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.

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During periods of illness, your ability to drive may be impaired. What must you do?
During which manoeuvre may you remove your seat belt?
Following a collision, someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What’s the shortest time it should be cooled for?
For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?
For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?
Fuel consumption is at its highest when you’re doing what?
How can drivers help the environment?
How can driving in an ecosafe manner help protect the environment?
How can you avoid wasting fuel?
How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?
How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?
How can you lessen the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?
How can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended?
How can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment?
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
How can you use your vehicle’s engine as a brake?
How can you use your vehicle’s engine to control your speed?
How should a load be carried on your roof rack?
How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?
How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?
How should you drive in areas with traffic-calming measures?
How should you give an arm signal to turn left?
How should you overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?
How should you overtake horse riders?
How should you signal when going straight ahead at a roundabout?
How should you use a satellite navigation system so that it doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
How should you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?
How will a heavy load on your roof rack affect your vehicle’s handling?
How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle normally get you to stop?
How will a roof rack affect your car’s performance?
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
How will your vehicle be affected when you drive up steep hills?
How would age affect an elderly person’s driving ability?
How would you identify a section of road used by trams?
How would you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?
In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using dipped headlights. Why?
In good conditions, what’s the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?
In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. What will this affect?
In what way are provisional car licence holders restricted?
In which circumstances may you use hazard warning lights?
In which conditions are your anti-lock brakes most unlikely to prevent skidding?
In which conditions should you leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?
In which of these circumstances must you show your insurance certificate?
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
In windy conditions, which activity requires extra care?
It can be helpful to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?
It’s a very windy day and you’re about to overtake a cyclist. What should you do?
It’s essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?