot more questions here than in the latest iteration of the database. Some questions in this database even have more than one correct answer. The DVSA have since rephrased and removed many questions, and have also simplified things by removing those questions with more than one correct answer.

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On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
On motorways you should never overtake on the left unless
On the motorway, the hard shoulder should be used
On which THREE occasions MUST you stop your vehicle?
On which TWO occasions might you inflate your tyres to more than the recommended normal pressure?
Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this?
Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. You are on a good, dry road surface with good brakes and tyres. What is the typical BRAKING distance from 50 mph?
Overloading your vehicle can seriously affect the
Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. In which THREE of these situations should you NOT overtake?
Planning your journey to avoid busy times has a number of advantages. One of these is
Planning your route before setting out can be helpful. How can you do this?
Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of
Powered vehicles used by disabled people are small and hard to see. How do they give early warning when on a dual carriageway?
Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to
‘Red routes’ in major cities have been introduced to
Road humps, chicanes, and narrowings are
Signals are normally given by direction indicators and
Skidding is mainly caused by
Some junctions controlled by traffic lights have a marked area between two stop lines. What is this for?
Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?
Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing. They are standing on the pavement. You should normally
Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit (LRT) systems are environmentally friendly because
Tailgating means
‘Tailgating’ means
The aim of an Active Traffic Management scheme on a motorway is to
The conditions are good and dry. You could use the ‘two-second rule’
The cost of your insurance may reduce if you
The driver of the car in front is giving this arm signal. What does it mean?
The driver of this car is giving an arm signal. What are they about to do?
The dual carriageway you are turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
The left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for
The left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway is for use by
The left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs. What should you do?
The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is
The MAIN benefit of having four-wheel drive is to improve
The main cause of brake fade is
The most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint is to
The Pass Plus scheme has been created for new drivers. What is its main purpose?
The Pass Plus scheme is designed to
The Pass Plus Scheme is operated by DVSA for newly qualified drivers. What is it intended to do?
The pictured vehicle is ‘environmentally friendly’ because it
The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce
The red lights are flashing. What should you do when approaching this level crossing?
The right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway is
The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend?
The road outside this school is marked with yellow zigzag lines. What do these lines mean?
The roads are icy. You should drive slowly
The traffic ahead of you in the left-hand lane is slowing. You should
The white line along the side of the road
There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?
There are no speed limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?
There has been a collision. A driver is suffering from shock. What TWO of these should you do?
There has been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Unless it’s essential, why should you usually NOT attempt to remove their helmet?
There is a police car following you. The police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left. What should you do?
There is a slow-moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are unsure what the rider is going to do. You should
There is a tractor ahead of you. You wish to overtake but you are NOT sure if it is safe to do so. You should
These flashing red lights mean STOP. In which THREE of the following places could you find them?
These road markings must be kept clear to allow
This broken white line painted in the centre of the road means
This marking appears on the road just before a
This road marking warns
This sign is advising you to
This sign means
This traffic sign means there is
This yellow sign on a vehicle indicates this is
To answer a call on your mobile phone while travelling you should
To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
To avoid spillage after refuelling, you should make sure that
To correct a rear-wheel skid you should
To drive on the road learners MUST
To help keep your car secure you could join a
To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park?
To help protect the environment you should NOT
To help the environment, you can avoid wasting fuel by
To reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment you should
To reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could
To supervise a learner driver you must
Traffic calming measures are used to
Traffic officers are used on motorways and some ‘A’ class roads. In which part of the United Kingdom do they operate?
Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England. What are they authorised to do?
Traffic signs giving orders are generally which shape?
Travelling for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)
Turning the steering wheel while your car is stationary can cause damage to the
Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause
Using a hands-free phone is likely to
Using front fog lights in clear daylight will
Using rear fog lights in clear daylight will
Using rear fog lights on a clear dry night will
Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes
What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?
What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?
What are triangular signs for?
What are TWO main reasons why coasting downhill is wrong?
What can cause heavy steering?
What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?
What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
What do these motorway signs show?
What do these road markings outside a school mean?
What do these zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean?