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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
	You’re approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give?
	You’re approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?
	You’re approaching roadworks on a motorway. What should you do?
	You’re approaching this cyclist. What should you do?
	You’re approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?
	You’re at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When shouldn’t you proceed at green?
	You’re 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’re at the scene of an incident. Someone is suffering from shock. How should you treat them?
	You’re behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?
	You’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights. What should you do?
	You’re braking on a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. It doesn’t have anti-lock brakes. What’s the first thing you should do?
	You’re carrying a child in your car. They’re under three years old. Which of these is a suitable restraint?
	You’re carrying a five-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. A correct child restraint isn’t available. How should you seat them?
	You’re carrying an 11-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They’re under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What must you make sure of?
	You’re carrying two 13-year-old children and their parents in your car. Who’s responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?
	You’re checking your trailer tyres. What’s the legal minimum tread depth over the central three-quarters of its breadth?
	You’re coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?
	You’re dazzled at night by a vehicle behind you. What should you do?
	You’re driving a friend’s children home from school. They’re both under 14 years old. Who’s responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required?
	You’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do?
	You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?
	You’re driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?
	You’re driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
	You’re driving along this motorway. It’s raining. What should you do when following this lorry?
	You’re driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. What should you do?
	You’re driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?
	You’re driving along this road. What should you be prepared to do?
	You’re driving at night and are dazzled by vehicle headlights coming towards you. What should you do?
	You’re driving at night on an unlit road, following another vehicle. What should you do?
	You’re driving at night with your headlights on full beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your lights?
	You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?
	You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
	You’re driving down a long, steep hill. You suddenly notice that your brakes aren’t working as well as normal. What’s the usual cause of this?
	You’re driving down a steep hill. Why could it be dangerous to keep the clutch down or roll in neutral for too long?
	You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?
	You’re driving in a slow-moving queue of traffic. Just before changing lane, what should you do?
	You’re driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up on the left just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?
	You’re driving in fog. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front?
	You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?
	You’re driving in heavy traffic on a wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be seen. What lights should you use?
	You’re driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. You see signs showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead. What should you do?
	You’re driving in town. Ahead of you a bus is at a bus stop. Which of the following should you do?
	You’re driving in town. There’s a bus at the bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?
	You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
	You’re driving on a clear night. There’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
	You’re driving on a long journey. What can you do to help prevent tiredness?
	You’re driving on a motorway and have to slow down quickly due to a hazard ahead. How can you warn drivers behind of the hazard?
	You’re driving on a motorway at night. When may you switch off your headlights?
	You’re driving on a motorway. By mistake, you go past the exit that you wanted to take. What should you do?
	You’re driving on a motorway. The car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time. What does this tell you?