Rules for General Driving Rules Test 1 | Driving Theory Test 2025

Question 1 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do before giving a signal to other road users?

Select 1 correct answer

Signal immediately without checking mirrors

Check mirrors, assess surroundings, and then signal

Only signal if other vehicles are nearby

Signal after changing lanes

Question 2 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Why should you cancel your signal after use?

Select 1 correct answer

To save battery power

To avoid misleading other road users

Because signals automatically turn off

To comply with MOT regulations

Question 3 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When should you use an arm signal while driving?

Select 1 correct answer

Only when your indicators are broken

Whenever you feel like it

When necessary to reinforce your indicator signal

Never, as it is outdated

Question 4 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you see another vehicle’s indicator flashing?

Select 1 correct answer

Assume they will turn and proceed

Ignore it and continue driving

Be cautious as they may have left it on by mistake

Immediately stop and give way

Question 5 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Who are you legally required to obey signals from on the road?

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Only police officers

Police, traffic officers, and DVSA officers

Only traffic lights and road signs

Any pedestrian giving hand signals

Question 6 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How will police officers signal you to stop your vehicle?

Select 1 correct answer

Flashing red and blue lights, sounding sirens, or using arm signals

By flashing headlights only

By waving a red flag

By honking continuously

Question 7 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What steps must you take when pulled over by the police?

Select 1 correct answer

Speed up and try to avoid stopping

Stop as soon as it is safe and turn off the engine

Continue driving until you reach your destination

Ask the officer why they are stopping you before stopping

Question 8 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What color lights do DVSA officers use to stop vehicles?

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Red and blue

Green and amber

Flashing amber

White and red

Question 9 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Under what circumstances can traffic officers stop your vehicle?

Select 1 correct answer

Only if you are speeding

For any reason related to traffic flow or safety

Only if they suspect a crime

They cannot stop vehicles

Question 10 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What must you do if directed to stop by a traffic officer?

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Ignore the instruction and keep driving

Only stop if you see a police officer as well

Stop safely and follow their instructions

Ask for identification before stopping

Question 11 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What types of traffic signs must you obey while driving?

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Only warning signs

All mandatory signs, including regulatory and temporary signs

Only speed limit signs

Only signs with red borders

Question 12 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is the correct use of flashing headlights?

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To signal other drivers to proceed

To warn other road users of your presence

To thank other drivers

To indicate frustration

Question 13 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Why should you never assume a flashing headlight means it is safe to proceed?

Select 1 correct answer

Because it could be a signal for something else

Because it is always illegal to flash headlights

Because flashing headlights are only for emergencies

Because headlights are not visible to other drivers

Question 14 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When are you not allowed to use your vehicle’s horn?

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When overtaking another vehicle

Between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in a built-up area

When approaching a junction

To alert pedestrians

Question 15 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When must you use your headlights at night?

Select 1 correct answer

Only when there is no street lighting

Only in rural areas

Between sunset and sunrise

Between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise

Question 16 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Why must you switch off fog lights when visibility improves?

Select 1 correct answer

To save battery life

To avoid dazzling other road users

Because they consume too much fuel

Because they are illegal to use at any time

Question 17 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How should you use dipped headlights when overtaking another vehicle at night?

Select 1 correct answer

Keep them on full beam

Switch them off completely

Use dipped headlights until level with the other vehicle, then switch to full beam

Only use side lights

Question 18 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When is it appropriate to use hazard warning lights while driving?

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To signal you are about to turn

When reversing

When on a motorway and slowing suddenly due to an obstruction

At all times in slow-moving traffic

Question 19 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is the safest way to brake under normal conditions?

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Press the brake pedal firmly and continuously

Use the handbrake

Apply the brakes gently and progressively

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

Question 20 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How should you react if your vehicle starts to skid?

Select 1 correct answer

Brake hard and turn away from the skid

Steer gently into the skid and avoid sudden movements

Accelerate quickly

Turn in the opposite direction to the skid

Question 21 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is the purpose of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)?

Select 1 correct answer

To reduce braking distance

To prevent the wheels from locking and maintain steering control

To allow for emergency braking at high speeds

To automatically stop the vehicle

Question 22 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How can you test your brakes after driving through deep water?

Select 1 correct answer

Press the brake pedal hard once

Drive fast to dry them out

Gently apply the brakes while driving slowly

Rev the engine while braking

Question 23 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Why is coasting (driving in neutral) dangerous?

Select 1 correct answer

It reduces control over the vehicle

It increases fuel efficiency

It helps in braking

It is required on steep downhill roads

Question 24 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you are stationary for more than a few minutes on a public road?

Select 1 correct answer

Keep the engine running

Turn off the engine

Use hazard lights

Keep headlights on

Question 25 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How does tailgating increase the risk of an accident?

Select 1 correct answer

It reduces reaction time to hazards

It allows for faster overtaking

It forces drivers ahead to speed up

It improves fuel efficiency

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