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Driving Theory Test Questions (2018-2020)

Below is the previous database of official DVSA driving theory test revision questions. These questions are similar to the ones in the latest database, although some questions have since been removed and others reworded.

777 Questions

Image	Question	Topic
	Why is it unwise to follow this vehicle too closely?
	Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) wrong?
	Why must these road markings be kept clear?
	Why must you take extra care when turning right at this junction?
	Why should motorcyclists wear bright clothing?
	Why should the junction on the left be kept clear?
	Why should you allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
	Why should you always reduce your speed when travelling in fog?
	Why should you be cautious when going past this stationary bus?
	Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
	Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning?
	Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
	Why should you reduce your speed when driving along this road?
	Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?
	Why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark?
	Why will a motorcyclist look round over their right shoulder just before turning right?
	You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn’t broken and there’s nothing in the wound. What should you do?
	You arrive at an incident. There’s no danger from fire or further collisions. What’s your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?
	You arrive at the scene of a crash. Someone is bleeding badly from an arm wound. Nothing is embedded in it. What should you do?
	You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What’s the first thing you should do at the scene?
	You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?
	You avoid busy times when travelling. How will this affect your journey?
	You break down on a level crossing. The lights haven’t yet begun to flash. What’s the first thing you should do?
	You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?
	You can’t see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?
	You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?
	You enter a road where there are road humps. What should you do?
	You find that you need glasses to read vehicle number plates at the required distance. When must you wear them?
	You find that your eyesight has become very poor and your optician cannot help you. By law, who should you tell?
	You have a collision while your car is moving. What’s the first thing you must do?
	You have third-party insurance. What does this cover?
	You have to leave valuables in your car. What would it be safest to do?
	You have to make a journey in fog. What should you do before you set out?
	You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?
	You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?
	You intend to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach it?
	You intend to turn right into a side road. Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning?
	You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into the gap?
	You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. No-one is around. What must you do?
	You lose your way on a busy road. What’s the best action to take?
	You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to?
	You notice horse riders in front. What should you do first?
	You park at night on a road with a 40 mph speed limit. What should you do?
	You see a car on the hard shoulder of a motorway with a ‘help’ pennant displayed. What does this mean?
	You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they’re signalling right but keeping well to the left?
	You see a pedestrian carrying a white stick with a red band. What does this tell you?
	You see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing. What should you normally do?
	You see a pedestrian with a dog wearing a yellow or burgundy coat. What does this indicate?
	You see street lights but no speed-limit signs. What will the speed limit usually be?
	You see these markings on the road. Why are they there?