Motorway Driving Test 1 | Driving Theory Test 2025

Question 1 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is the national speed limit for cars on a motorway in the UK?

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60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

50 mph

Question 2 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Which lane should you normally use on a three-lane motorway?

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The right lane

The left lane

The middle lane

Any lane

Question 3 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?

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When feeling tired

Only in an emergency

To check directions

To drop off a passenger

Question 4 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?

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Reverse carefully

Continue to the next exit

Stop on the hard shoulder

Make a U-turn

Question 5 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What does a red 'X' sign above a motorway lane mean?

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Lane closed

National speed limit applies

Slow down

No overtaking

Question 6 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do before joining a motorway?

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Stop at the end of the slip road

Slow down and wait for a gap

Match your speed to traffic and merge safely

Use your horn to alert other drivers

Question 7 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

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White

Red

Amber

Green

Question 8 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Where are amber reflective studs found on a motorway?

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Between the lanes

On the hard shoulder

Between the central reservation and right-hand lane

At slip roads

Question 9 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When is it legal to use the hard shoulder on a motorway?

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When overtaking

In an emergency

When traffic is slow

To stop for a rest

Question 10 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you have a breakdown on the motorway?

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Use hazard lights and stop in the left lane

Drive to the nearest junction

Pull onto the hard shoulder and call for help

Stay inside your car and wait

Question 11 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do when joining a motorway from a slip road?

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Stop and wait for a gap in traffic

Match your speed to the traffic on the motorway and merge safely

Drive onto the motorway as quickly as possible regardless of traffic

Slow down before entering the motorway

Question 12 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How should you leave a motorway safely?

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Move to the hard shoulder and stop before exiting

Slow down immediately on the motorway before taking the exit

Use the left lane in good time and follow the exit signs

Signal only after you start exiting

Question 13 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How can you identify a motorway from other types of roads?

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It has a solid white line on the left

It has blue signs with white lettering

It has roundabouts at junctions

It has traffic lights at intersections

Question 14 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you see a vehicle driving the wrong way on a motorway?

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Flash your headlights to warn them

Try to block the vehicle

Keep your distance and call emergency services

Overtake it quickly to avoid danger

Question 15 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

Why is tailgating dangerous on a motorway?

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It reduces fuel efficiency

It gives you a better chance to overtake

It increases the risk of collision if the vehicle in front brakes suddenly

It helps you keep pace with traffic

Question 16 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is the safe following distance on a motorway in dry conditions?

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One second

Two seconds

Three seconds

Four seconds

Question 17 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How should you adjust your following distance in wet or icy conditions?

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Keep the same two-second gap

Reduce the following distance to stay close to the vehicle ahead

Increase the following distance to at least four seconds in wet conditions and even more in icy conditions

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers

Question 18 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you get tired while driving on a motorway?

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Increase your speed to reach your destination faster

Turn up the radio and open the windows

Stop at the next service area to rest and take a break

Drink a strong coffee and keep driving

Question 19 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What is cruise control, and how can it be useful on a motorway?

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A system that automatically maintains a set speed, reducing driver fatigue

A function that allows the car to drive itself

A safety feature that prevents tailgating

A feature that helps with parking

Question 20 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

When should you not use cruise control on a motorway?

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When driving in heavy traffic

When driving on a long, clear stretch of road

When driving at night

When there is no speed limit

Question 21 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How can you recognize a contraflow system on a motorway?

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By the presence of speed bumps

By traffic signs indicating two-way traffic on one side of the road

By the absence of lane markings

By an increase in speed limits

Question 22 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do when approaching roadworks on a motorway?

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Increase your speed to pass the roadworks quickly

Ignore temporary speed limits if no workers are visible

Follow the displayed speed limits and watch for lane closures

Switch to the hard shoulder to bypass traffic

Question 23 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What are variable speed limits, and why are they used on motorways?

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Speed limits that change based on weather and traffic conditions to improve safety

Fixed speed limits that apply only to heavy goods vehicles

Minimum speed limits that drivers must not go below

Temporary limits that apply only at night

Question 24 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

What should you do if you see an amber flashing light on a motorway?

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Stop immediately

Increase your speed to clear the area quickly

Be prepared for a hazard ahead, such as congestion or lane closures

Ignore it unless you see police officers directing traffic

Question 25 of 25☆☆☆☆☆

How do you safely overtake on a motorway?

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Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, move to the right lane, and overtake when safe

Use the hard shoulder if the right lane is occupied

Overtake only on the left

Increase speed beyond the limit to overtake quickly

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