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Driving Theory Test Questions (2012-2018)

Theory Test > 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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You are approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give?
You are approaching crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do?
You are approaching roadworks on a motorway. What should you do?
You are approaching this crossing. You should
You are approaching this cyclist. You should
You are approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?
You are approaching traffic lights. Red and amber are showing. This means
You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should
You are approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?
You are at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you NOT proceed at green?
You are at a road junction, turning into a minor road. There are pedestrians crossing the minor road. You should
You are at an incident where a casualty is unconscious. Their breathing should be checked. This should be done for at least
You are at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
You are at the scene of an incident. Someone is suffering from shock. You should
You are away from home and have to park your vehicle overnight. Where should you leave it?
You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
You are braking on a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. It does not have anti-lock brakes. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
You are carrying a 5 year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches). A correct child restraint is NOT available. They MUST
You are carrying a child in your car. They are under three years of age. Which of these is a suitable restraint?
You are carrying a child using a rear-facing baby seat. You want to put it on the front passenger seat. What MUST you do before setting off?
You are carrying a five year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) in height. They MUST use an adult seat belt ONLY if
You are carrying an 11 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) in height. You MUST make sure that
You are carrying two 13 year old children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
You are checking your trailer tyres. What is the legal minimum tread depth over the central three quarters of its breadth?
You are coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?
You are dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. You should
You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should
You are driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in an emergency. You should apply the footbrake
You are driving along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?
You are driving along a country road. You see this sign. AFTER dealing safely with the hazard you should always
You are driving along a motorway and become tired. You should
You are driving along a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a solid white line. This means that during its period of operation
You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle is aquaplaning?
You are driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
You are driving along this motorway. It is raining. When following this lorry you should
You are driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. You should
You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?
You are driving along this road. What should you be prepared to do?
You are driving at 60 mph. As you approach this hazard you should
You are driving at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?
You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on
You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should
You are driving at night with full beam headlights on. A vehicle is overtaking you. You should dip your lights
You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should
You are driving down a long steep hill. You suddenly notice your brakes are not working as well as normal. What is the usual cause of this?
You are driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or rolling in neutral for too long be dangerous?
You are driving in a built-up area. You approach a speed hump. You should
You are driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up on the left just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?
You are driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?
You are driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?
You are driving in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly becomes very light. You should
You are driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. You should use your
You are driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. Just before changing lane you should
You are driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which TWO of the following should you do?
You are driving in town. There is a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?
You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should
You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
You are driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. Just before turning you should
You are driving on a motorway and want to use your mobile phone. What should you do?
You are driving on a motorway. By mistake, you go past the exit that you wanted to take. You should
You are driving on a motorway. The car ahead shows its hazard lights for a short time. This tells you that
You are driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind you?
You are driving on a motorway. There is a slow-moving vehicle ahead. On the back you see this sign. You should
You are driving on a motorway. You have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. You should
You are driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. This means that
You are driving on a road with several lanes. You see these signs above the lanes. What do they mean?
You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should
You are driving on an icy road. How can you avoid wheelspin?
You are driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front?
You are driving on an urban clearway. You may stop only to
You are driving on the motorway in windy conditions. When passing high-sided vehicles you should
You are driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?
You are driving over a level crossing. The warning lights come on and a bell rings. What should you do?
You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?
You are driving past parked cars. You notice a bicycle wheel sticking out between them. What should you do?
You are driving the children of a friend home from school. They are both under 14 years old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
You are driving through a tunnel and the traffic is flowing normally. What should you do?
You are driving through a tunnel. There has been a collision and the car in front is on fire and blocking the road. What should you do?
You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?
You are driving through a tunnel. Your vehicle catches fire. What should you do?
You are driving towards a zebra crossing. A person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross. What should you do?
You are driving towards this left-hand bend. What dangers should you be aware of?
You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
You are driving with your front fog lights switched on. Earlier fog has now cleared. What should you do?
You are entering an area of roadworks. There is a temporary speed limit displayed. You should
You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should
You are following a cyclist. You wish to turn left just ahead. You should
You are following a large articulated vehicle. It is going to turn left into a narrow road. What action should you take?
You are following a large lorry on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to see. You should
You are following a large vehicle approaching crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do?
You are following a learner driver who stalls at a junction. You should
You are following a long lorry. The driver signals to turn left into a narrow road. What should you do?
You are following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?
You are following a long vehicle. It approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right. You should
You are following a motorcyclist on an uneven road. You should
You are following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There is a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do?
You are following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you have left. What should you do?
You are following a vehicle on a wet road. You should leave a time gap of at least
You are following other vehicles in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
You are following this lorry. You should keep well back from it to